Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) is a new method of unifying the worlds of manufacturing and process technology wherein all hardware and software are combined into a single system. TIA helps companies improve their overall manufacturing and process operations. With TIA Siemens is the only supplier to offer a comprehensive solution platform for all industries. Totally Integrated Automation, the integrated solution platform for all sectors of industry, is based on a complete range of coordinated products and solutions. Totally Integrated Automation is based on our commitment for long-term continuous improvement in Siemens products, services and application expertise in all industries. Lower...
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 The principles of lean manufacturing created by the Japanese have become so widespread chances are you've heard something about them or are involved in some form of it. The idea is that one can divide their workforce into distinct processes or work cells that can be easily monitored. Companies with active Lean Manufacturing programs understand the need to map and measure every stage of their "Value Stream" for each product with the objective of eliminating waste from every process.   ALPHA LED displays can quickly improve the effectiveness of any Lean Program by giving you the ability to post these measurements...
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Server-based Thin Client Management and Configuration Software Thin Clients reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). By slashing system administration costs and reducing downtime. Managing a Thin Client environment to maximize cost savings successfully requires the right tools, and ACP has responded with ThinManager®. ...
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A PC-based system for integrating multiple networks to monitor and control security, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire detection, elevators, and related building, facility and shipboard management reporting functions.  CitectFacilities enables managers to lower operating costs and improve tenant services by providing centralized control and monitoring of facilities by integrating climate, lighting and other systems in single or multi-site facilities.  Open architecture, easy-to-use configuration tools and powerful features enable end users and independent system integrators to quickly develop and deploy solutions....
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To gain a competitive edge in today's market, successful manufacturers are using Industrial Information Management (IIM) solutions to reveal opportunities for improved business performance and increased profit margins. IIM solutions enable corporate, IT, plant and production managers to improve operational equipment efficiency and increase production and profitability by transforming and presenting real-time information in business context throughout the enterprise. Citect's non-invasive, modular approach leverages open technologies and complements existing automation and IT systems to typically deliver significant ROI in 6-9 months.. Citect Plant2Business is Citect's server platform for Industrial Information Management (IIM). It collects, stores and delivers relevant and timely...
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IntraVUET was developed to fill a gap between existing IT networking tools and what is needed to support Ethernet applications on the plant floor. It has been specifically developed with the goals of simplicity of use. The features and capabilities centered on the requirement to manage groups of distributed Ethernet nodes. The need for such a package is growing as more devices are being connected to Ethernet. Ethernet 10 years ago may have existed on the plant floor but usually connecting only PCs and, possibly, very large PLCs or CNCs. The drive to Ethernet, accelerated by ModbusTCP, EtherNet/IP, Foundation Fieldbus...
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