- System based on Siemens Spectrum Power supports second-by-second control of all assets and integration of RWE wind and solar farms
- Improved combination of electricity generation from renewables and conventional fuel is a major milestone for the energy transition
RWE is making its power station control system fit for the future by adopting a new technology. Optime, a new SCADA system based on Siemens Spectrum Power, gives RWE a uniform control technology. SCADA stands for 'Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition' – in other words monitoring and managing technical processes using a computer system. Previously, there were two separate systems: one for power plants in Germany and another for the Netherlands and Belgium. The new solution combines the two, while integrating RWE’s renewable energy assets in Europe. It can also accommodate additional units such as battery storage systems and diesel-powered backup generators.
- Siemens drives forward digital transformation in the machine tool industry with a brand new Sinumerik generation
- Sinumerik ONE enables seamless interaction between virtual and real world for significantly increased productivity in the production and use of machine tools
- Scalable CNC-portfolio for highest performance requirements and optimum surface quality
With Sinumerik ONE, the first digital native CNC, Siemens is driving forward digital transformation in the machine tool industry. The new controller works with software to create the machine controller and associated digital twin from one engineering system and thus contributes to the seamless integration of hardware and software. Thanks to its seamless interaction between virtual and real world as well as high-performance hardware, Sinumerik ONE is setting new standards in terms of productivity, performance and digitalization. It is the future-proof CNC for machine tools in the increasingly digital world of manufacturing. Both machine manufacturers and machine operators benefit from the universal digital twin for the product, production and performance.
- SF6-free high-voltage switchgear and ester-filled transformer complete demo project, delivering an integrated clean energy solution for China
- First implementation of Siemens Energy’s 66 kV technologies for wind turbine applications in China
Siemens Energy commissioned an eco-friendly power transmission system complementing one of China’s largest offshore eight-megawatt (MW) wind turbines. The system consists of a SF6(sulfur hexafluoride)-free gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear (GIS) called 8VM1 Blue GIS® and a liquid-immersed distribution transformer with ester fluid. It is part of a demo project by Shanghai Electric, located at Shantou Haojiang onshore Industrial Park on the east coast of Guangdong, South China.
- Sinamics G115D comprises motor, frequency converter and gear box and is available as one complete solution in a motor-mounted and wall-mounted version
- Comprehensive TIA portal and Startdrive integration simplifies commissioning
- Compatibility with MindConnect portfolio enables cloud-based analysis
With
Sinamics G115D, Siemens presents a new, compact, and powerful drive system
specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system
comprises motor, frequency converter and gearbox in one unit and is offered in
two versions – wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The Sinamics G115D drive system
is characterized by a robust design with a high IP protection class (up to
IP66) and is therefore also suitable for use in harsh environments. Thanks to
its compact dimensions, the Sinamics G115D can be installed easily even in
confined areas. The drive system can also be operated reliably over a wide
temperature range of -30 to 55 degrees Celsius. The Sinamics G115D drive system
is suitable for applications in intralogistics and airports as well as in the
automotive and food & beverage industries and is available in the power
ranges 0.37 to 7.5 kilowatts for wall mounting and 0.37 to 4 kilowatts for
motor mounting. The drive system can be put into operation quickly and easily
with comprehensive integration into the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation)
portal including the Startdrive commissioning software, or the Sinamics G120 Smart
Access Module (SAM) web server tool for setup and diagnostics. To be prepared
for the digital transformation and to enable cloud-based analyses, Sinamics
G115D is integrated into the entire MindConnect portfolio and is compatible
with Mindsphere applications such as Analyze MyDrives.
Control rooms of process engineering plants are usually
as old as the plant itself, often 30 years and more. Today, digital
transformation is placing new demands on automation: 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.
