{"id":25962921,"date":"2026-06-15T14:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technord.com\/siemens-obsolescence-how-to-plan-for-the-modernization-of-your-industrial-facilities-today\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:26:04","slug":"siemens-obsolescence-how-to-plan-for-the-modernization-of-your-industrial-facilities-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technord.com\/en\/siemens-obsolescence-how-to-plan-for-the-modernization-of-your-industrial-facilities-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Siemens Obsolescence: How to Plan for the Modernization of Your Industrial Facilities Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The industrial automation landscape is changing rapidly. Siemens is now accelerating the modernization of its Automation &amp; HMI portfolio with several major announcements: the phase-out of <strong>the SIMATIC S7-300 and ET200M<\/strong>, the transition from <strong>Comfort Panels to Unified<\/strong>, and the arrival of the new <strong>SIMATIC S7-1200 G2<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For manufacturers, the challenge is clear: they must act now to avoid the risks associated with obsolescence, secure their supply chains, and prepare for facilities that are more efficient, more connected, and more secure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 S7-300 &amp; ET200M: The End of an Era Is Nearing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SIMATIC S7-300<\/strong> and <strong>ET200M<\/strong> components have not been available as new parts since <strong>October 2025<\/strong>. They will remain available only as spare parts until their final discontinuation, scheduled for 2033. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To replace these legacy architectures, Siemens now recommends:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SIMATIC S7-1500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ET200SP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ET200MP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These new platforms offer:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Improved performance,<br\/>\u2705 Better scalability,<br\/>\u2705 Reduced cabinet space requirements,<br\/>\u2705 And an optimized service life for modern industrial installations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2\ufe0f<\/strong><strong>\u20e3 <\/strong><strong>SIMATIC HMI: Migration to Unified Comfort Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siemens is accelerating the transition of its operator interfaces to the new generation <strong>of Unified Comfort Panels<\/strong>. Several legacy product lines will be phased out gradually between 2025 and 2027: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfort Panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort PRO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIPLUS &amp; INOX Panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor Panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new <strong>Unified<\/strong> panels are now Siemens&#8217; strategic platform for future HMI developments.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why switch to Unified?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 A more modern and powerful graphical interface<br\/>\u2705 Enhanced cybersecurity<br\/>\u2705 Advanced integration with TIA Portal<br\/>\u2705 Modern web technologies<br\/>\u2705 Greater scalability for your future digital projects<br\/>\u2705 Prepared for tomorrow\u2019s industry standards<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Siemens schedule includes, among other things:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gradual announcements of a phase-out starting in 2026,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price increases on certain older product lines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then the permanent discontinuation of several HMI product lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3SIMATIC S7-1200: Prepare for the transition to S7-1200 G2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siemens also announced the natural evolution of the <strong>SIMATIC S7-1200<\/strong> series into the new <strong>S7-1200 G2<\/strong> generation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official announcement of the discontinuation of the current S7-1200 CPUs is scheduled for November 2026, with new units available through 2027 and spare parts support through 2036.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Benefits of the S7-1200 G2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Improved CPU performance (multi-core)<br\/>\u2705 More memory and scalability<br\/>\u2705 Enhanced cybersecurity<br\/>\u2705 Integrated dual PROFINET ports<br\/>\u2705 Advanced motion control functions<br\/>\u2705 Expanded compatibility with the S7-1500 ecosystem<br\/>\u2705 Reduced space requirements in control cabinets<br\/>\u2705 Modern connectivity: Web API, NFC, OPC UA<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Siemens also offers dedicated migration tools to facilitate:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compatibility check,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware migration,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software conversion in TIA Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why act now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting for a breakdown or a disruption in supply is no longer an option.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning your migrations in advance allows you to:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Secure your critical facilities,<br\/>\u2705 Better manage modernization budgets,<br\/>\u2705 Plan for scheduled downtime,<br\/>\u2705 Improve industrial cybersecurity,<br\/>\u2705 And confidently prepare for your future Industry 4.0 projects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technord is here to support you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Technord, our experts are here to assist you with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Siemens Obsolescence Audit,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of critical equipment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defining a migration roadmap,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modernizing your Automation &amp; HMI architectures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Would you like to assess the impact on your facilities?<\/strong><br\/>Contact our Technord experts to schedule a personalized assessment<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.technord.com\/en\/contact-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The industrial automation landscape is changing rapidly. Siemens is now accelerating the modernization of its Automation &amp; HMI portfolio with several major announcements: the phase-out of the SIMATIC S7-300 and ET200M, the transition from Comfort Panels to Unified, and the arrival of the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2. 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