Siemens Revives SIGA Platform to Accelerate Industrial Automation in Greenhouse Horticulture
Industrial Automation Drives the Next Phase of Greenhouse Digitalization
Siemens has officially relaunched its SIGA platform, bringing advanced industrial automation technologies to the global greenhouse horticulture market. The solution targets growers, system integrators, and technology providers seeking greater efficiency, sustainability, and operational intelligence.
As greenhouse operations become more complex, producers face increasing pressure to improve productivity while reducing energy consumption. Therefore, digital transformation has become a strategic priority across the horticulture industry.
SIGA Combines Industrial Control Systems with Greenhouse Expertise
SIGA, short for Solution for Industrial Greenhouse Automation, integrates Siemens’ proven industrial automation portfolio with the specialized requirements of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). The platform uses open industrial standards, enabling seamless communication between multiple greenhouse systems.
Climate control remains one of the most critical factors in greenhouse production. Growers must continuously manage temperature, humidity, ventilation, irrigation, and air circulation. Consequently, reliable control systems and intelligent automation tools play an increasingly important role in maintaining crop quality and operational stability.
Open Architecture Enables Greater Interoperability
A major advantage of the new SIGA platform is its open architecture design. Unlike traditional standalone automation solutions, SIGA allows data exchange across systems from different suppliers.
This interoperability helps growers connect climate systems, lighting controls, irrigation equipment, sensors, and operational software within a unified environment. Moreover, open connectivity supports collaboration across the agricultural technology ecosystem.
As a result, greenhouse operators gain greater flexibility when selecting technology partners while maintaining long-term scalability for future expansions.
PLC and Edge Computing Create a Unified Control Environment
SIGA supports the integration of diverse field devices through standard industrial communication protocols. These devices include sensors, actuators, LED lighting systems, machine vision cameras, and access-control equipment.
Using PLC-based automation and edge computing technologies, the platform collects operational data and makes it available for advanced analysis. Furthermore, users can access intelligent applications developed within the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem.
These applications support energy management, AI-assisted operations, smart lighting optimization, and water management services. Consequently, growers can improve decision-making through real-time insights and predictive analytics.
Centralized Control Systems Improve Operational Visibility
Many greenhouse facilities still operate separate automation platforms for climate control, seeding, processing, and logistics. As a result, operators often struggle to obtain a complete view of production performance.
SIGA addresses this challenge by bringing multiple operational systems into a single control environment. Growers can monitor environmental conditions, machine performance, and production metrics from one platform.
Moreover, integrated data enables deeper analysis of how climate strategies influence equipment efficiency and crop output. Better visibility ultimately supports faster and more informed business decisions.
Industrial Automation Supports Sustainable Food Production
The global demand for food continues to rise, creating new challenges for agricultural producers. Industrial automation, PLC technology, DCS platforms, and intelligent control systems increasingly provide the foundation for efficient and sustainable food production.
By connecting greenhouse operations through reliable data and standardized automation architectures, SIGA helps growers optimize the entire production chain. This includes cultivation, harvesting, processing, and distribution activities.
Ultimately, digitalization enables greenhouse operators to improve resource efficiency, reduce operational costs, and build more resilient agricultural businesses for the future.
| Brand | Model | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | 6ES7313-6CF03-0AB0 | SIMATIC S7 Compact CPU (PLC) |
| Siemens | 6ES7400-0HR52-4AB0 | SIMATIC S7 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) |
| Siemens | 6ES7340-1CH02-0AE0 | SIMATIC S7 Communication Processor (CP) |
| Siemens | 6ES7515-2RN03-0AB0 | SIMATIC S7 CPU |
| Siemens | 6ES7153-4BA00-0XB0 | SIMATIC DP Interface Module (IM) |
| Siemens | 6GK443-1EX30-0XE0 | CP 443-1 Communications Processor |
| Siemens | 6DD1640-0AH0 | SIMADYN D / SIMATIC TDC Pulse Resistor Module |
| Siemens | 6DD1600-0BA1 | SIMADYN D PM5 Processor Module (CPU) |
| Siemens | 6DD1661-0AD0 | SIMADYN D CS12 Communication Interface Module |