VIPA. the Expert for Automation Technology and Control Solutions

VIPA. The expert for automation technology and control solutions.

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at a glance facts, figures, developments

VIPA is...

...a developer of: ...a global player with representations in 60 countries Dear readers, some of the some of the technologies that Our company has been on the market for almost 30 years now, going from strength to strength throughout the years. VIPA has most progressive world’s fastest have become been responsible for numerous innovations on the PLC market and enjoys an excellent reputation among those who know us. products in the hard PLCs worldwide industrial PLC sector in their class standards

Headquarters and Many industry insiders know and highly appreciate our controls. And sometimes they ask us what kind of company it is that has 220 employees development center produced and implemented so many good ideas. Annual turnover: worldwide. in Herzogenaurach, 40 million euros Southern Germany In this case, we usually reply that we are one of the most innovative and flexible full-line providers in our sector, that we have representations all over the world and that our employees are much more motivated than others – because they like it at VIPA. That‘s really true, even though it may sound a bit strange saying it like that. Annual growth rate: 20 percent For this reason, we have put it down in writing and pictures now. Good idea, we think.

We hope you will enjoy the read. Awards: Top Job 2012, Top Innovator 2009, Number of machine controls Job Star 2009, Industry Prize 2008, A&D Best Product delivered per year: 40,000 Guide 2008, Innovation Prize 2007 Wolfgang Seel Manfred Stern (as per 2012) Managing Director Managing Director So much for our short overview. Nice and efficient. Just like us.

The VIPA story VIPA GmbH The world‘s first The world‘s first Launch of VIPA‘s Launch of the Launch of the SPEED7 Launch of the Launch of the C-class Presentation of the Extension of the company Launch of the Certification according Launch of the first Launch of the Merger with in headlines founded by Inrack PC for the TCP/IP processors first own PLC system micro PLC system technology, the world‘s touch panel family CPUs with SPEED7 PROFIBUS interface for the headquarters with a fully I/O system to DIN EN ISO 9001 PROFINET products automation framework Wolfgang Seel SIMATIC from for the SIMATIC from 200V 100V fastest hard PLCs technology integration of S5 facilities automated high-bay ware- SLIO® SPEED7 Studio Siemens Siemens into S7 systems house, training facilities and new office space

1985 1988 1995 1996 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2009 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Thinking outside the box. How ideas become innovations.

First! Without innovations there is no progress. That’s what we have been a lot Innovations open up new solutions. at VIPA. For example, we offered the first TCP/IP processors for the Innovations generate success. SIMATIC from Siemens. Or the world’s fastest hard PLCs. And our bicycle racing team is also really fast. Taking the lead? Sure, always.

VIPA stands for innovative automation technology. Our different automation platforms take account of our In the long run, only quality prevails: Our customers and partners think of VIPA as innovative customers’ and partners’ requirements. For more than 20 For this reason, VIPA introduced a strategic quality manage- because we develop solutions away from well-trodden years, we have been able to fully satisfy our customers, ment system & quality control based on an ISO 9001-2008 paths, creating true competitive advantages. providing trend-setting technologies that are now part of certification. In addition, we always use the latest technolo- today‘s industry standards. gies in our development activities and for system testing. How’s that? Well, we continuously scrutinize and redesign existing solutions in order to develop new and even better VIPA is a key player in the PLC market. products. As a medium-sized company, we are able to react And will remain so. in a highly flexible, fast and effective way to changing market Taking the technological lead is our mission: demands. We are known for our excellent product solutions and innovations. And even proven technologies are continuously Our motivation: you. being developed further. We listen to individual customer requests, no matter whether they involve a simple or a complex solution. Expertise is our most important product. Just get in touch with us! That‘s why we permanently invest in qualified employees and their systematic training – as well as in their well-being and motivation. How to make outside-the-box thinkers A global line-up. feel comfortable? Just give them Always close – even if that is somewhere enough room for thought. completely different.

At VIPA, there are outside-the-box thinkers Those who permanently explore and around-the-world flyers. Even though new realms of technology do not we have representations all over the think along the usual lines – and globe, enabling our experts to reach their must not be squeezed into a customers in no time. company corset.

