REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Standardization in Automation

Boost automation speed and scale with standardized technologies, processes and interfaces. Siemens solutions integrate diverse systems seamlessly, so complex operations can run efficiently.

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Challenge

If you think switching smartphones is frustrating, try changing your shop floor machine supplier. You’d have to integrate machines and automation systems from different vendors — and train employees to use them. Without a solution for standardization, you can expect longer downtimes while you undergo a lengthy integration process.

Solution

Boost your efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness with Siemens standardization in automation. Our solutions apply common industry standards to simplify integration, harmonizing interfaces and existing systems for ease of use.

Optimize automated systems

Develop, integrate and replace machines faster with Siemens. Our Automation Framework applies common industrial standards systemwide, so operators can easily monitor machine status, continuously improve processes and minimize downtime.

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Get plug-and-produce capability

Start and scale your automated production faster with Siemens standardization. Our modular machine concept makes it easy to add and replace machines as needed, minimizing errors and downtime.

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Standardize safety

Improve employee safety and plant performance with standardized safety measures across complex systems. Siemens solutions integrate safety measures and apply risk assessments to define shutdown zones, limiting safety risks.

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Reduce dependency on specialists

Identify and fix machine issues faster, without costly specialist repairs. Siemens standardization reduces system complexity, so specialty training isn’t required to keep your production line running smoothly.

CASE STUDY

OPC UA at Rosendahl Nextrom

Making machine integration easier

Company: Rosendahl Nextrom

Location: Austria

Siemens software: OPC UA

OPC UA from Siemens enables seamless integration of machines into existing systems across platforms and manufacturers, providing secure machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and data transmission for Rosendahl Nextrom's factory automation.