- 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.
- 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.