- SIEAERO leverages UAVs, artificial intelligence and digital twins to improve service of transmission lines
- Reducing the time for flight execution and data analysis from weeks or even months to a few days
Siemens has launched a new service approach for overhead line inspection called "SIEAERO" at European Utility Week 2018 in Vienna, Austria. For the first time artificial intelligence and a long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are used to bring inspection of transmission lines to the next level. SIEAERO smart analytics software is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to store, manage and analyze all data in one integrated software system. To reduce the needed amount of flights and inspection efforts drastically, SIEAERO is using a unique high-resolution multi-sensor-system that can record all needed data in one go. Compared to conventional overhead line inspection, SIEAERO service is fully automated, faster and more precise. Siemens has been working closely with German and Austrian transmission system operators (TSO) TenneT and APG on the development of SIEAERO overhead line inspection service since 2016. With both TSOs Siemens has worked on test cases and the validation of a comprehensive inspection approach.
- ETCS Baseline 3 train equipment for cross-border operation
- Commissioning approved for 12-car train
- Service on the Berlin – Munich route planned for timetable change in December 2018
Germany's Federal Railway Authority (EBA) has approved the ICE 4 for operation with the European Train Control System (ETCS) in Germany. With this approval, the passenger service can begin as planned on the Berlin – Munich route, which is equipped with the system. The ICE 4 is scheduled to operate on this line when German train operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) changes its timetable on December 9, 2018.
- Siemens successfully completed the first phase of its shallow water test of the Subsea Power Grid.
- The development program was conducted in collaboration with industry partners Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, and Eni Norge.
- This will be the world's first Subsea Power Grid for medium voltage power distribution using pressure compensated technology.
Siemens has successfully concluded the first phase of its Subsea Power Grid shallow water test in Trondheim, Norway. Siemens, in collaboration with industry partners Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, and Eni Norge, is in the final stages of a program to develop a barrier-breaking system that will become the world’s first Subsea Power Grid designed for distribution of medium voltage power using pressure compensated technology.
- Awarded Suzhou Metro Line 5 and Nanjing Metro Line 7 fully automated signaling system projects
- Trainguard MT is the state-of-the-art Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system
Siemens Mobility was recently awarded the fully automated CBTC system for two key Chinese metro lines in Eastern China: Suzhou Metro Line 5 and Nanjing Metro Line 7. The cities, which collectively have more than 12 million residents, are two of the largest cities in the region. China's rapid urbanization in both cities requires fast and intelligent planning of transportation systems that will ease congestion and provide passengers a more reliable and efficient commute. Initial operations for both lines are planned for 2021.
- New cooling concept combines cooling fins and tubes
- Greater power density, longevity and reliability due to improved temperature distribution and vibration-optimized, robust housing
- Outstanding flexibility for customer interfaces
- Connection to the Sidrive IQ digital platform with Simotics Connect 600
The Simotics HV C air-cooled range from Siemens completes the Simotics HV C platform for compact high-voltage motors up to 3.2 megawatts (MW). The innovative cooling concept, involving a clever combination of fin and tube cooling, delivers improved temperature distribution in the motor, thus increasing the power density significantly. With their vibration-optimized, robust housing design, the Simotics HV C air-cooled motors score highly in terms of increased reliability. The new high-voltage motors feature an enclosed internal circulation (IC 411) and are equally suitable for use in areas where there is no danger of explosions (safe areas) and areas where explosions are not likely to occur (explosion protection zone 2) as well as being available in ignition-proof types Ex ec and Ex tc. The motors can be connected to the Sidrive IQ digital platform using the Simotics Connect 600 connector box: This provides access to cloud-based analysis of the condition data which allows the drive system to be optimized. The compact motors are used in pumps, fans, compressors, extruders, grinders, stirrers, mixers, conveyors and rollers in industries as diverse as energy, chemical, cement, paper and pulp, and mining.
