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Press Release27 April 2022Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Flexible, fast, and sustainable with the comprehensive digital twin for intralogistics
Under the motto "Intelligent intralogistics - experience the flow", Siemens will present at this year's Logimat how a comprehensive digital twin is developed with the Digital Enterprise Portfolio.
At Logimat,
Siemens will use a Dynamic Gapper application to demonstrate how a digital twin
helps to meet new intralogistics demands. In this typical intralogistics
application, two upstream conveyors bring parcels of different sizes and not
uniformly seperated onto a common conveyor belt, where the parcels are then
being placed and separated within the right defined distance between each
other. The technology company shows both the real application and its
simulation. The precise simulation takes place before the actual construction
is started. This allows the application to be virtually optimized and
validated, which reduces the development and engineering time for machine
builders by up to 35 percent. Operators of logistics centers also benefit from
the digital twin, because with its help commissioning times can also be reduced
by up to 40 percent. The entire hardware as well as the control system with all
functions including communication, safety and web server can be simulated as
part of a virtual commissioning. In the meantime, the real application can be
built and wired and is ready for the actual commissioning. This then mainly
consists of loading the program into the CPU and transferring the parameters to
the drives.
The real
application can also be further optimized during operation. By connecting to a
cloud or edge platform, valuable process data can be collected and analyzed
during operation. This enables operators of intralogistics centers to respond
quickly to changes such as increased delivery volumes and create sustainable,
flexible and scalable processes.
Siemens
supports machine builders and operators of logistics centers on the path to
digital transformation. The Digital Enterprise Portfolio offers an integrated
product portfolio of software-based systems and automation technologies at the
center of which is the digital twin. By using the digital twin of material
handling equipment, warehouse operations and performance, the entire value
chain is simulated and validated and can thus be designed optimally and
efficiently. This consistently increases the efficiency of machine and plant
construction and operation, minimizes error rates and downtimes, and shortens
development times. Through the seamless interaction of the real and digital
worlds, the technology company helps to increase the productivity and
flexibility of plants and thus sustainably reduce the costs and energy
consumption of logistics centers.
Further
information on Siemens at Logimat please see
www.siemens.com/press/intralogistics and
www.siemens.com/logimat
On
May
17, 2022, the
Siemens Intralogistics Forum will take place
virtually. Participants will be able to experience a virtual warehouse as well
as attend expert presentations on the topic of intralogistics. For more
information and to register, please visit
www.siemens.com/logimat
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Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.