ALTEN China partners with a leading industrial automation player to advance intelligent manufacturing solutions. The collaboration spans multiple product areas, including Rockwell FactoryTalk Alarm & Events, Logix AOP, FT TM, DAERA Tech, WTUDC, PV800, and PPAX. ALTEN China provides support across code development, testing, data extraction and analysis, process optimization, and system upgrade.

Challenges

The industrial automation industry faces several key challenges:

• Complex system integration:

Multiple product lines and platforms require seamless coordination across software, hardware, and data systems.

• Rapidly evolving client requirements:

Systems need to adapt to changing processes and interface updates without compromising efficiency.

• High quality and safety standards:

System upgrades, testing, and validation must meet strict operational, safety, and design requirements.

• Data-driven performance optimization:

Extracting, analyzing, and revising large volumes of operational data is critical to ensure system accuracy and reliability.

The client required a multidisciplinary engineering partner capable of delivering comprehensive solutions across software, testing, data, and system upgrades to support their intelligent manufacturing initiatives.

Solutions

ALTEN China assembled a specialized engineering team to provide integrated, scalable, and full lifecycle solutions:

1. Software Development (SW Development)

• Developed, tested, and debugged code across multiple Rockwell platforms to meet project specifications.
• Applied agile methodologies for iterative development and rapid deployment.

2. Software Testing & Quality Assurance (SW Testing & QA)

• Designed and executed manual and automated test cases to validate system functionality.
• Troubleshot and resolved defects, ensuring deliverables met design and safety requirements.

3. Data Extraction & Analysis

• Extracted and analyzed operational data to support system optimization.
• Revised datasets to enhance system performance and decision-making.

4. Process & System Upgrade Development

• Adapted existing systems to evolving client requirements and interfaces.
• Ensured upgrades were efficient, maintainable, and aligned with production goals.

5. Project Management & Scalable Delivery

• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of complex projects.
• Supported scalable deployment across multiple product lines and locations.

6. Localization and Technical Documentation Support

• Provide multilingual team resources to adapt products and services to the language, culture, laws, and user habits of specific regions.

Outcomes

Through continuous collaboration, ALTEN China delivered significant value to the client:

• Enhanced system reliability and performance:

Thorough testing, validation, and data-driven insights improved overall system stability.

• Faster deployment and adaptability:

Agile practices and flexible development allowed rapid adaptation to changing requirements.

• Improved operational efficiency:

Optimized processes and automated testing reduced manual effort and accelerated project cycles.

• Scalable solutions for intelligent manufacturing:

Comprehensive software, data, and system support enabled the client to expand intelligent automation capabilities across multiple sites.

• Sustained support:

Backed system upgrades for multiple industrial products with 54 FTEs over 6 years of stable collaboration

This case demonstrates ALTEN China’s ability to empower industrial automation clients with end-to-end engineering expertise, driving continuous efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence in complex manufacturing environments.