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.

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.

HMI & Remote Diagnostics

Multi PLC HMI

Intuitive HMI solution for control, remote diagnostics and monitoring for Multi-plc systems.

Automated box closing and gluing system for high-volume production.

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 with a track record of delivering complex industrial systems from concept through to live commissioning. Founded in 2025, the company brings senior-level engineering expertise directly to clients across the UK — without agency overhead or junior hand-offs.

Our capabilities span robotics integration (Universal Robots, Boston Dynamics Stretch), vision-guided automation (Cognex, Sensopart), large-scale conveyor control, and database-driven traceability systems — all delivered in live production environments.

A software-first approach underpins everything we build: clean, maintainable code, version-controlled throughout, and engineered for long-term reliability in demanding industrial settings.

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.

[email protected]

or call 07752 809973

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