Automation & Control Services

Best-in-Class Design, Integration, and Documentation Services

Onsite and Remote Services

Our qualified team provides a wide array of services to power plants all around the United States.

  • InsightCM™ Deployment
  • Ignition Screen Design & Integration
  • AVEVA PI Integration
  • KEPServer (KEPWare)
  • 2D CAD Drawing Sets
  • Fiber Optic Network Design & Installation

Compliance

Compliance requirements are always evolving and required to protect your incredibly sensitive systems. Our team will engage and comply with all security standards required to meet your companies’ standards including:

  • CIP – (Critical Infrastructure Protection Act)
  • Required Background Checks
  • Multi Factor Authentication
  • Specific device use requirements

Drawing Design and Creation

Our Automations & Control team can deliver drawing sets for your convenience and documentation needed in CAD formats or collaborate with your team to modify your drawings based on services and hardware provided.

What is Automation & Control Services

Automation and control services encompass the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of systems that govern industrial processes with precision and reliability. These systems integrate hardware, software, and communication networks to monitor and control equipment such as turbines, generators, compressors, and process machinery.

At a foundational level, automation systems replace manual intervention with programmable logic, enabling real-time decision-making based on sensor inputs, operational thresholds, and process conditions. Control systems ensure that machinery operates within defined parameters, maintaining stability, safety, and efficiency across complex industrial environments.

Cutsforth’s automation and control services extend beyond basic system integration. By combining decades of rotating equipment expertise with modern data acquisition and analytics platforms like InsightCM™, Cutsforth delivers solutions that not only control processes but also generate actionable intelligence for predictive maintenance and operational optimization.

  • Benefits of Automation & Control Services. Automation and control systems are critical to achieving consistent, high-performance operations in modern industrial facilities.
  • Improved Operational Reliability. Automated control systems continuously monitor equipment conditions and adjust operations in real time, reducing variability and minimizing the risk of unplanned failures.
  • Enhanced Safety and Compliance. By removing manual intervention from critical processes and enforcing predefined operating limits, automation reduces human error and supports regulatory compliance.
  • Increased Efficiency and Throughput. Optimized control logic ensures that systems operate at peak efficiency, improving output while reducing energy consumption and operational waste.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making. Integrated monitoring platforms provide high-resolution data that can be analyzed to identify trends, detect anomalies, and guide maintenance strategies.
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs. Predictive insights allow maintenance teams to address issues before they escalate, lowering repair costs and avoiding costly downtime.

Cutsforth enhances these benefits by integrating automation systems with advanced condition monitoring and diagnostics, creating a unified ecosystem that bridges control and predictive maintenance.

FAQ

What types of systems are included in automation and control services

These services typically include programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, human-machine interfaces, SCADA systems, and industrial networking infrastructure.


Can automation systems be retrofitted into existing facilities

Yes. Cutsforth specializes in modernizing legacy systems by integrating new control technologies without requiring full equipment replacement.


How do automation systems support predictive maintenance

Automation systems collect and transmit operational data that can be analyzed to detect early signs of equipment degradation, enabling proactive maintenance strategies.


What industries benefit from automation and control services

Power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial sectors all rely on automation to maintain efficiency and reliability.


How does Cutsforth differentiate its automation services

Cutsforth combines deep domain expertise in rotating equipment with advanced monitoring technologies like InsightCM™, enabling a more holistic approach to control, diagnostics, and long-term asset health.


Why Industrial Facilities Choose Automation & Control Services from Cutsforth

Industrial operators select Cutsforth because of its ability to bridge traditional control engineering with modern predictive maintenance technologies.

With more than 30 years of experience and a global customer base exceeding 1,200 facilities, Cutsforth understands the operational challenges of critical infrastructure. This experience is embedded into every automation solution, ensuring systems are engineered with real-world performance and reliability in mind.

Cutsforth’s integration of InsightCM™ provides a significant advantage, transforming automation systems into intelligent platforms capable of continuous condition monitoring and advanced analytics. This enables facilities to move beyond reactive and preventive maintenance models toward fully predictive operations.

Additionally, Cutsforth’s recent growth investment and acquisition of Woyshner Services Company strengthen its ability to design, implement, and support complex automation environments across multiple industries.

The result is a comprehensive automation and control solution that delivers measurable outcomes, including increased uptime, improved safety, and an average customer ROI of 130 percent.