- New Plant Intelligence options, fully integrated in WinCC Unified, available on tablet or PC
- “Performance Insight” option for simple display and calculation of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Create and visualize structured planning of production processes with the "Calendar" option
Siemens
launches two new Plant Intelligence options for the WinCC Unified system: The “Performance
Insight” and “Calendar” options extend the WinCC Unified visualization system
with functionality for more transparency and structured planning in the production
processes. The additional options can be individually combined according to
application requirements and are fully integrated in the system, so that all
functions are available to the user on various devices such as tablet or PC. By
using the information thus obtained and planning ahead, costs can be reduced,
and rejects avoided. In addition, production facilities can be better utilized,
which increases effectiveness and efficiency.
- New software for omnidirectional control
- 360-degree freedom of movement for AGVs
- Innovative steering system implemented with ebm-papst
Siemens has expanded Simove, the scalable automation solution for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)
applications, to include functionality for omnidirectional control. The new software supports unrestricted freedom of movement for AGVs. Together with Simatic
Micro-Drive, the new member of the Siemens converter family specifically for
the safety extra-low voltage range, plant and machine builders can create universal
and flexible systems. Together with partner ebm-papst an initial application example has been realized: a steering system that uses Simatic Micro-Drive,
the universal Simatic controller and the new control software from Simove. The
compact steering system features a special gearbox where the speeds of both
motors in the steering system are overlaid. This means that the steering system
does not require moving cables. The result is 360-degree rotational movement of
the wheel and therefore of the system. In addition, the high transmission in the
driving and steering direction provides a high level of control accuracy for
the system. Thanks to the integrated safety functions of the Simatic Micro-Drive,
safe control and monitoring of the integrated motors is ensured at all times.
In an era of consumer-oriented production and economic uncertainty, industrial companies are constantly facing new challenges. We're integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, Edge and Cloud computing, and Industrial 5G into the Digital Enterprise. This is how we're enabling the intelligence that’s required for the production of customized products. On Wednesday, March 4, the CEOs of Digital Industries presented technological innovations as well as current product highlights. They showed numerous specific examples to demonstrate how companies need to think and act in ecosystems in order to implement Industrie 4.0. We also demonstrated how we’re combining the latest technologies with our domain expertise to make our solutions for the digital transformation more and more market-specific.
- Integration of cutting-edge technologies into the Digital Enterprise portfolio enables flexible and intelligent production
With its Digital Enterprise, Siemens is taking the next step of the digital transformation – on the way to highly flexible modular production. Siemens presents numerous innovations for the discrete and process industries as well as for energy and building infrastructure. The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as edge and cloud computing, artificial intelligence or additive manufacturing into the portfolio offers users new opportunities to achieve more flexible and intelligent production. Communicative networking through Industrial 5G plays a key role.
- Concept study demonstrates the integration of Sinamics frequency converters to the Siemens Industrial Edge platform
- High-frequency data exchange and complex analysis of the drive train possible
- Paving the way for new business models
At the Hannover Messe 2020, Siemens presents a
concept study that demonstrates the integration of a Sinamics drive system to
the Siemens Industrial Edge platform. In future, it will be possible to perform
high-frequency data exchange in drive technology using an Edge device. The integration
of Sinamics frequency converters to an Edge device enables users of machines
and applications to perform complex analyses of data that is already collected
in the drive. Machine learning algorithms identify patterns and detect anomalies
and their causes, providing early indications of necessary maintenance. This minimizes
downtimes and reduces the consumption of resources. For example, in intralogistics applications
the belt tension can be monitored for a storage and retrieval machine. The
belts, which are driven by a motor and frequency converter, require a specific
tension so that the application runs smoothly. If the visualization of the data
analyses shows irregularities in the drive system, then belt maintenance can be
triggered promptly, for example.
- Volkswagen's first new generation electric car being built with Siemens automation technology
- Together with Volkswagen, Siemens is developing a standard for the upcoming Volkswagen electric car generation
- Volkswagen aims to increase the degree of automation in the body shop to 89 percent and to 28 percent in final assembly
Siemens is supporting Volkswagen with equipping its Zwickau vehicle plant for the production of electric cars. The company has already supplied products and systems for the two production lines and helped develop an automation standard for the versatile mass production of a range of different models. “We want to increase the degree of automation in our production processes while simultaneously reducing complexity. We’ve chosen to work with Siemens, our long-standing partner and one of the leading companies in industrial automation and digitalization, because they have the necessary application expertise in this area,” said Thomas Zembok, Head of Factory Automation and Digital Production at the Volkswagen AG company.
- Simatic IOT2050 gateway designed for industrial IT solutions directly in the production plant
- Future edge functionality for integration in Siemens Industrial Edge solutions
- Open platform acquires, processes and transfers production data to a cloud system
- Wide range of communication options und easy connection to MindSphere, the open, cloud-based, IoT operating system from Siemens
Siemens is launching a gateway based on the TI ARM processor family which links cloud, in-company IT and production. Simatic IOT2050 is designed for industrial IT solutions for the acquisition, processing and transfer of data directly in the production environment. It can be used for connecting the production process to a cloud-based analysis of machine and production data, for example. The new IOT gateway will also be equipped with remote edge functionality for easy integration into Siemens Industrial Edge solutions.
- Logo! logic module series 8.3 now with direct cloud connectivity
- Guided setup for cloud connection with Logo! Soft Comfort 8.3
- Logo! Web Editor V2.0 with extended functionality
Siemens is presenting the new version of the logic module series Logo! for the first time at Hannover Messe 2020: The latest Logo! Version 8.3 will be available from Fall 2020 and features a direct cloud connection. The Logo! Soft Comfort engineering software is getting a functional update to enable configuration of the new devices. With Version 8.3, it is possible to activate and configure the cloud connection and use the new free Logo! web editor to create user-defined website and dashboards in the cloud. Users can also design their automation projects and operate them from the cloud via smartphone, tablet or PC. The webserver can be directly hosted in the cloud, enabling individual visualization and centralized control of switching and automation solutions in building management systems, and in the construction of control cabinets, machines and apparatus – comfortably, regardless of the location. Users now have even more options for simple networking.
- Simatic S7-1500/ET 200MP peripheral modules with 64 channels
- Reduced footprint through high channel density
- Hot swapping: Module replacement during operation enabled by new active backplane bus
- Short installation times with system cabling Simatic TOP Connect
Siemens is
expanding its distributed I/O system with new modules for the Simatic ET
200MP/Simatic S7-1500 IOs as well as a backplane bus. A total of four new
multi-channel digital modules, with 64 channels each and an installation width
of 35 millimeters, enables users to achieve space-saving and cost-efficient
implementation of a high number of channels in the control cabinet. This
reduces the footprint of their Simatic S7-1500 stations. Particularly existing
systems on the basis of Simatic S7-300/ET 200M are easy to migrate to the new
Simatic S7-1500 systems with the new portfolio. Hot-swapping of modules is also
possible in combination with the new active backplane bus for the Simatic
S7-1500 or Simatic ET 200MP. This means that users can replace any faulty
Simatic ET 200MP modules during the CPU runtime, i.e. during ongoing plant
operation, while non-affected modules remain operational, thus increasing your
plant availability.
The new
portfolio makes the Simatic ET 200MP ideal for use in the process environment
together with Simatic S7-1500R/H systems since it promotes high channel density
and high levels of availability.With the Simatic TOP Connect system cabling,
users also benefit from short installation times for the new digital modules
since no tools are required.