
Siemens provides customised solutions for the automotive industry, which increases productivity and reduces downtime. Siemens solutions cover the entire plant life-cycle such as control system architecture, startup assistance as well as services.
Details
For the automotive industry, Siemens supports its customised automation solutions through the entire implementation process: analysis phase, creation of individual concepts, software tools, programming and hardware configurations, as well as actual implementation.
In addition to increasing productivity, Siemens approach provides the flexibility to respond to changes in manufacturing requirements.
Features
Siemens range of solutions for the automotive industry include but are not limited to the following:
- SIMATIC PLC: part of the SIMATIC controller family with applications in automotive assembly lines
- SIMATIC WinCC: Human Machine Interface (HMI) system for optimised production
- SIMATIC RF RFID: systems that locate and document components, modules and vehicles
- PROFISAFE: a comprehensive, open solution for all safety-relevant applications
- Digital Factory: seamless integration of the design and control systems for the automotive industry
- Motion Control Information System (MCIS) Shop Floor modules: provide integrated networking of production facilities for mechanical production and assembly, as well as a single platform for control, recording and evaluation
- ECOFAST: system solution for cabinet-free distribution
Benefits
Each of Siemens solutions for the automotive industry provide specific benefits, some of these include:
- SIMATIC PLC: high execution speed, efficient, easy programming interface
- SIMATIC WinCC: greater flexibility, increase in plant visibility
- SIMATIC RF RFID: reliable identification of components and traceability within the production process
- PROFISAFE: seamless communication of safety data, consistent and efficient performance of project-planning and programming tasks
- Digital Factory: greater transparency, convenience, quality and speed
- Motion Control Information System (MCIS) Shop Floor modules: quick availability of real-time production information, smooth coordination of planning and execution, improved overall productivity and plant effectiveness
- ECOFAST: reduced cabling time, user friendly, state-of-the-art field and energy bus systems, energy cost saving

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