A significant gap often exists between the theoretical knowledge of industrial automation taught in universities and the practical skills required in the field. To address this challenge, this thesis presents the complete development of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control system designed to demonstrate a scalable industrial process within a laboratory environment. The project's core is a lab-scale sheet stamping machine, realized through the integration of a Siemens S7-1200 PLC, a KTP700 Human-Machine Interface (HMI), a DC geared motor, a solenoid actuator and an industrial incremental rotary encoder with a resolution of 600 Pulses Per Revolution (PPR) coupled with a measurement wheel, having a circumference of 250 mm.