- The research project was led by the Government of the Spanish Region of Andalusia, the Málaga Institute for Biomedical Research (IBIMA), a medical team from the Málaga hospitals “Regional Universitario” and “Virgen de la Victoria”, and the University of Málaga.
- Siemens Digital Industries provided the main control unit, including Logo!, the HMI operator panel and the Sitop power supply.
- The respirator has been approved by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices, 300 of 480 planned units are already available to patients.
Siemens Digital Industries contributed vital technology to the Andalucía Respira project, an initiative created with the aim of manufacturing respirators to fight COVID-19. Research was led by the Government of the Spanish Region of Andalusia, together with the Málaga Institute for Biomedical Research (IBIMA), a medical team from the Málaga hospitals “Regional Universitario” and “Virgen de la Victoria”, and the University of Málaga.
- Single-phase 480-watt basic unit expands Sitop PSU8600 product line
- Four integrated monitored outputs of five amperes each (DC 24 V, 20 A/4x5)
- Modular expansion for monitoring up to 36 outputs
- Comprehensive diagnostic and maintenance information via integrated Ethernet/Profinet interfaces
Siemens is expanding its modular Sitop PSU8600 power supply system to include a new single-phase 480-watt basic unit. The new product features four integrated monitored outputs with a total of 24 volts DC at five amperes per output. Each output is flexible and can be set during operation in a range between 4 and 28 volts either manually or remotely via software. This eliminates the need for additional power supply units to supply five or twelve volt loads. The CNX8600 expansion module can be used to monitor up to 36 total outputs. Thanks to its integration into the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal engineering framework, fast implementation in to the automation is supported. In addition, the Sitop Manager provides easy parameterization and diagnostics. Comprehensive diagnostic and maintenance information are also available via the two integrated Ethernet/Profinet interfaces and via OPC UA, and can be evaluated directly in the automation systems. This means that errors can be located quickly and reduces downtime.
- New “Location Intelligence” software expands Simatic RTLS locating platform to include digital twin of performance
- Visualized real-time analyses create potential for optimization and facilitate rapid decision-making
- Provides customers with overview of material flow and order information
Siemens introduces new “Location Intelligence” software, which expands the Simatic RTLS (Real-Time Locating System) locating platform to include the digital twin of performance. The web-based software analyzes and visualizes dynamic data, processes events, and can be addressed directly from local ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems. The intelligence acquired based on position data provides the user with a comprehensive overview of material flow, order information or possible problem areas.
- Siemens Managing Board decides to form worldwide aid fund to help relieve
and combat the coronavirus pandemic
- Siemens to match all funds donated
by employees
- Fund to supplement numerous aid
programs already in place at international Siemens units
- Company and employees aim to help people stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide
- Entire Managing Board joins in donation campaign
- President and CEO lays foundation by donating €1 million
Effective immediately, the Managing Board of Siemens AG has decided to set up a COVID-19 aid fund. Under the auspices of the community-serving nonprofit organization Siemens Caring Hands e.V. (“Caring Hands”), this aid fund is to provide support, without red tape, to relief organizations and medical facilities as well as to individuals impacted by the COVID-19 crisis worldwide.
- Charter of Trust companies are helping with cybersecurity for telework
- Some 130,000 Siemens employees worldwide are working from home due to
the corona crisis
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, millions of people around the world have been working from home for about three weeks now – including more than 100,000 Siemens employees. Siemens and 16 other global companies from the Charter of Trust (CoT) initiative have developed eight tips for boosting cybersecurity so that employees can work just as securely from home as they do at the office. Their recommendations are meant to help ward off hacker attacks and enable companies to maintain business continuity. These tips range from switching off voice-controlled devices and covering webcams to not mixing personal and business use of devices. All recommendations have been published on the Charter of Trust website: bit.ly/39BB8Gv.
