Welcome to A Inverse
Process Control & Automation for Steel and Manufacturing
Engineers who model the process, design the controls, build the panels, and work on your plant floor — with deep roots in steel and metals processing.
100+
Years Combined Experience
Ph.D.
Process Modeling Expertise
In-House
Panel Design & Build
24/7
Emergency Support
Our Approach
How We Engineer Solutions
Signal flows from raw data through physics-based models and control algorithms to precise real-world actuation, with continuous feedback ensuring optimal performance.
MATLAB → PLC
Seamless code translation
Pre-Commissioning Sim
Validate before deploy
Digital Twin
Real-time system mirror
HMI Training
Operator readiness
Why A-Inverse
Measurable Impact on Your Bottom Line
Based in Northwest Indiana, serving steel mills and manufacturers nationwide with engineering grounded in the physics of your process.
Reduce Downtime
Predictive analytics and proactive monitoring minimize costly operational interruptions.
Boost Efficiency
Physics-based models optimize energy consumption and process throughput.
Predict Failures
Identify degradation patterns and schedule maintenance before breakdowns occur.
Expand Capability
Advanced control unlocks new production ranges and operational envelopes.
Our Mission
Transforming Complex Systems Into Elegant Solutions
A-Inverse delivers cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering solutions to the manufacturing sector. We combine first-principles physics with modern modeling techniques to solve the hardest industrial challenges.
Based in Crown Point, IN, we serve clients nationwide — mostly in steel and metals processing, with work in food production, marine, and general manufacturing.
Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation
Systems Identification & Optimization
Real-Time Control Implementation
24/7 Customer Support Partnerships
What We Do
Engineering Services
Process simulation, control systems, panel design and builds, automation programming, motor control, and on-site engineering.
Process Simulation
First-principles physics models — thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and material science — built from the ground up.
Control System Design
From PID to model-predictive control: robust architectures tuned, tested, and validated for your specific process.
Panel Design & Build
Control panel design, fabrication, and build-ready documentation, plus automation hardware supply.
Automation Programming
ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, and Ignition — including migrations from legacy platforms such as GE P80i and PLC-5.
Motor Control
Drive selection, VFD tuning, motor sizing, and advanced torque-control strategies for high-performance lines.
On-Site Engineering
Consultants, engineers, and technicians at your plant on T&M or monthly service agreements.
Industries
Sectors We Serve
Steel and metals processing first — with projects in food production, marine, and general manufacturing.
Hot & Cold Rolling
- Mill and drive modeling
- Strip-break analysis
- Model audits
Reheat Furnaces
- Level 2 model tuning
- Pacing and throughput
- Combustion and NOx
Power & Steam
- Boiler control modernization
- Flare stack automation
- Gas pressure control
Casting
- Panel retrofits
- VFD upgrades
- PLC and drive support
Service Centers
- Leveler analysis
- Coil handling
- Drive replacements
Food & Marine
- Batch SCADA upgrades
- Drive panels
- Propulsion troubleshooting
Case Studies
Recent Projects
Real engineering problems from steel mills, food plants, and the field.
Cold Mill Start-Up Strip Breaks
Cold RollingChallenge
Repeated start-up strip breaks on light gauge after a main drive upgrade.
Solution
Mill data plus a Simulink stand and drive model pinpointed strip rollback at stop.
Root cause found; fix in plant trials
Reheat Furnace Engineering Support
Hot Strip MillChallenge
A hot strip mill needed more from its walking beam furnaces and Level 2 control.
Solution
Monthly on-site engineering: pacing, tonnage, heat transfer, and combustion analysis.
Ongoing furnace improvement support
Naval Vessel Propulsion Trips
Marine & DefenseChallenge
Propulsion trips on a government marine vessel.
Solution
On-board troubleshooting of the propulsion power supply chain and thruster tests.
Trips traced to a power-supply fault
Batch SCADA Upgrade
Food ProductionChallenge
Batch production running on an aging iFix SCADA system.
Solution
Rebuilt the batch SCADA in Ignition and tested it before installation.
Batch control on a supported platform
Technology Stack
Automation Technologies
ControlLogix
Allen-Bradley PLC programming
Siemens
TIA Portal integration
Ignition
SCADA and HMI
MATLAB / Simulink
Process and drive models
Model-Based Control Design
Process and drive models in MATLAB/Simulink that guide control changes before they reach the PLC.
Pre-Commissioning Simulation
Validate control logic with digital twins before hardware deployment.
Legacy Migrations
Moving GE P80i, PLC-5, and iFix systems to supported platforms with tested, documented code.
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Ready to Optimize
Your Systems?
Located in Crown Point, IN — serving steel mills and manufacturers nationwide. Let's talk about what's limiting your line.