Products
PLC, HMI & Drive Control Panels
PLC/HMI/Drive panels bring control logic, operator interface, I/O and motor/drive commands into a project-specific panel or console for machinery, skids and process packages.
2026 market / lifecycle context
The market is increasingly brownfield: buyers need replacement panels that preserve field wiring and process intent while moving unsupported controls to maintainable platforms.
System architecture / typical scope
- PLC and remote I/O
- HMI/operator interface
- Drive/soft-starter interfaces
- Network switches/gateways
- Marshalling/termination
- UPS/DC auxiliaries
What SMEC can support
- Requirements and interface review
- Detailed engineering and approved component selection
- Panel/package build or integration within SMEC capability
- Software/configuration where applicable
- FAT and documentation
- Site integration, SAT and commissioning
- Retrofit, troubleshooting and lifecycle support
Applications
OEM skids, process packages, utilities, marine machinery and industrial equipment.
Control-panel landing page
SMEC's own page for control-panel enquiries.
Explore Industrial Control Panelsindustrial-control-panels.smec.inCommon questions
Can PLC, HMI & Drive Control Panels be supplied for new build, retrofit or replacement?
The lifecycle route depends on the installed base, condition, interfaces, obsolescence and project requirements. SMEC can assess new-build, retrofit, repair or replacement scope where technically valid.
Can existing field wiring or interfaces be retained?
Possibly. Retention depends on survey findings, condition, ratings, compatibility, safety requirements, documentation and the cutover strategy.
What information is required for quotation?
Send the make/model or required specification, datasheets, drawings, ratings, interfaces, fault details where applicable, site location and required date or shutdown/mobilization window.
Related pages
Send the requirement
I/O list, control narrative, existing platform, motor/drive list, network architecture, panel environment and approved OEM preference.