Using the standardized, integrated solutions for the glass industry based on Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) and Totally Integrated Power (TIP), glass manufacturers, plant designers and glass machine builders are able to overcome these challenges effectively. The high degree of standardization reduces the time required for commissioning the production plant, simplifies the maintenance and repair work, and reduces the costs over the complete lifecycle. Seamless integration between corporate management, order management and glass processing with SIMATIC IT creates large potentials for rationalization.