Brexit is without a doubt the dominant political topic of the past few years, and despite the referendum taking place more than three years ago, we’re still unsure as to how our withdrawal from the European Union will play out,…
Over the past 20 years, the use of automation in the food industry has increased and equipment has become old, worn out and in many cases obsolete. On top of financial and reliability risks, companies relying on obsolete equipment or…
This debate isn’t as simple as human or machine. As automation is adopted in more industries it’s becoming clearer that it fundamentally changes the way a company runs its day-to-day operations. Many companies have adopted automation have discovered the size…
We all eat and drink, and providing sustenance to hungry and thirsty customers is an appealing business to both entrepreneurs and investors. However, it’s certainly not an easy trade to get right, or make money from. Some innovative British businesses…
At Control Freaks we specialise in industrial automation and process control systems for the food manufacturing and food service industry. Our energy is driven into working on control panel designs that ensure our clients can meet the ever-changing regulations set…
If your business needs additional resource to carry out specific or specialist tasks, you may wish to hire a contractor or subcontractor. You may already have your own highly skilled employees who know how to run the mechanics of the…
The Role This is a full time and permanent position for an experienced electrical engineer. We are a well-established and rapidly expanding control systems engineering company that operate locally and nationally within a broad range of industries. Duties Your main…
In a world where machinery and automation are becoming ever more apparent in the workplace, you could be right in thinking that this will reduce the number of humans that are required for any given job. However, at Control Freaks,…
There is no denying that technology is making an impact on every part of the food processing industry, but just how far reaching will it be? What technologies are already available, and what are the next steps for companies involved…
In recent years, we have seen a steady increase in the number of companies investing in automation. The advantages are obvious to most businesses, increased efficiency and productivity with reduced costs. However, the growth of automation raises several questions about…
