Automation & Software Solutions

Industrial automation built to production standard

Specialist controls engineering and software integration — robotics, PLC development, HMI development, and live commissioning delivered by an experienced team.

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Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Codesys Twincat HMI Universal Robots Boston Dynamics Cognex Sensopart C# / Python / SQL TwinSAFE
Projects

Previous projects

Complex automation delivered to production standard — concept through commissioning.

Container unloading system
Robotics & Vision — DHL
Universal automated container unloading system
Robotic palletising system integrating Boston Dynamics Stretch and UR20 with Cognex vision for object validation and barcode tracking.
Boston Dynamics UR20 Cognex TwinSAFE PILZ
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Estée HMI
HMI & Remote Diagnostics
Multi PLC HMI
Intuitive HMI solution for control, remote diagnostics and monitoring for Multi-plc systems.
TwinCAT HMI Remote access Multi-PLC TwinSAFE
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Lindt Shipper Line
Conveyor & Sortation
Shipper Line
A single line conveyor system delivered for Lindt.
TwinCAT 3 TwinSAFE EtherCAT
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Box closer gluer
Machine Control
Box closer gluers
Automated box closing and gluing system for high-volume production.
TwinCAT 3 Safety systems 3rd party integration Remote diagnostics WMS integration
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6+
Years delivering automation projects
56k
Parcels per day — DHL sortation system
300m
Multi-level conveyor system delivered
UK
Nationwide on-site delivery and support
Services

What we deliver

End-to-end automation engineering — from architecture through commissioning and live support.

PLC & controls development

Structured Text PLC programming in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Codesys, including multi-PLC architectures and EtherCAT network design.

Robotics integration

Full integration of Universal Robots and Boston Dynamics Stretch into production lines, including vision-guided path recalculation and WMS connectivity.

HMI & remote diagnostics

TwinCAT HMI with web-based interfaces and remote-access systems enabling real-time diagnostics and faster fault resolution across live operations.

Software & data integration

C#, Python, and SQL solutions connecting automation systems to databases, WMS, and enterprise platforms for traceability and reporting.

Safety systems

TwinSAFE and PILZ safety system design and commissioning, compliant with machine safety standards for high-throughput environments.

FAT / SAT & commissioning

On-site commissioning, factory and site acceptance testing, and live system support — ensuring smooth production handover.

Process

How we work

From first call to live system — direct engagement, no hand-offs.

01

Discovery

Assess your requirements, constraints, and existing setup in detail.

02

Architecture

A detailed technical proposal — scoped, costed, and agreed with you.

03

Development

Clean, version-controlled code built to production standards throughout.

04

Commissioning

On-site FAT/SAT, live integration, and full handover support.

05

Support

Ongoing support packages available — remote diagnostics, fault response, and system updates to keep your operation running.

About us

Cable Automation

Cable Automation is a specialist automation and controls engineering company delivering complex industrial systems from concept through to commissioning. We work directly with clients across the UK, providing consistent technical ownership from initial brief to final handover.

Our focus is simple: build reliable, maintainable systems that perform in real production environments and keep performing long after go-live. Ongoing support packages ensure systems remain robust, adaptable, and up to date.

Our capabilities include:

  • PLC & controls development — Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Codesys, Structured Text
  • Robotics integration — Universal Robots, Boston Dynamics Stretch
  • Vision systems — Cognex, Sensopart
  • HMI development & remote diagnostics — TwinCAT HMI, web-based interfaces
  • Software & data integration — C#, Python, SQL, WMS connectivity
  • Safety systems — TwinSAFE, PILZ
  • FAT / SAT & live commissioning

We take a software-first approach to everything we build. Clean, structured, version-controlled code means future changes are faster, safer, and more cost-effective.

Work with us
PLC & Control
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Codesys Structured Text Multi-PLC systems
Robotics & Vision
UR3e / UR5e / UR20 Boston Dynamics Stretch Cognex Sensopart
Software
C# Python SQL TwinCAT HMI GitHub Subversion
Industrial Comms & Safety
EtherCAT TCP/IP Modbus TwinSAFE PILZ
Delivery
FAT / SAT Live commissioning On-site support
Contact

Ready to start your project?

Based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire and operating across the UK. Get in touch to discuss your automation challenge.

Phone 07752 809973