Improving

Profitability

Through

Automation &

Legacy System Support

Since 1992

At  Salem Automation, we’ve been helping businesses optimize operations and increase profitability for over three decades. Our team of engineers, specializing in chemical, mechanical, electrical, and computer science disciplines, brings an average of 20+ years of experience to every project. We’ve delivered successful solutions to hundreds of clients across a wide range of industries worldwide.
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In addition to our engineering expertise, we have a seasoned team of IT system designers and programmers skilled in multiple programming languages, operating systems, databases, and hardware platforms.

Whether you’re working with modern technologies or maintaining legacy systems, we provide the automation support and modernization strategies you need.

Our Services

Systems analysis and consulting is a process that involves analyzing and improving a company’s systems and processes to help them operate more efficiently. Systems analysts and consultants may:

  • Analyze systems: Examine a company’s systems and processes to identify areas for improvement
  • Design solutions: Create technology solutions to address problems and inefficiencies
  • Implement solutions: Work with developers and stakeholders to implement new or modified systems
  • Provide advice: Advise management on how to improve systems and resolve issues
  • Train staff: Train employees on how to use new technology
A functional specification is a formal document used to describe a product’s intended capabilities, appearance, and interactions with users in detail for software developers. The functional specification is a kind of guideline and continuing reference point as the developers write the programming code.

System integration is the process of connecting different systems, applications, and components into a single, unified system. The goal is to make these systems work together efficiently so they can share information and processes more efficiently.

System integration can involve combining hardware, software, networks, and data. It can also connect a company to third parties like suppliers, consumers, and shareholders.

Some benefits of system integration include:

Centralized environment
Users can access information smoothly regardless of the app or system they are using.

Improved efficiency
Integrated systems can eliminate bottlenecks and reduce the need for unnecessary movement.

Real-time data
Data can be available in real-time, making it easier to manage tasks like travel and expenses.

Legacy system migration is the process of moving outdated software systems to newer, more efficient technologies. This can involve:

  • Transferring data from the old system to the new one
  • Updating or rewriting applications to work on the new platform
  • Integrating the new system with the existing one

Legacy systems can be a hindrance to business growth and pose risks to productivity, security, and adaptability. Migrating to a new system can help organizations:

  • Reduce costs: Modern systems are designed to be more cost-effective, with lower maintenance needs and flexible pricing models.
  • Improve performance: Modern systems can enhance performance and scalability.
  • Improve security: Modern systems offer better security features to protect sensitive data.
  • Improve agility: Modern systems can help organizations adapt to market changes and technological advancements.

Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing a product, system, or device to understand how it works and create a representation of it. The documentation created through reverse engineering serves as a blueprint that can be used to replicate the product or create a similar one.

Here are some steps involved in reverse engineering:

  • Disassemble: Take the product apart and label each piece in the order it was removed.
  • Examine: Study the components and structure of the product.
  • Document: Note any errors, flaws, or design changes you notice.
  • Reconstruct: Reassemble the product in the opposite order it was disassembled.

System design is an interdisciplinary engineering process that defines and models how the components of a system interact to achieve a specific goal. It involves creating a blueprint that outlines the architecture, components, interfaces, and data of a system. The goal is to meet operational requirements and ensure the system is functional, reliable, and performs as expected.

System design is most appropriate for projects that involve large systems or systems of systems. These projects often involve many people from different disciplines working together over a long period of time.

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer programs to create, modify, and document 2D or 3D models of physical objects. CAD is used in many industries, including product and industrial design, computer animation, and media special effects.

Here are some benefits of CAD:

  • More accurate designs: CAD allows experts to create more precise designs and manipulate them virtually.
  • Visualization: CAD helps designers and engineers visualize a product’s construction before fabricating it.
  • Simulation: CAD enables engineers to simulate and test real-world product conditions.
  • Collaboration: Cloud-based CAD software allows real-time, multi-user work on projects.
  • Environmental impact: CAD is used to create photo simulations to represent what a proposed building will look like in its existing environment.

“Custom Software Driver and Application Design” refers to the process of creating tailored software applications and device drivers specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a particular user or organization, rather than using generic off-the-shelf software, ensuring optimal functionality and integration with existing systems by building features and functionalities from the ground up to match precise requirements; essentially, it’s like designing a bespoke suit for your software needs.

Proficiencies

Process Automation Systems (PAS)

Automate complex industrial processes using sensors, actuators, and software to improve safety, efficiency, and consistency across industries like mining, paper, and cement.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing operations to improve quality, reduce downtime, and lower production costs.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems for centralized monitoring, control, and analysis of industrial equipment and processes.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Reliable, solid-state controllers for industrial automation. We offer full PLC services, including programming, troubleshooting, and PLC replacements.

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Networked control systems for managing large-scale industrial processes with precision and reliability.
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)

User-friendly interfaces, touchscreens, control panels, or industrial PCs, for real-time system interaction and monitoring.

Batch Automation Systems
Automate repetitive batch processes with scheduling, tracking, and reporting capabilities for industries like food, pharma, and chemicals.
Continuous Process Systems
Uninterrupted production systems for industries such as oil refining and paper manufacturing, ensuring consistent quality and output.
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS)
Driverless vehicles for material handling in warehouses and production facilities, improving logistics and reducing labor costs.
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Computer-controlled inventory systems that enhance warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and space utilization.
Material Handling Systems
Integrated systems for moving, storing, and managing materials throughout the supply chain, critical for palletizers, conveyors, and robotic systems.
Work-In-Process Inventory Systems (WIP)
Track and manage in-progress materials to improve production flow, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation.

Trusted by more than 500 Companies

Some Of Our Top Industries

Aerospace

Aerospace

Aircraft manufacturing, guided missiles, space vehicles, explosives, ammunition, and military vehicles

Biotech

Biotech

Industrial and environmental (“white” biotechnology), agri-food (“green” biotechnology), and medical and pharmaceutical (“red” biotechnology)

Chemical

Chemical

Basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, inorganic chemicals, industrial gases, consumer chemicals, petroleum products, agrochemicals (agricultural chemicals), pharmaceuticals, plastics, and the chlor-alkali industry

Defense

Defense

Aerospace, land-based weapons, small arms, naval systems, cyber-security

Energy

Energy

- Oil, gas, and consumable fuels - Energy equipment and services - Renewable energy - Nuclear energy - Chemical industry - Agricultural sector - Information technology

Envr & recycling

Envr & recycling

Energy sector, followed by heavy industry, fuel production and processing, light industry, waste management, livestock and wastewater treatment

food & beverage

food & beverage

- Agriculture - Alcohol beverage processing - Confectionery - Dairy - Food processing - Meat sector - Pet food industry

furniture

furniture

Robotic furniture manufacturing, smart furniture, sustainable furniture, immersive technologies, additive manufacturing, online sales

oil & gas

oil & gas

Upstream, the business of oil and gas exploration and production; midstream, transportation and storage; and. downstream, which includes refining and marketing

pharma

pharma

Generic drugs, OTC medicines, bulk drugs, vaccines, contract research & manufacturing, biosimilars and biologics

pulp & paper

pulp & paper

Generic drugs, OTC medicines, bulk drugs, vaccines, contract research & manufacturing, biosimilars and biologics

steel

steel

Energy, construction, automotive and transportation, infrastructure, packaging and machinery

transportation

transpor-tation

Logistics and air freight or airlines, marine, road and rail, and their respective infrastructures

textiles

textiles

Apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles

water & wastewater

water & wastewater

Manufacturing, mining, beverage industry, energy industry, fashion industry

Maintain Thriving Legacy Systems with Salem Automation

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