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LEGACY EQUIPMENT & SYSTEM MODERNIZATION

UPGRADE WHAT WORKS. REPLACE WHAT DOESN’T.

Modern manufacturing isn’t always about the newest tech.

It’s about making what you already have work harder, smarter, and longer.

Our legacy equipment and system modernization services help you transform aging assets into high-performing, connected tools without redesigning your factory floor.

Whether it’s control system upgrades, legacy machine modernization, or targeted automation enhancements, we help you reduce risk, avoid unplanned downtime, and extend the life of your equipment.

Don’t know where to start? Our direct partnership with Augury helps you define your pain points and allows our team to work alongside yours to dig in and define the next steps.

Without the high cost of replacement.

READY TO MODERNIZE WHILE AVOIDING DISRUPTION?

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Why We're Different

We don’t start with what you should replace; we start with what you can improve.

At Live Solutions, we specialize in bridging the gap between legacy infrastructure and modern performance. Our team works alongside yours to assess what’s worth saving, what’s holding you back, and how we can bring your operation up to speed without pushing unnecessary tech or starting from zero.

We’re not here to sell you gear. We recommend what’s right for your operations, whether it’s targeted upgrades or a full replacement, with no brand bias and no bloated proposals.

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Live Solutions Legacy System Modernization

AUGURY SMART SENSORS AND ADVANCED DATA CAPTURE

DIAGNOSTICS FIRST, NO ASSUMPTIONS

We begin with a ground-level audit of your existing assets, controls, machines, workflows, and supporting systems. If you want to take it a step further, we can implement a layer of smart sensors and interfaces to help accelerate your decision making process and fast-track your implementation times.

We identify failure risks, tech gaps, and upgrade opportunities based on what matters most to your production and your customers.

Live Solutions Legacy System Modernization
Live Solutions Legacy System Modernization

CONNECTED WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE

Connecting smart sensors and interfaces isn’t always possible, but with our expertise, we can help you get there. Our team integrates legacy machines into modern platforms, MES, CMMS, or IoT, so you can finally get insights from equipment that’s been running for decades.

The Result?

Improved visibility, faster decision-making, and a smoother path to full digital transformation.

UPGRADE, DON’T OVERSPEND

Once we have the data analyzed and containerized, we can map out the best pathways for optimizing spend with our proven ROI tools. From legacy control systems to mechanical rebuilds, we retrofit and enhance what you already own.

That means better performance, smarter data collection, and fewer maintenance surprises, without costly replacements.

Live Solutions Legacy System Modernization

KEY DELIVERABLES YOU CAN EXPECT

Live Solutions Smart Manufacturing Assessment and Roadmap

SMART MANUFACTURING ROADMAP 

A low barrier to entry pathway that allows us to roll up our sleeves and get real data from your offline equipment, unlocking smart data sets with acute diagnostics that put you in control.

LEGACY EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT

A complete evaluation of aging systems, controls, and machinery, identifying failure risks and upgrade pathways based on the information we gather from either manual or automatic data capture systems

Live Solutions Key Deliverables - Legacy Rebuilds and Retrofits

REBUILDS & RETROFITS

Mechanical and electrical upgrades for legacy manufacturing equipment, from drive replacements to sensor integration.

Live Solutions Key Deliverables - Legacy Control System Modernization

CONTROL SYSTEM MODERNIZATION

Replace outdated PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems with modern, supportable architecture built for reliability and future scalability.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Bridge the gap between legacy and digital, integrating existing assets into MES, ERP, or data platforms for better control and reporting.

PHASED UPGRADE ROADMAP

We deliver a clear, ROI-driven modernization plan, prioritizing what needs action now versus what can scale later.

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  • “They’re fully engaged

    We clicked at first when I saw how he just listened. There was a lot of complexity to the project. With the larger design houses, they were very quick to say they had a solution, but then after months of discussion, they didn’t want to tackle it. But Live Solutions, they said, "let’s discuss it first." They’re fully engaged.

    Aric Krasowski, Global Packaging Engineer, PPG Aerospace

  • “Before them, things were chaotic

    Before them, things were chaotic. We needed to hit mass production status and were spending at a fast rate, but we were scaling problems too. We had bottlenecks on lots of projects that needed to be completed. But when Live Solutions joined us, we saw results almost immediately. We have experience, but they have years more industry knowledge and can offer all those skill sets.

    Tony Nguyen, Manufacturing Engineer, Twelve

  • “They help me get expertise on-demand

    They’re always available and very prompt. I feel my project is always a priority. For automation, things that I would ask to have done, I just explain it one time and they get it done. So instead of hiring an actual employee or a company waiting for me to direct them, they help me get expertise on-demand.

    Aric Krasowski, Global Packaging Engineer, PPG Aerospace

  • “Helped us improve quality

    Live Solutions helped us deploy engineering tools including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and problem solving (8D). Those formal processes helped us train our team members, improve quality of our products and prototypes, and increase overall productivity. Multiple team members described the FMEA process as ‘fun’, which was a first for me, and will be the example for how we deploy engineering processes in the future.

    Brian Sisk, Chief Technology Officer, Sepion Technologies

  • “Having them as another feedback was invaluable

    For our automation project, having them there as another feedback to build a more robust system was invaluable. They would say “you can do this, use these different vendors”. They gave me more ideas to create more products.

    Tony Nguyen, Manufacturing Engineer, Twelve

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Why work with us?

LISTEN FIRST, UPGRADE SECOND
We spend time on your floor, connecting your equipment, learning from your team, auditing your equipment and processes, calculating bottlenecks, and identifying both a short-term and long-term upgrade strategy. We focus on what truly needs improvement, not on replacing things just for the sake of it.

REAL VALUE, NOT UNNECESSARY TECH
If a rebuild and a software patch are all you need, that’s what we recommend. No overengineering. No unnecessary downtime.

EXPERIENCE WITH OLD AND NEW
We’ve worked on everything from 40-year-old presses to fully connected smart lines. That means we understand the challenges of integrating modern solutions into legacy environments.

WE BRING 75+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Our team brings proven expertise in control systems, rebuilds, and modernization. Lean Six Sigma-certified, we are dedicated to delivering measurable ROI while leveraging vetted OEM technology and trusted service partners. As CESMII Smart Manufacturing Certified professionals, we ensure transparent communication and real-time project tracking every step of the way.

MODERNIZATION THAT WORKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Don’t start over. Start smarter. We’ll help you extend the life of your equipment, connect your systems, and unlock new levels of performance, all with minimal disruption.

 

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