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 engineering costs in the development of automation solutions, lower life cycle costs in the operation of plants and a significant reduction of the time to market result in considerably higher productivity and security of investment

TIA enables the entire production workflow to be automated - from goods receiving, through production, to dispatch. It does not matter whether the production uses batch, continuous or manufacturing processes.

In every case, TIA will help your company profit at every stage of the process: higher cycle rates, significantly better availability and maximum product quality will result in a considerable increase in productivity.

The extensive range of products on offer is continuously being developed and adapted to the requirements of different industrial sectors.

This range essentially comprises:

• Sensors and actuators on ASI
• Industrial communication such as PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet and PROFInet
• SIMATIC S7 controllers and PC-based Automation
• SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system
• SIMOTION motion control
• Drive technology (e.g. SINAMICS) SINUMERIK numeric control
• SIMATIC IT manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Safety systems (Safety Integrated)
• SIMATIC HMI visualization systems

Siemens offers integrated solutions for power distribution in commercial and industrial buildings - from medium voltage down to wall outlets.

Totally Integrated Power is based on the integration of planning and configuration, coordinated products and systems, as well as communication and software modules for interfacing the power distribution systems for industrial automation and building automation, and thus offers distinct savings potentials.