- New engineering portal speeds up plant engineering
- Object queries now editable in Comos web application
- Modular engineering with intelligent templates and central data storage
In the latest version 10.3 of its Comos CAE software solution for the process industry, Siemens is focusing on increasing efficiency in engineering. Using the Comos Engineering Portal included in this version, engineering processes can be significantly shortened. In addition to this, new developments and functional expansions are available for the current version in modular engineering and for mobile applications.
- Integration into the digital workflow with data exchange via AutomationML
- Import and simulation of existing TIA Portal projects V15.1
- Configuration option of modular switches
- Simulation of broadcast with definition of broadcast limits
Siemens is launching a new version of the software tool for planning and simulating Profinet automation networks on the market. Sinetplan V2.0, the Siemens network planner, supports plant planners, builders and operators of automation systems and Profinet networks already in the planning phase and facilitates the professional and proactive simulation of a plant network. At the Hannover Messe 2019, Siemens is exhibiting the new features with which Sinetplan V2.0 is integrated into the digital planning and engineering workflow.
Klaus Patzak (53) is returning to Siemens AG as Managing Partner of its Portfolio Companies (POC), effective April 1, 2019. The finance and transformation expert was most recently Chief Financial Officer of Bilfinger SE, having previously been Chief Financial Officer of Osram Licht AG. For several years, Patzak served, among other things, as head of Finance and Controlling at Siemens AG. In his new role, he will report directly to Roland Busch, Chief Operating Officer of Siemens AG.
- 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.
- This year's trade fair slogan "Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!"
- Roadmap for the factory and process automation of the future
- Scalable concept up to the MindSphere IoT operating system leads to renaissance on the shopfloor
- Enhanced portfolio: cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and Edge computing increase productivity and flexibility
At Hannover Messe, Siemens is presenting numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation in the discrete and process industries: "Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into our portfolio, we can help industrial companies to benefit from rapidly growing data volumes in new, wide-ranging ways. With the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, Edge computing and additive manufacturing, we are paving the way for the future of industry. We are also rethinking process control technology and introducing the innovative web-based Simatic PCS neo process control system," Klaus Helmrich, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries, explains at the press conference for the Hannover Messe on April 1. Under the slogan "Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!" Siemens demonstrates how companies of any size can use industry-specific solutions to increase their flexibility and productivity and to develop new business models. "Innovation partnerships between large companies and SMEs are just as essential as cooperation between business, science and politics," Klaus Helmrich notes.
- Siemens to ensure the efficient networking of production systems, machinery and equipment of various manufacturers at the 122 Volkswagen plants as integration partner
- Data transparency and analysis to lay the technological foundations for further productivity improvements at Volkswagen
- Volkswagen and Siemens intend to develop new functions and services together with machinery and equipment suppliers which can be used in future by all partners of the Industrial Cloud
Siemens technology group is to be the integration partner for the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud. This was announced by Volkswagen and Siemens today. Siemens will play a key role in ensuring that machinery and equipment of different manufacturers at the 122 Volkswagen plants are networked efficiently in the cloud. The resulting data transparency and analysis will lay the technological foundations for further productivity improvements at Volkswagen plants. In addition, Siemens and machinery and equipment suppliers will make applications and apps from the MindSphere Internet of Things system available in the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud. Volkswagen and Siemens intend to develop new functions and services for the Industrial Cloud together with machinery and equipment suppliers; these will then be available to all future partners. The development of the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud is gathering pace.
- Can be simulated in a cloud in just minutes
- Saves time and lowers operating costs
- Simplifies training and speeds up troubleshooting
Designing and commissioning a complex energy automation system are time-consuming processes and often can only be done after plants and systems have actually been set-up and connected to each other. This used to take days and sometimes even weeks. With the new digital twin in the Siprotec 5 series from Siemens, tests can now be carried out before or while setting up the hardware. This significantly shortens the time to system operation. Project data can now be simulated and tested individually in a cloud in just minutes, with no hardware or additional effort. This also lowers operating costs, since improved preliminary inspections can shorten downtimes and thus increase system availability.
The German Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE and the French Grenoble Ecole de Management perform a study on the use of sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6) in power distribution grids. The goal of the study is to investigate the environmental and socio-economic impact of SF6 and fluorine gas-free alternatives as the insulating medium in combination with vacuum switching technology in medium voltage switchgear. Siemens will support this study, and further sponsors can take part. The study is also intended to support the COP 21 Paris Agreement as well as industry's commitment to sustainability.
- Extremely high efficiency and low losses especially in partial load
- High dynamics due to low moment of inertia
- Safe operation due to low motor temperature
- Easy to commission – simply enter the motor code into the converter
Siemens is extending its Simogear portfolio with a new synchronous-reluctance drive system consisting of Simogear standard gear unit, Simotics reluctance motor and a Sinamics frequency converter for controlling speed. The solution has an output range from 0.55 to 4 kilowatts and is available for Sinamics G110M, G120D, G120 and S120 converters. Its efficiency class is comparable to IE4 and it is particularly impressive when operating under partial load when compared to asynchronous motors due to its greater efficiency and lower losses. In addition, the drive system is characterized by high dynamics due to the low moment of inertia and optimized control. Commissioning is also quick and easy – simply enter the motor code into the converter. An external fan is not required due to the constant torque/speed curve up to the nominal speed and the drive system is certificated to CE, UL/CSA and CCC is in preparation.