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Stephan Band

About the author

Since 2015, I have been working in marketing at EICHLER GmbH. Right at the start, I soldered a submitted S5 CPU module labeled “Made in Western Germany.” This experience sparked my enthusiasm for sustainability and repair in automation technology. Until 2024, I served as editor-in-chief of the customer magazine "News from maintenance", passionately reporting on people and solutions in industrial maintenance. In the new digital magazine, I now focus on Product Change Notifications (PCN) and Product Discontinuation Notifications (PDN). 

Stephan Band

"As a maintenance technician, you are a perfect mix of MacGyver, Indiana Jones, and Gyro Gearloose."

Stephan Band

Writing for EICHLER since

2015

Current/future topics

PCN, PDN und alles was mit Obsoleszenz zu tun hat ;-)

Latest articles by the author

Save 25% on new SIMATIC S7-300 assemblies

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Siemens has announced the discontinuation of Sinamics S210 modules as of October 1, 2025.

SINAMICS S210 (6SL3) – Product discontinuation for Siemens drive technology as of 01.10.2025

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Siemens Sinumerik machine control panel, front view

Update: Discontinuation of SINUMERIK 840D sl HMI Hardware as of 1 October 2025

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SIMATIC S7-1200 G1 – Siemens announces product discontinuation for November 1, 2026

SIMATIC S7-1200 G1 – Siemens announces product discontinuation for 1 November 2026

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More articles by the author

The WISAG Trainee Days – Perspectives for the future

After a six-year break, the WISH Trainee Days finally took place again this year - for the first time under the new name "Xperience". The aim of the event is to provide young talents with guidance and future prospects, as well as to showcase the wide range of career and development opportunities within WISAG.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 - how to replace the buffer battery

How can the buffer battery of Siemens Simatic S7-300 assemblies be replaced safely, and what should you bear in mind? Read the article now.

EICHLER at the Hardys City Run 2025: Stronger together

EICHLER at the Hardys City Run 2025: Our runners demonstrate commitment, team spirit, and enthusiasm at the corporate run in Landsberg.

Siemens announces product phase-out (PM400) for 19 SIMOTION D assemblies

What are the consequences of the product phase-out (PM400) of Siemens SIMOTION from 01/10/2025 for spare parts and system availability?

Repair accompanying note PDF

Important documents

Repair accompanying note

Download the repair accompanying note as a PDF, or use the digital repair registration and send your defective modules to the EICHLER Service Centre for repair.

Repair accompanying note Online repair registration
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