Engineering & consulting

Explore our engineering and consulting services in more detail

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Automation engineering

Design for DCS, PLC and SCADA systems, user interfaces, and safety automation across industrial processes.

Electrical engineering

Engineering services for industrial and property electrical systems across low and high voltage levels, including measurement, analysis and energy metering solutions.

Instrumentation engineering

Field instrumentation design, functional descriptions, and documentation for industrial processes.

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Industrial digitalization

Expert services and software for utilizing industrial data, ensuring system interoperability and delivering digital solutions for demanding industrial environments.

OT cyber security consulting

Expert services for securing industrial OT environments, identifying cyber risks and designing secure operating models.

Machine safety

Control systems, safety devices, OT cyber security and risk assessment for machines, including practical application of machine safety requirements.

Power distribution consulting

Our power distribution expert services cover network analysis, energy metering, and power quality measurement throughout the entire lifecycle of your operating environment.

Software services

Expert services for designing and developing industrial software solutions that support automation, data utilization and system integration.

Full-scope industrial engineering services — automation, electrical, instrumentation and digitalization under one roof

Insta’s engineering and consulting services support industrial investments, modernizations, and development projects that require deep technical expertise, system compatibility, and end-to-end control. Our services are designed for situations where a single discipline is not enough, and success depends on combining multiple technologies and perspectives.

We integrate automation, electrical, and instrumentation engineering with consulting services, software expertise, industrial digitalization, and safety. This ensures that solutions go beyond individual implementations and support production reliability, safety, and continuous development throughout the lifecycle. Insta is a trusted turnkey partner and lifecycle partner for customers operating in demanding and security-critical industries.

Expert services for industrial investment and development projects in Finland and internationally

Our services are designed for industrial companies and critical infrastructure operators that need to develop or renew production, processes, systems, or operating models in demanding environments.Typical use cases include:

modernization and expansion of production facilities
planning of new investments and projects
development of automation, electrical, and system-level solutions
utilization of industrial data and digitalization
needs related to safety, compliance, and risk management

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Engineering & consulting news and references

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News-15.6.2026

Insta is participating in the SecureSoC project, which strengthens cybersecurity, security of supply and semiconductor expertise in Finland

Tampere University has launched the SecureSoC project that aims to develop secure system-on-chip (SoC) technologies for future critical systems in Finland. This collaborative development initiative is funded by Business Finland and involves Insta, Nokia, VLSI Solution, Wapice, Xiphera and TTTech Flexibilis as industry partners. The total budget for the three-year SecureSoC project is €6.7 million.

Press ReleaseCyber securityNetwork securityInformation security

References-8.6.2026

Case Fishheart: An innovative solution guides migratory fish safely past dams

The Fishheart system developed by a Finnish company safely guides endangered migratory fish past dams to their natural spawning grounds. Insta and Siemens supported the system’s development into the scaling phase and enabled its international growth.

AutomationTurn-key deliviries

News-4.6.2026

Protecting mission-critical communications in the quantum era – Insta launches new SafeLink Confidential™ release

Finland's first encryption solution evaluated for post-quantum security helps protect government, defence and critical infrastructure communications across Europe.

Cybersecurity consultingDigital identityPress ReleaseNetwork securityData privacyInformation security

References-18.5.2026

Case Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi: Supporting everyday network operations through water utility automation

The cooperation between Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi and Insta in water utility automation has already continued for over 20 years. As a lifecycle partner, Insta has been involved in developing automation for both wastewater treatment and clean water networks. The Insta Wahti® Flow software provides network personnel with a clear situational overview and helps identify deviations and leaks faster.

Insta WahtiReportingMonitoring centerCritical infrastructureTurn-key deliviriesAutomation

Expert blogs-12.5.2026

The CRA Applies to Companies of All Sizes

Cybersecurity has become a fundamental market requirement for both software and hardware products. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), formally Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market.

Cyber securitySoftware developmentComplianceCybersecurity consultingDigitalization

References-20.4.2026

Case Caruna: Critical Infrastructure Requires Strong Cybersecurity - Caruna Trusts Insta

As Finland’s largest electricity distribution company, Caruna Oy forms part of the country’s critical infrastructure. As the operating environment becomes increasingly digitalised, regulation tightens and the global security situation continues to evolve, the importance of cybersecurity is only growing. At Caruna, cybersecurity has been developed systematically and over the long term together with Insta. Over the years, the role of a trusted partner has become essential.

Crisis and cyber exercisesCybersecurity consultingPreparednessCritical infrastructure