Teamwork for the "factory of the future" and
for a reassuring feeling.

There are many challenges when it comes to installing, maintaining, servicing or modernizing systems. In addition, there are the requirements of the digital transformation and the demands of ecological change. As a group of specialists, SPIE Industry Service helps you to maintain an overview and master the various challenges. This is because our specialists know their way around the details – and as a group, they keep an eye on the big picture. Regardless of whether you bring our experts on board for a specific task or for several components of your “factory of the future”: as SPIE Industry Service, we make sure that the job gets done – and that you have peace of mind at all times.

SPIE Industry Service’s specialists are characterized by their specialist knowledge of the individual task and their understanding of the orchestration of the overall challenge. And that in all areas of the factory of the future.

Generating Energy – Wind Power

SPIE Industry Service combines comprehensive skills and services in the field of wind energy, both onshore and offshore. With almost 1,000 specialists spread across Europe and North and South America, SPIE Industry Service provides a wide range of services that are crucial for the long-term economic success of onshore and offshore wind turbines. From maintenance and service (O&M), the replacement and repair of major components, rotor blade and tower services to electrical and mechanical assembly, electrical engineering, professional qualification and training as well as the marking of obstacles, we ensure the economic operation of your turbines. As a specialized service provider, we support all activities along the project life cycle: installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting, uptower repair and much more. In this way, SPIE Industry Service makes a significant contribution to shaping the energy transition in Germany and worldwide.

Generating Energy – Solar

SPIE Industry Service offers its customers in the PV/solar energy sector targeted support in four main areas. In site assessment, the company develops special tools for production calculation and determines the most suitable solution for each project. In the area of owner engineering, SPIE Industry Service undertakes basic and detailed planning, carries out preparatory steps for necessary approvals and manages procurement processes. Construction site consulting and commissioning also fall under this area. SPIE Industry Service offers maintenance, management and administration services for the operation of the facilities. Another important aspect is the purchase of materials, especially certified and guaranteed photovoltaic panels. In addition, SPIE Industry Services offer includes services such as due diligence and asset valuation to ensure a comprehensive service in the field of solar photovoltaics.

Energy Storage – Hydrogen Production/Electrolysis

Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier that can be obtained from renewable sources such as the sun or wind. It can be used to generate heat, electricity or mobility without causing CO 2 emissions. Hydrogen can also be stored and transported in the existing gas grid, which facilitates the transition to a climate-neutral energy supply.

The production, storage and supply of hydrogen requires special systems and pipelines that meet high safety and quality standards. Robur Industriemontagen is a company that specializes in the assembly of industrial plants and pipelines. ROBUR takes on the complete handling of projects in the field of plant construction / pipeline construction for hydrogen, from support in planning to production and commissioning. Different materials and dimensions are used, depending on the area of application and customer requirements.

Electromobility – Charging Infrastructure

We provide comprehensive installation and services in the field of eMobility. We have been gaining experience in this sector since 2010 and rely on our own project managers and technicians to ensure a customer-oriented, flexible and strong service. We offer everything from a single source, from on-site installation by qualified electricians and project management to hardware installation and commissioning.

The on-site survey includes measuring the available connection capacity and selecting the location for the charging infrastructure. As part of the project management, the charging station is selected and a protocol with photo documentation is drawn up. If necessary, a request is also made to the grid operator for an increase in capacity and a recommendation for energy optimization.

The hardware solutions are specially tailored to the customer’s requirements, whether for public or semi-public MID-compliant applications and from well-known manufacturers.

For the installation, we offer a wide range of construction services, including civil engineering work, parking lot markings, wrapping of charging stations, electrical work such as laying cables and conception as well as installation of switch and distribution cabinets. The installation of the charging stations, including the installation of sensors and lighting, is also carried out professionally.

The installation is followed by commissioning, configuration and measurement of the charging stations, instruction in their handling and the creation of photo documentation and documentation with an as-built plan. Registration with distribution network operators is also taken care of.

This also includes a extensive service that includes maintenance in accordance with VDE standards, a remote service, on-site service, replacement of charging stations, spare parts logistics and certified repair technicians to ensure continuous and reliable functionality of the charging stations.

Power Distribution – Power Grids and Transformers

We plan all projects with our own engineers, taking into account the applicable standards and regulations, while always considering the individual wishes and requirements of our customers. Our planning spectrum covers a wide range: from factory and assembly planning to the creation of circuit diagrams and selectivity and capacity calculations. We specialize in the planning and installation of energy and control switchgear in the medium-voltage and low-voltage range. In network technology, we connect MCC and control systems as well as extensive measurement technology to visualize and control these complex systems. Other areas of expertise include compensation and DC systems, concrete and compact stations, container and stationary emergency power systems and CHP plants. We also offer expertise in areas such as busbars, magnetic shielding, correct handling of ATEX directives, e-mobility, energy storage and overvoltage protection concepts (OPS). Our diverse expertise ensures comprehensive and customized solutions for every customer need.

Networking – Campus Networks with 5G and WiFi6

In network engineering, we support customers in implementing strategic technology decisions in state-of-the-art network architectures. This enables companies to introduce new services quickly and flexibly, promote customer growth and remain competitive.

Our engineering services cover a broad spectrum: design, planning, optimization, rollout and maintenance of end-2-end network solutions in areas such as broadband networks (fixed and mobile), radio access networks (RAN), mobile core networks, telco and edge cloud solutions, IP networks & security, IoT in enterprise networks and private 5G networks. We also offer network management solutions, vendor management and conduct proof of concepts. We assist in the selection of suppliers, define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including measurement methods, Service Level Agreements (SLA) and quality management. We define acceptance strategies for network products and services, manage the acceptance process and define and execute test scenarios, always optimizing test activities through automation.

