Engineered for Architecture, Entertainment, Industry and Manufacturing.
Sectors — we work in
Locations — Where we work
Services — What do we do
Consult
Scope automation feasibility, technology selection, and project framing — the right brief before the build starts.
Design
Design across mechanical, electrical, and control systems from concept through detailed CAD.
Engineer
Engineer mechanical, electrical, and software systems for complex motion control and bespoke automation.
Review
Review engineering deliverables, safety cases, and certification packages — independent verification before the build commits.
Manufacture
Manufacture in-house — CNC machining, welding, wiring, and assembly of precision automation equipment.
Install
Install on-site, commission, train, and support automation systems worldwide.
Maintain
Maintain with scheduled servicing, predictive monitoring, and spares supply for systems already in the field.
Modernise
Modernise legacy machinery — retrofit controls, repower, uprate, and recommission existing equipment to the latest standards.
Support
Support live systems with on-call response, remote diagnostics, spares logistics, and operator training.
Capabilities — what we deliver
Motion control & automation
Servo and stepper systems, multi-axis coordination, real-time control, and safety-rated motion.
Industrial networking & fieldbus
EtherCAT and functional-safety communications (FSoE), with in-house protocol and firmware expertise.
Functional safety
Safe-motion systems designed to recognised SIL / functional-safety principles, including safe torque-off and diagnostic architectures.
Control software & HMI
Bespoke operator interfaces and embedded control software, built for reliability and long service life.
Custom hardware & mechatronics
Bespoke mechanical assemblies, control panels, and electromechanical hardware.
Entertainment & architectural motion
Rigging, traverse and kinetic systems, and large-format LED / video-wall installations, including mobile and touring configurations.
Client & scoping
Discovery, requirements capture, feasibility, proposals, and transparent quotation.
Project management
Scheduling, delivery oversight, and coordination from kick-off to close-out.
Engineering design
Mechanical, electrical, and software design; CAD, control architecture, and detailed engineering.
Supply & procurement
Component sourcing, vendor management, and supply-chain coordination.
Fabrication & manufacturing
Shop drawings, work orders, build records, and manufacturing execution.
Quality & safety
QA, safety reviews, and inspection built into every stage, not bolted on at the end.
Deployment & commissioning
On-site installation, commissioning, and structured handover.
Knowledge & standards
A maintained corpus of technical references, regulatory standards, and vendor documentation underpinning every project.
Memory- and thread-safe by construction
We build on Rust, eliminating whole classes of field failure (buffer overruns, use-after-free, data races) at compile time rather than on site.
Functional safety & qualified toolchains
SIL-rated design and FMEDA-based failure analysis, built with compiler toolchains qualified for safety use.
Deterministic and real-time by design
Safety- and control-critical paths run without dynamic allocation and with bounded, predictable timing.
Simulation- and test-first
Behaviour proven in emulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing with deliberate fault injection before it reaches hardware.
Supply-chain security
Minimal dependencies, continuously screened against security advisories, with cryptographically signed, verifiable build provenance.
Automated CI/CD & reproducible builds
Every change passes automated quality gates; the tested artifact is the deployed artifact.
Traceability
Strict semantic versioning and full change history give a clean audit trail from a deployed system back to its exact source.
Single accountable partner
Mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines integrated, removing interface risk between vendors.
Deep specialism in motion and safety
Genuine in-house expertise in real-time control, fieldbus, and functional safety, not outsourced.
Concept-to-commissioning
We don't hand off at the drawing; we see systems working on site.
Standards-led delivery
Engineering grounded in recognised regulatory and functional-safety standards.
Bespoke by default
We design to the problem, whether a permanent installation or a mobile, touring-grade system.
Technologies — How do we do it
Control Systems
Deterministic motion control platforms — axis coordination, cueing, and show playback engineered for safety.
Networking
Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus architectures linking machinery, control rooms, and the cloud.
Drives & Motors
Servo drives and motors sized and tuned for precision, power, and quiet operation.
Safety Systems
SIL-rated functional safety — emergency stop chains, zone monitoring, and independent position limits.
Sensors & Feedback
Encoders, load cells, and telemetry closing the loop on every axis.
Power & Distribution
Switchgear and power distribution engineered for touring rigs and permanent installations.
Simulation
Physics-accurate previsualisation proving every move before it runs.
Software
The Simplicity suite — programming, playback, and monitoring for every Surface system.
Mechanical Systems
Hoists, winches, elevators, and turntables designed and manufactured in-house.
Projects — What we have done
Revolving Stage
Bespoke revolve drive and motion control for a mainstage drama.
Touring Musical Automation
Scenic automation package for an international touring musical.
Stage Automation Upgrade
Control-system modernisation for a repertory theatre.
Four-Point Flying
Performer and scenery flying system for live performance.
Chain Motor Control
Networked chain-hoist control for a state theatre company.
Arena Rigging
Automated rigging package for an arena spectacular.
Motorised Truss Array
Moving truss system for a long-run production.
Mobile Video Wall
Tracked moving LED wall for live events.
Immersive Attraction
Kinetic motion elements for an immersive visitor experience.
Retractable Seating
Automated retractable seating system for a venue.
Revolve Hire
Revolving stage engineered and supplied for short-run hire.
Tracked Scenic Wall
Moving wall and tracking for a touring set.
Drama Stage Automation
Scenic motion control for a flagship drama season.
Festival Commission
Motion and rigging for a major arts-festival production.
Performer Flying
Wire-flying system for a musical production.
Scenic Lift System
Stage lifts and elevators for a venue fit-out.
Touring Set Mechanics
Demountable automation for a touring production.
Concert Staging
Moving staging elements for a concert tour.
Theatre Refit
Stage-engineering refit for a regional performing-arts centre.
Show-Control Integration
Show-control and lighting integration for a wharf theatre.
Circus Rigging Consultancy
Rigging design and safety consultancy for a circus company.
Show-Control Network
Networked control across multiple stage machines.
Performance Winch System
Synchronised performance winches for scenic moves.
Deck Track System
Stage-deck tracking for fast scene changes.
Orchestra Lift
Automated orchestra-pit lift and staging.
Laser Filter Table
Linear filter-table drive for industrial laser cutting.
Filter Table Mk2
Next-generation filter-table mechanism for a fabrication line.
Variable Open-Area Control
Process-control upgrade for industrial cutting.
Cutting-Table Power System
Power and drive system for a cutting-table conveyor.
VFD Winch Retrofit
Variable-frequency-drive retrofit for industrial hoists.
Dock Door Drives
Motorised dock-door drive package for a transport depot.
Roof Hatch Actuation
Automated roof-hatch actuation for a port facility.
Maintenance Program
Scheduled service and support for installed motion systems.
Plant Drive Upgrade
Drive and control upgrade for a process plant.
Electrolyser Cell Assembly
Automated cell-assembly line for green-hydrogen manufacturing.
Assembly Automation
Custom assembly automation for a production line.
Motion Test Rig
Bespoke motion test rig for product validation.
Production Tooling
Motion-driven tooling for a manufacturing process.
Suspended Ceiling Track
Suspended track system for a major art gallery.
Retractable Roof
Automated retractable roof structure.
Kinetic Facade
Moving architectural element for a residential project.
Architectural Motion
Concealed motion system for a built-environment feature.
Venue Automation
Automation fit-out for a performing-arts venue.
Engineering Consultancy
Motion-engineering design and consultancy package.
Bespoke Works
Custom mechanical and motion works to client specification.