From a single PLC program to a plant-wide control system — we own the work from concept to commissioning.
Structured, documented control logic for new builds and retrofits. Our engineers work across all major platforms and produce code that the next engineer can actually read.
Operator interfaces designed around how plant actually runs — not vendor demo screens. High-performance HMI principles, consistent alarm philosophy and trends that earn their place on screen.
Connect the plant floor to the rest of the business. OEE, downtime, traceability and batch reporting — surfaced where they matter, integrated with your ERP.
Custom switchboards and control panels designed, manufactured and tested in-house. Compliant to AS/NZS 61439, fully documented, and FAT-ready before they leave the workshop.
Machine safety is non-negotiable. Our TÜV-certified engineers deliver risk assessments, safety circuit design, validation and guarding — built to AS/NZS 4024 from the first sketch.
Industrial networks that are fast, segmented and defensible. We bridge plant control protocols to your enterprise IT without exposing the OT layer to outside risk.
Existing plant rarely runs at its theoretical best. We tune drives, retune PID loops and audit energy — turning small percentage gains into real annual savings.
From specifying new machinery to upgrading legacy lines, we ensure the equipment you buy actually integrates with everything else on the plant floor.
ACED NZ is an industrial automation specialist based in Nelson, New Zealand. We deliver PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, MES integration, custom control panel design, TÜV-certified machine safety and IT/OT networking for manufacturing, food & beverage, sawmills, refrigeration, water utilities and OEM machine builders.
We’re based at 80 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook, Nelson and work nationwide — across Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago and the upper North Island, with project travel anywhere in NZ as required.
Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix / MicroLogix and PLC5/SLC retrofits, Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 / TIA Portal migrations, Schneider Modicon, Omron Sysmac, ABB AC500 and Beckhoff TwinCAT — in Structured Text, Function Block and Ladder Diagram to your standards.
Yes — Ignition (Edge, Perspective, Vision), AVEVA InTouch and System Platform, FactoryTalk View SE/ME. High-performance HMI principles and ISA-18.2 / EEMUA 191 alarm management baked in.
Yes. Our automation engineers are TÜV-certified for functional machine safety, delivering risk assessments, PL/SIL determination, safety circuit design, validation and guarding to AS/NZS 4024.
Most projects begin with a no-obligation scoping consultation within 48 hours of contact. You’ll get a scoped path forward, indicative timeline, and a quote covering control philosophy, code, panels and commissioning.