Z Controls
& Automation Ltd
Well respected and dedicated specialists in industrial manufacturing; delivering bespoke automation solutions tailored to meet the specifications of our customers and improving existing processes and production efficiency.
Managing full project life cycles, using decades of expertise and industry leading technology to design and implement every software and electrical aspect, and finding solutions for complex industrial problems.
About Us
Z Controls & Automation Ltd. was founded based on a passion for automation and the success of working within the manufacturing and R&D industries UK-wide and internationally for over a decade.
We have a dedicated team, who are always commended on their specialist knowledge, personalised approach to customer requirements, and extremely high standards and quality of work. Our team have gathered expertise in many industries and have experience ranging from automotive plants such as Ford plants across the UK and Europe, BMW, Honda and Jaguar Land Rover, to telecoms companies such as Vodafone, and OEM companies and head offices in Europe such as GROB, Bleichert and Liebherr.
Our team includes highly experienced PLC programmers, Siemens Programmers and Control System Integrators, with knowledge in Industrial Automation, Commissioning Support and Electrical Design.
Managing Director:
Zac Lowndes
What We Do
DESIGN
We complete software / electrical design for new systems and modify / upgrade existing legacy systems; working closely with our customers from the planning phase to final acceptance on site.
NETWORKING / CONNECTIVITY
Our company configures and tests industrial fieldbus and ethernet networks (PROFIBUS, MODBUS, CAN, PROFINET, Industrial Ethernet, MES)
MOTION CONTROL
Correctly configured and optimised drives are essential for the precision, efficiency and effectiveness of automation tasks: We support from the initial setup to the PID optimisation and fine tuning of servo, stepper, and VSDs.
DIGITALISATION
Industry 4.0 solutions and IoT play a critical role in connecting operational technology to IT systems. We upgrade systems using these technologies to enhance the functionality and accessibility of industrial automation.
PROGRAMMING
Our programmers provide PLC, SCADA, NC and HMI programming design and commissioning support for a range of brands.
COMMISSIONING
Our company provides electrical installation and on-site commissioning for projects of all sizes.
Testimonials
"We have used Z Controls & Automation for several projects in our automotive projects and cannot praise them highly enough for their collaborative and proactive approach to getting the electric installation and commissioning job done."
"Zac and his team have a wealth of knowledge meaning they’re always unfazed and consistently able to maintain programme at the critical part of the project. Sometimes our, and our customers’ requirements change, often at short notice, Z Controls react and deliver time and time again. Would recommend them to anyone."
Liebherr Automation, Project Business
"Quick service and fast reply always"
"Very reliable partner in the UK"
"We were very satisfy with the support Z Controls has provided"
Bleichert Automation GmbH
Modernising systems with industry 4.0 solutions
With a plethora of IoT options to choose from, having an integrator with extensive knowledge of these technologies and how they can be integrated into your existing systems is essential to ensuring optimal system performance and production efficiency.
IoT technology enables smart manufacturing and connects machines with other web-enabled devices; monitoring control systems remotely and allowing automation to make intuitive decisions.
REMOTE ACCESS
Our company can provide VPN solutions for secure remote access to OT.
DATA ACQUISITION
Data Historian and cloud systems for real-time data analysis and recording.
CLOUD CONNECTIONS
Connecting new or existing automation systems to cloud platforms to maximise the potential of machines.