UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 16, 2025 / Suncombe, a UK-based specialist in advanced Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems, biowaste decontamination solutions and high-purity process technologies, has announced the full availability of Siemens WinCC Unified across all its control platforms, including the latest WinCC Unified Comfort Panels.

Following an extensive programme of development and testing, this upgrade gives Suncombe clients access to a secure, scalable and regulatory-compliant control environment for long-term use. The decision is part of Suncombe’s continued focus on combining robust engineering with the latest automation technologies to meet the needs of highly regulated industries.

The Siemens WinCC Unified platform is the next generation of HMI/SCADA technology. Built on a Linux-based operating system, it delivers strong cyber security and reliable performance, addressing growing concerns around digital resilience in critical production and research environments.

The platform also allows greater flexibility in operation, enabling systems to expand as requirements change and supporting integration across multiple sites or facilities.

For clients working in pharmaceutical, biotech, nuclear and other high-containment sectors, compliance remains a critical issue. WinCC Unified offers full alignment with 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP guidelines, providing comprehensive audit trails for electronic records and signatures, together with precise time synchronisation across devices. This ensures data integrity and reliable, validated reporting.

At the same time, operators benefit from more advanced visualisation and monitoring tools, making it easier to oversee complex processes in real time and respond quickly to any changes.

The new platform has been designed to work seamlessly with Industry 4.0 initiatives and wider digitalisation strategies. This makes it well suited for organisations looking to future-proof their operations, supporting connectivity, automation and data-driven decision making across the plant.

Steve Overton, Operations Director at Suncombe, said, “The introduction of Siemens WinCC Unified across our systems is a major milestone for Suncombe and for our clients. The pharmaceutical, biotech, and nuclear sectors face intense demands for security, compliance, and efficiency.

“By integrating this advanced platform, we are providing our customers with validated control systems that are not only secure and regulatory-ready, but also flexible and future-proof. It is another example of how Suncombe invests in the latest technologies to deliver confidence, innovation, and long-term value to our clients.”

With WinCC Unified now available across all Suncombe control systems, the company continues its tradition of combining engineering excellence with cutting-edge digital solutions.

For more information about Suncombe visit: https://suncombe.com.