5 Questions to Ask your Newell Automation Controls Engineer?

We get it – figuring out what kind of system upgrade you really need can be tough, especially when you’re not even sure which questions to start with.  You know you want to improve the efficiency and reliability of your production processes.  You need someone with proven expertise in integrated automation solutions. 

We’ve pulled together a few key questions that can reveal a lot about how an automation partner will support you, your process, and your long-term goals. These questions are designed to help you understand not just what a provider can do, but how they think, communicate, and deliver throughout the entire project.

Process Optimization & Data Collection: What specific methods or technologies do you employ to capture critical process data, and how is this data used to drive efficiency improvements and cost reduction for the customer?

Project Life Cycle & Support: Can you describe the typical project engagement process, from initial design and panel fabrication to start-up, commissioning, and ongoing post-implementation support?

Customization & Specific Requirements: Given our specific industry requirements (e.g., sanitary standards), how does your team ensure that the automation solutions are customized to meet our precise needs and compliance standards?

Troubleshooting & Risk Management: What is your philosophy for handling intermittent faults or unexpected downtime during commissioning and production, and how do you mitigate potential system failures?

System Integration & Legacy Equipment: How does Newell Automation approach integrating new automation technologies with a customer’s existing or legacy infrastructure, especially when dealing with mixed-vendor equipment?

Newell Automation’s expertise in UL® Certified control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration covers many industries and technologies.  While you may have questions about your upgrade, there should be no question that Newell Automation is your best partner!