Complete automation projects
From first idea. To production.
Electrical, PLC/HMI, industrial software and execution. One project team, from scope to handover.
Who does which part of the work?
GCG can take responsibility for the complete automation project. We define which engineering work we perform and how mechanics, panel building and cabling are coordinated with the parties involved.
Electrical & panel building
PLC, HMI & motion
Software & data connections
Commissioning & handover
Engineers who work on this
Jurn OvermarsFounder (CEO): Software & ITMore about Jurn
Raymond Consen-TumpCo-Owner: Senior Automation EngineerMore about Raymond
Nick SchokkerAutomation & Embedded Systems EngineerMore about Nick
Lucas van BeverenAutomation EngineerMore about Lucas
The project approach
The elements of the project.
The scope determines which elements are needed. Below are the disciplines GCG can deliver or coordinate.
Scope & agreement
Clarify objectives, responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
Design & software
Align electrical design, controls and data connections.
Build & preparation
Coordinate panel building and field work. Test functions before installation.
Installation & testing
Connect on site, commission and complete acceptance together.
Production & handover
Support start-up and hand over documentation and knowledge.
Aftercare
Provide support and optimization within the agreed scope.
In detail: all 14 elements of our project approach
Concept & scope
Define the process, functions, interfaces and acceptance criteria. Agree which automation package GCG owns and what remains with the customer or other parties.
Project management
One project lead manages planning, technical consistency, risks and change control, with clear responsibilities for each party.
Electrical & EPLAN engineering
From power and I/O architecture to EPLAN schematics, component selection and drawings for panel building and field installation.
PLC, HMI & SCADA
Develop control software, machine functions, operator interfaces and visualization as one coherent system.
Industrial software & IT/OT
Connect machines and networks to servers, dashboards and applications. Data models, OPC UA/MQTT and access management form part of the agreed architecture.
Control cabinets & field cabling
Technically coordinate panel building, cable schedules and field work.
FAT
Test functions, interfaces and fault scenarios against the agreed test plan before installation. Record and resolve findings.
Installation & cabling
Organize and carry out on-site installation, cabling and connection within the project scope, aligned with shutdowns and other disciplines.
Commissioning & SAT
Check I/O, functions and integrations on site. Test the installation with the customer and close acceptance points with a traceable record.
Start-up & production ramp-up
Support the transition to production, tune settings and assist operators and maintenance through the agreed start-up period.
Documentation & manuals
Hand over as-built drawings, software backups, operating information and maintenance documentation against the agreed deliverables list.
Training & knowledge transfer
Tailor operator and maintenance training, technical courses and focused knowledge transfer to the installation and your team's needs.
Aftercare & support
Aftercare, troubleshooting and further optimization.
Mechanical coordination
Where required, GCG coordinates mechanical work and contractors as part of the automation project. This does not mean GCG performs all mechanical engineering, manufacturing or assembly itself.
From machine to cloud
The data chain has three layers: machine control, connectivity and IT/data.
Connect! · from machine to cloud
OT: Machine
Sensors
I/O
PLC
HMI
Drives
Connectivity
Industrial Ethernet
OPC UA
MQTT
Edge
Secure remote access
IT / Data
API
Database
Server
Cloud
Dashboard
Engineering experience · Machine building
Four special-purpose production machines for DeRaKo.
Raymond designed the controls and wrote the software. DeRaKo, Blom Opmeer and NewIO handled the concept, mechanics, EPLAN and panel building.
Business outcomeFour special-purpose machines equipped with control software for grill ceiling production.
Related expertise
GCG projects · Connect! at Everox
Practical experience connecting machines and data.
In these projects, GCG provided data connections and monitoring with CONNECT!.
Connect! on a Thermal Mechanical Separator: Everox
First Connect! deployment, on an installation processing concrete waste.
Connect! V2 on a carbonator: Everox
Monitoring for a CO₂-reduced cement replacement production line.
Connect! remote monitoring 2,000 km away: Everox, Ukraine
Real-time sensor data from a machine 2,000 km away, managed remotely through Connect!.
Building or modifying a machine?
Discuss your new machine, production line or modernization with our team in the Netherlands and Cyprus. Together we define the automation package, phasing and interfaces with your organization.