As industrial processes became more complex, there was a growing need for seamless integration of various automation components. Siemens recognized this and, in 2010, introduced the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal), a unified engineering framework that brought together PLC programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, and other automation tasks into a single environment.
The predecessor to TIA Portal was Step 7, Siemens’ programming software for its Simatic PLCs. Step 7 laid the foundation for many of the concepts and features that would later be integrated into the TIA Portal. This software became the industry standard for PLC programming, setting the stage for Siemens’ continued innovation in automation technology.
Siemens has consistently invested in advancing the TIA Portal. Regular updates and improvements have enhanced its capabilities, ensuring compatibility with the latest hardware and software advancements. The user community has played a vital role, contributing feedback that Siemens has used to refine and optimize the software continuously.
Release dates of all TIA Portal versions
TIA Portal Version V11 – April 2011
TIA Portal Version V12 – February 2012
TIA Portal Version V13 – March 2014
TIA Portal Version V13 – SP1 January 2015
TIA Portal Version V14 – September 2016
TIA Portal Version V14 SP1 – March 2017
TIA Portal Version V15 – December 2017
TIA Portal Version V15.1 – (SP1) December 2018
TIA Portal Version V16 – December 2020
TIA Portal Version V17 – May 2021
TIA Portal Version V18 – November 2022
TIA Portal Version V19 – November 2023
TIA Portal Version V20 – November 2024 – latest TIA Portal
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