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William Hughes - Cross Company

William Hughes

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Cross Process Solutions Group

Bio

William Hughes is a Senior Systems Integration Engineer at Cross Process Solutions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1999 and later completed a master’s in bioengineering at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2007. With more than 20 years of experience in control system integration, electrical layouts, and system performance, William is dedicated to delivering effective solutions. His inquisitive nature drives him to explore how and why systems function, making the journey from project conception to successful startup particularly fulfilling. Outside of work, William is an avid martial artist, both as a student and instructor at his local taekwondo studio. He enjoys practicing with his two children, gardening, restoring native plants, and PC gaming with his wife.

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Guide to configure VMs for Aveva, WonderWare, and ControlLogix integration, covering network setup and controller communication.
March 31, 2025
Author – William Hughes
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Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.