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Profile

Engineering

Software:      Machine control software including advanced multi-axis motion control, PLC programming, Human Machine Interface design and implementation, cell control, and database integration.

System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis:     Modeling and analysis of machine and process dynamics for design and optimization of mechanisms, processes and cycle-time.

System Design and Architecture:  Evaluate, specify, and design control architectures for machines and processes.  Generate machine specifications for third-party development, design, and build. Controls platform evaluation. HMI architectures, integration, and specification. Control devices & sensors selection.

Project Management:  Prior to project start: Feasibility studies, project cost-benefit analysis, specification and requirements documentation. Purchasing stage: Qualify vendors, evaluate bids.  Project execution: Planning, execution, cost, and scope management for automation, software, design and engineering projects

Data Acquisition:  Design and implementation of data acquisition systems for machines and processes.  Sensor qualification and interfacing. Process variables include discrete and continuous points and rotational and linear positioning.  Frequency and time-domain data collection and analysis.

Embedded Controls: Design and implement embedded controllers and control software for machines and devices utilizing C/C++ programming, circuit design, device I/O hardware interfaces, and signal conditioning.

Control Engineering:  Services include instrumentation and controls diagrams, machine wiring schematics, PLC I/O lists, P&ID diagrams, component selections and bill of materials.

Machine Design:  Assist machine builders in mechanical design. Recommend transmission design. Recommend motor/drive/controls.

Services:       Training, technical documentation, service & troubleshooting, project management.

gradient Systems LLC, 730 Webster Hill Road Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543

(717) 314-3777 / (717) 627-7717 (fax)