The Siemens H-class turbine has been on the market for nearly a decade and has now achieved a significant milestone by exceeding one-million fired hours of commercial operation. With 70 turbines in operation on four continents and almost 100 machines sold, the SGT-8000H is the market leader in its class and delivers a top performance that's been setting benchmarks throughout the industry. Since its launch, the output rating of the Siemens SGT5-8000H gas turbine has grown from 375 megawatt (MW) to 450 MW, with improvements in efficiency to over 61 percent in combined cycle operation. With ongoing updates and the technology download from the HL-class gas turbines, Siemens will continue to enhance its H-class turbine and fleet.
- Edge application Analyze MyWorkpiece /Capture enables data capturing around every aspect of workpiece machining
- Analyze MyWorkpiece /Toolpath designed for workpiece data visualization and analysis
- Edge application Analyze MyMachine /Condition determines the condition of machine tools
As part of Siemens Industrial Edge, Siemens will be showcasing new applications for Sinumerik Edge, the machine-level platform specifically targeting the machine tool industry, at the Hannover Messe 2019. Visitors to the show will have the chance to experience the edge application Analyze MyWorkpiece /Capture, which enables real-time data surrounding every aspect of workpiece machining to be recorded. Coordinated to work with this application is the CNC shopfloor management application Analyze MyWorkpiece /Toolpath, which allows the acquired data to be visualized and analyzed. Siemens will also be showcasing an edge application in the field of machine condition monitoring in the form of its new Analyze MyMachine /Condition.
- New Simatic Micro-Drive servo drive system for the protectiveextra-low voltage range system (under 60VDC) with scope for individual combination
- Certified system enabling simple PLC connection
- Easy commissioning and servicing using the TIA Portal
- Fast, reliable communication over Profinet
- Safety Integrated with new SLT (Safely Limited Torque) function
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the safety extra-low voltage range for DC/EC motors with 24 to 48 V by introducing a new servo drive system known as the Simatic Micro-Drive. The new system offers scope for individual combination with UL-certified components and comprises the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo converter in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables. Simple connection to Simatic controllers helps significantly reduce the engineering workload, while integration into Siemens automation technology over the TIA Portal makes for simple commissioning and servicing. Communication takes place over Profinet IRT using Profisafe und Profidrive profiles. The new Saftey Integrated function SLT (Safely Limited Torque) limits torque by monitoring motor current in running operation.
- Latest release of NX software enhanced with new capabilities that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to create user interfaces based on expected tasks to increase user adoption and productivity
- Siemens' Digital Innovation Platform enhanced with machine learning-driven user-interface solutions to enhance design process improvement
Siemens announced today an expansion of the Digital Innovation Platform with the introduction of the latest version of NX™ software, which has been enhanced with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These new features can predict next steps and update the user interface to help users more efficiently use software to increase productivity. The ability to automatically adapt the user interface to meet the needs of different types of users across multiple departments can result in higher adoption rates, leading to a higher-quality computer-aided technology (CAx) system and the creation of a more robust digital twin.
- Minimum requirements for new suppliers
- New network against hacker attacks: Siemens sets up cyberorganization
New Siemens suppliers must comply with minimum binding cybersecurity requirements, which will be introduced step-by-step starting on February 15, 2019, and anchored in a separate, binding clause in all new contracts. These requirements will apply primarily to suppliers of security-critical components such as software, processors and electronic components for certain types of control units. Existing suppliers who do not yet comply with the requirements are to implement them gradually. The goal is to better protect the digital supply chain against hacker attacks. In this regard, Siemens is following the course laid down by the Charter of Trust for cybersecurity. The requirements stipulate, for example, that suppliers must integrate special standards, processes and methods into their products and services. The reason: to prevent vulnerabilities and malicious codes at suppliers – and thus in Siemens products as well. In the future, suppliers themselves must, for example, perform security reviews, conduct tests and take corrective action on a regular basis. Siemens is making these requirements mandatory for its own activities as well.
- BSI German Federal Office for Information Security, CCN National Cryptologic Center and Graz University of Technology in Austria join charter as associate partners
- Companies commit to driving cybersecurity across global supply chains
- Important signals set at global, European and national political levels
- Ambitious targets set in 2019: Focusing on advancing "Cybersecurity by Default" and "Education" topics
At the Munich Security Conference in February 2018, nine organizations signed the world's first joint charter for greater cybersecurity. A year on, the Charter of Trust has grown to 16 members. In addition to Siemens and the Munich Security Conference, the signatories include AES, Airbus, Allianz, Atos, Cisco, Daimler, Dell Technologies, Deutsche Telekom, Enel, IBM, NXP, SGS, Total and TÜV Süd. Now, the Charter of Trust welcomes two government authorities to its ranks as associate members for the very first time: the BSI German Federal Office for Information Security, which is one of the most relevant institutions for cybersecurity experts and the CCN National Cryptologic Center of Spain. CCN is an agency of the Spanish State annexed to the National Intelligence Center. In addition, the Graz University of Technology in Austria will be joining the charter as an associate member. The team there focuses on cybersecurity research and for instance was one of the teams that discovered the IT vulnerabilities "Meltdown" and "Spectre". The associate partner is a new format, through which the Charter opens up for important government representatives, universities and think tanks for cooperation. A benefit to such organizations is that they can cooperate on specific projects without having to become full members with all rights and duties.
- 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.
- Powerline technology added to Sivacon 8PS busbar trunking systems
- Current and data are transmitted in parallel via the conductors
- Additional data cables and complex cabling are no longer needed
At this year's Hannover Messe trade fair, Siemens will present new functionality for the BD2, LD, and LI busbar trunking systems from the Sivacon 8PS portfolio. In the future the powerline technology will allow busbars to transmit not only current but also data. The company is thus making another contribution to increased flexibility, transparency, and efficiency for power distribution in the digital age.
With the new version of the powermanager power monitoring software, power data can now be directly transferred into open, cloud-based IoT operating systems such as MindSphere. The software is part of the Sentron portfolio from Siemens for energy management in industrial plants and buildings, and assists companies in boosting their energy efficiency and availability. It displays status information and electrical characteristics for complete plants and systems as well as individual devices in a clearly-arranged dashboard and analyzes energy flows. This allows for derivation of optimization measures for energy efficiency and availability and for quick pinpointing of faults in the plants. The integration of data in cloud systems enables the storage, processing and the cross-site analysis of large volumes of data. The power monitoring software is optimally suited for small to medium-sized companies seeking to implement digital energy management. The investment costs are low and can be quickly amortized through savings potential. The new version of the powermanager will be presented at Hannover Messe 2019 and is available from May 2019.
With the 7KN powercenter3000 IoT data platform, Siemens is expanding its digitalization solutions for electrical power distribution in industry, infrastructure and buildings. Thanks to the intelligent data collector, power and system data from up to 40 connected measuring and protection devices can be collected and transmitted, among other destinations, to local energy management systems or directly into open, cloud-based IoT operating systems such as MindSphere. The data is pre-processed and bundled in packets, which reduces the transmission volume. The processing, visualization and evaluation of the data occur using an integrated Web interface, the powermanager power monitoring software or special cloud applications. The 7KN powercenter3000 enables even small and medium-sized companies a quick, flexible and economical introduction into cloud-based energy management. Thanks to the systematic detection and analysis of data, operations become more energy efficient and fail-safe. The expansion of existing power monitoring systems with a cloud connection is easily possible at any time. The IoT data platform 7KN powercenter3000, will be showcased for the first time at the Hannover Messe 2019 and is available starting in June 2019.