Automation – Software Development

Are you active in mechanical engineering or plant operation and would like to free yourself from license fees for your machine visualization? We offer a license-free visualization solution that we develop as your product under your company name.
This software is developed individually according to your requirements. You receive it once from us and can then deliver it with any of your machines or systems. You have the option of configuring and parameterizing the software yourself and can expand it with additional option packages if required.
The integration of sensor technology and control systems as well as data acquisition in databases make it possible to combine several machines or systems, even for departments outside the production level.
Retrofitting older machine control systems is also possible at any time. This provides you with a technological update of your existing software without affecting functionality and processes. This means that the machine control system remains maintainable and reliable for many years to come.
We have already developed various machine HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) for renowned machine manufacturers, which are license-free and are used by customers both nationally and internationally. We provide regular software and firmware updates worldwide via our central software update management system.

Or do you need support on the software side to automate your processes?

Our specialists support you with PLC and robot programming, process visualization and also with programming in high-level languages or LabView, for example with the development of individualized testing software.

Automation – Maintenance

As your experienced partner in the field of industrial electronics repair, we combine sustainability with the highest quality. We specialize in the repair of PLC assemblies, frequency inverters, robot electronics, HMI, programming devices, power supply units and industrial PCs, both for current and end-of-life products. Our experts use state-of-the-art measurement and testing techniques to repair, test and maintain your equipment in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.

With our services, you can avoid expensive new purchases and use your systems for longer. We offer preventive maintenance to detect and rectify potential defects at an early stage, which leads to a sustainable reduction in costs. Our comprehensive service is available around the clock so that we can intervene quickly in the event of a system failure. This includes telephone and on-site support, system maintenance, PROFIBUS analysis, network analysis, thermal image analysis and system analysis. We are your reliable partner for extending the service life of your industrial electronics and pursuing a sustainable cost strategy.

Digitalization – EAM Solutions

Linking Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with the digital factory enables companies to gain a comprehensive overview of their assets and processes. This integration promotes rapid adaptation to changes and supports better decision-making processes through access to real-time data and analyses. This connection makes it possible to optimize maintenance processes and make them more efficient. In addition, faults can be detected and rectified at an early stage, which prevents breakdowns and increases the service life and reliability of assets. The EAM solutions from SPIE Industry Service are based on the standard software from IBM Maximo and Hexagon EAM and can be expanded with your own products and solutions in terms of functionality and user-friendliness.

Digitalization/Automation – Planning

In the globalized economy, the optimization of manufacturing and logistics processes is essential for companies to remain competitive. SPIE Industry Service, as a solution partner and system integrator, supports companies in realizing efficient, high-quality production processes through tailor-made automation solutions. The offer ranges from the planning of new systems to the optimization of existing systems. SPIE Industry Service develops individual solutions for modernized production processes and logistics, including the design of complete systems that meet current market requirements.

The services include support with the design of production lines, the integration of various components and preparation for Industry 4.0. This includes simulation, complete automation, NC machine control, robot procurement and programming and safety concepts. Risk assessments and machine safety measures contribute to the conservation of resources and occupational safety, especially for older machines.

The transformation to the digital factory also includes technical documentation, adaptation to digital formats and the provision of training materials via e-learning platforms. SPIE Industry Services’ extensive expertise supports companies in the successful transition to future-proof production environments.

Automation – APM / Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance

Managing the performance of assets, known as Asset Performance Management (APM), refers to the collection, integration, presentation and analysis of data with the main goal of increasing the efficiency and performance of assets. Various aspects are considered when implementing APM, including maintenance and reliability analysis. Advanced APM methods, including predictive maintenance, fault detection and asset optimization, help to improve asset performance and make operations more effective.

Automation & Control – Switch Cabinets

Whether medium or low voltage: When it comes to medium or low voltage control cabinets, network cabinets or control panels, we are your experienced partner for control cabinet planning and construction. Our expertise ranges from construction and cabling to the manufacture and inspection of your system. The size and complexity of your system determines the type and depth of the automation solutions to be implemented. We design customized solutions that are precisely tailored to your needs. The dimensions and number of cabinets are defined precisely according to your specifications and the applicable regulations. Our team, with many years of experience in standard and custom-made products, will implement your specific requirements exactly.

Automation – AGV and Intralogistics

Your employees spend a lot of time every day pushing a transport trolley from A to B or making deliveries on your company premises. Valuable working time that autonomous, mobile robots can make available to you again! Because with intelligent transport robots, you can easily automate these transport and logistics tasks. And thus support your team with more valuable and profitable tasks than errands. We create your desired transport system and hand it over to you ready for use. Without any conversion work in your existing premises for cables or sensors. The investment in an AGV pays for itself in a very short time.

You optimize your work processes, optimize workflows and increase your productivity. At the same time, you can utilize the potential of your team for more value-adding tasks and promote your employees in a more targeted manner.

Automation – Robotics and Cobots

Automated processes can be adapted and optimized more quickly than manual processes. Collaborating robots (cobots) can create real added value in any industrial environment. They take on monotonous, high-precision tasks, even in confined production environments. Employees can thus be integrated into more value-adding processes. In view of the increasing shortage of skilled workers, cobots help you to tap into resources that you already have in the company, e.g. by providing your team with targeted further training. This secures the future of your company and also makes your employees happier.