Production Line Solutions
Production line engineering solutions
Increasing cost pressures, time constraints and a skilled labor shortage are straining production line engineering. Leveraging modular design principles, emerging technologies and innovative business models are key to addressing these challenges and achieving sustainable, long-term success.
Why use an end-to-end solution for line automation?
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.
50%
50% Lower environmental impact
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%. ( Pfizer)
50%
50% Speed up time to market
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. ( VinFast)
40%
40% Reduce energy consumption
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. ( Pfizer)
Accelerate production line engineering
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.
Why choose a holistic production line solution?
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.
Leverage the right technologies
Simulate and validate production lines using the most comprehensive digital twin. Enable virtual commissioning, seamless launches and software-driven automation for optimal efficiency.
Reduce dependencies and utilize standardization
Reduce costs, downtime and complexity by enabling seamless integration, troubleshooting and compliance. Streamline automation to drive quality and flexibility.
Ensure easy knowledge transfer to new engineers
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.
Explore our solution for production line automation
Our end-to-end line automation engineering solution accelerates innovation with integrated, open and adaptable tools. It unites hardware, software and automation components, enabling 100% virtual simulation and optimization before launch. Leading in IT/OT convergence, it drives industry innovation.
The conveyor technology skills offered by Siemens are the perfect match for an automobile plant. We made extensive use of Siemens technology in the assembly shop.
Reiner Luth, Project Manager, Production Porsche AG
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Frequently asked questions
What industries can benefit most from a holistic production line engineering solution?
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.
What key challenges do manufacturers face when adopting a production line automation solution?
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.
How does an end-to-end solution differ from a traditional production line engineering approach?
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.
How do production line engineering solutions enable the transition to smart manufacturing?
Line automation engineering solutions power the shift to smart manufacturing by integrating AI, IoT and real-time data analytics.