Welcome to
SM Controls
Industrial Automation, Electrical Design, Machine Safety and Engineering Support Solutions for Manufacturers, OEMs and System Integrators.
Who we are
About Us
Who We Are
SM Controls is an engineering company based in Galway providing industrial automation, electrical design, machine safety and engineering support services to manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators.
What We Do
We support projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept and design through manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
Our Approach
Combining hands-on industrial experience with engineering expertise allows us to deliver practical, maintainable and reliable solutions that add value to our clients’ operations.
Experience
Founded by Shane Maher, SM Controls draws on over 15 years of experience across electrical, automation and industrial engineering projects.
What we provide
our services
Industrial Automation & Control Systems
Design, implementation and support of industrial automation systems to improve productivity, reliability, process visibility and operational efficiency.
Services Included
- PLC & HMI Development
- Industrial Networking
- System Integration
- Machine Upgrades
- Commissioning & Support
Electrical Design & Control Panel Solutions
Electrical design and control panel solutions from concept through manufacture, testing and commissioning.
Services Included
- Electrical Design (EPLAN)
- Control Panel Design
- Control Panel Manufacture
- Electrical Schematics
- FAT Support
- Site Installation Support
- Commissioning Support
Machine Safety & Functional Safety
Assessment, design and validation of machinery safety systems to reduce risk and improve compliance with applicable standards.
Services Included
- Machine Safety Assessments
- Risk Assessments
- Functional Safety Design
- Safety PLC Systems
- Validation & Verification
Compliance & Technical Documentation
Support throughout the machinery compliance process from risk assessment through technical documentation and validation.
Services Included
- CE Marking Support
- Technical File Preparation
- Machinery Documentation
- Standards Reviews
- Validation Documentation
Engineering Support Services
Flexible engineering support for manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators requiring additional resource or specialist expertise.
Services Included
- EPLAN Design Support
- Project Engineering
- Site & Commissioning Support
- Installation Support
- Commissioning & Troubleshooting
Our Approach
UNDERSTAND
Understanding your requirements before proposing a solution.
We take the time to understand your process, operational objectives and project requirements to ensure the most appropriate solution is selected from the outset.
DELIVER
Practical engineering solutions designed for industry.
From industrial automation and electrical design through machine safety and engineering support, we deliver reliable, maintainable and cost-effective solutions.
SUPPORT
Supporting projects from concept to commissioning.
Whether delivering complete projects or supplementing existing engineering teams, we provide support throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.
Past projects
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Our plant has evolved over the years and as such has a variety of control hardware and software form various suppliers and manufacturers ranging from modern to historic unsupported versions. Whenever we had a automation issue Shane would lead the diagnostics and repairs with focus and energy. It is obvious that Shane is very comfortable dealing with a range of situations on a variety of equipment ranging from a modern PLC’s right back to an obsolete frequency drive.
This versatility and his can do attitude along with his inherent ability to quickly get to grips with a bespoke piece of plant is a huge asset to any organization that he is providing a service to. Also, on bigger projects where new builds and machine start-up’s are the focus, Shane has an efficient logic and and an ability to implement organisation to his work that advances any automation project safely and quickly to commissioning stage.
I have no hesitation in recommending Shane for any automation and control projects and I wish him the best of luck with his expanding business.
Maintenance Manager
Shane is very professional and knowledgeable with a streamlined and efficient service.
Director – Engineering Company
SM Controls combines a wide range of knowledge while providing a high level of adaptability allowing a range of solutions for controls projects to be worked on in parallel. Shane has been invaluable to our automation projects success, understanding requirements and providing design, procurement, build and commissioning with minimal oversight, highly recommended.