Our Engineering Services
Tarafud offers four integrated service domains, built on real field engineering experience — from needs assessment and design through implementation, commissioning, and training. Select a service below to see its full details.
Machine and Production-Line Modernization
Comprehensive engineering renewal of automation, control, and drive systems.
Smart Buildings and Automation
From KNX and BMS to custom control units.
Industrial Automation and IoT
Connected systems for monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
Medical and Technical Device Development
From needs study to a manufacturable prototype.
Complete Automation, Control and Drive-System Modernization
Many older machines and production lines are built around mechanically robust structures that remain useful, while their electrical, automation, control, drive, sensor, safety, and operator-interface systems have become obsolete or difficult to maintain. Tarafud retains the viable mechanical foundation and comprehensively rebuilds the surrounding technical system, transforming an aging machine or production line into a modern, maintainable, and expandable operating platform.
This is not about fixing a single fault — it involves fully redesigning and renewing the control, automation, and drive system when the situation calls for it.
A. Comprehensive Engineering Assessment
- Inspecting the structure and mechanical systems
- Studying motion, loads, and required precision
- Assessing electrical panels and wiring
- Analyzing the existing control system
- Identifying obsolete, unmaintainable components
- Assessing safety systems
- Technical and economic feasibility study for the modernization
B. Building On a Sound Mechanical Structure
- Retaining the mechanical structure where suitable
- Repairing and modifying parts as needed
- Realignment and recalibration
- Adapting the mechanics for new motion and control systems
- Developing guards, covers, and access/maintenance points as needed
C. Rebuilding the Electrical and Control Systems
- Redesigning electrical panels
- Replacing outdated wiring and components
- Installing a modern PLC
- Developing a new HMI
- Building new operating logic
- Standardizing signals and sensors
- Developing emergency-stop and safety circuits
- Updating documentation and drawings
D. Modernizing Drive and Motion Systems
- Replacing motors as needed
- Adding or upgrading servo motors
- Using variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Developing motion control
- Updating encoders
- Updating position, speed, pressure, and temperature sensors
- Re-tuning synchronization and motion sequencing
- Improving precision and operational responsiveness
E. Operator Interfaces and Data
- Developing clear operating screens
- Displaying statuses and faults
- Logging alerts
- Setting up user permission levels
- Displaying production and operating data
- Connectivity with higher-level systems where needed
- Supporting diagnostics and maintenance
F. Commissioning, Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
- Testing every function
- Trial operation
- System tuning
- Handing over drawings and programs
- Documenting settings
- Training operators
- Training maintenance teams
- Post-commissioning support
Possible Application Areas: Printing machines، Laser machines، CNC systems، Older production lines، Packaging machines، Specialized industrial equipment، Used machines imported and refitted for a new purpose
The intended outcome is not just a repaired machine, but a new operating and control system built on a sound mechanical foundation — with greater operating clarity, better maintainability, higher component availability, and room to grow in the future.
Smart Buildings and Building Management Systems
Tarafud’s work in this field is not limited to programming an off-the-shelf system or installing a few control units — it includes studying the building project, designing the automation architecture, selecting protocols and equipment, and implementing and commissioning the system as one unified, clear experience for both the user and the operator.
Tarafud draws on the expertise of Damasca / Dama Tech and partners in embedded electronics, circuit and PCB design, firmware development, control interfaces, and building-system connectivity solutions. When a project requires it, this makes it possible to develop custom control units, communication gateways, or electronic interfaces instead of relying solely on off-the-shelf products.
A. Project Study and Engineering Design
- Studying building usage and user needs
- Defining control zones and functions
- Designing the system architecture and control-unit distribution
- Preparing operating diagrams and scenarios
- Identifying integration points with other systems
- Studying scalability and maintainability
- Selecting suitable equipment and protocols
B. KNX Systems for Homes and Smart Buildings
We design and implement KNX systems for homes, administrative and commercial buildings, and specialized facilities, integrating lighting, shading, HVAC, sensors, energy, and touch interfaces into one distributed, reliable, and expandable system.
- Lighting control
- Scenes and time schedules
- Curtains and shading
- Heating, cooling, and room control
- Motion and occupancy sensors
- Energy measurement and monitoring
- Touchscreens and user interfaces
- Central and local control
- Commissioning
- Documentation and maintenance
C. Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Monitoring building systems from one unified interface
- Integrating HVAC, lighting, and energy
- Displaying statuses, faults, and alarms
- Operational monitoring dashboards
- User and permission management
- Logging data and trends
- Supporting operation and preventive maintenance
- Integration with subsystems where needed
D. Protocol and System Integration
We do not impose a single protocol on every project — we choose the communication architecture that fits the existing systems and the project’s reliability, maintenance, and scalability requirements.
- KNX
- Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP
- BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP
- MQTT
- OPC UA
- Industrial Ethernet
- HVAC system gateways
- Manufacturer-specific protocols
E. Custom Control Units and Electronics Development
When commercial devices don’t fully meet a project’s requirements, custom electronic units, communication gateways, or control interfaces can be developed, drawing on the expertise of Damasca / Dama Tech and partners in embedded systems, board design, and software.
- Circuit and schematic design
- PCB design
- Systems based on STM32, ESP32, or other suitable platforms
- Firmware development
- Embedded Linux and Yocto Project for advanced controllers and gateways where needed
- KNX, Modbus, BACnet, and MQTT gateways
- Touch and control interfaces
- Energy measurement and monitoring units
- Sensor and actuator integration
- Prototype design
- Testing and documentation
- Design for manufacturing and maintainability
F. Implementation, Commissioning, and Support
- Supplying and installing equipment within project scope
- Programming and integration
- Testing input/output points
- Testing scenarios
- Commissioning and handover
- Training users and maintenance teams
- Handing over drawings and programs
- Ongoing support and future expansion
The intended outcome is a building that operates as one integrated system, not a collection of separate devices — with a clear operating interface, reliable connectivity, maintainability and room to grow, and the possibility of locally manufacturing certain custom components when the nature of the project calls for it.
