Operational Excellence – More stories

Safety, quality, efficiency, and availability: With Siemens products and know-how, the process industries can establish a continuous improvement process throughout their production operations.

Wireless Goes Process

WirelessHART was tested under realistic conditions at BASF, with extremely positive results. This closes the last gap in wireless networking for process instrumentation.

Coriolis flowmeters pass Yara acid test

With the use of Corolis flowmeters from Siemens, Yara profits from a better product stability, accuracy, durability, and meets the toughest demands.

Radar measurement of bulk material

The new Sitrans LR560 level-monitoring device combines the advantages of noncontacting radar measurement with guided microwaves and helps make level monitoring a big technology leap.

Virtual Drilling

Aker MH uses high-end automation technology for operator training. This allows 3-D simulation of real conditions and reduces environmental impact and energy consumption.

Easy Gas Measurement

Measuring gas consumption is a crucial step toward improving energy efficiency and reducing costs. The Sitrans FX300 flowmeter makes it easy to measure gas flow under all conditions.

Extended Freshness

GEA TDS uses modern measuring and control technology from Siemens in its innovative pilot plant that helps extend the shelf life of dairy products.

Huge Impact

The City of Luxembourg upgraded one of its water treatment. Siemens automation and instrumentation systems make a significant contribution to improve process performance.

Great Scale

Thanks to integrated weighing technology, Unilever Germany benefits from simpler processes and more efficient production at its Mannheim site.

Modernization on the Fly

The PCS 7 process control system has almost halved the costs of frequent product changes in a production facility for active ingredients and by-products.

Video: Improved Operational Efficiency

In order to remain competitive in increasingly challenging market environments, plant operators need to constantly improve their operational efficiency. Watch the video to learn more.

Underwater Precision

By fitting flowmeters inside its reservoirs, Sydney Water improved the management and utilization of its water assets without disrupting supply.

New Route to Route Control

With the Simatic PCS 7 Route Control option, a limestone works benefits from automatic processes and better product quality.

Production Efficiency

The Monsanto site in Antwerp benefits from Totally Integrated Automation through seamless vertical integration and greatly improved traceability.

Analyzer System Management

Analyzer System Management monitors measurement results and status information from the various analyzers and processes them for the higher management level.

Paperless Manufacturing

Elan Software, recently acquired by Siemens to strengthen its MES portfolio, implemented an MES solution for paperless manufacturing for Baxter Healthcare in Ireland.

Performance Tools

A white paper demonstrates that Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions can be implemented in a cost-effective way with Simatic PCS 7, using the PCS 7 APC Library.

Research for Real-Time Release

A recently initiated collaborative Process Analytical Technology effort between Siemens and the University of Ghent (UGhent) aims to help pharmaceutical companies gain greater efficiency and control.