Wired for Innovation: The elliTek Blog

Cyber threats targeting OT environments are accelerating, exposing manufacturers to unplanned downtime and safety risks. In this guide, elliTek breaks down the biggest vulnerabilities we see on plant floors, and the practical steps you can take today to secure your industrial networks using Siemens SCALANCE, TIA Security, WAGO secure VPN, and Pilz SecurityBridge.

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

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.

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.

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

Unlock the power of Siemens WinCC Unified — next-gen HMI software built for the future. Scalable, browser-based, and fully integrated into TIA Portal, WinCC Unified transforms how manufacturers visualize and control operations. As your local Siemens distributor, elliTek is here to help you select the right hardware and provide expert product support. Don’t miss the free Unified Academy training and upcoming live demo event in Bristol, TN!