NexaWork

PLC Engineering as a Service for Machines and Systems

With NexaWork PLC Engineering, we support machine and plant manufacturers with PLC programming as a service for partial scopes, complete software packages, project peaks, and commissioning preparation. Our focus is not only on functional programs but also on robust structures, clear interfaces, and a collaboration that truly advances your project in everyday operations.

Overview

PLC Engineering that operationally relieves project teams and implements software cleanly

NexaWork PLC Engineering supports projects exactly where PLC software needs to be robustly developed in everyday operations: in the conceptual design phase, during the actual programming, when making changes under time pressure, and when preparing for later tests or commissioning. Instead of abstract consulting, it's about concrete implementation performance within the project. We develop operational software packages, take on defined sub-scopes, or specifically supplement existing teams with additional engineering capacity. The focus is on PLC software that not only runs in the short term but can also be understood, expanded, and smoothly commissioned later. Therefore, we combine the actual programming with clear structuring, clearly defined interfaces, comprehensible state concepts, and close coordination with HMI, mechanics, electrical design, and commissioning.

Core Functions

What NexaWork PLC Engineering as a Service specifically offers

Relief

Sub-scopes and work packages or take over

We provide flexible support for individual modules, clearly defined functional packages, or complete software scopes. This allows our services to be precisely tailored to the project situation, internal capacities, and desired depth of responsibility.

Further development

Developing existing projects in a structured manner

Even if software already exists, we can analyze, improve, and purposefully further develop existing architectures. This is particularly valuable when projects grow under time pressure, standards are inconsistent, or extensions need to be implemented at short notice.

Holistic

cleanly integrate interfaces, diagnostics, and testability into the thought process

Good PLC programming does not end with function logic. We also consider data transfers to HMIs, drives, robotics, and higher-level systems, as well as diagnostic concepts, alarm handling, and a sensible preparation for later tests.

System open

Integrate cross-manufacturer into existing teams

NexaWork PLC Engineering can be implemented with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, and CODESYS. This allows the service to be flexibly integrated into existing toolchains, libraries, and project standards without teams having to leave their familiar system landscape.

Your Benefits

Why PLC Engineering as a Service Pays Off in Projects

PLC-Engineering flexibly supports projects, creates additional capacity, and unburdens teams during planning, implementation, and commissioning.

Capacity expansion

Expand capacity at short notice

Project peaks, tight deadlines, or staffing shortages can be better managed when experienced PLC engineers directly take on operational tasks.

Sustainable

Maintainable Software Instead of Short-Term Workarounds

A clean structure with clear building blocks, interfaces, and states ensures that changes, service operations, and future expansions remain much more manageable.

Planning certainty

Better preparation for commissioning

If diagnostics, alarm handling, operating modes, and test logic are already considered during programming, later commissioning will be more structured and less risky.

Relief

Targeted support and relief for internal teams

Project managers, internal PLC programmers, and commissioning engineers are not only advised, but also receive concrete support in their day-to-day work. This accelerates coordination and noticeably increases the project's scope for action.

Knowledge retention

Better securing know-how in projects

Through comprehensible software structures, coordinated procedures, and documented results, engineering knowledge is better retained within the company and is not solely tied to individuals.

Typical Applications

Typical Applications for NexaWork PLC Engineering

This service is particularly suitable for projects where PLC software needs to be implemented or extended quickly, structured, and reliably.

Examples:

Support for new machine and plant projects
Taking over individual software modules or complete work packages
Handling project peaks and deadline bottlenecks
Extension of existing software with new functions, axes, or interfaces
Preparation of tests, HMI connection and commissioning
Stabilization of complex or historically grown PLC projects

User

Who NexaWork PLC Engineering is particularly relevant for

This service is particularly interesting for:

Machinery and plant manufacturer
Special machinery manufacturer
Project Manager for Automation Projects
Internal PLC and software teams with high workloads
Commissioning engineers who require a cleanly prepared software basis
Companies that want to use external engineering support flexibly and across manufacturers

Classification in NexaWork

PLC Engineering as the operational basis for further NexaWork services

Within NexaWork, PLC Engineering forms the operational basis for further services such as HMI Engineering, virtual commissioning, worldwide commissioning, and training. This is because robust PLC software is the core of many projects, upon which operation, diagnostics, tests, and subsequent optimizations can only meaningfully build. This is precisely why the service character is so important here: NexaWork PLC Engineering delivers not just code, but concrete project support that ranges from the initial structural decision to meticulously prepared commissioning. Thus, external support becomes a real added value in day-to-day engineering.

Nächster Schritt

Discuss PLC engineering as a service live in the project

Learn how NexaWork can specifically relieve your team in PLC programming, software structure, interfaces, and commissioning preparation, flexibly, practically, and tailored to your system landscape.