The AMB, the International Exhibition for Metalworking, was open from September 18 to 22, 2018 in Stuttgart. Under the motto "Digitalization in Machine Tool Manufacturing - Implement now!", Siemens demonstrated to users and manufacturers of machine tools how end-to-end digitalization solutions work from the machine tool right up to the corporate management level and the cloud.
- Motto of the company's show: "Shaping connected mobility"
- Fair highlights: Digital Station, Interlocking in the Cloud and new Velaro Novo high-speed train with 30 percent lower energy consumption
- Digital solutions make infrastructures intelligent, improve passenger experience, guarantee availability and increase sustainability over the entire lifecycle
Under the motto "Shaping connected mobility" at the InnoTrans, Siemens Mobility is presenting digital innovations in an increasingly networked "total mobility system." The solutions will make rail transport even more efficient, safer and reliable.
The world's largest trade fair for transport technology – InnoTrans – was being held in Berlin from September 18 to 21. Once again, Siemens has showcased its products in Hall 4.2 and in the outdoor exhibition area.Digitalization is fundamentally transforming the mobility industry. It is improving the availability of vehicles and infrastructures, optimizing operations, and reducing efforts and costs. Reflecting these changes, digital innovations in a networked "Complete Mobility System" was the focus of Siemens' presentation at InnoTrans 2018. Following the motto "Shaping connected mobility," Siemens has showcased new, intelligent solutions that will make rail transport more efficient, safer and more reliable.
- Analyze MyPerformance /OEE Monitor supplies data to increase plant efficiency
- Manage MyMachines now available on the latest version of MindSphere
- Manage MyMachines /Remote provides remote access to CNC
Siemens is presenting new applications for the open, cloud-based IoT operating system MindSphere specifically for the machine tool industry at AMB 2018 in Stuttgart. This includes the Analyze MyPerformance /OEE Monitor application which is now available on the latest version of MindSphere. Analyze MyPerformance /OEE Monitor allows users to capture machine data for configuring important parameters, to carry out availability and utilization analyses, and to compare estimated productivity with actual results – customer-specific OEE calculations are also available. In addition to this, users can also produce a shift calendar with the application which allows the machine utilization to be calculated even more accurately. This makes production planning significantly easier.
Siemens joined Gastech 2018, which took place in Barcelona, Sept. 17 – 20. In its 45th year, the world renowned event was a highly regarded gathering for upstream, midstream and downstream gas and LNG professionals. Siemens used the occasion to highlight its integrated Gas-to-Power (G2P) solutions, through which the company is playing an integral role in increasing utilization of natural gas—a highly abundant, cost-effective fuel—as a feed stock for power plants. Sessions featured Siemens speakers which are outlined below.
- "PCU Retrofit for Sinumerik 840D" service offered for machine tools with a Sinumerik 840D pl controller
- PCU-based (Panel Control Unit) controller updated
- After a short retrofitting time, equipment is ready again for immediate use
The "PCU Retrofit for Sinumerik 840D" service is offered by Siemens to modernize machine tools with a Sinumerik 840D pl controller, as an alternative to a new purchase. This can be significantly more cost-effective than investing in new equipment. In the retrofit, the PCU-based (Panel Control Unit) controller is updated and obsolete hardware and software is replaced. Users then benefit from long-term spare parts availability, as well as greater IT security thanks to the current operating system. In addition, the latest HMI Advanced (human-machine interface) software provides extended functionality and increased convenience in operation and monitoring. With the retrofit service, users can experience an appreciable improvement in the performance of their machine tools and in the productivity of their facility.
- Siemens Mobility will manage contract from the Singapore MindSphere Application Center
- Rail Enterprise Asset Management System to enhance availability
Siemens Mobility and consortium partner ST Engineering Electronics Limited have been awarded an 18.8 million Singapore dollars contract by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) to develop and implement a Rail Enterprise Asset Management System (REAMS). This digital program will be managed from the MindSphere Application Center in Singapore, one of Siemens' digitalization hubs. The facility was the first to integrate multi-disciplinary digitalization specialists from different Siemens businesses.
- At the "Forum Deutscher Mittelstand", representatives of well-known companies discuss strategies for the future viability of small to medium-sized enterprises
- New forms of collaboration between companies are essential for the digital transformation in the manufacturing and process industries
- Technical prerequisites for digitalization in industry are in place: SMEs can make targeted use of their resources
For the implementation of Industry 4.0, Siemens is relying on even more intensive collaboration with small to medium-sized companies. "Small to medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the German economy. That's why the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies is essential for the future viability of Germany as a business location," explained Klaus Helmrich, Managing Board Member of Siemens AG, at the "Forum Deutscher Mittelstand" (German SME Forum) in Stuttgart. "This requires increased collaboration between companies of different sizes - from start-ups to medium-sized companies to large corporations". During the conference, representatives of numerous well-known German companies from the machine and plant manufacturing industry, discussed strategies to ensure the future viability of small and medium-sized businesses.
- Continuous dimming of LEDs and other lamps
- Powerful lighting control of up to 1000 volt-amperes (VA) and adjustable dimming sequences
- KNX DIN rail-mounted device with integrated front operating panel
The Siemens Building Technologies Division has updated its GAMMA instabus product line with the powerful new KNX based universal dimmer N 554. This universal dimmer can be used to control LED and other lamps up to a total 1000 VA, making it perfect for advanced lighting solutions in cinemas, theaters, opera houses, museums and hotels. The device features continuous dimming, the dimming sequences can be adjusted to the behaviors of the different lamps. Manual testing of the lighting installation from the integrated panel saves time.