👨💻 Neel Bhandari’s Robotics & Industrial Automation Portfolio
Welcome to my project-based portfolio showcasing real-world skills in industrial automation, robotic integration, and control system design. This site documents hands-on learning across PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, robot motion, and networked industrial systems — using tools widely adopted in manufacturing environments like Studio 5000, TIA Portal, FANUC RoboGuide, and KUKA.Sim.
Each project is designed to reflect professional engineering workflows — structured logic, process safety, diagnostics, and operator usability — aligned with IEC 61131-3 programming standards and modern factory practices.
🧠 Core Technical Focus
- PLC Programming (IEC 61131-3) – Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), and Function Block Diagram (FBD) for process control, sequencing, and interlocks
- HMI & SCADA Development – Dynamic screens, alarm handling, and real-time data visualization using FactoryTalk View and WinCC
- Robotic Programming & Simulation – Offline programming for pick-and-place, motion planning, and TCP configuration using RoboGuide and KUKA.Sim
- Industrial Communication Protocols – Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA for structured communication between PLCs, HMIs, and smart devices
- Safety & Alarm Logic – Emergency stops, latching faults, alarm resets, and system behavior aligned with functional safety principles
- Modular Engineering Practices – Tag aliasing, re-usable subroutines, IO mapping, documentation, and simulation-based validation
📁 What You’ll Find in This Portfolio
- ✅ Industry-Aligned Projects – Covering discrete control, process automation, robot-cell coordination, analog systems, and safety logic
- 📄 Visual & PDF Documentation – Logic diagrams, screen captures, simulation photos, and downloadable summaries
- 🧪 Simulation-Ready Designs – Built using emulators (Logix Emulate, PLCSIM), virtual HMIs, and robotic digital twins
- 🧭 Roadmapped Learning Plan – A structured but flexible guide to building professional-grade automation and robotics expertise
🎯 Portfolio Purpose
This site is more than a showcase — it’s a live demonstration of applied engineering thinking. Each project emphasizes:
- 🧠 Modular, readable, and testable logic
- 🔐 Safe start/stop behavior and fault management
- ⚡ Clean communication between hardware and software layers
- 🤖 Cross-platform system integration with robotics, HMI, and control logic