- New Sinec software family offers a range of functions for efficient network management
- Quick and easy initialization of Scalance and Ruggedcom network components with Sinec PNI commissioning tool
- Central network services at a glance with Sinec INS
- New version V1.0 SP1 of Sinec NMS can also be used to manage security-related areas in the network
With the new Sinec software family, Siemens offers a range of functions in the field of network management. The Sinec software family meets the diverse requirements of a modern industrial network and helps users to overcome the challenges of digitalization, such as the ever-growing number of network devices as well as the security and clarity of increasingly complex networks. Alongside the Sinec NMS Network Management System, two additional Sinec tools – Sinec INS and Sinec PNI – offer even more options for comprehensive network management.
- Compact radar extends transmitters
into applications with vapor and dusty requirements
- Bluetooth wireless technology delivers fast and effortless commissioning
- Wide range of liquids and solids applications
in practically all market segments including energy, mining, aggregates and
water
Siemens
presents Sitrans LR100 series 80 GHz radar transmitters, compact instruments
with a narrow beam for flexible installations in existing vessel openings—or
even non-intrusively through plastic vessels. The transmitters’ 80GHz high
frequency delivers robust, reliable measurements even in challenging
environments such as those with vapors, condensation, turbulence, or solids. The
custom microchip technology delivers fast response and extremely high
sensitivity to detect even the weakest of signals.
- Siemens opens its Additive Manufacturing Network to enable the efficient execution of design and printing requests by doctors, hospitals and suppliers of medical equipment in response to COVID-19 pandemic
- Siemens’ designers and engineers are a part of the AM Network to answer design requests
- Designers, engineers and service providers with 3D printers can offer expertise through the AM Network
In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, Siemens is making its Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network along with its 3D printers, available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components. The AM Network connects users, designers and 3D-print service providers to enable faster and less complicated production of spare parts for machines like ventilators. The Siemens AM network is available globally and covers the entire value chain – from upload and simulation to checking the design up to the printing process and associated services.
- Joe Kaeser is not pursuing a further contract extension as President and CEO of Siemens AG and is to be proposed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens Energy.
- Roland Busch has been named President and CEO of Siemens AG and is receiving a new contract for an additional five years. He is already to assume overarching responsibility for the Operating Companies Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure and Mobility as of April 1, 2020.
- Christian Bruch, EVP at Linde plc, to become new CEO of the Gas and Power Operating Company and designated CEO of Siemens Energy.
- Maria Ferraro, CFO of the Digital Industries Operating Company, to become new CFO of Gas and Power and designated CFO of Siemens Energy.
- Michael Sen and Klaus Patzak to leave the company by mutual agreement.
- Spinoff and public listing of Siemens Energy at end of September 2020 being pursued on schedule and without change.
Siemens is setting the course for establishing the next generation of management. To this end, the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG has made pivotal personnel decisions at an extraordinary meeting today. Siemens President and CEO Joe Kaeser (62) has informed the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG that he will not be pursuing an extension of his contract. He will be proposed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens Energy. The Supervisory Board has appointed Roland Busch (55), who is currently Deputy CEO, to be President and CEO of Siemens AG. At the latest, this appointment is to be effective at the end of the next ordinary Annual Shareholders’ meeting, which is to take place on February 3, 2021. He is receiving a new contract for five years, effective April 1, 2020. In this connection, he will already be responsible for the planning and implementation of the budget for fiscal 2021 and will be assuming all relevant responsibilities within the Managing Board. In addition to his current duties, Roland Busch will – effective April 1, 2020 – also already be responsible for the overarching integration and management of the businesses of the future Siemens AG (Smart Infrastructure, Digital Industries and Mobility) within the Siemens Managing Board.
- Successor to Robin Zimmermann, new Head of Communications at Siemens Energy
- Overall responsibility for global media relations and coordination of Managing Board communications
- Many years of international communications experience and extensive media network
Florian Martens (42) has been appointed the new Head of Global Media Relations and Executive Communications at Siemens AG, effective June 15, 2020. He succeeds Robin Zimmermann (49), who is now the Head of Communications at Siemens Energy. In addition to global media relations, Martens will be responsible for coordinating the Managing Board’s executive communications.