Project Profile
SCADA System for MadTree Brewing

MadTree Brewing partnered with Davies Engineering Group to modernize its brewery automation and data infrastructure as the facility continued to expand production and operational complexity. The goal was to move away from fragmented systems and manual data collection and toward a unified controls and SCADA platform that provided real-time visibility, standardized operation, and actionable process data across the entire brewery.

Our Controls Team implemented Ignition by Inductive Automation to integrate brewhouse, cellar, packaging, utilities, and quality lab systems into a single, centralized environment. The architecture supports real-time monitoring, historical data logging, reporting, and remote access—while remaining scalable for future growth.

The system was developed collaboratively and deployed incrementally to avoid disrupting production. Operators and engineers now have consistent, plant-wide visibility and access to process data that previously required manual tracking or was unavailable altogether.

Key Successes:

• • • Unified brewery operations under a single Ignition SCADA platform spanning brewhouse, cellar, packaging, utilities, and lab systems
    • Replaced manual data tracking and disconnected spreadsheets with automated data collection and historical trending
    • Standardized dashboards and visualization improved operator awareness and troubleshooting speed
    • Centralized access to process data enabled better production decisions and performance analysis
    • Template-based system design simplified expansion and reduced future development effort
    • Remote access capabilities improved flexibility for engineering and maintenance support
    • Collaborative development approach praised for clear communication and strong follow-through

Services Provided:

Controls Modernization & SCADA Integration:

• • • Deployment of Ignition SCADA with historian, alarms, dashboards, and multi-user access
    • Integration of multiple production and utility systems into a unified control and information platform
    • Scalable, template-driven design standards to support long-term system growth

Data, Reporting & Operational Visibility

• • • Automated collection of process, production, and utility data
    • Custom dashboards for operations, engineering, and quality oversight
    • Database integration and scripting to support reporting and analytics

Operational Efficiency & Supportability

• • Improved real-time insight into brewery operations and system performance
  • Faster troubleshooting through centralized visualization and historical data
  • Remote access for diagnostics and support without impacting production