{"id":3362,"date":"2023-02-03T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwg.nl\/fn-steel\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:19:45","slug":"fn-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwg.nl\/en\/fn-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Future-proof software migration for automation and mechanical engineering FNsteel"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]FNsteel is an organization with a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of steel. Not surprising: FNsteel specializes in the production of wire rod for automotive and machine building applications. Steel wire solutions are also produced for the production of bearings, universal joints, bolts, nuts and spring steel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

FNsteel has a rolling mill and wire processing center in Alblasserdam (South Holland).<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”FNsteel’s question” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230f71b3″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]A so-called Factory link (SCADA system) was used in the rolling mill. This system enabled the visualization of factory automation. This gives a clear overview of the operation of the factory, which is controlled by Siemens PLCs. Unfortunately, this system was outdated: the software was no longer supported and knowledge of this system was becoming increasingly limited. ICT DWG helped FNsteel to replace the SCADA system one-to-one. The goal? A future-proof system that can last for years to come!<\/p>\n

In this case we tell more about our approach, to give existing and new customers insight into how we work in the field of software migrations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”The solution” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230f71b3″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]ICT DWG proposed to FNsteel to migrate the Factory link application, which in the old situation consisted of the SCADA system and a UCS system, to a modern WinCC Runtime professional system from Siemens, which is part of the TIA portal product group. Why was this chosen? Two systems can be merged into one SCADA system.
\nVery efficient!<\/p>\n

Our software engineers have drawn up the technical part<\/a> of the design based on the functional design.
\nThe purpose behind this is to record the technical implementation with which the functionality is achieved.<\/p>\n

It is therefore the basic document for the implementation. This important documentation also serves as support in case of malfunctions and\/or future changes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”The benefits” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230f71b3″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]With the latest Siemens solution, a server-client principle has been deployed, whereby the SCADA project runs on the virtual server and the clients are connected to the server. The server is connected to the PLCs which collect and process the data so that the correct display of the images is made available. In addition to this delivery, ICT DWG delivered an Engineering Station (ESS) with which the SCADA application can be modified and maintained.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”The process of completion” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230f71b3″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The solution offered has been brought to a success by following the steps below in order:<\/p>\n