Turnkey closure systems and robotic automation for global automotive production
 
 

Controls Engineering & Project Management for Automotive Automation

From system design and programming through installation, debug, and production launch.

 

MBE delivers advanced controls engineering and automation solutions that meet and exceed automotive quality standards while remaining cost-effective. Our PLC programming, system integration, and production support ensure smooth installation, efficient startup, and fully integrated robotic and manufacturing operations.

We design controls systems for reliability, scalability, and long-term performance — supporting OEM and Tier 1 vehicle programs from commissioning through full production.

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Turnkey Controls Services

  • End user/customer interface
    System layouts
    Control panel placements & cable tray layout
    BOM release per customer requirements
    Purchasing follow-up/quotation
    Build support

  • 480V three phase power (motors, VFDs, robots, custom equipment, etc)
    24-480V communication networks, safety systems
    120V single phase distribution (control power, J-boxes, lighting, etc.)
    24V DC distribution (control power, J-boxes, network power, etc.)
    Communication networks (EtherNet I/P, DeviceNet, Modbus, ProfiNet, etc.)
    Safety Systems (Interlocking, Category Rating, etc.)

  • System air header
    Station air prep
    Station valve manifold

  • Material handling
    Welding
    Adhesives

  • Aluminum rIveting
    Tox lock
    Adhesive & mastic apply
    Nut runners
    RivNuts
    Spac Nuts

  • Palletized conveyors
    Skid conveyors
    Indexing/transfer conveyors
    Standard and VFD control

  • Part verification and orientation
    Measurements and feedback

  • System water header
    Station water prep
    Hydraulic resources

  • PLC & HMI programming
    Safety PLC programming
    PLC, HMI, safety PLC, factory info displays
    Database and spreadsheet population
    Data manipulation
    Factory information systems / displays

  • Safety circuit verification
    PLC, HMI, safety PLC, manual, auto, part runs
    PLC & HMI debug
    Fault message verification
    Manual & automatic mode tryout
    Process validation & cycle time
    Part runs
    Andon, Poka yoke

  • Spot welding
    Mig & Tig welding
    Laser brazing and welding
    Plasma welding
    Drawn arc & projection welding

  • Speed and torque control
    Positioning validation
    Trending

  • Barcode readers
    Sigpod & Red Lion data collectors
    Load cells
    Label printers

Robotic Services

  • Offline program development
    Online site programming

  • Welding
    Hemming
    Adhesive
    Fasteners
    Material handling
    Safety
    Vision

Controls Technologies

  • Allen Bradley SLC, PLC 5, ControlLogix
    Automation Direct (KOYO)
    Mitsubishi
    Modicon
    Yaskawa
    GE 90/30 - 90/70
    Siemens
    Toyopuc

  • Allen Bradley GuardLogix, SmartGuard
    Pilz PSS 4000, 3000, 3006, Multi
    Siemens
    Omron

  • Allen Bradley Panelview
    Omron NS
    TCP QuickPanel
    WonderWare
    Mitsubishi
    Cimplicity
    Ignition
    Siemens
    Dynex
    Automation Direct C-more
    Panelmate

  • Ethernet I/P
    Profinet
    Devicenet
    Controlnet
    Remote I/O
    DH+
    Interbus-S
    Modbus
    Genius Bus
    IOLink

  • Allen Bradley Sercos, Kinetix
    Baldor
    Emerson
    Sanyo Denki
    Yaskawa
    Mitsubishi
    JVL
    Tritex
    SMC

  • VisioNerf
    Cognex
    Keyence
    Banner

  • IPG
    Laser Line

MBE supports complex automotive assembly systems with up to 75 robots per production line, enabling multi-model vehicle production with automatic changeover. Our random-build manufacturing philosophy allows multiple vehicle platforms to run within a single robotic system, while integrated data trending and monitoring ensure consistent quality, process control, and production efficiency.

 
 
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Need reliable PLC, robotics, or line controls for your system?

Modern Body Engineering (MBE) provides industrial controls engineering, PLC programming, and full automotive project management for robotic closure systems and vehicle assembly automation. Our Detroit-based controls and program teams support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers from system architecture and simulation through installation, debug, and production launch.

By combining U.S.-based engineering with global integration and tooling resources, MBE delivers reliable, production-ready automation systems that stay on schedule, on budget, and aligned with automotive manufacturing requirements.

Connect with our team to discuss controls engineering, system integration, or your upcoming vehicle program.

Sales & Engineering Inquiries
+1 (248) 588-8080
contact@mbe.us.com