Symation has been involved in the entire lifecycle of design and support of automated welding systems. This has included: welding actuator, control system, and application software design. Applications have utilized TIG and MIG welding and have involved precise weldhead positioning for canister and pipe welding. These applications have utilized standard industrial welding power supplies. Welding process control has been implemented with machine controllers and third party controllers.

Symation also provides Automation Management Consulting to provide guidance in planning your automation initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in the automation industry, Symation can provide consultation in a number of areas:

Technology Roadmap Planning 

As you look at your automation needs, careful thought needs to be put into evaluating the long term benefits of the options you are considering. Symation can assist in evaluating technology options, their long-term viability, benefits and limitations, and return on investment models.

IT and Manufacturing Integration

The automation solutions that you are evaluating need to integrate into your existing and future IT systems. Symation can align your automation direction with the direction of your IT systems. Symation has integrated numerous complex automation systems with existing IT systems. In addition, Symation can work with you to implement an Internet Cloud strategy.

Business Development and Marketing

Symation has extensive experience in marketing and business development activities in automation. Symation can work with you to research markets that you are exploring and to help determine viable markets for your automation initiatives. You may also be considering developing effective demonstrations for tradeshows which Symation can assist with. 

Engineering Services

Critical to the success of your automation products are the technical services that surround your technology. Managing your expanding install base and keeping your customers satisfied require technical support, training, writing and documentation. This requires a consistent effort to keep the tools fresh with the equipment that is entering the install base. This is critical for your customers and your internal staff serving your customers. We have extensive experience in this area with previous startup companies. Symation can manage your engineering service needs so that you can stay focused on developing your technology.

Change Management

The Symation team has experience in leading quality and document control teams. Symation has carefully controlled and tracked changes for numerous complex automation systems. Symation understands the importance of properly tracking design changes and ensure that a source of supply is always in place for critical components. 

Symation has extensive expertise in the support of complex automation systems. The Symation team has led support and quality organizations to ensure that automation systems have continued to be productive for over 20 years since they were initially deployed. A core principle of Symation is ensuring that customers enjoy the long-term return of the significant capital investment that they make in automation. Symation's designs consider the fact that these machines must have decades of reliable and supportable operation. Symation has supported Fortune 500 companies in providing the appropriate support and documentation throughout the life cycle of the machine. Symation provides the following engineering services:

• System electrical and mechanical documentation
• Design maintenance and operation training
• Technical support
• Technical writing
• Change Management

The Symation team has been involved in the control system design, implementation and support of one of Energizer's critical automated battery manufacturing systems now in operation for more than 20 years.