Engineering Services

Design. Integrate. Optimize. Engineered for Your Operation.

NKC of America provides industrial electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, and system integration services for manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, electrical contractors, and industrial facilities.

Our engineering team develops custom solutions around your equipment, processes, production requirements, and existing control systems. From electrical drawings and control panel design to PLC programming, HMI development, robotics integration, system upgrades, and commissioning, NKC can support your project from initial concept through implementation.

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, our engineering team supports industrial automation projects throughout the Mid-South and across the United States.

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Industrial Engineering Capabilities

NKC provides engineering support for new equipment, existing production systems, control panel projects, robotic applications, machine upgrades, and complete industrial automation systems.

Our Engineering Capabilities Include:

Electrical & Controls Engineering
Industrial Automation Engineering
Control System Design
Electrical System Design
Control Panel Design
PLC Programming
HMI Development
VFD & Motion Control
Electrical Schematics
AutoCAD Drawing Support
EPLAN Drawing Support
System Integration
Robotics Integration Support
Machine Automation
Process Automation
Controls Upgrades & Retrofits
Legacy Control System Upgrades
Troubleshooting & Optimization
Testing & Commissioning
Engineering Documentation
Startup & Technical Support

Electrical & Controls Engineering

NKC provides electrical and controls engineering services designed around the requirements of your equipment and operation.

Our team can develop electrical designs and control strategies for individual machines, production equipment, control panels, robotic systems, conveyors, process equipment, and larger automation projects.

Engineering support can include:

Electrical System Design
Control System Architecture
Electrical Schematics
Control Panel Layouts
Component Selection
PLC & HMI Architecture
VFD & Motor Control
Safety System Integration
Sensor & Device Integration
Network & Communication Design
System Documentation

Whether you are developing new equipment or improving an existing system, NKC can help develop a practical engineering solution for your application.

Control System Design

A reliable automation system begins with a well-designed control system.

NKC develops industrial control systems that bring together PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion controls, sensors, safety devices, robotics, conveyors, and production equipment.

Our engineers evaluate the complete application to develop a control solution that supports performance, reliability, maintainability, and future expansion.

PLC Programming

NKC provides PLC programming and industrial controls programming for new automation systems, existing machines, control panel projects, and equipment upgrades.

PLC programming services can include:

New PLC Programs
Existing Program Modifications
Machine Sequence Programming
Process Control
Equipment Interlocks
Alarm Programming
Safety Logic Integration
Communication Between Systems
Troubleshooting
Program Optimization
Legacy PLC Upgrades

Our team can also support projects requiring modifications to existing PLC-controlled equipment.

HMI Development

NKC provides HMI development and operator interface programming for industrial machines and automation systems.

HMI applications can be designed to provide operators and maintenance personnel with clear access to:

Machine Status
Equipment Controls
Process Information
Alarm Information
System Diagnostics
Production Information
Setpoints & Adjustments
Maintenance Information

Existing HMI applications can also be updated or redesigned as part of a controls upgrade or equipment modernization project.

VFD & Motion Control

Our engineering capabilities include the integration of variable frequency drives, motors, servos, and motion-control systems into industrial automation applications.

Applications can include:

Conveyor Systems
Pumps
Fans
Production Equipment
Material Handling Systems
Machine Automation
Process Equipment
Positioning Applications

NKC can support both new VFD and motion-control applications and upgrades to existing systems.

Electrical Drawings & Documentation

Accurate documentation is essential for manufacturing, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and future system modifications.

NKC supports AutoCAD and EPLAN electrical drawings and documentation for industrial control and automation projects.

Documentation can include:

Electrical Schematics
Control Panel Drawings
Panel Layouts
Wiring Diagrams
I/O Documentation
Device Identification
Component Information
System Documentation
As-Built Drawing Updates

We can work from an existing customer drawing package or help develop documentation for a new project.

Control Panel Engineering & Design

As part of NKC's control panel fabrication capabilities, our engineering team can support custom control panel design and electrical engineering.