Industrial Automation and IoT
Tarafud develops complete systems that connect sensors, machines, control units, software, databases, and monitoring interfaces within a single architecture for monitoring, control, and data acquisition. The work is not limited to adding an internet-connected sensor — it includes designing the field system, communications, gateways, software, interfaces, and the operating and maintenance approach.
A. Designing Industrial Automation Systems
- Studying the industrial process and operating sequence
- Designing the control architecture
- PLC programming
- HMI and SCADA development
- Integrating motors, servos, and VFDs
- Connecting sensors and measurement devices
- Safety and emergency-stop circuits
- Monitoring statuses and faults
- Documenting programs and drawings
B. Embedded Systems and Integrated Devices
Tarafud develops embedded systems in which electronics, software, sensors, and communication work together within a single device or system. These systems can be control units, communication gateways, measurement devices, operator interfaces, or monitoring systems linked to a machine, building, or facility.
- Embedded controllers
- PCB design
- Firmware
- STM32 and ESP32 where suitable
- Embedded Linux and Yocto for advanced systems
- Local screens and interfaces
- Local data storage
- Diagnostics and configuration management
- Secure connectivity to central services
- Software updates where needed
- Enclosure and mechanical part design for prototypes
C. Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- IoT gateways
- Connecting older and newer machines
- Collecting operational data
- Connecting sensors and meters
- MQTT
- OPC UA
- Modbus
- Industrial Ethernet
- Secure data transmission
- Operational alerts
- Remote monitoring dashboards
- Device and connection-point management
This also includes smart metering and monitoring experience where appropriate:
- Energy and water consumption monitoring
- Meter reading
- M-Bus and meter interfaces where needed
- Operating-status analysis
- Data storage and export
- Integrating systems with databases and web interfaces
D. Data and Operational Monitoring
- Clear monitoring dashboards
- Current and historical data
- Alerts and event logs
- Operating reports
- Production and energy indicators
- Fault tracking
- Supporting maintenance decisions
- Predictive maintenance only where sufficient data and a reliable technical model exist
E. Smart-City Systems and Projects
Automation and IoT expertise can be extended to develop systems that serve smart-city and smart-district projects, by connecting facilities, buildings, energy, and data within scalable monitoring and operating platforms.
- Energy and utility monitoring
- Smart street lighting
- Monitoring buildings and public facilities
- Smart meters
- Environmental and air-quality monitoring
- Water and reservoir management
- Monitoring distributed equipment
- Alerts and monitoring centers
- Integrating systems within central operating platforms
A field open for development through future projects and partnerships.
F. Implementation and Integration
- Prototype development
- Testing in a real environment
- Installing sensors and gateways
- Integrating with existing systems
- Testing connectivity and reliability
- Setting up monitoring dashboards
- Documentation and training
- Field support
- Gradual system expansion
The intended outcome is one connected system that brings field operation, data, connectivity, and monitoring interfaces together into something that can be understood, maintained, and expanded — rather than a collection of separate devices that are difficult to manage.
Medical and Technical Device Development
Tarafud turns practical needs into electronic and electromechanical devices and products that can be studied, modeled, tested, and manufactured. Medical and assistive devices receive particular attention, given Syria’s need for maintainable, developable solutions — devices that account for local capabilities and the availability of spare parts and technical support.
A. Needs and Usage Study
- Understanding the needs of doctors, operators, and patients
- Studying the use environment
- Defining required functions
- Studying safety factors
- Studying motion and loads
- Ease of cleaning and maintenance
- Availability of components and spare parts
- Cost and local manufacturability
B. Mechanical and Electromechanical Design
- 3D design
- Developing mechanisms and motion
- Material selection
- Structure and enclosure design
- Accounting for comfort and ease of use
- Integrating motors and actuators
- Design for assembly and maintenance
- Prototype manufacturing
C. Electronics and Embedded Systems
- Schematic design
- PCB design
- Embedded controllers
- Firmware development
- Sensor reading
- Driving motors and actuators
- Power and protection systems
- User interfaces
- Control screens
- Storing operating data where needed
- Connectivity with other systems where needed
- Technical diagnostics
D. Priority Medical Focus Areas
Initial focus areas center on devices and equipment that can help meet the needs of the healthcare sector and rebuild its capacity, with each product studied independently from an engineering, medical, and regulatory standpoint.
- Hospital-bed motion and control systems
- Care and intensive-care beds
- Treatment chairs
- Dialysis chairs and equipment
- Physiotherapy devices and equipment
- Mobility and rehabilitation aids
- Supporting equipment for healthcare facilities
- Non-invasive measurement or monitoring devices where suitable
- Control units and interfaces for medical or assistive devices
Any medical device is subject to the required technical, clinical, and regulatory verification stages before it is approved or used medically. The development areas listed above do not represent a claim of currently certified medical products.
E. Prototyping and Testing
- Proof-of-concept model
- Engineering prototype
- Function and motion testing
- Load testing
- Circuit and software testing
- Failure and risk analysis
- Improving usability
- Improving manufacturability and maintainability
- Documenting design and revisions
F. Manufacturing and Verification
- Preparing manufacturing files
- Bills of materials
- Assembly drawings
- Test instructions
- Developing test tools
- Collaborating with specialized manufacturers
- Updating the design based on test results
- Studying regulatory requirements by device type
The goal is to develop well-studied devices that are maintainable and manufacturable, drawing on the integration of mechanics, electronics, and software, and reflecting the healthcare sector’s real needs and local operating and support capabilities.