Line builders and system integrators are under mounting pressure: They and their customers are grappling with a worsening labor and skills shortage, while the production lines they build are expected to become increasingly efficient and flexible. To maintain competitiveness in an increasingly complex environment, companies must reevaluate their production methods and revamp their operations.
Using an automation and digitalization solution from Siemens to achieve an end-to-end view of its operations, Pfizer reduced its transportation of raw materials by truck by almost 50%.
Leveraging the holistic Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, VinFast built its fully digital factory in just 21 months, reducing its time to market by 50% compared to similar projects.
Networking and visualizing data in the Desigo CC management system from Siemens helps Pfizer’s high-containment production plant consume about 40% less energy than traditional plants.
To maintain your competitive edge against ever-changing markets, new technologies and shifting standards and regulations, you need to leverage a holistic automation engineering approach enabled by the convergence of automation and digitalization. By merging the real and the virtual worlds, you will be empowered to seamlessly connect OT and IT teams, processes, systems and data.
An integrated solution for line automation unites IT and OT, advancing from automated production to adaptive, people-centric manufacturing. By combining IT with methods like low code, edge, cloud, AI and ML, it enables compliant, future-ready industrial automation.
Simulate and validate production lines using the most comprehensive digital twin. Enable virtual commissioning, seamless launches and software-driven automation for optimal efficiency.
Reduce costs, downtime and complexity by enabling seamless integration, troubleshooting and compliance. Streamline automation to drive quality and flexibility.
Implement efficient knowledge transfer and multi-user engineering to enhance collaboration and innovation. Reduce costs and enable faster development with intuitive, user-friendly automation systems.
A holistic line automation engineering solution enhances efficiency, quality and sustainability across various industries. From automotive and aerospace to food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and electronics, it streamlines automation, ensures compliance and optimizes resource use. Whether improving precision in semiconductor manufacturing, scaling renewable energy production or reducing waste in packaging, our solutions drive innovation and cost savings.
When adopting a production line automation solution, manufacturers face key challenges like managing costs, ensuring system integration, adapting workforce skills, minimizing downtime, addressing cybersecurity and maintaining regulatory compliance — all while future-proofing for scalability.
Siemens provides expert guidance and support to help make this transition as smooth as possible. With our experience across industries, we partner with manufacturers to navigate these complexities and provide solutions that drive efficiency. Our comprehensive resources and training empower workforces for the digital transformation, while addressing critical aspects like cybersecurity, compliance and scalable architectures. Manufacturers can rely on our expertise to maximize long-term success.
An end-to-end automation solution provides a fully integrated, seamless production system, unlike traditional approaches that focus on isolated processes. By connecting every stage — from design to real-time monitoring and optimization — an end-to-end solution enhances efficiency, reduces downtime and maximizes scalability. With advanced technologies like AI and IoT, it delivers smarter, more adaptable manufacturing for long-term success.
Line automation engineering solutions power the shift to smart manufacturing by integrating AI, IoT and real-time data analytics. They enable seamless machine communication, predictive maintenance and adaptive production, improving efficiency, reducing waste and enhancing decision-making. The result is a connected, data-driven manufacturing environment built for scalability and long-term success.