VIPA is present in 32 European countries, 13 VIPA Calling directly instead of call centers. And we appreciate that our know-how is the know- Working wherever you want. An employer that gives you SPEED. subsidiaries and distributors cover the Asian market We deliberately avoid using complicated call center how of our employees. We do not only demand from High potentials may work at VIPA – or rather not. Working For the racing cyclists amongst our employees, there is our and in North and South America VIPA has represen- arrangements. Instead, our customers can get directly in them, but we also offer them advancement and from home is no problem for us – fully linked to the compa- SPEED7 racing team. Of course, in order to take part in the tations in 12 countries. touch with our service technicians. Possible problems will support – and more freedom than elsewhere. ny, of course. And those who do not want to move to Fran- Jeantex Transalp race or the classic Maratona dles Dolomites, be discussed directly and in person, solutions will be conia (which is absolutely beyond our imagination conside- the team also has to train in an adequate environment. Our exports account for more than 45 percent of turnover, developed online and, if necessary, whole customer Advancement through training. The VIPA Academy ring how beautiful it is here) simply stay where they are. Therefore: let‘s go! with a rising trend. The share of our products employed applications will be rebuilt and simulated – until all offers the framework for an extensive training program outside Germany even amounts to 70 percent – because requirements have been smoothly implemented. that does not only include seminars and courses about Process-oriented organizational structure. 60 percent of our German customers do business across technology, but also about personal competencies. In the course of its ISO 9001 certification, VIPA introduced a the border. This is where you can find us: Argentina, Australia, process management system resulting in a process-oriented Proof of our prized qualities Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, The atmosphere at VIPA is excellent. organizational structure. All employees had been involved in as a top employer. This, of course, makes a worldwide provision of spare Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, This does not only result from the long-term job security at a its implementation right from the start. It was obvious, there- Top Job is an award for parts and international support a crucial requirement. Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, permanently expanding company, but also from the relaxed fore, that the successful implementation of the new system outstanding personnel work at Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, relationship between all colleagues. The tone at VIPA is depended essentially on the employees‘ motivation. German SMEs. In 2012 it was us Global service & support… Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, simply different. Even across hierarchies. Team spirit is the who gained this award. Because …have for long been a decisive factor for long-lasting Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, magic word. Staff, but not stiff. of the freedom enjoyed by our and successful customer relationships – in every industry. Rumania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, At VIPA, we do not only offer various programs to maintain employees. And because of their And yes: also in ours. South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Better opportunities at a medium-sized company. and improve the mental agility of our employees, but also excellent health. The latter is also Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam. For those who want to make a difference, VIPA is the right their physical fitness. All employees have the opportunity to due to our fantastic canteen. Just place to be. At VIPA, decision-making processes are short exercise at the Herzogspark fitness center in Herzogenaurach. come and try it – a true revelation. and hierarchies are flat. Sounds simple – is simple. The PLC all-inclusive offer from VIPA: clever, powerful and open for everything.

Multiple communication opportunities: support of all common Harmonized standardization: all systems are programmable Total flexibility: allows mixed-mode operation, e. g. with VIPA High cost-effectiveness: comprehensive standard configuration Increase in productivity: significant reduction of application international communication standards such as DeviceNet, with the VIPA programming tool WinPLC7 and/or with STEP7 CPUs and Siemens modules. of the systems, integrated RJ 45 Ethernet interface for PG/OP programs‘ cycle times at lower power loss thanks to SPEED7 Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, from Siemens – and in the future also with SPEED7 Studio. communication, integrated SPEED bus optional. technology. CANopen, Modbus, Interbus and ASi.

