Siemens and science and technology company Merck will work together in future at
Merck’s headquarters in Darmstadt to develop a technical backbone for the modular
production of the future. The aim is to create a production line that flexibly combines
various individual process modules and to use Modular Type Packaging (MTP) and
Process Orchestration Layer (POL) technology to drastically reduce engineering
effort. At the same time, it should be possible to adapt quickly to process
requirements. With its integrated product range covering all production levels (field
to MES), Siemens is able to provide all the necessary hardware and software
components from its own product portfolio.
“We know that new production plants have to be more flexible and more efficient in
order to support faster product changes. We are therefore delighted to be partnering
with Merck. This will create new opportunities for us to drive forward modular
production and to meet growing requirements for chemical and pharmaceutical
processes in our joint development work,” says Eckard Eberle, CEO of Siemens
Process Automation.
“Merck has a global production network, in which we want to roll out this modular
technology. In Siemens, we have found a global partner, with which we can
implement this. We are pleased to advance digitalization in production in a joint Siemens and science and technology company Merck will work together in future at
Merck’s headquarters in Darmstadt to develop a technical backbone for the modular
production of the future. The aim is to create a production line that flexibly combines
various individual process modules and to use Modular Type Packaging (MTP) and
Process Orchestration Layer (POL) technology to drastically reduce engineering
effort. At the same time, it should be possible to adapt quickly to process
requirements. With its integrated product range covering all production levels (field
to MES), Siemens is able to provide all the necessary hardware and software
components from its own product portfolio.
“We know that new production plants have to be more flexible and more efficient in
order to support faster product changes. We are therefore delighted to be partnering
with Merck. This will create new opportunities for us to drive forward modular
production and to meet growing requirements for chemical and pharmaceutical
processes in our joint development work,” says Eckard Eberle, CEO of Siemens
Process Automation.
“Merck has a global production network, in which we want to roll out this modular
technology. In Siemens, we have found a global partner, with which we can
implement this. We are pleased to advance digitalization in production in a joint Siemens and science and technology company Merck will work together in future at
Merck’s headquarters in Darmstadt to develop a technical backbone for the modular
production of the future. The aim is to create a production line that flexibly combines
various individual process modules and to use Modular Type Packaging (MTP) and
Process Orchestration Layer (POL) technology to drastically reduce engineering
effort. At the same time, it should be possible to adapt quickly to process
requirements. With its integrated product range covering all production levels (field
to MES), Siemens is able to provide all the necessary hardware and software
components from its own product portfolio.
“We know that new production plants have to be more flexible and more efficient in
order to support faster product changes. We are therefore delighted to be partnering
with Merck. This will create new opportunities for us to drive forward modular
production and to meet growing requirements for chemical and pharmaceutical
processes in our joint development work,” says Eckard Eberle, CEO of Siemens
Process Automation.
“Merck has a global production network, in which we want to roll out this modular
technology. In Siemens, we have found a global partner, with which we can
implement this. We are pleased to advance digitalization in production in a joint Siemens and science and technology company Merck will work together in future at
Merck’s headquarters in Darmstadt to develop a technical backbone for the modular
production of the future. The aim is to create a production line that flexibly combines
various individual process modules and to use Modular Type Packaging (MTP) and
Process Orchestration Layer (POL) technology to drastically reduce engineering
effort. At the same time, it should be possible to adapt quickly to process
requirements. With its integrated product range covering all production levels (field
to MES), Siemens is able to provide all the necessary hardware and software
components from its own product portfolio.
“We know that new production plants have to be more flexible and more efficient in
order to support faster product changes. We are therefore delighted to be partnering
with Merck. This will create new opportunities for us to drive forward modular
production and to meet growing requirements for chemical and pharmaceutical
processes in our joint development work,” says Eckard Eberle, CEO of Siemens
Process Automation.
“Merck has a global production network, in which we want to roll out this modular
technology. In Siemens, we have found a global partner, with which we can
implement this. We are pleased to advance digitalization in production in a joint collaboration with Siemens,” says Hajo Neumann, Executive Vice President and
Head of Integrated Supply Chain within Performance Materials at Merck
This collaboration benefits both companies in terms of the integration of
technologies as well as expertise and services. External module manufacturers will
also benefit from the standardized MTP interface for other end customers.” The
production plant for the collaboration is implemented using the Siemens Simatic
PCS neo control system and the Simatic S7-1500 TIA (Totally Integrated
Automation) solution for the individual modules. Simatic PCS neo meets all
requirements for orchestration of the plant and desired operation, while the TIA
solution ensures the efficient interaction of all automation components. The
VDI/VDE/Namur 2658 standard, currently still in development, will also be included.
This press release and a press picture can be found at:
https://sie.ag/339FQex
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