On the first day of the Hannover Messe, April 1, Klaus Helmrich welcomed you to the annual Siemens Press Conference. As member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, Klaus Helmrich is responsible for the Digital Industries Operating Company. The Press Conference took place at 6:30 PM in the Trade Fair's Convention Center, Room 1 A/B.
Mr. Helmrich talked about the latest developments of digitalization and the next step towards the digital transformation in the manufacturing and process industries under the theme "Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!".
- New development – Simatic PCS neo sets new standards in process automation
- Intuitive usability and a single workbench for all tasks
- Consistent object-oriented data management
- Unique, global, web-based collaboration in engineering and operation
- Scalable from small process modules up to the largest process plants in the world
Siemens sets new standards in process automation and is launching an innovative web-based process control system for all industries at the Hannover Messe. Simatic PCS neo is a brand-new system software, which offers companies in the process industry unique opportunities in the age of digitalization. Main features include global web-based collaboration in engineering and operation and intuitive handling representing all relevant information in a single workbench.
- Highest computing and graphic performance through up to two Intel Xeon CPUs and Nvidia Quadro P5000 GPUs
- Platform for artificial intelligence (AI), automatic learning, edge computing and machine vision
- High degree of expandability through six PCIe slots, six USB interfaces and a serial port
- Product designed for industrial environments with full-metal enclosure and high electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
With the Simatic IPC1047, Siemens is launching an industrial PC platform onto the market which is distinguished by the highest computing and graphic performance. The new device is equipped with the most modern hardware components – two Intel Xeon processors E5 of the v4 series, two GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) Nvidia Quadro P5000 – and comes with a 19" rack design. The IPC in a rugged, full-metal enclosure can handle applications with high performance requirements, such as big data analyses, and thus offers a platform for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, edge computing, and machine vision.
- Data interface according to OMAC PackML
- First implementation of companion specification in a controller
Siemens has succeeded in implementing an OPC UA data interface in a Simatic S7-1500 controller according to a companion specification. The OMAC PackML (Packaging Machine Language) makes it easier for end customers and line integrators to integrate packaging machines and connect them to line or MES systems, thus simplifying the evaluation and control of individual machines.
- Re-use of domain-specific simulation models
- Standardized interfaces for more system openness
- Real-time simulation of systems and machinery
Siemens has extended its Simit simulation platform for virtual commissioning and operator training to include numerous new functions. The additions in Version 10.1 improve the simulation of automation applications through the re-use of various domain-specific simulation models over the entire lifecycle of manufacturing and process systems. Improved performance, openness and flexibility make the solution even easier to use, supporting the user in the creation of a comprehensive and integrated simulation.
- Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator V3.0 plant and automation engineering software closes the gap between plant engineering and the process control system
- More powerful, more open version
- Increased system openness based on GSDML and NE150 standards
- Seamless engineering through the integration of various Simatic components
Siemens has extended its engineering software for planners and automation engineers, Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 (PAA), to include new functions for even more flexible and integrated automation engineering. With this latest software version, Simatic PCS 7 automation projects can be configured even more easily and efficiently. With Version 3, the PAA software closes the gap between plant engineering and the process control system. The entire plant structure including measuring point data can be generated easily and synchronized between the systems. Automation engineers are supported in all phases from tender preparation (such as bills of material), automatically generated process control data from electrical engineering in the Siemens Simatic PCS 7 process control system (including controlled mass data engineering), to as-is documentation of the process automation.
- New Edge functionality provides better and more secure access to remote data
- Simplified integration of engineering data
- HTML5-based, new web browser client
- Server virtualization support increases efficiency and performance
Siemens launches the new release V 6.0 of their flagship XHQ Operations Intelligence with enhanced performance while increasing the overall usability at the same time. With the new version, users benefit from numerous enhancements such as edge functionality. With an end-to-end secured site integration and light weight installation, this provides easy and secure access to remote/distributed data from all production (operation) and enterprise levels. The new version also enables enhanced operations by simplifying the integration of engineering data: interfaces with Siemens or third party solutions, such as Comos, Comos Walkinside, PlantSight, Teamcenter and more, are now improved and easily integrated into the system. In addition, the new HTML5-based web browser client is compatible with existing solutions. Version 6.0 no longer requires a Java browser plug-in (Java applet) for the full desktop environment, i.e. can run as a HTML5 compatible browser solution. Server virtualization support is available, which enables multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server. This increases business efficiency and overall performance.
- SIMATIC IPC527G: Platform for cost-optimized applications in the industrial environment
- High performance and flexibility, fast availability
- Protection of investment thanks to support of existing systems
The new member of the Simatic Industrial PC family expands the basic IPC portfolio and is designed for cost-optimized applications in the industrial environment. The new Simatic IPC527G industrial PC has a compact design to save installation space. It is equipped with 6th generation Intel Core Desktop CPUs, a work memory with up to 32 gigabytes, and HDD or SSD mass storage.
- This year’s trade fair slogan: Digitalization in Intralogistics – Implement now!
- Implementation of the Digital Enterprise portfolio for machine builders and operators throughout the value chain in intralogistics
- Highlights: AGVs (automatic guided vehicles), storage and retrieval machine concepts, and localization systems
From February 19 - 21, 2019, Siemens will be showcasing digitalization, automation and drive solutions for logistics processes at Logimat, the international trade fair for intralogistics solutions. Under the banner "Digitalization in Intralogistics – Implement now!" in Hall 3, Booth D11, Siemens will be demonstrating how its Digital Enterprise portfolio successfully facilitates digital transformation in intralogistics for both machine builders and operators. The focus is on automation and drive concepts for conveyor technology, storage and retrieval machines, and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) as well as the offer for single-source, turn-key solutions and sorting solutions for post, parcel, luggage, and cargo. Businesses are therefore able to extend the digitalization process at any point along the value chain of an intralogistics system on a step-by-step basis and optimize the individual process steps, moving from the machine and system concept, through engineering and commissioning, to actual operation and service. This holistic approach from Siemens makes it the only company in the intralogistics sector which is capable of consistently mapping the actual machine builder’s and operator’s process chain in the virtual environment.