With the penetration of Internet technology into process automation, a link to commercial systems is possible - data from the field can now be turned into information for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This real-time information is the foundation of better business decisions, positively effecting return on investment. Endress+Hauser offers a consistent system of solution packages, for example, the integration of process information in SAP systems.

For the optimum layout of a process management system, intelligent field instruments must be connected to the right system components. On the basis of our experience and application know-how, we offer a complete system for process automation, which assures optimum integration of field device technology into the system world. To this end, we concentrate on small to medium-sized applications based mainly on our own instruments plus supplied components. Endress+Hauser designs and delivers, cares for and coordinates, the management of these automation projects from a central control position, whether we create the whole solution ourselves or collaborate with system partners and installation companies of your choice.

It is essential for modern industrial enterprises to offer their customers a first class service while minimizing their own business costs. In many cases, potential optimization points in the production process have already been exhausted, which is why management is increasingly focusing attention on logistics processes. Endress+Hauser provides support with information solutions and services for the tank and silo logistics of process industries: an inventory is taken of current bulk solid and liquid assets at all locations, thereby supporting central procurement and internal distribution over widely scattered sites. Proprietary inventory management of raw materials can be outsourced to suppliers. Added value services such as Vendor Managed Inventory can be operated for the customer. 

When making investment decisions on your production plants, it is not only the initial outlay for process automation that needs to be taken into account: an ever-increasing role is being played by the total costs arising over the entire lifecycle of the plant. The challenge here is to reduce the running costs of production plants while increasing their availability. Asset management systems for plant engineering components are an ideal way to meet these requirements. Many asset management systems are used solely for the purpose of configuring field devices and commissioning. This means that their overall potential, as far as plant operation is concerned, frequently remains untapped.

Our Plant Asset Management solutions help you manage the devices in the field. Depending upon your needs, it can range from providing the means to configure and document device settings through calibration management to predictive maintenance - all based on the information provided by our intelligent devices

The provision of engineering as a service enables us to offer you complete automation solutions. We use Endress+Hauser field instruments, systems and components but also supplementary products and third party systems. The range of products and services comprises from the solution concept as well as basic and detail engineering, installation, commissioning and acceptance of the completed solution through to plant management during the whole lifecycle. In applications from fieldbus integration and asset and inventory management through to plant monitoring and controlling, we meet specific demands as they occur.

With the introduction of digital communication technologies, measuring instruments became more intelligent and were soon an integral part of the system architecture, offering increased functionality and additional benefits such as device status or servicing and diagnostic messages from the field.
Endress+Hauser quickly recognized these developments early on, becoming involved in various standardizing committees and user associations at the outset of fieldbus technology.

Endress+Hauser supplies accurate and reliable process measurement, monitoring and automation solutions with minimum disruption to your existing installations. Working closely with our customers, our solutions comprise the integration of instruments and sensors, e.g. via PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus or direct connection to controllers.

As a supplement to our field measuring technology, we offer components such as display devices, isolators and power supply units designed to complete your measuring point at field level. In addition, we offer systems for optimum integration of field technology into your system world, e.g. process control systems and multiple-branch solutions for production, logistics and maintenance.