Siemens provides solutions for more Efficient Engineering

Technical development is widely seen as the essential prerequisite for economic success in mechanical and plant engineering. Research has shown that is equally important to pay attention to increasing efficiency: It is the greatest lever for innovation and competitiveness in rapidly changing markets.

The challenges facing mechanical and plant engineering are clear. Markets have been developing very dynamically, especially in recent times, and at the same time it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable personnel. Nevertheless, constant and rapid adaptation to new technologies is required, and all this while maintaining the same quality and with the existing engineering teams.

One starting point for increasing efficiency is to consistently ease the burden on valued and rare specialists from automation technology and IT of simple repetitive activities, so that more valuable time remains for creative, solution-oriented work on a project. Measures can also be taken to reduce the frequency of errors in mechanical and software design, which is also a major time waster especially during commissioning.

Digital workflows throughout the engineering phase help to reduce repetitive activities and promote team collaboration. Standardization and modular software architecture based on tried-and-tested software modules accelerate development. These cornerstones for automated engineering of PLC and HMI code guarantee high software quality and reduced commissioning effort. This is achieved with an integrated engineering structure, tailored to the requirements of the user and expandable as required.

The automation expert Siemens has a whole range of software-based solutions in its portfolio that facilitate Efficient Engineering or even make it possible in the first place.