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UK Industrial Automation Specialists · Birmingham

Experts in PLC &
Robotic Automation

for UK Manufacturers

From performance improvements to complete robot cells and full turnkey projects, we support the entire lifecycle of industrial automation, reducing downtime and improving production efficiency.

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What We Deliver

Our Core Automation Services

A full spectrum of industrial automation services — delivered as individual capabilities or as a fully integrated turnkey solution across all major platforms.

PLC
01 · Service

PLC Control Systems

Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Schneider. Control logic, safety systems and HMI/SCADA integration.

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Robots
02 · Service

Robot Programming

ABB, FANUC, KUKA and Yaskawa across welding, handling, assembly, palletising and inspection.

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Electrical
03 · Service

Electrical Design

E-PLAN and AutoCAD schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules and field installation drawings.

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Conveyors
04 · Service

Conveyor Automation

PLC-controlled conveyor systems integrated with robotics, packaging lines and end-of-line automation.

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Virtual
05 · Service

Virtual Commissioning

Process Simulate digital twin validation — resolve issues offline before a single site visit.

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Palletising
06 · Service

Robotic Palletising

Fully integrated end-of-line systems with custom end-effectors and complete conveyor integration.

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07 · Service

Robot Cells & Machine Tending

Complete robot cells designed, built, programmed and commissioned by Duke, including mechanical design, guarding, tooling, controls and safety validation. That includes CNC machine tending cells that load and unload your machines. One supplier, one team accountable for the result.

Robot CellsCNC Machine TendingStandard Cells
08 · Service

Legacy PLC Upgrades & Migration

Running on an obsolete Siemens S5, S7-300, Allen-Bradley PLC-5 or Modicon system? We replace legacy controls with current, supported platforms in planned, phased stages, without stopping your line.

09 · Service

Control Panel Design & Build

Power and control panels of any size, built in our own Birmingham workshop. Supplied on their own to your drawings or our design, or as part of a complete system, and fully tested before delivery.

Siemens · Rockwell · Mitsubishi · SchneiderPLC Platforms

ABB · FANUC · KUKA · YaskawaRobot Platforms

Birmingham City CentreUK Nationwide Coverage

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Industries We Serve

Automation Expertise Across
Four Key Sectors

Engineering
Our Approach

Engineering led.
Practically delivered.

Our leadership team has done the work — programming robots, commissioning PLC systems, managing complex projects under pressure. When we arrive on your site, we hit the ground running.

With over 50 years of combined experience and a track record including BIW projects with 200+ robots, we bring a level of expertise that genuinely makes a difference.

About Duke Control Systems
How We Work

A Proven Process.
A Predictable Outcome.

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Line Review & Scoping

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Mechanical & Electrical Design

3

Build & FAT

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Virtual Commissioning

5

On-Site Commissioning

6

Handover & Support

Why Choose Duke

The Engineering Partner
Manufacturers Trust

50+ Years Combined Experience

Senior engineers — not graduates — on every project. Deep technical expertise and proven project management skills.

Vendor Neutral Approach

We work with all leading PLC and robot platforms. We recommend what's right for your process, not what's convenient for us.

Integrity & Reliability

We do exactly what we say we will do, when we say we will do it. Our reputation is built on keeping our word.

Full Lifecycle Support

From mechanical and electrical design, build and commissioning through to long-term support, with one partner and one point of contact.

Birmingham Based, UK Nationwide

City centre location means we're well placed to reach manufacturers quickly anywhere in the UK.

Free Production Line Review

Independent expert eyes on your line at no cost. No obligation — just clear, practical recommendations.

"Duke Control Systems delivered a complex multi-robot commissioning project on time and within budget. Their engineers are highly experienced, professional, and their attention to detail in the commissioning phase was excellent."
Senior Project Manager — Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Ready to improve your production line?

Book a free, no-obligation production line review. Our senior engineers visit your site, assess your line, and provide a clear written report with specific recommendations — completely free.