We'll lead the way.
Manufacturing tomorrow starts
with technology today.
Automation. Robotics. Big data. The future is here. In fact, it has been for a while now. And if you’re still not sure about Industry 4.0, we’re here to help.
Whether it’s simplifying machine maintenance, increasing safety on the plant floor, or freeing up employees for more valuable tasks, Feyen Zylstra takes the guesswork out of the Industrial Internet of Things.
We’ll work with you side by side, crafting state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve your facility at a pace that makes sense for you, connecting your entire business from the ground up. And to take it a step further, we work closely with your team to ensure understanding. Because there’s no point in getting new technology just for the sake of new technology. We make the evolution seamless and useful with ROIs that boost the bottom line.
Take a look at the benefits of modernizing
your automation system!
“In the five years we have worked with Feyen Zylstra they’ve gone above and beyond with their service. They’re quick to respond to machine issues, modifications, and projects, and follow through every time.”
-Andy Wentworth, Supreme Machined Products
Factory Automation and Robotics
We understand that your factory automation and robotics needs are unique. With strategy, collaboration, and skill, we give you customized controls and software that directly integrate with your system. From machine controls to inspection solutions to robotics, we’ll use our expertise to simplify and streamline your entire process.
IIoT & Digital Solutions
We understand that technology can be tricky, especially on an industrial level, but we’re passionate about helping manufacturers capitalize on disruptive technology. And getting started doesn’t have to be hard. We have a simple, step-by-step process that will shift the mindset of your organization to be technology-first, ensuring that our solutions work for you and not the other way around.
IIoT Out of the Box
With IIoT Out of the Box, you gain visibility to plant floor data that will help answer your questions around machine efficiency, downtime, and productivity. Throughout the process, you learn best practices that can be applied to improve your overall plant floor operations.
Industrial Networking & Cyber Security
We know it hasn’t always been easy to stay connected to what’s happening on the plant floor—but that was then, and this is now. Today, we’re bringing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to your shop with a secure, reliable network designed for wherever you are on your I4.0 journey. We never take a one-size-fits-all approach, which means we provide customized, stair-step solutions to manage your OT assets, and make inroads toward an OT/IT convergence. We’re the experts when it comes to secure industrial networking infrastructure for today’s manufacturing and the demands of tomorrow. Let us show you how.
Panel Build
As a U.L. Certified Panel shop, we build panels of all sizes and complexities to fit our customers’ varying levels of control and automation needs. Our qualified team of experts can design custom solutions from the bottom up or take an existing design and bring it to life.
Partnerships
Rockwell
Ignition Gold
Yaskawa
Fanuc
Cognex
Mitsubishi
UL
Hirschmann
10in6
Beckhoff
Completely Managed
Dynics
GE
Kepware
Keyence
PTC
Samsara
Thingworx
Twinthread
Visual Decisions
Vuforia
Kawasaki
Case Studies
Nu-Wool Nu-Wool Since 1949, Nu-Wool has provided high quality, environmentally friendly cellulose insulation for itsTest More
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Kontane Logistics Kontane Logistics When Kontane Logistics, a world-class logistics, kitting, and tier supplier, wantedTest More
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Manufacturing Customer Manufacturing Customer While we’ve all heard the horror stories of cyber and ransomwareTest More
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Our team has served the steam plant for years, providing electrical and automation plant support, providing controls updates and more.
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FZ provided automation and controls for our customer, creating a complete machine’s program and algorithms to test functionalities.
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Our team provided a turnkey controls package for BCN Technical Services, complete with the newest safety PLCs, software, and safety devices.
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FZ helped Bradford White’s team with industry 4.0 solutions for their employee certification training process.
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Leprino Foods chose FZ as their food processing system integrator when they needed help on their chiller addition and
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For years, FZ has provided CG Automation & Fixture industry 4.0 plant floor solutions. Recently, we provided the design
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FZ has been a trusted plant floor partner for Bradford White, providing electrical service for their new Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Line.
...Blog & News
In the News: FZ Commits to Drive Industry 4.0 Success for West Michigan Manufacturers
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (April 15, 2021) – Feyen Zylstra, The Right Place, The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West, and DISHER …
How to Protect Against Cyber Threats
It’s no surprise that the world is changing – specifically on the plant floor. Connected devices, cloud collection, and …
In the News: FZ and Th3rd Coast Join the VR/AR Association
Feyen Zylstra and Th3rd Coast have recently become members of the VR/AR Association. The VR/AR Association is a well-established, …
Phase Zero: 5 Foundational Steps towards Modernization
The benefits of modernizing outdated automation systems are clear. With value drivers like reducing downtime, improving visibility, and increasing …
Nu-Wool: A Lesson in Accessible Industry 4.0 Solutions
Nu-Wool + Innovative Manufacturing Since 1949, Nu-Wool has provided high quality, environmentally friendly cellulose insulation for its customers. As …
Streamline Incident Investigation with Samsara
At FZ, we take the guesswork out of Industry 4.0 solutions. By partnering with Samsara, an IoT platform, we’ll …
