Domain Capabilities

Deep Automation Domain Knowledge & Technical Coordination Expertise

Bridging controls architectures, optical inspection, precision motion, and validation rigor with modern project execution methods.

Controls
Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Delta PLCs & HMI interfaces
Vision & AOI
Telecentric optics, strobed illumination, Cognex, Keyence, Hikrobot
Motion
SCARA & Cartesian robots, servo positioning, pneumatic manifolds
Validation
FAT/SAT protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ, Gauge R&R, and 8D defect tracking

Core Technical Domains

Hands-on systems understanding that enables meaningful coordination with equipment designers and shop-floor technicians:

Controls & Automation

PLC & HMI Architectures

Working knowledge of ladder logic, state-machine sequencing, emergency stop loops, and alarm management hierarchies.

Platforms & Hardware

  • Siemens: TIA Portal, S7-1200 / S7-1500, WinCC
  • Omron: Sysmac Studio, NJ / NX series, CP series
  • Mitsubishi: GX Works2 / GX Works3, FX & iQ-R series
  • HMIs: Pro-face, Weinview, Delta, Siemens Touch Panels
Inspection

Machine Vision & AOI Systems

Expertise in automated optical inspection setup, optical geometry, telecentric lenses, and lighting configuration for surface defect detection.

Vision Capabilities

  • Optics: Telecentric & macro lenses, field-of-view calculation
  • Illumination: Coaxial, diffuse dome, low-angle darkfield, backlight
  • Systems: Cognex In-Sight, Keyence CV-X / XG, Hikrobot
  • Tuning: Edge detection, pattern matching, false-reject reduction
Robotics & Motion

Motion Control & Robotics

Understanding kinematics, pick-and-place trajectories, electronic gearing, servo motor positioning, and safe workspace zoning.

Motion Equipment

  • Robots: SCARA, 6-Axis articulated, Cartesian gantry pick-and-place
  • Servos: Absolute vs incremental encoders, electronic cams, torque limits
  • Safety: Interlocking safety curtains, door switches, Dual-channel E-stops
  • Optimization: Path smoothing to eliminate vibration and shave cycle time
Actuators & Sensors

Pneumatics & Field Sensors

Coordination of fluid power circuits, pneumatic valve banks, vacuum ejector timing, and high-speed sensor signal integrity.

Field Hardware

  • Pneumatics: SMC, Festo valve manifolds, rodless cylinders
  • Sensors: Photoelectric, inductive proximity, laser displacement
  • Brands: Keyence, Omron, Banner, Sick, IFM
  • Networks: IO-Link, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP
Factory IT

Traceability & MES Integration

Coordinating data handshakes between machine controls and manufacturing execution systems (MES) for serialized product tracking.

Traceability Features

  • Scanners: 1D/2D DPM (Direct Part Marking) laser scanners & RFID
  • Handshake: Recipe download, part ID binding, pass/fail logging
  • Carrier Tracking: Pallet RF tags, index station data registers
  • Quality Interlocks: Preventing downstream operations on failed parts
Validation

Quality & Validation Frameworks

Structured protocols to prove equipment capability, repeatability, and safety before handing over to high-volume production.

Quality Protocols

  • Acceptance: Factory Acceptance (FAT) & Site Acceptance (SAT)
  • Qualification: Installation (IQ), Operational (OQ), Performance (PQ)
  • Analysis: Gauge R&R measurement system analysis, Cp / Cpk studies
  • Root Cause: 8D Problem Solving, 5-Why, Ishikawa Fishbone diagrams

The 12-Point Machine Pre-Commissioning Gate

Before any main power breaker is flipped or automatic cycle initiated, Flowtis enforces this cold-check protocol to protect hardware and personnel:

  • 1. Earth Grounding & Insulation Resistance: Verify protective earth continuity to all machine frames and doors.
  • 2. 24VDC Power Supply Cold Check: Confirm no short circuits between +24V and 0V before powering PLC I/O racks.
  • 3. Safety Relay & E-Stop Circuit Loop: Test each emergency stop button and interlock gate switch individually.
  • 4. End-of-Stroke Over-travel Switches: Mechanically trip all hardware limits to ensure servo stops trigger.
  • 5. Pneumatic Pressure & Regulator Lockout: Verify main air shutoff valve, dump valve operation, and working bar pressure.
  • 6. Sensor Signal Bit Mapping: Physically trigger every photo-eye and magnetic reed switch, checking PLC input LEDs.

Coordination Delivery Methodologies

How Flowtis orchestrates cross-functional engineering teams:

Agile Hardware Delivery

Adapted 1-week and 2-week sprints with daily 15-minute floor standups focused strictly on Done, Next, Blocked.

Stage-Gate Governance

Rigid quality gates before equipment transitions: Design Freeze → Pre-FAT → FAT → Floor Landing → SAT → Volume Sign-off.

Visual Burndown Boards

Live kanban boards and punch-list matrices visible to floor technicians and management alike.

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Ensure your controls, mechanical, and quality teams execute in complete synchronization. Let’s talk about your machinery and delivery roadmap.

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