Concept Systems Inc

05/29/2026

Real automation ROI doesn’t come from “plug-and-play.” It comes from understanding the process, the people, and the long-term goals behind the system.

Smart Industry's “The Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast” featured our CEO, Steve Strong, alongside Applied Manufacturing Technologies awhile back and they discussed why the easiest automation path isn’t always the most effective one.

A great listen for manufacturers navigating modernization, scalability, and smarter automation investments.

🎧 Listen here:

Steve Strong of Concept Systems and Benjamin Kurth of Applied Manufacturing Technologies join the podcast and Smart Industry's Scott Achelpohl to talk automation and why “easier...

05/28/2026

If you’ve worked with David Skidmore, chances are you’ve heard a fun joke, solved a complex automation problem, or somehow experienced both at the same time.

From aerospace crane systems and paint hangars to large-scale retrofit projects still evolving today, David’s career has helped shape automation projects across the PNW and beyond.

Read our latest Principal Engineer Spotlight featuring David’s journey through aerospace automation and technical sales leadership → https://na2.hubs.ly/H05J4wc0

Explore how Principal Sales Engineer, David Skidmore, built a career in aerospace automation through hands-on engineering and long-term customer relationships.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men & women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice is greater than words and their legacy continues through the freedoms we experience every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Marching into Memorial Day Weekend one Fanuc Paint Mate at a time. 🇺🇸🤖

This features a lineup ready for precision, performance, and probably a well-earned long weekend.

05/20/2026

Shipping day = a good day

There’s something satisfying about watching a robot leave the shop floor and head toward its new home. Big shoutout to the team that put in the work behind the scenes to make it happen! Proof that the “small” wins deserve a big thumbs up too. 🤖👍

05/14/2026

One of the underrated parts of industrial automation?
Knowing how to translate a design from paper into something that works reliably in the real world.

Electrical layouts, panel design, component placement, wire routing, future maintenance access — the little details matter long before startup day ever arrives.

That’s why collaboration between teams is such an important part of building high-quality systems.

05/12/2026

Different skillsets. Same goal.

Some people see hardware.
Some people see logic.
Some people immediately grab the tools and figure it out together.

That’s the kind of teamwork that keeps automation projects moving from the shop floor to startup.

05/08/2026

Firmware Friday ⚙️

Nothing like a fresh PLC + HMI build to kick off the weekend.

Today’s checklist:
✅ Establish network connection
✅ Update firmware
✅ Match software revisions
✅ Download PLC & HMI applications

The PLC started at firmware v1.0… while our project was built for v36.11 😅

Once the controller was updated to the correct revision, the download went smoothly and everything was happy again.

Sometimes automation engineering is just convincing hardware and software to speak the same language.

If your facility is running on aging or outdated systems, reach out to Concept Systems. Our team helps manufacturers modernize control systems before outdated hardware turns into downtime.

05/06/2026

What if your HMI could do more than just display data?

With NetLogic in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Optix, it can.

Want to see it in action? Read this practical article for real-world Optix insights and connect with Concept Systems to learn how to implement FactoryTalk Optix in your facility.

https://na2.hubs.ly/H05gGm40

One of the best things about using Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Optix platform for developing HMIs is how you can tweak and enhance functionality through NetLogic.

05/04/2026

Even Grogu would agree... Reliable automation starts with the right architecture, the right team, and a system built to perform.

Happy Star Wars Day everyone!