Automation
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Turnkey Projects
Delivering Complete Solutions with Turnkey Precision
Turnkey projects in the automation industry involve delivering complete, ready-to-run automation solutions from initial concept through to final commissioning. This includes system design, engineering, procurement, programming, installation, testing, and training—managed by a single provider. The turnkey approach simplifies project execution by offering one point of accountability, reducing risks and streamlining timelines.
These projects are ideal for manufacturers looking to implement new production lines, upgrade existing systems, or expand operations. Turnkey automation ensures seamless integration, optimized performance, and faster time to value, all while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. It’s a reliable way to achieve efficiency, scalability, and long-term success.
What Automation Brings to Your Business
What is a turnkey project?
A turnkey project in industrial automation is a fully managed, end-to-end solution where a single provider handles every aspect of the project—from initial design and engineering to installation, programming, testing, and commissioning. The customer receives a fully operational system ready for immediate use.
This approach streamlines execution, reduces coordination complexity, and ensures accountability by having one partner responsible for delivering the complete automation solution on time and to specification.
What are the key benefits of choosing a turnkey automation solution?
Turnkey automation solutions offer several benefits, including reduced risk, simplified communication, faster deployment, and consistent project quality. With one provider managing the entire process, there’s a single point of accountability, minimizing delays and coordination issues. Turnkey projects also offer cost transparency, improved integration across system components, and faster ramp-up to production.
This approach ensures that all elements—hardware, software, and controls—are optimized to work together from the start, improving long-term reliability and performance.
Which services are typically included in a turnkey automation project?
A turnkey automation project typically includes project planning, system design, hardware and software engineering, equipment procurement, panel fabrication, installation, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, system integration, testing, commissioning, documentation, and operator training. Some providers may also offer post-installation support and maintenance services.
All of these elements are handled by a single team to ensure a cohesive, end-to-end solution. This comprehensive scope simplifies project management and helps ensure the system is ready for immediate operation upon delivery.
How do turnkey projects reduce risk and simplify execution?
Turnkey projects reduce risk by consolidating responsibility under a single provider, eliminating the need for clients to coordinate multiple vendors or manage complex timelines. This unified approach improves communication, accountability, and decision-making throughout the project.
By handling design, procurement, programming, and commissioning together, the turnkey provider ensures system compatibility and minimizes integration errors. With fewer moving parts and a clearly defined scope, turnkey projects are easier to manage, reducing delays, cost overruns, and operational disruptions.
General Motors Assembly Line
Oshawa, Ontario
Our team recently completed a full control system upgrade for an automotive manufacturing assembly line producing high-volume vehicle chassis. The project involved replacing outdated PLCs with modern, networked controllers and integrating real-time data monitoring across welding, material handling, and inspection stations.
Additional Hardware / Software Highlights
Drives: Siemens SINAMICS S120 servos for precision fastening
Safety: SICK deTec4 light curtains, Pilz PNOZmulti safety relays
Network: Redundant PROFINET ring with Scalance switches (1 Gb/s)
Data Layer: MQTT Sparkplug B broker to cloud BI portal
Results at a Glance
20 % cycle-time reduction and 30 % drop in unplanned downtime
Full VIN-level traceability on welds, torque, and vision checks
Six-week shutdown delivered on schedule with zero lost-time incidents
This integrated stack future-proofs the line for EV chassis variants while giving maintenance teams real-time insight and one-click recipe changes.