PLC
Reliable automation for production environments where downtime is not an option
In modern production environments, PLC software is the heart of industrial automation. A stable, high-performance and well-structured PLC control not only determines the reliability of a system but also the efficiency, safety and scalability of the entire production process.
Centif supports industrial companies in designing, programming, and optimizing PLC solutions for both machine construction and process industry. From new installations and expansions to migrations of outdated systems: we build automation solutions that are technically robust and operationally effective on the shop floor.
Our engineers combine in-depth technical expertise with practical experience in industrial environments where availability, safety and continuity are crucial.
Expertise in various PLC platforms
Every production environment has its own standards, architecture, and technical requirements. Therefore, Centif has extensive experience with various PLC platforms, automation systems, and industrial networks.
Our engineers have knowledge of the most commonly used PLC brands and technologies within the industry and support both new installations and existing environments. In doing so, we work with various programming standards, hardware architectures, and communication protocols.
In addition, we have extensive expertise in industrial connectivity and communication, including real-time networks, fieldbuses and open industrial protocols. This allows us to enable reliable communication between systems within complex production environments and integrate with higher-level platforms such as SCADA, MES and industrial IT systems.
Siemens offers a wide automation portfolio with SIMATIC PLCs, TIA Portal engineering software, WinCC SCADA and PROFINET communication. The platform is widely used in process and production environments where reliability, scalability, and integration are central.
Rockwell Automation, known for Allen-Bradley, provides PLC platforms such as ControlLogix and CompactLogix, complemented by FactoryTalk software and EtherNet/IP networks. The technology is often applied in discrete manufacturing and machine building.
Beckhoff focuses on PC-based automation with TwinCAT software, EtherCAT networks and modular I/O systems. The platform is popular in applications where flexibility, fast communication and advanced motion control are important.
Solutions for machinery construction and process industry
Centif develops PLC solutions for both discrete manufacturing and process industry.
For machine builders, we focus on modular software, flexibility, and rapid commissioning. Within sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food, the emphasis is on stability, safety, traceability and integration with SCADA and MES systems.
Thanks to our industrial experience, we build solutions that not only function but also remain sustainably deployable in critical production environments.
Modernization of existing installations
Many industrial companies still operate with outdated PLC systems for which support and spare parts are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.
Centif supports controlled migration and retrofit projects with a focus on continuity and minimal impact on production. We assist with, among other things:
- PLC migrations
- Hardware upgrades
- Conversion of legacy software
- Phased modernization
- Optimization of existing programming
In this way, we create a future-proof foundation for further automation and digitalization.
Integration with SCADA, MES and industrial IT
A modern PLC environment is not separate from the rest of the organization. That is why Centif develops solutions that seamlessly integrate with SCADA platforms, MES systems, and industrial IT.
Our engineers support integrations with:
- SCADA systems
- MES platform
- Historian databases
- ERP connections
- Reporting and dashboards
- Energy and performance monitoring
In this way, we help companies evolve towards a more connected and data-driven production environment.
A pragmatic partner for industrial automation
Centif combines technical expertise with a hands-on approach. Our engineers are accustomed to working in operational production environments where reliability, safety, and continuity are central.
Whether it's a greenfield project, migration, or optimization of existing installations: we provide PLC engineering that works in practice.