— Why SPS-Automation
Market problem
Automotive integrators win tenders — but fail on software. We solve this problem.
⚠ Market problem
✓ Our solution
— Current specialist network
Our capacity
Overview of available specialists by platform and level. Capacity updated monthly.
PLC PROGRAMMERS
VASS V5 · Step7
Step7 + WinCC
9
Service and maintenance of old VW/Škoda lines. Rare specialists — Step7 experts are becoming scarce on the market.
Step7 Classic · WinCC Classic · WinCC Flex · Profibus
VASS V6 · TIA Portal
TIA Portal + WinCC
13
New projects for VW, Škoda, Porsche, BMW. TIA Portal V14–V18, WinCC Unified and Advanced.
TIA Portal V14–V18 · WinCC Unified · Profinet · Safety
TIA Portal · General
TIA Portal without VASS
9
TIA Portal without automotive standard. Engineering, energy, food industry.
TIA Portal · WinCC · OPC UA · MQTT · IO-Link · Profinet
Step7 · General
Step7 without VASS
Servicing industrial machines outside VW/Škoda standard. Step7 · WinCC Classic · WinCC Flexible · Profibus
6
ROBOTICS & OTHER PLATFORMS
Robotics · T4
Robotics specialists
7
ABB RobotStudio, Staubli VAL3/SRS, KUKA KRC + VKRC, Fanuc Karel/TP. Online and offline programming.
ABB · Staubli · KUKA KRC · KUKA VKRC · Fanuc · Universal Robots
Phoenix Contact
PLCnext specialists
0
PLCnext Engineer, AUTOMATIONWORX. Modern open-source platform for industrial automation and IIoT.
PLCnext Engineer · AUTOMATIONWORX · EtherCAT · OPC UA
Total specialists in network:
30
Specialists
15
Step7 total
22
TIA Portal total
7
Robotics
Capacity guarantee — binding reservation 60 days in advance
Sign the order 2 months before the project starts and we guarantee availability — whether you need a Step7 expert or a TIA Portal team. If the customer postpones the deadline, a compensation standstill fee applies. No surprises on site.
— How it works
Four steps to solution
A structured process from inquiry to handover. You communicate only with us.
Inquiry
Describe your project, required technologies (Step7 / TIA Portal / VASS) and number of specialists.
→ within 4 hours
Analysis & Matching
We assess the scope and select the best specialists by technology, VASS version, industry and location.
→ within 24 hours
Quote & Reservation
Clear quote with pricing. Order signed 60 days before start = capacity guarantee.
→ within 48 hours
Execution & Handover
Offline preparation → virtual commissioning → on-site commissioning. Documentation and invoicing.
→ per project
— Partners & Suppliers
Our partners
We work with leading industrial technology suppliers. Not just programmers — the right products too.
Machines & Welding lines
TTM Automation
Manufacturer of welding fixtures, robotic cells and welding lines for automotive. Projects for VW, Audi, BMW.
ttm-automation.com →Remote PLC access
FCC — eWON Cosy
Remote PLC access via secure VPN/4G. Ideal for remote service interventions without physical presence.
fccps.cz →Automation & Software
IJS Service
Control systems and production automation. Partner for complex projects combining hardware and software.
ijs.cz →Sensors & Safety
SICK
Safety sensors, vision systems, laser scanners and IO-Link devices. Our programmers work with SICK daily.
sick.com →Drives & Frequency inverters
SEW-EURODRIVE
MOVIDRIVE frequency inverters, MOVIMOT servo drives and gearboxes. A key component of every production line.
sew-eurodrive.cz →Pneumatics & Drives
Festo
Pneumatic components, servo-pneumatics and electric drives CMMT/CMMS. Part of most industrial lines.
festo.com →Do you work with an industrial technology supplier?
Contact us — we are happy to discuss partnership options and referral fees.
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