Icon Automation
Skill Set

Our
Capabilities

The capability stack required in industrial automation programming.

Capability Matrix

Core Disciplines

PLC Programming
PLC Programming
Platforms
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix 500)
  • Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7)
  • Omron (Sysmac Studio, CX-One)
  • Emerson (Proficy)
  • Keyence (KV Studio)
  • Mitsubishi (GX Works)
  • Toyopuc (PCWin)
Capabilities
  • Ladder Logic
  • Structured Text (ST)
  • Function Block Diagram (FBD)
  • Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
New line commissioning, legacy upgrades, SCADA integration, Safety PLC
Robot Programming
Robot Programming
FANUC Authorized Integrator
Platforms
  • FANUC (Authorized Integrator)
  • Yaskawa Motoman
  • ABB
  • Kuka
  • Universal Robots
Capabilities
  • Vision-Guided Robotics
  • 3D Simulation
  • Cycle Time / Reach Study
Vision guidance, material handling, assembly, palletizing, collaborative robot integration
HMI Development
HMI Development
Platforms
  • FactoryTalk View (Rockwell)
  • Siemens WinCC
  • Wonderware / AVEVA
  • Ignition (Inductive Automation)
Capabilities
  • SCADA Architecture
  • OPC-UA / OPC-DA
  • SQL Historian Integration
  • Mobile HMI
  • Alarm Management
Operator interface design, SCADA systems, data historian, remote monitoring dashboards
Machine Vision
Machine Vision
Platforms
  • Cognex (In-Sight, Vision Suite, Designer)
  • Keyence (VS, IV, CV-X)
  • FANUC iRVision
Capabilities
  • Pattern Matching
  • OCR / OCV
  • Barcode / QR / DataMatrix
  • Dimensional Gauging
  • Defect Detection
Inline inspection, barcode reading, dimensional measurement, robot vision guidance, quality control
Control System Design
Control System Design
Capabilities
  • Panel Layout & BOM
  • Electrical Schematics (AutoCAD Electrical)
  • Safety Circuit Design (SIL/PLd)
  • Network Architecture (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
Control panel design, electrical schematics, safety system architecture, network topology
Competitive Differentiators

Why Clients Choose Icon

One team across the complete automation stack
Icon supports PLC, robotics, HMI, and machine vision together, reducing handoff risk between controls, robot, and inspection systems.
Enterprise-Proven
Top level quality standards, documentation, and project management. Fortune 500 clients demand rigor — Icon delivers it consistently.
Embedded Engineer Model
Engineers work on-site at client facilities, building deep institutional knowledge and relationships. This reduces ramp-up time, improves troubleshooting speed, and gives your team continuity across future projects.
Engagement Types

How We Engage

Engagement TypeDescription
New Line Commissioning
Full Control System Design/PLC/Robot/HMI programming for new production lines from ground up
Line Upgrade / Retrofit
Modernize legacy control systems while maintaining production uptime
Emergency Troubleshooting
Rapid response to production-down situations
Training & Documentation
Operator training, maintenance manuals, and as-built documentation packages