Modernized Siemens Industrial Network virtually eliminates downtime while providing a backbone for digitalization
Modernized Siemens Industrial Network virtually eliminates downtime while providing a backbone for digitalization
8 PagesSiemens’ Grand Prairie plant modernized its OT network to support digitalized manufacturing, virtually eliminating downtime. The upgrade replaced an outdated IT-based setup with a secure, redundant, and scalable network tailored for factory needs. Benefits include 98% reduction in equipment relocation time, 50% faster performance, and a drop in network-related downtime from 3,083 to 15.4 hours. The new design improves flexibility, security, and remote OEM access, while reducing after-hours support calls by 80%. The transformation became a model for other Siemens sites.
