Bespoke Machine Design & Build Services
UK-based automation engineers designing and building custom machinery and industrial systems tailored to your production requirements delivered worldwide.
Specialist Engineering for Custom Machinery & Industrial Assets
At MASK Control Systems, we provide specialist design and build services for bespoke industrial automation systems and custom machinery.
From initial concept development through to full system delivery, we engineer solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and support long-term production performance. Every system we design is built around your exact operational needs ensuring precision, reliability, and seamless integration into your existing processes.
What We Do
Our design and build service covers the complete lifecycle of automation system development, allowing you to work with a single engineering partner from start to finish.
We combine mechanical design, electrical engineering, and software development to deliver fully integrated systems ready for deployment.
Our Design & Build Capabilities
From first principles CAD modelling to in-house machining, control wiring, and rigorous FAT testing.
Custom Machinery Design
We design bespoke machines engineered specifically for your production processes, ensuring optimal performance, space efficiency, and ergonomic operator safety.
2D & 3D CAD Modelling
Detailed CAD modelling allows us to visualise and refine your system before metal is cut, running kinematic motion checks, stress FEA, and clash detection.
Electrical & Control System Design
We design complete electrical systems, including PLC architecture, custom control panels, servo motor drives, sensor networks, and safety interlocks.
Proof of Concept Development
We create working test rigs and mockups before full-scale production to validate cycle time, part handling feasibility, and mechanical tolerances.
Prototype & Full System Build
From small experimental prototypes to multi-stage automated production lines and safety shelters, we manufacture, wire, and assemble complete solutions in our Devon workshop adhering to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Our Bespoke Engineering Approach
Unlike off-the-shelf solutions that force you into rigid operational compromises, our systems are designed from the ground up to solve your specific production challenges.
Optimise Workflow
Custom footprint engineered directly into your factory line flow.
Reduce Labour
Automate repetitive handling tasks to free skilled operators for high-value work.
Product Consistency
Deterministic precision mechanical stops and sensor checks eliminate scrap.
Seamless Integration
Electrical and communication handshakes matching your plant controllers.
Operational Reliability
Industrial-grade components built to operate continuously in demanding conditions.
Specialist Systems Engineered by MASK
From heavy mechanical lifting gear to offshore safety enclosures and test rigs:
Lifting Beam Control System
Engineered lifting beam incorporating synchronized electric winches, load cells, and wireless pendant control for safety-critical marine lifts.
Temporary Refuge Shelter System
Turnkey offshore life support and air overpressure shelter automation system engineered for hazardous zone gas monitoring and survival.
Telemetry System & Test Rig
Specialist R&D endurance testing bench incorporating high-speed sensor data acquisition, hydraulic actuators, and automated reporting.
Industries We Support
Each system is engineered to meet industry-specific requirements, compliance standards, and operational conditions:
Food & FMCG Automation
Hygienic washdown, packaging, batching, and high-speed sorting.
Aerospace & Defence
High-precision testing rigs, safety interlocks, and traceability.
Pharmaceutical & Medical
Cleanroom automation, validation documentation, and precision dosage.
Marine Automation Systems
Offshore control panels, saltwater-resistant telemetry, and vessel power.
Automotive (Tier 2/3)
Robot cell integration, automated assembly, and press monitoring.
Logistics & Warehousing
Conveyor control, automated sorting, AGV integration, and palletising.
Problems We Solve
We turn operational bottlenecks and manufacturing limitations into robust competitive assets:
Inefficient Production Processes
We design custom automated systems that streamline complex assembly steps, eliminate delays, and maximize factory throughput.
High Labour Dependency
Bespoke automation eliminates repetitive manual handling, reducing payroll overheads and protecting your output from labor shortages.
Product Quality Issues
Precision mechanical tooling and automated optical/sensor verification guarantee repeatable tolerances and zero assembly defects.
Legacy or Outdated Equipment
We replace worn-out unserviceable machinery with modern, CE/UKCA compliant equipment supported by readily available spares.
Our Design & Build Process
A structured 6-stage engineering process guaranteeing precision, transparency, and minimal disruption:
Consultation
We work closely with you to understand your production challenges, goals, space constraints, and technical requirements.
Concept Design
Our team develops detailed system concepts, preliminary 3D CAD models, risk assessments, and feasibility cost models.
System Engineering
Detailed mechanical engineering, pneumatic diagrams, electrical schematics, and PLC control logic development.
Build & Assembly
Precision CNC machining, stainless framework fabrication, panel wiring, pneumatic piping, and mechanical assembly.
Testing & FAT
Comprehensive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with your sample components to validate cycle time, safety, and reliability.
Delivery & SAT
On-site installation, field integration, SAT validation, operator training, and comprehensive technical documentation.
Why Choose MASK Control Systems
We focus on delivering systems that provide measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and performance:
Fully Bespoke Machine Design
Every machine is tailored from scratch around your unique process, payload, and factory footprint requirements.
End-to-End Engineering Delivery
Single engineering accountability from initial CAD sketch to factory floor commissioning and lifelong support.
Multidisciplinary In-House Team
In-house mechanical designers, electrical panel builders, and software engineers working under one unified management.
UK Engineering, Global Reach
Headquartered in Devon, UK, with successful international system deployments across Europe, Middle East, and overseas.
Multi-Industry Proven Experience
Proven track record delivering systems for Tier-1 clients in food FMCG, aerospace, defence, marine, and medical manufacturing.
Reliable & Scalable Solutions
Engineered with modular architectures, standard industrial components, and open software for low total cost of ownership.
Related Engineering Services
Control Panels
Custom electrical enclosures built to BS 7671.
Installation & Setup
On-site mechanical installation, cabling, and SAT.
Systems Integration
Connecting machines, PLCs, and factory workflows.
Remote Monitoring
Cloud IIoT telemetry, live diagnostics, and alerts.
Breakdown Support
Rapid emergency callouts and preventative SLAs.
Need a Custom Automation Solution Built Around Your Process?
Partner with a UK-based engineering team delivering bespoke automation systems worldwide.