Roles we provide

• Manufacturing IT engineer (PLC, MTConnect)
• Integration developer (MES/ERP, APIs)
• Full‑stack web dev (dashboards & portals)
• Industrial network specialist (Ethernet/IP, VLAN)
• Data engineer (IIoT pipelines, historians)

Engagement models

• Part‑time: 20–60 hrs/mo to cover spikes
• Full‑time: embedded for sprints or quarters
• Project‑based: fixed scope, fixed fee
• On‑site, remote, or hybrid

Why it works

• Manufacturing‑native skillset (PLC, MES)
• Rapid onboarding, documented hand‑offs
• Flexible contracts, simple pricing
• Staff in multiple time zones, round the clock coverage
• Up front SLA's for response times and deliverables

Color Capture

• Capture all spectrophotometer readings (you own the data)
• Compare colors across multiple sites
• Share successful recipes
• Leverage your data in new ways

Batch UI

• Best in class workflow
• Accurate weigh up and data capture
• Easily integrated with your ERP system
• Save time and reduce errors
• Multi-platform, localized interface (your equipment, your culture)

Your Application Could Be Here!

• We can provide complete turn key solutions
• Structured specifications and developement process
• One price, no overruns (we quote, we deliver)

• We are leveraging our experience, connections, and resources to provide resources and services specialized for packaging industry shop floor and print room processes
• Our founder and principal consultant is David Havenridge. He has worked with Siegwerk and related industry partners since 1996
• Shopfloor Automation pioneered software to automate print room processes including inventory tracking, consignment processes, and machine connect for blending operations at in-house and print room locations supporting printing facilities since 1996
• Features like Automatic replenishment, VOC tracking and reporting, return usage optimization, and consignment tracking; just to name a few. The resulting system served as backbone of InkRoom and inhouse management processes for customers shopfloor and supply chain operations in USA for 20+ years

Manufacturing Execution

• Shopfloor execution system to automate manufacturing
• Distributed equipment monitoring and control
• Tightly coupled to SAP for input/output (could be any MRP)
• Automated manual processes and data recording
• Tablet based interface for shop floor operators

Ink Management

• Web based portal for ink room management
• Integrated with company MRP system
• Track ink usage and inventory
• Automate reordering and JIT delivery
• Localized interface to support your shop, anywhere

Manufacturing Resource Planning

• Created complete process manufacturing software
• Complete plant scheduling to ensure on time delivery
• Resource planning to ensure optimal use of materials, labor and machines
• Secure desktop application connected to cloud services
• Supports over $200 million in manufacturing operations