Engineering and fabrication under one roof can help streamline communication between design and production while allowing issues to be addressed quickly during the manufacturing process.

Our team can support panel projects from electrical design and component selection through fabrication, wiring, testing, and final documentation.

Industrial Automation Engineering

NKC develops custom automation solutions to help manufacturers improve productivity, quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Automation engineering can include the integration of:

PLCs
HMIs
VFDs
Servo Systems
Robotics
Machine Vision
Sensors
Safety Systems
Conveyors
Material Handling Equipment
Production Machinery
Industrial Networks

Our goal is to create an integrated system rather than treating each component as a separate piece of equipment.

Robotics Integration Support

NKC's engineering capabilities also support industrial robotic integration and automation projects.

Our team can help integrate robotic systems with:

PLCs
HMIs
Safety Systems
Machine Vision
Sensors
Conveyors
CNC Equipment
Production Machinery
End-of-Arm Tooling
Existing Automation Systems

NKC also has a FANUC-certified engineer on staff, providing additional in-house expertise for FANUC robotic applications.

Controls Upgrades & Retrofits

Older equipment does not always need to be completely replaced.

NKC can evaluate existing machines and automation systems to determine whether a controls upgrade or retrofit can extend equipment life and improve reliability.

Upgrade projects can include:

Legacy PLC Replacement
HMI Upgrades
VFD Upgrades
Control Panel Replacement
Obsolete Component Replacement
Electrical System Updates
Safety System Improvements
New Sensors & Devices
Controls Modernization
Updated Electrical Drawings

Modernizing the controls on existing equipment can provide a cost-effective alternative to replacing an entire machine or production system.

Troubleshooting & System Optimization

When an automation system is not performing as expected, our engineering team can help identify and resolve control-system issues.

Support can include:

PLC Troubleshooting
HMI Troubleshooting
VFD Troubleshooting
Communication Issues
Sensor & Device Problems
Machine Sequence Issues
Controls Optimization
Production Bottleneck Analysis
Program Modifications
System Performance Improvements

Testing & Commissioning

Engineering support does not stop when the design is complete.

NKC can support system testing, startup, and commissioning to help verify that the equipment and controls operate according to project requirements.

Testing and commissioning services can include:

Control System Testing
PLC & HMI Verification
I/O Verification
Device Testing
Functional Testing
System Integration Testing
Startup Assistance
On-Site Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Final Documentation

Our Engineering Process

1. Discovery

We begin by understanding your application, equipment, production requirements, existing systems, project goals, and technical challenges.

2. Design

Our engineering team develops the electrical and control-system design around your application and project requirements.

3. Programming

PLC, HMI, motion-control, and automation programming is developed based on the required equipment sequence and operation.

4. Integration

Controls are integrated with the required machines, equipment, robotics, sensors, safety systems, conveyors, and other production systems.

5. Testing

The completed system is tested to verify proper operation, communication, functionality, and performance.

6. Commissioning

NKC can support system startup and commissioning to help transition the project into production.

7. Support

Our engineering team can provide ongoing troubleshooting, programming modifications, system upgrades, and technical assistance as your production requirements change.

Engineering That Connects to Manufacturing

One advantage of working with NKC is that our engineering capabilities connect directly with our other industrial services.

NKC provides:

Electrical & Controls Engineering
UL 508A Control Panel Fabrication
Industrial Robotic Integration
Custom Cable Manufacturing
Custom Laser Engraving & Labeling
CNC & Precision Manufacturing
Industrial Procurement
Testing & Quality Control
Installation & Startup Support

This allows customers to work with one industrial partner from engineering and procurement through fabrication, integration, testing, and project support.

Engineered for Performance. Built for Results.

From an individual control panel or PLC programming project to a complete industrial automation system, NKC provides engineering expertise built around your operation.

Whether you need electrical engineering, controls engineering, PLC programming, HMI development, control panel design, robotics integration, system upgrades, troubleshooting, or commissioning, our team is ready to help.

Phone: 901-287-1496
Email: sales@nkcinnovations.com
Location: Memphis, Tennessee

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