Industrial control technology: From project planning to commissioning
The automation of production facilities is a complex process that spans everything from conveyor technology and robotic handling systems to visualization and control room technology. For over 60 years, Blumenbecker has been your vendor-independent service provider for control technology and process automation—from PLC programming and CNC controls to the system integration of complex automation systems. As a system integrator, we implement projects worldwide: from planning and design through programming and installation to commissioning—all from a single source.
Efficient control technology solutions for your manufacturing operations
We offer a full range of automation solutions based on vendor-neutral hardware. We can assist you with the design and implementation of new systems, as well as with the installation or retrofitting of your existing systems.
Our services as a control systems provider:
- Design of complex automation systems in EPLAN P8 / EPLAN Pro Panel
- Custom hardware design and CAD documentation
- Software development for programmable logic controllers
- System Integration
- Modernization of legacy automation systems (e.g., replacing old Simatic S5 central systems with new Simatic S7 systems featuring decentralized modules)
- Use of control systems for optimal human-machine communication
- Selection, programming, and parameterization of controlled drive systems with inverters (SEW, Bosch, Lenze, Siemens)
- Implementation of advanced positioning functions based on inverters (SEW, Rexroth, Lenze, Siemens)
CNC control technology and drive technology
Take advantage of our manufacturer-independent control expertise! We offer a wide range of industry-optimized control solutions and customize CNC controls from leading manufacturers to meet your specific requirements.
Our many years of experience enable us to offer our customers advanced gantry solutions. We supply transport gantries and special manipulators equipped with CNC controls or advanced positioning technologies and commission them.
PLC Programming
PLC programming is a core component of our control technology services. We program PLCs from all major manufacturers—from Siemens and ABB to Rockwell and Beckhoff—and support your plant automation projects from software development through to commissioning. We are manufacturer-independent and provide support throughout the entire lifecycle.
Modernizing control systems: retrofits and upgrades
Outdated control systems lead to rising operating costs, spare parts issues, and an increased risk of downtime. Those looking to modernize their control systems do not need to replace the entire plant: A targeted control system retrofit—such as replacing a Simatic S5 with a current Simatic S7 featuring decentralized modules—significantly extends the system’s service life and improves reliability.
Blumenbecker supports retrofit projects from the initial assessment through project documentation to programming and recommissioning. Short downtimes are not the exception—they are the basis for planning. In one reference project, the complete control system modernization of a flour and bran loading system was completed in a single weekend.
Frequently asked questions about control technology (FAQ)
What does a control systems service provider do?
A control systems service provider handles the planning, programming, and commissioning of automation systems on behalf of its clients. It manages and delivers projects from initial design through to installation worldwide. As a manufacturer-independent control systems service provider, Blumenbecker covers the entire spectrum: PLCs, CNC, drive technology, retrofits, and electrical installation.
Which manufacturers does Blumenbecker use for control technology?
Blumenbecker works with a wide range of manufacturers. We utilize systems from Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff, Phoenix Contact, SEW, Lenze, Bosch Rexroth, Control Techniques, and Eurotherm—depending on the customer’s requirements and existing infrastructure.
When is it worth upgrading a control system?
Eine Steuerung modernisieren lohnt sich, wenn Ersatzteile nicht mehr verfügbar sind, Betriebskosten steigen oder die Anlage nicht mehr den Sicherheitsanforderungen entspricht. Ein Steuerung Retrofit ist in der Regel deutlich kostengünstiger als ein Neubau und verlängert die Nutzungsdauer um viele Jahre. Blumenbecker analysiert Ihre Bestandsanlage und erstellt ihnen ein individuelles Angebot.
In which industries does Blumenbecker operate as a control technology service provider?
Blumenbecker implements control system projects across a wide range of industries, including mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry and its suppliers, the chemical industry, the pharmaceutical industry, food technology, and logistics—both domestically and internationally.
Request a control systems project quote now
As a manufacturer-independent control technology service provider, Blumenbecker handles your automation projects—from initial design through to global commissioning.
- Compatible with all manufacturers: Siemens, ABB, Rockwell, Beckhoff, and many more
- PLCs, CNC, drive technology, and retrofits—all from a single source
- Electrical installation and commissioning worldwide
