\n\nSiemens collaborated with DrinkPAK to implement integrated automation and energy infrastructure solutions at its high-capacity beverage filling plant in Fort Worth, Texas. This partnership was designed to deliver improvements in production efficiency, reliability, and energy usage.\n\n### Integrated Automation for High Production Efficiency\nDrinkPAK operates large-scale contract manufacturing facilities with a filling capacity of 3,000 cans per minute. With increasing demand, tightly integrated automation systems are needed to ensure the same quality and uninterrupted production continuity across different facilities.\n\nThe Fort Worth plant utilizes Siemens' automation and energy technologies to support batch production, filling, testing, and distribution processes. This structure enables DrinkPAK to carry out standardized operations at its facilities in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania (planned).\n\n### Recipe-Based Process Control\nAt the core of the implementation is Siemens' BRAUMAT process control system for the brewing and beverage industry. The system automates recipe-based production flows, ensuring high quality and effective process management.\n\nBRAUMAT integrates PLCs and HMIs, providing real-time monitoring, reporting, and control. Operators can dynamically manage production parameters and scale from small to large production volumes.\n\n### Energy Infrastructure and Smart Monitoring\nSiemens installed electrical distribution panels and metering systems, enabling real-time monitoring of energy consumption. This allows for energy usage tracking and optimization.\n\nEnergy management adjusts power distribution according to operational needs to increase energy efficiency in plants operating with consistently high production.\n\n### Automated Internal Logistics and AGV Integration\nDrinkPAK manages pallet movements and warehouse logistics with automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems provided by E80 Group. Siemens PLCs provide control and communication for these systems, enabling coordination between vehicles, sensors, and safety systems.\n\nHMIs provide operators with system status and diagnostic information, supporting quick problem resolution and predictive maintenance strategies. This integration ensures seamless connectivity between production lines and warehouse operations.\n\n### Scalable Architecture for Multi-Site Operations\nThe standardization of Siemens hardware and software ensures compatibility across production, logistics, and energy systems. This offers ease of maintenance and a growth-ready structure.\n\nThe combination of automation, infrastructure, and financial solutions provides advantages of gradual expansion and system reliability that progress in parallel with investment.\n\n### The Result of Siemens and DrinkPAK Collaboration\n
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- High-speed production capacity of up to 3,000 cans per minute\n
- Consistent quality with recipe-based BRAUMAT process control\n
- Real-time energy monitoring and optimization\n
- Automated internal logistics supported by AGVs\n
- Standard and scalable automation infrastructure across multiple facilities\n
\n\nWith this innovative automation platform, DrinkPAK is modernizing its operations in beverage production while increasing efficiency and sustainability.
