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Save Time, Reduce Complexity: Why Standardization in TIA Portal Is a Competitive Advantage for Manufacturers
Standardization is no longer a “nice to have” in modern automation — it’s the backbone of sustainable engineering. In an industry where machine complexity is rising and skilled labor is becoming harder to find, manufacturers who embrace standardization see measurable gains in speed, scalability, and quality. At elliTek, we see this every day when working with machine builders and OEMs, and Siemens’ standardized engineering ecosystem gives our customers a clear path to faster

elliTek, Inc.
Nov 142 min read


Protecting People and Productivity: Smarter Machine Safety with PILZ, Siemens, and Werma
Safety shouldn’t slow you down. With PILZ PNOZmulti + PSEN, Siemens S7-1500F, and Werma signaling devices, manufacturers can eliminate nuisance trips and keep production safe and productive. Learn how these solutions work together to protect people and performance.

elliTek, Inc.
Nov 73 min read


Efficient Engineering with Siemens | elliTek
Discover how Siemens’ Efficient Engineering solutions help manufacturers do more with less. By automating repetitive tasks, enabling digital workflows, and standardizing design processes, engineering teams can reduce errors and accelerate innovation. With 4 Application Engineers and 4 Field Sales Engineers, elliTek is ready to meet you where you are in your automation journey and help you engineer smarter.

Alan Penticuff
Oct 302 min read


Power, Performance, and Flexibility: SIMATIC Rack PCs for Industrial Automation
Need industrial-grade computing that won’t flinch on a production line? SIMATIC Rack PCs bring server-class performance, workstation-level graphics, and client-class value—engineered for 24/7 reliability, rapid integration, and long-term availability. From AI/vision to HMI/SCADA, they deliver the horsepower, uptime, and scalability manufacturers and machine builders demand.

Ezekiel (Zeke) French
Sep 264 min read


SIMATIC Industrial PCs: The Reliable Core of Modern Automation
Power your digital transformation with Siemens SIMATIC Industrial PCs from elliTek. Built for 24/7 uptime and long-term availability, these Box, Panel, and Rack IPCs integrate seamlessly with TIA Portal, WinCC Unified, PROFINET, and OPC UA. Ideal for manufacturing, process, infrastructure, machine building, and logistics—delivering ROI for plant managers, specs engineers trust, flexibility for integrators, and global support OEMs demand. Run HMI/SCADA, MES, edge, and AI visio

Alan Penticuff
Sep 194 min read


Prevent Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing Before It Starts: A Practical Playbook with Siemens, Contrinex, WAGO, and Werma
Unplanned downtime chews up schedule, labor, and margin. elliTek’s practical stack — Contrinex IO-Link sensors, Siemens Industrial Edge, WAGO with MQTT, and Werma WeASSIST — spots drift early, pushes real-time alerts, and turns machine data into fast action without a rip-and-replace. Expect lower MTTR, fewer false trips, and clearer root causes. Schedule a demo or see it live at elliVate with elliTek in Cleveland on Sept 10.

elliTek, Inc.
Sep 54 min read


Modernize Your HMI with SIMATIC WinCC Unified Comfort Panels
Discover how SIMATIC WinCC Unified Comfort Panels can transform your industrial automation strategy. From high-resolution HMI visualization and future-proof SCADA integration to seamless migration from classic WinCC panels, this guide explains why manufacturers are modernizing now. Learn from real-world examples, explore Siemens’ migration tools, and see how elliTek’s local experts can help you upgrade with confidence.

Chris Klein
Aug 282 min read


Why Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Panels Are Changing the Game in Discrete Manufacturing
Your HMI should do more than display data — it should drive productivity. See how Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Panels deliver speed, security, and Industry 4.0 power for machine builders, integrators, and plant managers.

Ezekiel (Zeke) French
Aug 153 min read


Brilliantly Simple, Incredibly Powerful: Clarity and Control with SIMATIC HMI Unified Panels
Discover how Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Panels are transforming the way machine builders, system integrators, and plant operators interact with their equipment. With sleek multi-touch displays, edge-enabled architecture, and built-in diagnostics, these powerful HMIs deliver the clarity and control today’s industrial environments demand. Learn how elliTek can help you future-proof your operations.

Alan Penticuff
Aug 82 min read


Optimize Smarter. Maintain Faster. Analyze Easier. Your Free Launch into Industrial Edge Starts Now
Boost productivity, cut downtime, and gain real-time insights—no programming required. Discover how Siemens Industrial Edge apps like Performance Insight, Machine Insight, and Flow Creator empower manufacturers to optimize operations fast. Start with a free 1-year trial, and partner with elliTek to tailor the solution to your plant’s needs.

Chris Klein
Aug 12 min read


Bridging the Data Layer with Industrial Data Bridge
Bridging the data layer isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s a strategic move. With SIMATIC WinCC / Industrial Data Bridge, OEMs, system integrators, and end users can achieve seamless, secure communication between the plant floor and the IT world. Say goodbye to siloed data and hello to real-time visibility, smarter decisions, and scalable automation — configured, not coded.

Ezekiel (Zeke) French
Jul 253 min read
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