Software SPEED7 SLIO 100V 300S and 500S (as PCI expansion card) Operating and monitoring Teleservice System solutions • Speed7 Studio What will secure your leading position? The I/O system that will facilitate your life. The strong, compact and versatile The top performer among control systems. The whole spectrum, robust and durable. Worldwide communication with Our teams of specialists • WinPLC7 SPEED. SPEED7, to be precise. SLIO is one of the world‘s most efficient, control system. We present you one of the world‘s fastest machines and equipment without develop for you complete, customized professional Panels: having to be on site. and fully adapted turn-key solutions. • WinPLC-Analyzer • An open source technology, innovative and modern decentralized I/O • Programmable with WinPLC7 and/or and most powerful μC-based control sys- systems. And with the SLIO CPUs it can STEP7 from Siemens. tems programmable with STEP7 code. • touch panels with web servers, The teleservice will handle absolutely every- • Tailored to your individual production and • Parameterization software • a flexible automation platform, even be upgraded to a PLC. thing: from alarms, operations, monitoring organizational processes. • and one of the world‘s fastest STEP7 PLC • MPI interface on board. • Up to 30 times faster than a conventional • enable easy database communications, • OPC Server and programming right up to the optimization processors! • Suitable for central and decentralized S7 control. all panels can be operated from any PC • All-inclusive packages made up of modern • Extremely easy! of existing processes. application and flexibly expandable. • This results in shorter cycle times and within the company, hardware, future-proof software and expe- No other I/O system will make work easier higher production output. • powerful processors, rienced engineering. The SPEED7 technology offers developers a for you and your colleagues. • Extremely powerful despite its compact Only remote maintenance from VIPA construction kit that enables them to develop micro design. • suitable for many systems, programs, • Extremely good at languages! offers you: an extremely powerful top automation system applications and even your runtime, Also possible: new solutions for existing SLIO supports all common communication Incredibly flexible! • control of machines and equipment from on an open STEP7 architecture in the shor- facilities. standards and can be used anywhere in 200V • 300S is suitable for any application. • exceptionally easy installation. any manufacturer, test of time. • Existing equipment, machines and systems the world. The innovative model 200 system in the • Runs in any language and system. • strikingly easy handling and installation, will be optimized in their entirety and • Extremely fast! model 300 performance class. eco Panels: • SPEED7 ensures maximum speed in all • 300S is expandable and upgradable. • an extremely robust construction. linked to their controlling. Thanks to a data transmission rate of • powerful value-for-money touch panels, applications, e. g. the highest possible • Easy to expand due to its modularity. 48 MBit/s at the backplane bus. And with • Production processes and regulation clock speeds. • Programmable with WinPLC7 and/or • suitable for many systems, programs and Groundbreaking service portal Talk2M: the SLIO CPU you can decrease the Amazingly reliable! circuits will be improved. STEP7 from Siemens. applications. • SPEED7 allows you to upgrade even older access times even much further! • Extremely robust construction, • highly secure communication channel, • Data from production, energy management facilities to a modern standard. • Compatible with many industrial • Extremely robust! • integrated working memory, • very easy to use. and controlling can be consolidated. • SPEED7 is able to process even the communication protocols. Line displays: Because of its high quality and its excellent • integrated battery-backed RAM. largest amount of data in real time. electromagnetic compatibility. • High operational reliability, robust • outstanding value for money, construction. • easy to operate. VIPA and YASKAWA have merged. As their original product portfolios did not over- s D lap in any way, VIPA and YASKAWA are now otic rive b s benefiting from a significantly extended Now grows together what belongs together: Ro

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Synergies that fit. For many years now, VIPA has been one of the most innovative YASKAWA Electric is a world-leading producer of standard Two who have found each other! providers of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in the and customized frequency converters, servo drives, YASKAWA: facts and figures automation sector, growing worldwide at a double-digit rate. machine controls, medium-voltage converters and Qualities, values and a really MOTOMAN industrial robots. SAFETY • Founded in 1915 good image – that‘s what Our control and I/O systems offer you a large variety of top solutions they both have, each in for your central and decentralized control tasks. Our touch panels A pioneer in drive and control technology, YASKAWA puts its • 14,300 employees worldwide their own way. And a lot and line displays can be used to operate and visualize a multitude focus on product innovations in its constant strive to optimize the • Installed systems: of different processes. Take advantage of our broad product productivity and efficiency of machines and plants. of it is important to both QUALITY SPEED – 16 million frequency converters of us. IDEAS range and find a solution that exactly fits your requirements. A comprehensive assortment of useful accessories complements In the course of the company‘s almost 100-year history, products – 9 million servo drives our portfolio. and solutions from YASKAWA aided the automation processes in – 230,000 industrial robots INNOVATION various industries, for instance in mining, mechanical engineering • Annual production volumes: Our customers and partners appreciate us as an extraordinarily and tool making as well as in the automotive, packaging, wood- – more than 1.8 million frequency converters KNOW-HOW successful and innovative company, as we won‘t just stop at the working, textile and semiconductor industry. FLEXIBILITY obvious solution. In order to live up to their expectations we will – more than 800,000 servo drives continue to scrutinize, improve or completely redevelop any Producers in all parts of the world are using MOTOMAN industrial – 20,000 industrial robots RELIABILITY EXPERIENCE previous solution. robots. With its broad range of different models, YASKAWA offers • More than 60 representations worldwide LOCAL PRESENCE industrial robots for any application or industry as well as turn-key Building on our exceptional growth rate, we are determined to solutions. proceed on our successful path. We do not have a clear picture of our customers, we have several. A selection of our customers‘ industries, part 1: Production and packaging.

