About Richards Intelligent Automotive Systems (RIAS)

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Richards Intelligent Automotive Systems (RIAS) is a consulting and training firm led by George Richards, specializing in industrial automation systems, PROFIBUS networks, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for automotive and manufacturing environments.

Our courses are taught by dedicated educator George Richards, who brings over 30 years of hands-on industrial automation and fieldbus experience to every class. George is a Certified PROFIBUS Installer, recognized by PI North America, and has completed formal PROFIBUS training and certification through ProfiBusTest. This certification reinforces his deep technical expertise and commitment to industry best practices.

Drawing from decades in the field, George combines real-world experience with proven teaching strategies to deliver training that is practical, engaging, and directly applicable on the job. He takes a highly personalized approach to instruction, adapting learning methods to suit each student’s experience level and learning style.

George’s goal is not just to teach theory, but to ensure that every participant gains the confidence and real-world problem-solving skills needed to diagnose issues, maintain PROFIBUS systems, and support automation networks effectively.

In addition to classroom training, RIAS provides on-site consulting and troubleshooting support, working directly with maintenance teams to resolve system challenges, improve reliability, and prevent future failures. Whether in a training environment or on the plant floor, RIAS is committed to helping teams work smarter, respond faster and keep critical systems running.