Industrial automation,
billed like software.
Stop paying European integrator day rates for ongoing PLC work. Get a dedicated automation team on a monthly retainer — IEC-compliant code, SCADA, support, and all. EUR-invoiced, English-speaking, Europe-ready.
What is PLC Programming as a Service?
Traditional automation projects end at handover. PLCaaS is an ongoing engagement — your logic, your SCADA, and your support are all managed under a single monthly arrangement with Meekee.
Think of it as an embedded automation engineer inside your team, without the hiring overhead and at a fraction of European engineering rates. You get a dedicated English-speaking point of contact, predictable monthly scope, and code that actually runs in production.
All work is delivered in IEC 61131-3 structured text or ladder, versioned on Git, invoiced in EUR, and documented for your internal team. No surprises, no black boxes.
Old way
Hire a local systems integrator at European day rates. Pay for scoping, travel, and overheads. Get code you can't read, on a platform you're locked into.
PLCaaS with Meekee
Monthly retainer. Open-standard hardware. All code versioned and documented. Scale up for a new machine line, scale down in the off-season.
How it works
From first message to running code — here's the engagement flow.
Discovery Call
We understand your machine, process, and current control architecture. 30–60 min, no obligation.
Scope & Retainer Agreement
We agree on monthly deliverables — hours, task types, SLA, and escalation path. Fully documented, EUR-invoiced, GDPR-compliant data handling.
Development Sprints
Two-week cycles. Logic, HMI screens, SCADA tags, and test cases — reviewed with you before deployment.
Deploy & Monitor
Remote commissioning or on-site for critical go-lives. Post-deployment monitoring and quick-response support included.
Service Tiers
Choose the level of engagement that fits your project. All tiers include versioned code, documentation, and a dedicated engineer.
Essentials
Best for small machines, single-line retrofits, and teams that need programming support without full SCADA.
- Up to 20 hrs/month of PLC programming
- IEC 61131-3 ladder or structured text
- I/O mapping and fieldbus configuration
- Git-versioned code repository
- Monthly progress report
- Email + WhatsApp support (48h SLA)
- SCADA / HMI development
- On-site commissioning visits
- Multi-machine / multi-site
Full Stack Automation
PLC + SCADA + HMI in one retainer. Ideal for production lines, batch plants, and facilities with multiple control loops.
- Up to 40 hrs/month PLC programming
- SCADA tag development and screen design
- HMI design and operator interface
- Motion control — DMM-Tech servo tuning
- Alarm management and data logging
- Git versioning + inline code documentation
- Bi-weekly review calls
- Priority support (24h SLA)
- Multi-site / enterprise rollout
Managed Automation
For OEMs, multi-site manufacturers, or teams building automation into a product line. Custom scope, dedicated resources.
- Unlimited engineering hours (agreed scope)
- Full-stack: PLC + SCADA + embedded + IIoT
- On-site commissioning included
- Multi-machine, multi-site delivery
- OEM software template development
- Team training and knowledge transfer
- Dedicated account engineer
- Custom SLA (same-day response available)
- Annual retainer pricing available
All tiers are monthly rolling unless otherwise agreed. No long-term contract required for Starter or Professional.
Built for European engineering teams
Offshore automation engineering isn't new — but most providers don't speak the right standards language. We do.
European Standards Fluency
We work to IEC 61131-3, EN 62061, and ISO 13849 safety requirements. CE Machinery Directive documentation is part of our deliverable set on Professional and Enterprise tiers.
English as Working Language
All code comments, documentation, sprint reviews, and support tickets are in English. No translation overhead, no miscommunication on safety-critical logic.
Significant Cost Advantage
European PLC integrator day rates run €600–€1,200+. Our retainer model delivers the same quality of IEC-compliant, documented engineering at a fraction of the cost — without sacrificing accountability.
KunBus is German
RevolutionPi is engineered by KunBus GmbH, Pforzheim, Germany. CE-marked, DIN-rail mounted, and already familiar to European system integrators. We're a certified distributor and programming partner.
GDPR-Aware Engagement
We process only engineering files — no end-user personal data. DPAs available on request. Secure project handover via encrypted repositories, not email attachments.
Clean EUR Invoicing
Formal commercial invoices in EUR, suitable for EU and UK accounts teams. Compliant with reverse-charge VAT rules for B2B services. Annual contracts available.
Who uses PLCaaS
Any facility that runs controlled machinery — but here are the most common fits across Europe.
Discrete Manufacturers
Machine builders and production lines needing cycle control, interlocks, and process sequencing.
Research Labs & Pilot Plants
Universities and R&D facilities running small-scale process experiments that need proper control loops.
Process Industries
Water treatment, chemical dosing, filling lines — continuous process control with PID and recipe management.
OEM Machine Builders
Manufacturers that ship machines with embedded controllers and need standardised, maintainable PLC code templates.
Legacy System Upgrades
Migrating from ageing Siemens S5/S7, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Modicon installations to modern, maintainable open-standard hardware.
IIoT-Enabled Facilities
Adding MQTT, OPC-UA, or cloud connectivity to existing machines without replacing the underlying controller.
What we programme on
We work across the platforms most common in European manufacturing — CODESYS-based, Siemens TIA, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and open-standard Linux PLCs.
Common questions
No. We can programme on your existing hardware if it supports standard IEC 61131-3 environments. For new projects, we recommend RevolutionPi — it's open-standard, Linux-based, and significantly cheaper than proprietary PLCs. We supply and configure the hardware as part of the engagement if required.
You do. All code written under a PLCaaS retainer is your intellectual property upon full payment. We hand over the Git repository, project files, and all associated documentation at any time you request it — or automatically at the end of each contract period.
Unused hours don't roll over, but overages are handled by agreement. If you know a machine launch is coming up, we can arrange a temporary scope increase for that month. We prefer transparent planning over surprise invoices — you'll always know the commitment before it's made.
Yes. We're used to operating alongside existing teams — filling in gaps in PLC expertise, handling overflow, or taking on specific sub-systems while a larger integrator manages the overall project. We share documentation and coordinate on fieldbus addressing and I/O naming conventions upfront.
Our working hours (IST, UTC+5:30) overlap with European mornings — typically 09:00–12:00 CET/CEST. We schedule daily standups, review calls, and urgent responses within that window. Asynchronous communication (code reviews, documentation, sprint updates) happens continuously. For critical go-live support, we extend hours to match your shift start. Over 90% of deliverables require no on-site presence — we connect to your PLC over VPN or a SECOMEA / eWON industrial remote-access gateway.
Monthly, in advance, invoiced in EUR with a formal commercial invoice suitable for EU accounts teams. Annual retainers are available at a reduced rate for Enterprise clients. On data handling: we work only with PLC project files, I/O drawings, and engineering documentation — no personal data from your end users is ever processed by us. A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available on request for clients requiring GDPR documentation for their suppliers.
Ready to cut your automation costs without cutting corners?
Tell us your machine, your process, and your timeline. We'll come back with a scope proposal within 1 business day — in English, in EUR.