Multi-robot welding cell in production, sparks flying during an automated weld cycle
GOHN CONTROLS

CONTROLS. ROBOTICS. CUSTOM AUTOMATION.

A Canadian automation and controls engineering firm focused on improving industrial systems through design, safety-driven upgrades, and high-performance control solutions.

WHO WE ARE

A Controls Team Built on Experience

Gohn Controls was formed after years working inside large system integration teams on automation systems involving hundreds of robots, PLCs, custom tooling systems, and safety-critical processes. Today, we operate as a smaller, deliberate company — applying that experience to projects where customers value clear communication, practical engineering, and systems that are designed to be commissioned, operated, and supported long after handover.

Field-mounted I/O junction box wired on an orange machine frame
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE

Signs Your Control System Needs Attention

We are typically engaged when:

Legacy or obsolete control systems need to be modernized
Equipment requires commissioning, debugging, or stabilization
Safety requirements must be upgraded without unnecessary complexity
Production issues point to control logic, diagnostics, or system structure
Existing machines need to be extended rather than replaced

Our work focuses on making systems safer, more reliable, and easier to support.

Field-mounted pneumatic and IO control panel with organized cabling

Field Controls & Device Integration

Top-down robot cell simulation layout with multiple robots and tooling stations

Robot Cell Simulation & Layout

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

What We Do

Electrical & Fluid Power Design

Wiring schematics, panel layouts, BOM, fluid power.

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PLC, SCADA & HMI Programming

Data collection, fault handling, process visualization.

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Robot Programming

Material handling, welding, bin picking, FANUC/ABB/KUKA/UR.

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Commissioning & Startup

IO checks, safety validation, system debug, production support.

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Control System Retrofits

Legacy modernization, obsolete PLC replacement.

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Safety Audit & PHSR

Risk assessment, safeguarding design, and PHSR coordination.

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Custom Control Panels

Design, build, and documentation.

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Electrical Installations

Power distribution, field wiring, device integration.

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Mechanical Design

Machine guarding, brackets, fixtures, 3D modeling.

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HOW WE WORK

Engineering Decisions Driven by Clarity and Risk

Safety systems must be usable — not just compliant
Simple, well-structured control logic outperforms clever complexity
Commissioning time is where good design proves its value
Undefined scope creates risk for everyone involved

We make decisions based on long-term ownership, maintainability, and real operating conditions — not buzzwords or trends.

Allen-Bradley Logix Designer ladder logic for cell stop modes
SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Proven Work in Demanding Environments

  • Multi-robot automotive weld cells
  • Plant-wide safety control systems for green energy R&D facilities
  • Large-scale controls retrofits of legacy production equipment
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Robot weld cell installation in progress with welding sparks

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

We work with plant managers, OEMs, and integrators across Ontario. Let's talk about what you need.

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