Skip to content

Overview of Technical Articles

We are experts in automation and industrial IT. Check out our specialist articles and discover exciting approaches.

Greenfield project

DOTTIKON EXKLUSIVE SYNTHESIS AG relies on proven concepts, state-of-the-art technology and innovation for the construction of two new plants.

Picture of Thierry Dietlin Thierry Dietlin - 10.12.24
Industrial process automation in practice

Three questions for Alexander Frei, Head of Compliance at nimeg ag, about his experiences with our standardized automation concept.

Picture by Ronny Wasmer Ronny Wasmer - 19.10.24
Industrial process automation according to ISA-88 standard

CTE AG uses the ISA-88 standard for modular, efficient automation and guarantees 100% GMP conformity.

Picture by Ronny Wasmer Ronny Wasmer - 18.10.24
DSF: 3D quality hose

CTE and Learning Machines have developed a range of AI tools that help to monitor processes and understand complex data.

Picture by Stefan Kramberg Stefan Kramberg - 19.09.24
Production employees operate dashboards with reports, batch reports and production logs on screens.
PIMS renewal

At DSM-Firmenich, CTE AG has replaced an old system for collecting and monitoring data and generating reports (BDR) with a new solution.

Picture by Andreas Gerber Andreas Gerber - 28.08.24
ControlTech Engineering developed a customized, digital dashboard for GETE.
Dashboard for operating software

To improve the overview and automatically enrich relevant information, we developed a digital dashboard for GETEC.

Picture by Sascha Zeller Sascha Zeller - 27.06.24
Siemens PCS neo upgrade at the FHNW
Siemens PCS neo upgrade at the FHNW

How a comprehensive upgrade of the PCS neo system not only solves existing problems, but also ensures long-term operability.

Picture by Ronny Wasmer Ronny Wasmer - 18.06.24
MTP standard for Plug & Produce principle

MTP standard ensures the modular and flexible design of automation solutions in the process industry, regardless of requirements.

Picture by Denis Krüger Denis Krüger - 07.06.24
Partnership with Learning Machines

The CTE partnership with Learning Machines allows automation to meet artificial intelligence.

Picture by Dominic Brunner Dominic Brunner - 22.05.24
Data science Framework in Practice

The Data Science Framework from ControlTech Engineering AG supports companies in analyzing their data.

Picture by Stefan Kramberg Stefan Kramberg - 14.05.24
Dominic Brunner, CEO of ControlTech Engineering AG, relies on big data.
New Data Management division

CTE, with over 30 years of experience in automation and industrial IT, is expanding its portfolio to include an important area: data management.

Picture by Noemi Wannenmacher Noemi Wannenmacher - 07.05.24
Automation and Industrial IT From a Single Source

Our customer needed the perfect mix of automation and IT for the construction of a completely new production facility.

Picture of Raffael Hänggi Raffael Hänggi - 14.11.23
Picture of Raffael Hänggi, Automation Expert at ControlTech Engineering AG
Major Cross-Divisional Projects

Automation, industrial and office IT from a single source: project manager Raffael Hänggi explains the benefits for our customers.

Picture by Noemi Wannenmacher Noemi Wannenmacher - 14.11.23
Underwater robot evoking the search for treasures at the bottom of the sea. Image generated with artificial intelligence (Midjourney)
Data Science Framework

Our navigation system for your successful data based optimisation!

Picture by Stefan Kramberg Stefan Kramberg - 02.08.23
Project management, dashboards and project controlling
Who Does What and By When?

CTE has set itself the goal of achieving the best possible result with professional and digital project management.

Picture of Pascal Franz Pascal Franz - 10.05.23
The picture shows a mixer for active ingredients by Acino Pharma.
Acino Pharma: Retrofit

What can be done to reduce the increasing maintenance downtimes of production systems? We have developed an efficient solution.

Picture by Fabian Meury Fabian Meury - 11.04.23
Simatic PCS7 V9.1 In Practice

The new Simatic PCS7 Version 9.1 from Siemens in practice.

Picture of Christian Kunz Christian Kunz - 06.04.23
"The new version offers options that make work more efficient."

The new 9.1 version of Simatic PCS7 is here. Christian Kunz, our Siemens expert, explains all the new features.

Picture by Noemi Wannenmacher Noemi Wannenmacher - 03.04.23
CTE On Board the New WB

We are responsible for the IT infrastructure of the telecontrol system for BLT's major 'New WB' project.

Picture of Thataniyan Thayaparan Thataniyan Thayaparan - 30.03.23
Chocolate Job for CTE

We were able to support Pronatec in their cocoa bean processing thanks to our OT infrastructure expertise.

Picture by Michael Gempp Michael Gempp - 02.11.22
The SOL-PA development team in a joint interview: Project Manager Fabian Meury (l.) and IT System Engineer Lukas Punzenberger. System Engineer Thomas Gysin is missing from the picture.
"Are you still creating your SCADA system from scratch?"

Fabian Meurey answers all your questions about the Smart Object Library for Process Automation (SOL-PA) in an interview with Lukas Punzenberger.

Picture by Noemi Wannenmacher Noemi Wannenmacher - 25.10.22
Logo for Smart Objekct Sibrary
zenon Library

How to improve your visualisation with zenon using SOL-PA.

Picture of Thomas Gysin Thomas Gysin - 17.08.22
OT Data Layer - Integration Creates Added Value

Today, the OT data layer does much more than just long-term archiving. The added value comes from the right integration.

Picture of Benjamin Eckert Benjamin Eckert - 28.03.22
"We want to create new knowledge"

We are constantly evolving. We have now established our Research & Development department for this purpose. Our COO Andreas Langer explains.

Picture by Noemi Wannenmacher Noemi Wannenmacher - 24.03.22
SCADA or Control system?

We explain the placement of the control system and SCADA using the process control level in the automation pyramid

Picture of Thomas Gysin Thomas Gysin - 21.03.22
Redundancy Concepts in Profinet

CTE is constantly working to increase the availability of our customers' systems.

Picture of Florian Alber Florian Alber - 13.01.22
Control Room Consolidation: Always Ready with OT-Suite by CTE

As experts in infrastructure services, we handle all matters in this area for GETEC PARK.SWISS.

Picture by Michael Gempp Michael Gempp - 02.11.21
Roche pRED

CTE interconnected the entire pRED research center and adjacent buildings in terms of technical building automation.

Picture by Michael Gempp Michael Gempp - 15.04.21
Relocation Assistance Made by CTE - How to Successfully Move a Data System

Relocations are not only physical, but also digital. We move bits and bytes when it comes to data systems.

Picture by Stefan Kramberg Stefan Kramberg - 21.03.21
PLC Software Standardisation

We strive to find a balance between standardising existing systems and continuously improving them.

Picture of Thomas Gysin Thomas Gysin - 02.03.21
Specification model of a tank with inlet and outlet with WinMOD.
Process simulation with WinMOD

CTE improves process simulation with WinMOD: Faster tests, more efficient training and flexible optimization via remote access!

Picture by Ronny Wasmer Ronny Wasmer - 24.11.20
Latest Generation Buildings

We are working on the automation of the building technology for the new research facility of F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG.

Picture by Michael Gempp Michael Gempp - 02.06.20
Powder Handling 4.0

CTE has been working successfully for CABB Pratteln for many years in the area of automation with DeltaV from Emerson.

Picture of Thierry Dietlin Thierry Dietlin - 17.05.20
Freelance Virtualised

There are many reasons why it's worth virtualising an ABB Freelance system. We explain them.