Programming and Software

Robotic Software and Programming Services

If you have a very specific manufacturing or production process, off-the-shelf software may not cut it. Or, you may need to upgrade existing logic without significantly changing the hardware. No matter the case, Cross Company’s Custom Industrial Programming and Software Services can help. Whether you’re launching a new system, upgrading legacy code, or even building from scratch, our engineers and automation specialists can help.

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Custom Application-Based Software Programming

At Cross, we’ve worked with a wide range of customers across dozens of industries to develop custom software and programming solutions that raise quality, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.

When off-the-shelf software can’t get the job done, our experienced automation engineers can design and program systems tailored to your specific process. The result is software that integrates seamlessly with your equipment, optimizes workflow, and maximizes operational efficiency.

From custom truck scale kiosks to multiple fiber blending lines and everything in between, our software engineers work to understand your process and then program a controller to work efficiently for that process.

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Whether it’s for robotic programming or PLC programming (eg. FANUC, UR, Doosan, Allen Bradley, or even batch controllers), we can provide the programming support you need either onsite or in our facilities.

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PLC programming or pre-loaded drives from Cross Company allow you to make changeovers more quickly and get back up and running faster. We can source, program and validate your drives so they arrive at your facility ready to go.

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Examples Of Our Work

Take a look at some recent case studies which feature custom industrial software programming. Whether you need to replace existing custom software or have new code written specifically for your application, Cross Automation’s software engineers can help. Get in touch below to start the conversation.

Benefits of Industrial Software Programming from Cross

There are many benefits to utilizing custom industrial software programming services from Cross Company Automation. From optimized control to data-driven insights to improved efficiency, our automation software can give your operation the competitive edge it needs to succeed.

Optimized Control

Industrial software programming allows for precise control over your automation systems. This allows operations to optimize performance, efficiency, and accuracy. Fine-tuning controls and logic sequences ensures that your automated systems operate at peak efficiency and deliver consistent results when you need them.

Data-Driven Insights

Automation and industrial software that’s programmed to your specifications is also able to provide actionable, data-driven insights. With real-time monitoring and data acquisition, valuable information can be extracted from collected data. This allows for increased production optimization and greater efficiency.

Improved Efficiency

Our software can help your operation automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and minimize manual intervention. This results in increased efficiency, reduced production errors, greater productivity, and less unplanned downtime. Automation can also run 24/7, boosting output and reducing production cycle times.

Cross Automation Services Brochure

Our primary focus is to decrease manual labor, increase throughput, improve quality, and/or decrease the consumption of raw materials through automated solutions. Download our automation services brochure to learn more about our core integration services, technical services, training services, support services, and more.

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Why Custom Industrial Software Matters

Off-the-shelf means compromise. When not directly compatible with your process, it can lead to extra steps, workarounds, middleware, or forced workflows. All of which increase inefficiency

Custom software means full alignment. This includes your process, your hardware, and your goals

You can update without overhaul. Keep your existing investment while modernizing logic and interfaces of legacy systems

Follow industrial software trends. These show that success often depends on software able to control, monitor, and optimize operations across PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and others

Reduce integration headaches. Let Cross handle the details

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Cross Programming and Software Support Services

After being in the industrial automation world since the 1950s, we’ve learned a thing or two about best practices for long-term success. And in that time, we’ve refined our process for determining the best solutions and best path for integration and implementation. Our typical process includes

  1. Process capture and logic definition – The starting point is understanding your production process. That includes throughput, changeovers, fault-modes, data tracking, and interface needs
  2. Software architecture and programming – Whether it’s for PLCs, industrial PCs, microcontrollers, or even scale controllers, we’re able to write the logic, design the HMI, configure the communication, and ensure integration with other machines or systems
  3. Integration – From new builds to retrofits, we work directly with you to help upgrade your software without replacing hardware, to integrate systems that weren’t originally designed to talk, and to bring your operation to a cleaner, smarter state
  4. Data insights – It’s not just about the machines running. It’s about software able to provide tangible value to your operation. This includes utilizing real-time monitoring and data collection to provide actionable insights
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Is Automation Right for Your Process?

Answer a few simple questions and find out! We’ll send a copy of your inputs to help build the case for automation, and determine ROI for automating parts of your operation.

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Why Cross Custom Programming and Software?

If you’ve got unique requirements, legacy systems that can’t be dropped, or an automation project where standard software just won’t cut it, let’s talk. Contact our team today and let Cross help you build software that works for your operation, not against it.

See How Our Automation Team Can Help Improve Quality, Increase Efficiency, And Reduce Risk In Your Operation

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.