2022 Intro to Automation Course

NorthWind sponsored and hosted an Intro to Automation Course for high school students

May 31 – June 3. Professor Clark Shaver from the Electronics Engineering Technology Department at Pittsburg State University presented the course to twelve students. While one-half of the students were from Sabetha, students from surrounding communities including Fairview, Seneca, Wetmore, Horton, Centralia and Humbolt, NE made up the other half.

The students learned basic programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and controls wiring to complete approximately 25 projects that included buzzers, strobe lights, and conveyor systems. Automation industry experts from NorthWind and other companies shared information on career paths in the rapidly expanding field of automation throughout the world as well as in our local area. Students were presented with a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity for scholarships and course credit if they pursue an engineering degree with an automation minor at Pittsburg State University.

The owners of NorthWind, Mike and Marlene Bosworth commented, 'We enjoyed hosting the course and giving these young individuals a small taste of the automation industry. We are hopeful that we can host this course again next year.'

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About the company

NorthWind’s skilled team of engineers, programmers, and technicians have extensive process experience in addition to programming and design expertise in a wide range of industries.

NorthWind provides automation solutions for manufacturing facilities throughout the world. We also offer industrial electrical installation services in the USA.

Our headquarters is located in Sabetha, KS. The majority of employees and all panel fabrication activities are located at this facility. A second location was established in San Jose, Costa Rica in June of 2019 in order to better serve customers in Latin America. The Costa Rica office houses four employees that work in Service, Sales, and R&D.

Our skilled team of engineers, programmers, and technicians have extensive process experience in addition to programming and design expertise in a wide range of industries. The NorthWind PlantLOGIX™ software suite streamlines and simplifies programming, management, and maintenance of industrial processes while increasing visibility into what’s happening on the factory floor. State-of-the-art office technology and expertise allows NorthWind to provide programming and support services to clients anywhere in the world in a multitude of industries.

Our U.L. Listed control panel shop is located in a 10,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility that is fully-equipped to fabricate, test, and ship control panels of any size. High standards and advanced manufacturing technologies used by NorthWind ensure that control panels are delivered onsite on time and ready to be installed.

NorthWind strives to achieve high standards that meet customer needs and company stability. The company has been Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA) certified since 2010 and continues to employ CSIA’s Best Practices and Benchmarks in order to provide the best value to its customers, combining technical proficiency with sound business practices.

NorthWind is also an accomplished Rockwell Automation Solution Partner, providing proven services and solutions that meet our customers’ automation needs. Finally, NorthWind was named CSIA Integrator of the Year in 2019, a prestigious national award given to controls system integrators that demonstrate cutting-edge technology and cost effective solutions for manufacturers

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