Open-Source Software

Open-Source Software (OSS) is non-proprietary software with visible source code that is typically free to use and customize. The OSS stack is continually growing and likely has you covered for any need. Any software application you use today, was likely created using OSS such as C#, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, etc. Specialized products are available for databases, visualization dashboard tools, logic flows, and more to make getting up and running quick and easy. 

No more worrying about ever-increasing subscription costs with proprietary vendor software or waiting for the long-anticipated upgrade that has the critical feature you need. Your cost associated with OSS is in hosting the software, either on premises or in the cloud, meaning it is a small incremental cost or potentially entirely free if your local infrastructure has capacity. Updates are free, you choose when or if you upgrade, at no cost to you. Customers have seen savings of more than $50,000 a year in licensing costs.

OSS gives you the tools to create any application. The constraints are your time and skills, but packages and libraries reduce the need for both. Quickly enable tested features by integrating packaged code into your application. With low-code tools becoming more popular, the process is simplified even more. Simply drag and drop features into your application with an easy-to-understand visual based editor. If something entirely new needs to be created, write custom code to do exactly what you need.

OSS is widely supported across a network of users. This means bugs are found and fixed quickly, updates are regular, and support is widespread. Your problem is likely similar to a previous problem someone has seen and solved before. Maybe they already made an application to solve your problem. The open-source community is continuing to grow and gain further adoption across individuals and organizations. That leads to better products and more products built for specific solutions.

Control System Integrators was founded in 2023 in Appleton, WI with a focus on delivering technical solutions with the customer in mind. We saw a lack of innovation and customer concern from many software and controls providers standing in the way of customer progress. We cater to each customer, providing cost-conscious, flexible, and open solutions on a timeline that fits their needs. Basically, we're making industrial automation customer centric. 

Our purpose is simple but not common. We love helping others succeed. We love solving unique problems. We love challenging the status quo. Lastly, we love empowering others through our solutions, not handicapping them into a proprietary platform.

Think of us like your personal mixture of controls and software engineers, able to operate anywhere from the plant floor to the manager's desk. We specialize in manufacturing but have helped clients across many industries. Our difference is we provide end-to-end controls and software support, working with whatever problem set is provided. We mold to our clients' requirements to deliver the solution they envision.

We're a lean team with a focus on delivering results on your timeline. No more waiting months in a project queue. 

For software applications, we utilize low-code and open-source software that speeds development through tested code and ready-made functionality. This enables a greater range of capabilities and reduced bugs during development.

No more dealing with proprietary software applications. The source code is yours, whether it's a PLC or traditional industrial software. 

We strive to fulfill any request. We don't lock ourselves into a specific way of doing things. We've tackled integration challenges incorporating devices not meant to communicate with each other into a cohesive, unified platform. Where other companies might shy away because the solution seems tricky, we embrace the chance to innovate and create something new.

The industrial automation software industry has become laden with licensing fees and steep subscription costs.  We see software applications like any asset. It's yours. Once it's paid for you don't keep paying a monthly fee until you decide to get rid of it. We're sure you will appreciate our cost-conscious service offerings.

Our use of low-code applications enables our clients to feel confident understanding the automation logic making it all happen. This enables great potential as clients can be self-sufficient and tackle updates on their own if they prefer.