Learn WINCC with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Monetization
HMI development services
SCADA system integration
WinCC Unified panel projects
Plant-wide SCADA deployment
Automation consultancy
Future Roadmap
Better cloud connectivity
Faster runtime engine
New industrial UI widgets
Better panel performance
Unified + Industrial Edge synergy
When Not To Use
If you need cross-platform or cloud-first IIoT (Ignition fits better)
If engineering PC is low-power (TIA Portal is heavy)
For non-Siemens PLC-heavy plants
If deep Python scripting is required (Unified uses only JS)
If offline HMIs without browser runtime are required
Final Summary
WinCC Unified is Siemens’ modern browser-based HMI/SCADA system.
Best for plants using Siemens PLCs.
Strong TIA Portal integration and native tag mapping.
HTML5 and JavaScript bring modern UI capability.
Excellent for manufacturing, utilities, and process control.
Faq
Does Unified run in browser? -> Yes.
Is it replacing classic WinCC? -> Eventually, yes.
Can it run JS scripts? -> Yes.
Does it support OPC UA? -> Yes.
Do I need TIA Portal? -> Yes.