FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Find answers to common questions about Amida4, our industrial automation, robotics, machinery and digitalization services, and how we deliver each project.

Answers to frequently asked questions

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Amida4 is an industrial engineering company based in Igualada (Anoia, Catalonia), specializing in the automation, control and supervision of machinery and production processes. Its key differentiator is its in-house multidisciplinary team (electrical engineering, software, robotics, mechanics, machine vision and data), which enables it to cover most stages of a project —conceptualization, development, industrialization and commissioning— through a single point of contact. It works with clients in the pharma and medical devices, food, cosmetics, energy, ceramics and textile sectors, both directly and in collaboration with machinery manufacturers and other engineering companies.

Amida4 organizes its services into four areas: Engineering (electrical schematic digitization, automation system maintenance, process optimization and re-engineering), Machinery (design of new CE-marked machines and adaptation or improvement of existing lines), Robotics (integration of industrial robots and collaborative robots, such as the Tray Handler system) and Data (SCADA systems, data acquisition and recording, production control through OEE, operational and quality management, report and KPI generation, and energy consumption monitoring). All solutions are tailor-made according to each client's production process.

Amida4 has experience in the pharma and medical devices, food, cosmetics, energy, ceramics and textile sectors. The pharma/health sector is strategic for the company, as it applies its expertise in regulated environments (GMP regulations, traceability and quality) where production reliability is critical. At the same time, it works with industries undergoing transformation that are looking to digitize processes and reduce costs, as well as with manufacturers and engineering companies that outsource specific stages of their projects. We can adapt to many different types of industries.

Amida4's main differentiator is its in-house multidisciplinary team, covering electrical engineering, software, robotics, mechanics, machine vision and data. This enables the company to take on most of a project through a single point of contact while maintaining technical consistency from start to finish. It also supports clients throughout the four project phases —conceptualization, development, industrialization and commissioning— and provides long-term after-sales support, rather than simply delivering a one-off solution.

Amida4 prioritizes its in-house team for most project stages —electrical design, PLC/SCADA programming, robotics integration, mechanical development and data analysis— allowing it to maintain quality control and technical consistency. When a project requires it, the company can bring in specialized external partners for very specific stages, while always retaining overall coordination and technical responsibility.

An Amida4 project goes through four stages: conceptualization (analysis of the challenge and solution design), development (electrical engineering, programming and mechanical design), industrialization (manufacturing, integration and testing) and commissioning (implementation at the plant and validation with the client). Once the system is operational, Amida4 provides long-term support and maintenance to ensure the continuous operation of the installed systems.

Yes. The pharma and health sector is one of Amida4's strategic areas, and the company designs automation and traceability solutions adapted to regulations such as GMP, where every technological change must undergo strict validation. This experience is particularly relevant for engineering managers and production project managers in medical device and cosmetics companies that require total reliability and robust technical documentation.

A SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) enables industrial processes to be monitored and controlled in real time, displaying data from machines and production lines within a single environment. Amida4 designs and implements tailor-made SCADA systems for production control, traceability and operational management, integrating them with the client's existing PLCs and data systems to improve visibility and decision-making on the production floor.

A collaborative robot, or cobot, is a robot designed to work safely alongside people, without the need for safety fencing in many cases. It makes sense to use one when repetitive, handling or precision tasks need to be automated without losing flexibility on the production line. Amida4 integrates collaborative robots and other industrial robots into production processes, adapting the solution —such as its Tray Handler system— to each client's specific needs.

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is an indicator that measures the overall efficiency of a piece of equipment or production line by combining availability, performance and quality. Amida4 implements OEE-based production control systems that make it possible to identify efficiency losses, generate automatic reports and KPIs, and make decisions based on real production data in order to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Yes. Amida4 provides maintenance for automation, PLC and SCADA systems in existing installations, whether they were originally developed by Amida4 or by another supplier. This service includes software updates, technical support, process optimization and re-engineering, helping to extend the systems' useful life and prevent unplanned production downtime.

Yes. Amida4 designs new machines and processes with CE marking, ensuring that they comply with the applicable industrial safety regulations in Europe. The company also works on adapting and improving existing production lines, integrating automation and control without the need to replace the entire installation.

Amida4 is headquartered in Igualada, in the Anoia region of Catalonia, and primarily provides services to industrial companies in Catalonia and Spain. The company also collaborates on international projects with European consortia and manufacturers, bringing its multidisciplinary expertise to complex and multinational technical environments.

Amida4 has been recognized as a Bronze Partner of the COPA-DATA Partner Community, supporting its industrial clients in digital transformation processes through the implementation of SCADA and Zenon systems. It is also a Partner of VESTER BUSINESS, collaborating with manufacturers of SCADA and data technologies such as atvise, vnode and others. In the field of building and services automation, Amida4 is a Silver Partner of LOXONE. These certifications strengthen its ability to integrate reliable industrial software solutions into the projects it develops.

You can get in touch through the website contact form, explaining the challenge or process you would like to automate, digitize or improve. Once the request has been received, we will contact you to learn more about the project and assess it together, and we will propose a tailor-made solution, supporting you from conceptualization through commissioning and ongoing support.

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