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afdeling engineering Vervos Agrotech in Schijndel

Our approach

With our phased approach, we manage your project, budget and the quality of your industrial process or production automation.

It starts with a good idea and a blank sheet of paper

When we start a project at Vervos Agrotech, it is important first to gain a clear picture of your expectations. Clients often indicate that they want a particular type of machine, a cobot or other robot integration. But is that truly what you need? Vervos Agrotech engineers are happy to explore that question with you.

Close-up of Vervos Agrotech engineers at a computer

When you submit an enquiry or assignment to us, we do not ask what type of machine you need; instead, we establish what matters for the sale of your product and for the production process. By critically examining your objective or challenge, sound ideas and solutions emerge.

At Vervos Agrotech, it starts with a good idea and a blank sheet of paper. Together with you, we look for the industrial automation you truly need. This often leads to refreshing, innovative ideas and solutions that get to the core of your process and production automation. We then move fully into the development phase, where your real wishes come to life.

Discover our phased approach

As you may have read, we do not rush into things. Every machine-building project follows a phased approach: from idea to development and from realisation to aftercare. This lets us manage the project, your budget and quality. Together with you and your employees, we arrive at the most innovative solutions for your process or production automation.

Idea

The best solutions start with a good idea. But before we can arrive at good ideas, we need to be clear about the solution we are really looking for. In the idea phase, we identify what you are asking for, what you truly need, and which wishes and requirements must be met. With this information as our starting point, we begin researching ideas.

Customer request

What is important for successful sales of your product? How do you want to manufacture? We start every machine-building project with these questions. These discussions often reveal new insights that form the basis for solving your challenge. Our task is to find what you truly need.

Definition

To proceed to the idea exploration phase, it is important to define what needs to be developed and for what purpose. The findings are documented in a set of requirements and wishes, as well as an action plan, which serve as a reference and benchmark throughout the entire development process.

Research

From the definition phase, we begin researching ideas and possibilities. Our team of engineers works together to find the most suitable solution for your industrial automation.

Development

Based on the ideas developed during the research phase, we start developing your process and production automation. We use a proof of concept to test whether our ideas work in practice, and then begin the design and control engineering (mechatronics) of your industrial automation.

Proof of concept

At Vervos Agrotech, we use a 'proof of concept' to verify whether our ideas work in practice and are technically feasible. We build test setups and create prototypes, which we test together with you and your staff for aspects such as functionality, ergonomics, safety, and sustainability.

Design

Using the results from the 'proof of concept', we begin designing your machine engineering solution. Our engineers work out every structure, component, and part in minute detail, ensuring they can be manufactured and assembled with extreme precision and predictability during the realization phase.

Control Engineering

Alongside the design, the control engineering (mechatronics) for your production or handling system is also developed. Here, the interaction of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components is brought together and provided with custom-written automation software.

Realisation

Once the development phase of your process or production automation is complete, we begin the realisation phase. Here, the Vervos team takes care of the manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning of your industrial automation.

Manufacturing

At Vervos Agrotech in Schijndel, we have our own manufacturing department. We handle everything in-house, from sheet metal and structural fabrication to CNC machining, welding, and electronics. This allows us to guarantee our quality and delivery reliability.

Assembly

Once all components and parts have been manufactured, assembly can begin. During this process, all parts and components are precisely and carefully assembled into a fully functional industrial automation system.

Testing & Commissioning

After assembly is completed, the installation undergoes a thorough inspection and all mechanical and electronic functions are extensively tested. Once everything functions correctly, the automation system is commissioned at your site.

Aftercare

Now that your brand-new industrial automation system has been installed at your site, you naturally want to start production as soon as possible. Through tailored training, we expertly prepare your staff so they can get to work quickly. In addition, we provide maintenance and support to address any questions or emergencies.

Training

When we deliver your industrial process or production automation system, we also provide training for your staff. In addition, we supply up-to-date documentation and the machine manual, ensuring that both you and your employees are fully familiar with the ins and outs of your new automation system.

Maintenance

Maintaining your industrial process and production automation is essential for ensuring future-proof production. Our maintenance service reduces the risk of downtime and malfunctions.

Support

Should you have questions about the industrial automation system over time or face an emergency, our remote support has you covered. From our location in Schijndel, we can view and work on your machine together with you.

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