Thinking outside the box means to let buy a PLC system. Instead, they present your thoughts leave familiar ground – us with an assignment. And in order to including, for example, your own indus- solve it, we have to mentally immerse try. For us, that‘s just fine. Because no ourselves in our customers‘ industry. company ever approaches us to simply That‘s a lot more interesting anyway. Automotive

AUTOMOTIVE FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGING The automotive industry: the driving force of our This market does not tolerate a holdup, due to the No industry is expected to work as fast as those who economy and a paradise for innovators. And the heavy competition – and since nearly all products in bottle, bag or carton. premier league for system providers. this sector are perishable. This sector requires, above all, a quality that lent its name Increasingly large model ranges, increasingly complex You really have to be able to deal with extremes in this to our CPUs: speed. Since many goods are perishable, technology, increasingly short product cycles. To prevail in industry. There is flash freezing and autoclaving as well deliveries have to arrive just in time and demand is subject this sector, a company has to be able to refine, expand and as vacuum packaging and pressure filling. And all that in to considerable fluctuations. speed up its technology. And that just in time, because, compliance with the strictest hygiene regulations and under after all, the conveyor belt keeps moving. constant time pressure. Merrild Kaffe, for example, uses VIPA products at its packaging plants. Systems from VIPA are used by companies like VIPA controls are in operation at Fischer-Brot, Zentis, Volkswagen and Daimler-Benz. Kraft Foods (Bulgaria) and the juice producer EMIG.

Food & Beverage Packaging Your job is as important to us as our own. A selection of our customers‘ industries, part 2: Logistics, buildings and the environment.

Automation – for many only associated Our people enjoy dealing with complex with the classics in the production of or completely new issues and situa- goods. VIPA systems, however, also tions – that‘s the attraction of our job. take control in areas where hardly any- After all, thinking outside the box also body expects controls to be at work. means thinking around a problem. Material handling and storage technology

MATERIAL HANDLING/STORAGE TECHNOLOGY BUILDING AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Stored out of sight, but not out of control. A large entity is made up of many different parts: from Complex requirements, precision, efficiency. electricity and water up to heating and air conditioning. That‘s what we thrive on. But that is not as easy as it may seem: often, the machinery is installed in well-hidden places and extremely difficult to Closing the blinds instead of turning up the air conditioning, VIPA systems control, for example, the production of photo- get to if you happen to be human-sized. This is where VIPA heating rooms in an efficient way instead of letting them cool voltaic cells. This is a particularly complicated process that, control systems excel with their absolute reliability, user- off completely, identifying electricity guzzlers and visualizing due to the great competitive pressure in this segment, friendly visualization software and comprehensive control them – it is details like that which offer the greatest saving nevertheless requires the highest possible clock speeds. and monitoring functions. potential. VIPA systems are ready for anything still to come Our products also ensure the efficiency and ease of opera- in connection with the switch towards renewable energies – tion at biogas power plants. Similarly, they are at the helm in VIPA controls can be found at Kleemann, at the being easy to extend and to integrate into new systems. the field of water treatment: here, it is all about greater energy university hospital in Basel or at YLOG, to name efficiency, lower costs and, of course, germ-free water. but a few. VIPA modules are, for instance, controlling the buildings of the Lebenshilfe Forchheim and of the VIPA created clarity, e. g. at the central sewage treat- Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach. ment plant in Detmold, and aids in the production of environmentally friendly power, not only at the biogas plant in Dargun.

Building automation Environmental technology VIPA Gesellschaft für Visualisierung Tel: +49 (0)9132 - 744 - 0 Text and layout: Unless stated otherwise, all VIPA trade- und Prozessautomatisierung mbH Fax: +49 (0)9132 - 744 - 1864 Sawitzki-Werbung, Hamburg, Germany marks are protected by trademark law. www.sawitzki-werbung.de This particularly applies to VIPA’s brands, Headquarters: www.vipa.com nameplates, company logos and emblems. Ohmstr. 4 [email protected] Printing and processing: The brands and design elements used in 91074 Herzogenaurach Druckerei Wünsch, Neumarkt, Germany this brochure are the intellectual property Germany www.wuensch-druck.de of VIPA GmbH, Germany.

Thinking outside the box.. This great English term originally referred to an exercise in the psychology of thinking, where nine dots arranged on a square had to be linked by no more than four straight lines. At VIPA it means: we think outside common frame- works. And also outside the small boxes of our PLCs.