- Siemens makes strong commitment for shaping the future of Germany as a location for industry
- Investment in the future of work in connection with manufacturing, researching, learning, and residential living in the new "Siemensstadt 2.0"
- Biggest single investment in the history of Siemens in Berlin
A commitment to Berlin and Germany: at the time-honored Siemens industrial estate in Berlin's Spandau district, Siemens AG plans to make its biggest single investment ever in the company's history in Berlin. In the coming years, up to €600 million are to be invested in a new world of working and living: Siemensstadt ("Siemens City") 2.0. This project, which covers an area of 70 hectares, aims to transform this large industrial area into a modern, urban district of the future for a diverse range of purposes. A further goal is to strengthen selected key technologies and innovation fields in collaboration with the scientific and business communities. To make this possible, this section of Berlin is to become home to centers of research and expertise, to start-up incubators and to research and scientific institutes as well as their partner companies.
- Sidrive IQ improves drive systems along the entire life cycle up to the megawatt range
- Cloud-based application based on networked drive systems from Siemens
- Increased productivity, reliability and ease of maintenance
- Standardized link enabled by Sinamics Connect 500 and Simotics Connect 600 connectivity modules
Sidrive IQ from Siemens provides a digital platform enabling the evaluation and utilization of data gathered from drive systems. On the basis of networked drive systems from Siemens, this cloud-based application is now also available for motors and converters in the medium and high-voltage range. This opens up an array of benefits for plant and machine operators, from optimized maintenance activity and maximum availability to increased productivity, from low outputs through to the megawatt range across the entire life cycle. Connectivity modules such as Simotics Connect 600 and Sinamics Connect 500 enable high-voltage motors and medium-voltage converters to be simply linked up to Sidrive IQ. With the latest generation of its Remote Services and Condition Monitoring Services offered as part of the Sidrive IQ Services portfolio, Siemens is making available corrective measures for fixing faults, preventive maintenance offers and proactive services for optimized performance. The optimized drive systems are used in pumps, fans and compressors across different sectors of industry such as oil and gas, mining, food and beverage, water and wastewater, metals and cement.
- Highly efficient gas-fired combined cycle plant project in Lomé, Togo
- Siemens collaborates with the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt on industrialization, education and training
- Siemens, Volkswagen (VW) and the German Development Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) collaborating on e-mobility in Rwanda
Siemens will partner even more closely with the African countries Togo, Egypt and Rwanda in the areas of power supply, industry, transport and vocational training. Egypt and Togo have signed the corresponding Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa Investment Summit in Berlin in the presence of Joe Kaeser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, the Presidents of Egypt and Togo and further high-ranking personalities from these partner countries.
- Motor management system with new Simocode pro V PN GP basic unit, operator control block, and current measuring and multifunction module
- Simple integration of motor management solutions in Profinet networks
- Suitable for direct-on-line, reversing, and star-delta (wye-delta) starters and for controlling soft starters
- Monitors, protects and controls constant-speed motors with predictive maintenance functions.
Siemens has extended the Simocode pro motor management system to include a new basic unit for standard motor applications. Simocode pro V PN GP has a Profinet connection, which facilitates easy entry into Profinet communication. The basic unit is supplemented by a current measuring module. It can be optionally extended by an operator control block and a multifunction module – with additional inputs/outputs, and temperature and ground fault detection. The new compact system for easy, economical motor management is suitable for direct-on-line, reversing, and star-delta (wye-delta) starters as well as for controlling a soft starter.
- Research project for an optimized transport system (OTS)
- Mobility offering for the first and last mile
- Testing the interplay of intelligent infrastructure, cloud-based software services and autonomous electric vehicles
Siemens Mobility is launching a field test for autonomous driving at the Siemens campus in Munich-Perlach, Germany. Working with partners IAV GmbH, Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) e.V., emm Solutions GmbH, UTB Projektmanagement GmbH and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Siemens Mobility is initiating a research project and field test. The test route runs through the campus and enables traffic simulation in a variety of real-life situations.