- New Edge applications for workpiece and process quality, machine availability and process optimization
- Analyze MyWorkpiece /Vision and Optimize MyMachining /Magazine based on artificial intelligence
- Manage MySinumerik Edge for the central control and condition monitoring of Edge devices
Siemens has extended its Industrial Edge offerings for the machine-oriented Sinumerik Edge to include more new applications. With the new software, the company is helping machine tool users to improve workpiece and process quality, increase machine availability, and further optimize machine processes. With Edge Computing, large volumes of data can be processed locally on the machine tool. This also reduces storage and transmission costs for users, as large data volumes can be preprocessed and only the relevant data then transferred to a cloud or IT infrastructure.
- New
signaling means seamless transition to automated train operation (ATO)
- Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
- Two
stations and 20 trains will be equipped
Siemens
Mobility, along with consortium partners ST Engineering and BES Engineering
Corporation, has been awarded a contract to deliver the signaling and
communications for two new stations at Taoyuan Airport terminal three. The
airport currently services more than 45 million passengers and with the opening
of terminal three capacity is expected to grow to up to 86 million passengers
per year. The mass transit system will provide access to the terminal for both current
and future passengers. Siemens Mobility will provide the signaling system,
which will include CBTC that will allow for automated train operations (ATO).
Two stations, with an option for a third, and 20 trains will be equipped. The
first station will be commissioned in September 2022, the second is planned for
in June 2024.
- Portfolio serving entire power range from 50 to 600 kW
- Flexible combination with connection options as cable and pantographs
- For fast and secure charging at the depot and en route
- Cloud-based control and monitoring of charging processes
At Busworld 2019, Siemens is presenting its Sicharge UC family for charging electric buses, trucks and duty vehicles at the depot and en route. The Sicharge UC charging system covers the entire power range from 50 to 600 kilowatts (kW) and can be combined with several connection options such as charging plugs and offboard or onboard pantographs. To meet growing demands from the vehicle industry for higher voltages, the station can operate at up to 1,000 volts (V). Electric vehicles with various technologies and batteries can therefore be charged flexibly, either en route or at the depot. The charging processes can be monitored and controlled via a MindSphere application. MindSphere is the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens.
- 22 trains from Siemens Mobility and Bozankaya in passenger service
- Enhanced passenger experience and more capacity
In Bangkok, Thailand, all 22 metro trains delivered by the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Turkish railway manufacturer Bozankaya are now in operation on the existing BTS (Skytrain System) Green Lines including its extensions. The last train entered service on the inaugurated Green Line extensions in October 2019. By the 4th of December 2019, Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTSC) will commence passenger service on the newly completed section of the Green Line from Kheha Station to Kasetsart University Station. In total, 22 four-car trains have been delivered with the scope of Siemens Mobility delivering bogies, drive and brake systems, auxiliary services as well as the project management, engineering, design and commissioning of the trains. The trains were built at the Bozankaya plant in Ankara, Turkey. Siemens Mobility will maintain the trains over a period of 16 years.
- Managing Board members’ individual
responsibility to have greater weight
- In addition to capital market
performance, sustainability targets included for first time
- Contractual maximum compensation
agreed
- New compensation system makes
Siemens a pioneer among DAX companies
Siemens intends
to adjust the compensation system for its Managing Board members in order to
align the system more closely with the company’s sustainable development and
thus with the Vision 2020+ company strategy. By implementing the new system, Siemens
is taking on a pioneering role because the new approach already reflects the
draft version of the German Corporate Governance Code of May 9, 2019, and the
draft version of the act transposing the European Union’s Second Shareholder
Rights Directive into German law. In addition, the new concept not only
considers performance on the capital market, but also places emphasis on
targets for environmental protection, professional development of employees and
customer satisfaction. In the future, the broad-based MSCI World Industrials
Index – instead of a comparison with five main competitors – will be the yardstick
for the comparisons that determine the value of the stock awards. The new Managing
Board compensation system, which already applies as of fiscal 2020, will be
submitted to shareholders for endorsement at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on
February 5, 2020.