Modern network infrastructure as a foundation for future growth
Production network 4.0
Modern network infrastructure as a foundation for future growth
Machine Building
Simon Corporate Group
Flexible yet uniform communication infrastructure for all Simon Group units
Standardized and secured option for remote maintenance
Improved performance and availability for the entire production network
Secure gateways between production network and plant networks
A modern production network infrastructure and an advanced remote maintenance solution for machines and plants are two of the instruments that the Simon Corporate Group uses to prepare its headquarters in Aichhalden in the south of Germany for the future. The secure and reliable network is not only the basis for advancing networking the individual companies at the site but also acts as a foundation for the company’s continued growth.
Support during the design, installation and commissioning of the new network including training of Simon Group’s employees
Redundant Industrial Ethernet rings with 32 SCALANCE XR524 Switches and integration of plant networks with SCALANCE S615 Industrial Security Appliances
Transparent network management with SINEMA Server
Secure remote access with SINEMA Remote Connect
„As a company in a fierce global competitive environment, we see digitalization and automation of our processes as two important tools to ensure continued success.“
Tobias Hilgert, Managing Director, Simon Group
Simple central administration, high network availability and flexible options for adding new system and components
Network security enabled by isolating each individual network (cell protection concept)
Full transparency on all VPN access requests during remote maintenance
Fast and simple diagnostics and monitoring
Robust components for installation in harsh environments, simple replacement of devices
The Simon Corporate Group in Aichhalden, Germany includes the 3 companies Karl Simon GmbH & Co. KG, Betek GmbH & Co. KG and Sitek GmbH & Co. KG. with altogether more than 750 employees. The companies produce tools, furniture fittings, carbide tools, spikes, sintered components and plastic parts.
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