- Siemens supports Hexr in the mass customization of additively manufactured bicycle helmets
- Digital Enterprise portfolio offers integrated software and automation solutions for additive manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing Network – an online order-to-delivery collaboration platform for the industrial additive manufacturing community, helps streamline the AM production process
Bicycle helmets made to measure and in an
affordable framework for everyone - what was unthinkable a few years ago is now
becoming reality thanks to digitalization and additive manufacturing. The head
is simply scanned with a smartphone app and the process for the custom-made
helmet is initiated. Siemens, together with EOS, has supported this vision of
the bicycle helmet manufacturer Hexr. Siemens' Digital Enterprise portfolio
consists of software and automation solutions that optimize process steps along
the entire value chain of additive manufacturing. This holistic approach is
unique in the field of the industrialization of additive manufacturing. With
the help of end-to-end solutions, Siemens has created the digital twin of an
industrialized additive manufacturing factory, helping to optimize the design
and streamline the production processes for customized bicycle helmets even
before production begins. By combining simulation, design optimization and a
high degree of automation in production, the costs per part could be predicted
and significantly reduced, allowing Hexr to scale the scan-to-print application
to mass production.
- Extended safety functions for Sinamics S210
- New firmware version V5.1 SP1 provides comprehensive protection of machine functions
- Encoders of Simotics S-1FK2 motors with new 22-bit resolution
Siemens extends the Sinamics S210 servo drive system to include the Extended Safety Integrated functions. The existing basic functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO), Safe Stop 1 (SS1) and Safe Brake Control (SBC) are now complemented by extended functions provided by the new firmware versions V5.1 SP1: Safe Stop 2 (SS2), Safe Operating Stop (SOS), Safely-Limited Speed (SLS), Safe Speed Monitor (SSM), Safe Direction (SDI), and Safe Brake Test (SBT). All of these functions ensure machine functions are provided with comprehensive protection. Also the encoders of the Simotics S-1FK2 motors have been updated, to support the new Extended Safety functions and provide an encoder resolution of 22 bits. The motors fitted with the new encoders can be used as replacement parts for previous models. Typical uses for the new drive system include in particular packaging machines, handling applications such as Pick & Place, wood and ceramic processing as well as digital printing.
- Integrated motor portfolio of Simotics reluctance motors from 0.55 to 45 kilowatts
- Additional shaft heights 90 and 225
- Encoderless closed-loop control down to a standstill
- Reluctance motor portfolio rounded off with rated speeds of 1500 and 3000 revolutions per minute
Siemens is extending its portfolio of Simotics synchronous-reluctance motors to include the two new shaft heights, AH90 and AH225. With these new additions, the company is addressing calls from renowned manufacturers of pumps, fans, compressors and machine builders in general for different shaft heights. The motors are available in a power range of 0.55 to 45 kilowatts (kW), and now also with rated speeds of 1500 and 3000 revolutions per min-1. In conjunction with the recently launched Sinamics Reluctance Control License, precise encoderless closed-loop torque control is possible down to a standstill. The license enables field-oriented (vector) closed-loop control even when at a standstill – reliably eliminating the possibility of the synchronous motor "stalling" at any time even if the load inertia is not known.
- Simotics SD Add low-voltage motors reduce drain on the grid due to low start-up currents
- Compliance with sector-specific specifications in the process industries
- Global certificates for worldwide usage
- Reduced acquisition costs coupled with extended service life
With the introduction of its new Simotics SD Add low-voltage motors, Siemens is extending the application scope of the next-generation Simotics SD low-voltage motor series it launched at the beginning of this year. This marks another step taken by the company towards the expansion of its portfolio of scalable standard motors for use in challenging ambient conditions. By offering low start-up current levels, the characteristic product feature of the Simotics SD Add low-voltage motors, this new addition to the series is opening up greater application scope: for instance, to comply with sector-specific requirements in the process industries, or in fields requiring enhanced grid stability by reducing grid loads in the event of voltage dips. The availability of country-specific certificates means that these motors can be used without restrictions in all regions and markets of importance around the world.
- Innovative woodworking control system
- Digitalization boosts productivity and flexibility
Under the banner "Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further", Siemens is showcasing an extensive portfolio of innovative control and automation solutions for digitalizing the entire value chain in the woodworking and wood processing industry at the Ligna 2019 in Hannover from May 27-31, 2019 in Hall 16 at Booth C14.
- IoT concept for Simotics motors
- Monitoring the operating condition of motors
- Connection to MindSphere open IoT operating system
- Maximum transparency and increased productivity due to intelligent evaluation: Data analysis by Simotics IQ
With Simotics IQ, the new IoT concept for motors from Siemens, the new Simotics SD low-voltage motors are fitted with a compact sensor box which captures important operating and condition parameters and transmits them by WiFi to the cloud. These operating data can then be stored and analyzed by the Simotics IQ MindApp on MindSphere. The Simotics IQ MindApp provides the user with technical motor data and valuable analytical results on the operation and condition of the motor and proposes, for example, recommended actions for preventive maintenance. This newly acquired operating data transparency allows further increases in productivity to be achieved.
- First new frame size in 0.4 to one kilowatt output range
- New shared DC link coupling reduces waste heat during braking and increases traversing cycle of individual axes
- Higher-level control now possible with Simatic ET 200SP CPUs and Open Controllers or Simatic S7-1500 Software Controllers
- Engineering and commissioning using Sizer and Start Drive, engineering in TIA Portal V15.1
Siemens is extending its Sinamics S210 single-axis servo drive system for mid-range applications to include a number of additional output and connected voltage variants. In the first of the new frame sizes, the system is available with an output of 0.4 to one kilowatt with 3 AC 400 volts. The new Sinamics S210 device variants come with an optional busbar trunking system and a shared DC link coupling to enable their international application. The DC link coupling permits energy equalization during dynamic reversing operations by using the integrated braking resistor to reduce waste heat occurring during braking and increasing the traversing cycle of the individual axes. Alongside S7-1500 Advanced Controllers, higher-level control of the new devices is also possible using Simatic ET 200SP CPUs (Central Processing Units) and Open Controllers or Simatic S7-1500 Software Controllers, all of which are connected over time-synchronized Profinet IRT. The drive system can be simply engineered and commissioned using the integrated web server. Alternatively, engineering can now also be performed using Startdrive in the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal from Version V15.1.
- Fully integrated electric-drive centrifugal compression configuration will significantly reduce footprint, capital, and operating costs
- Project marks this Delaware Basin gas plant customer's first order with Siemens
Siemens was recently awarded a contract to provide three residue compression trains for two, 250 million (500 million total) standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) cryogenic gas plants in the Delaware Basin. The customer, a key producer in the region and long-term user of reciprocating compression equipment, recognized the benefits of centrifugal compression and looked to Siemens for a fully integrated, turnkey solution that includes compressors, motors, variable frequency drives, and associated process equipment.