During processing, raw milk must be converted to standardized milk with a set fat content. The process requires cleaning, separating into low-fat milk and cream, adjusting the fat content, pasteurizing, homogenizing, sterilizing via a bactofuge, and cooling.

Milk must be processed quickly, raw materials must be used efficiently, quality must be insured, and every bit of data must be logged for product tracking purposes in accordance with the EU directives on heat-treated milk.

Siemens’ response to these challenges is  SIMATIC IT, which closes the information gap with full transparency, and SIMATIC S7/PCS 7 and our Route Control System for reliable process control. Our process instrumentation lets you measure reliably and Siemens drive engineering ensures gentle product handling.

As a result, everyone in your operation can work more efficiently thanks to simplified operations and a clearer overall picture of your processes. Quality data on the raw milk is linked to the processing steps, and relevant key performance indicators are calculated automatically.