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Freelance automation · Herning, Denmark
PLC, HMI and robot software. Freelance, when you need it.
CONSULTS provides freelance PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development for machine builders and manufacturers. You work directly with an experienced PLC consultant familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT and WinCC, from the initial review through programming, testing and commissioning. We primarily work in Denmark and can support international projects by agreement.
Over 20 years of experienceself-employed in Herning since 2003
PLC · HMI · Robotsoftware development as our core discipline
Siemens & Beckhoffamong the platforms we work with
Services
PLC programming, HMI/SCADA and technical support
Programming, optimisation and support. The same developer all the way, no middlemen.
PLC, HMI and robot programming
Freelance PLC, HMI and robot programming, from Siemens PLC programming in TIA Portal to retrofits and troubleshooting in existing plants.
- PLC software with Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT
- HMI and SCADA interfaces the operators understand
- Robot programming and integration into the overall control system
Process optimisation
Streamline your workflows with tailored automation solutions that reduce downtime and increase output, often without new hardware.
- Analysis of stop causes and cycle times directly in the control system
- Adjustments that deliver the most for the least
- Results documented with before-and-after figures
Technical support
Reliable and fast technical support for your automation systems. By phone, remote access or on site when required.
- Troubleshooting on plants, including those built by others
- Remote access first, on-site visits when necessary
- Fault report, so the same stop does not happen again
Our work
What it looks like in practice
Freelance does not mean distant. Here is a glimpse of the type of plants the work is carried out on.
The process
From first conversation to a running solution
A process without black boxes. You always know where the task stands and who is responsible.
01 · Review
No-obligation conversation
We review the task, the scope and the timeline. Asking costs nothing.
02 · Clear agreement
Scope agreed in advance
You receive a concrete proposal with scope and timeline, so both parties know what has been agreed.
03 · Development
Ongoing status
The code is developed and tested along the way with regular updates. No surprises at the end.
04 · Commissioning
Handover & support
Commissioning, documentation and support after go-live, until the plant runs as it should.
Lars Anker Trankjær
Owner & Managing Director, CONSULTS ApS
About CONSULTS
Freelance automation development from Herning, Denmark
Behind CONSULTS is Lars Anker Trankjær, self-employed in Herning since 2003. CONSULTS ApS was established as an independent company in 2024 with a focus on freelance automation development: PLC software to begin with, today also HMI, SCADA and robot integration.
Work is carried out for machine builders and manufacturing companies, either as extra capacity on large projects or as the specialist who solves a specific task. The principle is the same every time: solutions that are robust in operation, understandable for operators and maintainable for those who come after.
"At CONSULTS there are no project managers in between. You speak with the person who writes the code."
Questions & answers
What customers ask most often
Short, honest answers. If your question is not here, just call, it is the fastest way.
Which PLC platforms do you work with?
Siemens and Beckhoff, among others. If you use a different platform, just ask. The initial review is free, and we will tell you honestly whether it is something we can help with.
Can you take over code written by others?
Yes. A large part of the work is precisely existing plants where the original supplier is no longer available or where documentation is missing. We review the code before building on it.
What does it cost?
It depends on the scope of the task. You always receive a concrete proposal with scope and timeline before we start, so both parties know what has been agreed. The first review costs nothing.
What does a typical project look like?
Four steps: a no-obligation review of the task, a clear proposal with scope and timeline, development with ongoing status and testing, and finally commissioning with documentation and support after go-live.
What is the difference between using a freelancer and an agency?
At CONSULTS there are no project managers in between. You speak directly with the person who writes the code, from the first review until the plant is running. That means shorter decision paths and no agency overhead.
Insights
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Contact
Do you have a task, or are you short on capacity?
Tel
Phone+45 70 27 37 00
Mail
Emailinfo@consults.dk
Addr
CVR
CompanyCONSULTS ApS · Danish CVR no. 44760533
Meet
The reviewThe first conversation is free and without obligation. We review the task, give an honest assessment of whether and how we can help, and you leave with a clear picture of the next step.