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Ocrim S.p.A., Italy - Energy savings through SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service
Ocrim S.p.A., Italy - Energy savings through SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service
Machine Building
Ocrim S.p.A.
Cremona Italy
The customers main goal was to implement a new automation system. The automation system ought to rely on data from management technology, accounting and the entire production complex. In addition to this, the customer wanted to increase process reliability and implement disaster recovery strategies. Furthermore, the customer aimed to minimize operating and maintenance time and costs.
Siemens service experts introduced modernization via SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service (SIVaaS). Due to intensive cooperation
between Siemens
and Ocrim,
the requirements with regard to the special features of production, the network
architecture and the existing automation systems were determined. Following the determination of the requirements, measures
for conversion and preparation were developed. In
order to meet the requirements for greater flexibility and availability of
the overall system, the system platform was designed on the basis of SIVaaS
technology with WinCC V7.5 SP2 virtual machines.
Up to 50% less space required due to a standardized overall system.
Flexible system expansion through preconfigured and ready-to-use individual components.
Up to 50% energy savings due to optimized use of the IT resources deployed.
Ocrim,
founded in 1945, is specialized in the supply of milling plants, feed mills and
grain processing systems in general, also and above all, with the
"turnkey" formula. Ocrim is
one of the largest and best-known companies in the milling industry and is
active on all continents, thanks to its significant technical expertise and a
thorough knowledge of the cultures and needs of the various countries and
markets.