# Verdusco Automation > Controls and automation engineering firm helping Tier 2/3 manufacturers in the Midwest and Southeast eliminate downtime, automate manual processes, and modernize aging PLC/HMI systems without rebuilding the line. ## About Founded and led by Raul Verdusco, electrical engineer with 15+ years of experience in industrial controls, robotics, and automation. Background includes KUKA Systems, General Motors, and Tier 1 supplier environments. Based in Ann Arbor, MI. Regional coverage: Michigan, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. ## Core Services - Control Systems for Industrial Automation: Troubleshoot, reprogram, and stabilize PLC, SCADA, and robotics systems to eliminate repeat downtime. Platforms include Rockwell Automation and Siemens. - Manual-to-Automated Conversion: Convert operator-dependent manual processes into automated systems. Cycle times reduced from minutes to single-digit seconds. - Automation Stability and Recovery: Stabilize legacy PLC/HMI systems and modernize intelligently without rebuilding the production line or disrupting operations. - Commodity Cost Optimization: Source lower-cost replacement parts (bearings, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, hydraulics) with better lead times for Tier 2/3 manufacturers. - Industrial Automation Design: Design and integrate automation systems on greenfield and brownfield sites, from process control to full-scale manufacturing automation. ## Proof Points - Reduced troubleshooting time by 30 to 50 percent - Cut spare part costs by 10 to 25 percent through standardization - Reduced robotic cycle times from 58 seconds to 45 seconds, a 29 percent output boost - Saved clients over $500,000 annually by eliminating inefficiencies - Improved cycle time 18 percent and reduced downtime by 22 hours per month for a Tier 1 supplier ## Podcast Verdusco Talks Business - a podcast covering automation, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship hosted by Raul Verdusco. ## Contact - Website: https://www.verduscoautomation.com - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Service Regions: MI, FL, TX, OH, KY, IN