INDUSTRIAL CONTROL ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING
Industrial Control Engineering & Manufacturing Services
Bespoke electronic control solutions from design and development through to UK manufacturing. Supporting OEMs and industrial businesses with custom power, temperature and motor control electronics.
- UK-based engineering and manufacturing
- Bespoke design
- Electronic control expertise
Industrial Control Services
Whether you need a standard product, a modified controller or a bespoke electronic solution, our engineering and manufacturing teams can support your requirements from development through to production.
Application-specific electronic controllers for OEMs and industrial applications.
PCB, electronic and mechanical design for industrial control products.
Develop and evaluate new or modified products before production.
UK In-House Manufacturing
Electronic assembly, wiring, programming, mechanical assembly and testing.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Expert Design & Research & Development (R&D)
Engineering Expertise from Concept to Product
Our R&D team provides technical support across our industrial control products and bespoke projects.
We can assess applications, modify existing products and develop new electronic control solutions where required.
Our Core Engineering & Design Expertise
3D PCB Design
PCB design and 3D modelling for electronic control applications.
Mechanical Design
CAD-based mechanical design using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS for product development, modelling, enclosures, assemblies and component integration.
Value Engineering
Balancing performance, manufacturability and production requirements.
Software Development
Embedded software development and in-house PIC programming for intelligent control products.
Electronic Development
Development and modification of electronic control products for specific applications.
Technical Support
Engineering support throughout product development and application assessment.
BESPOKE ENGINEERING
Bespoke & OEM Control Solutions
When a Standard Product Isn't Enough
United Automation can develop modified or bespoke control solutions where an existing product does not meet the requirements of your application.
Our engineering team considers the electrical, mechanical and application requirements to develop a suitable solution.
When Might You Need a Bespoke Controller?
- Non-standard voltage or current rating
- Specific control signal
- Additional protection or monitoring
- Mechanical modifications
- Equipment integration
- Obsolete controller replacement
- OEM-specific requirements
PROJECT PROCESS
From Concept to Production
One Development Journey
A suitable project can progress through a structured process from the initial requirement through to production.
Requirement
Understand your application and technical requirements.
Engineering & Design
Develop the electronic, PCB and mechanical solution.
Prototype & Development
Build and evaluate prototype solutions before moving towards production.
Testing & Verification
Verify the product against defined technical requirements.
Manufacturing
Move suitable products into UK in-house production.
Production & Supply
Support ongoing or repeat manufacturing requirements.
PRODUCT EXPERTISE
What Industrial Control Products Can We Help Develop?
Engineering Across Multiple Applications
Our product and engineering experience covers a range of industrial control applications.
Electronic power control solutions for industrial electrical loads, AC voltage regulation, DC motors, Thyristors and related applications.
Control solutions for heating and temperature-management applications.
Electronic control solutions for heating, ventilation and air-handling applications.
Control solutions for applications where controlled starting is required.
Specialist control products for commercial catering equipment and heated applications.
Controllers for fan, motor, motion and vibration-related applications.
MANUFACTURING
UK In-House Electronics Manufacturing
Engineering, Production & Quality Under One Roof
United Automation combines engineering, production and quality functions within its UK operation. Our capabilities include PCB assembly, wiring, programming, mechanical assembly, polyurethane potting and electrical testing.
Our UK manufacturing operation follows an ISO 9001 quality management system, supporting consistent production standards, testing and continual improvement. Our products are manufactured to applicable UKCA and CE marking requirements.
Our Specialised Manufacturing Processes
PCB Manufacture
Precision PCB assembly for reliable electronic control products , specialising in through-hole assembly and selected surface-mount circuits.
Wiring
From product wiring to complete control panels, delivering accurate, professional electrical assembly for a wide range of applications.
Polyurethane Potting
Enhanced protection for demanding environments with polyurethane potting to improve moisture resistance and heat transfer.
Wave Soldering
Efficient, consistent PCB assembly for production volumes, using dedicated wave-soldering equipment.
Mechanical Workshop
Integrated mechanical manufacturing and assembly, with in-house fabrication and machining of metal and plastic components.
PIC Programming
In-house programming for intelligent control products, with PIC processors programmed within our Electrostatic Discharge Safe Handling (ESH) area.
Wire-Cutting & Stripping
Accurate, repeatable wire preparation using dedicated cutting and stripping equipment for efficient assembly.
3-Phase & 1-Phase Testing
Comprehensive electrical testing before products leave our facility, with dedicated equipment for applicable single-phase and three-phase products.
PRODUCTION & SUPPLY
Our Production & Logistics Capabilities
Supporting Efficient Manufacturing
Our production operation supports manufacturing and supply requirements for United Automation products and suitable customer projects.
60,000+
Units Manufactured Each Year
We manufacture more than 60,000 individual units on our premises each year.
Same-Day
Rapid Dispatch
For stock products, we offer same day dispatch when orders are placed before 2.30pm.
Efficient
Manufacturing Lead Times
For products that require manufacture, our production team works to provide efficient lead times based on production requirements and current capacity.
WHY UNITED AUTOMATION
Why Work With United Automation?
- UK-Based Engineering & Manufacturing
- Bespoke & OEM Solutions
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- CE & UKCA Marked Products
- Technical Support
- Over 60 Years of Power Control Experience
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Industries & Applications
Solutions for Specific Industrial Requirements
Our control solutions can be used where equipment requires precise power, temperature, speed or operational control.
Industrial Heating
Power regulation and temperature control.
HVAC Systems
Heating, ventilation and air-handling control.
OEM Equipment
Dedicated controls integrated into manufactured equipment.
Commercial Catering
Control of heated gantries, quartz lamps and catering equipment.
Infrared Heating
Control and protection for infrared heating systems.
Temperature Management
Maintaining required operating temperatures.
Motor & Vibration Control
Control of motors, fans and vibration equipment.
Specialist Applications
Bespoke solutions for non-standard control requirements.
PROBLEM / SOLUTION
Need Help With a Control Application?
Tell Us What You Need to Control
A standard controller may provide most of the functionality you need but not meet a specific electrical, mechanical or application requirement.
Our engineering team can review your requirements and identify whether an existing product, modification or bespoke development approach may be suitable.
Common Questions
FAQ About Industrial Control Engineering
Industrial control engineering involves designing and developing systems and electronic equipment used to control electrical power, heating, temperature, motors, machinery and other industrial processes.
Yes. Where a standard product does not meet the application requirements, our engineering team can investigate a modified or bespoke solution.
Where technically suitable, an existing product can be investigated as a starting point for modification.
Yes. We support suitable OEM projects involving dedicated, modified and application-specific control products.
Yes. United Automation carries out electronic assembly, wiring, programming, mechanical assembly and electrical testing within its UK operation.
Prototype and development units can be considered for suitable product development projects.
We can assess obsolete control requirements to determine whether an existing, modified or bespoke replacement may be suitable.
PROJECT ENQUIRY
Have an Industrial Control Project in Mind?
From Concept to Production
Whether you need a bespoke controller, an existing product modified, a replacement for an obsolete control system or a new electronic product developed for your equipment, our engineering team can review your requirements.
Please send us your application details and we’ll assess how United Automation may be able to help.
