Reusable Component Architecture

The industrial applications environment is unique in that most facilities contain a myriad of smaller proprietary systems that do not always communicate effectively with one another. Systems are often crafted to handle dedicated operations and do not expose data that may be useful in efficiently automating other processes and information flow.

A strong component based architectural design system works to fill the gaps created in multi-tier/multiple process environments. Because components are defined at a smaller level and work in collaboration, tasks may be structured to work in their native environment while still performing efficiently in a high technology integration project.

Utilization of Existing Infrastructure

In our years of experience developing and integrating industrial systems, we have very rarely worked in an environment that is not running an industrial computer system. Whether it is SAP, Programmable Logic Controllers, or one of the many mainframe systems available, facilities and facility management rely on existing infrastructure.

With this in mind, the Powerlink design team created our industrial model to specifically utilize and enhance the capability of your existing computer systems. We realize that upgrades to your existing computer systems are not always process and/or cost effective. Proven systems often provide a great deal of reliability and carry the burden of daily operations.

The strength of our collaborative design methodology lies in its ability to easily adapt to existing software, hardware and communication mechanisms. Through the use of components, controls, and object brokers, our team is able to identify and operate with many existing and legacy software and hardware systems.

Our team will help you analyze your existing systems, and identify areas of inefficiency along with areas within your systems that remain untapped. We will tailor your project architecture to utilize every feature possible to integrate with newer systems and components. Furthermore, based upon our use of component libraries, we can suggest approaches towards slowly upgrading portions of your system by transferring inefficient operations to controls more suited for proper information exchange.

These features combined with a technology forecast to ensure future compatibility help to make our methodology unmatched in the industry. Let the Powerlink team help you to employ your systems as a springboard towards a future of high technology solutions.