Process automation

Version 7 of the co.'s field-proven SIMATIC(R) PCS 7 process automation system is released by the co. The goal, according to the co., is to give plant operators new ways to minimize total cost of ownership, protect automation assets, increase plant availability, minimize downtime, optimize process performance and modernize existing installed systems. The co. claims that the Version 7 offers the world's only platform that integrates new and existing automation systems and devices within a single platform while boasting common tools for engineering, visualization and plant-wide asset and maintenance management.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.,
800/964-4114.
www.siemens.com