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Press Release22 August 2017Digital Factory Nuremberg
Optimizing motion control software before the machine is commissioned
Siemens has released the new software version 5.1 for the high-end Simotion motion control system including a facility for simulating user programs.
Simosim for simulation in the engineering enables online accesses and test functions to be executed just as if a real controller was connected. In addition to the debugging capabilities, such as the status program, breakpoints and traces, and including the complete web and OPC UA server functionality, even axes can be simulated. This considerably speeds up the start of production, as it reduces time-consuming troubleshooting and program adaptations on the actual machine. Simosim is also a key component in the end-to-end digital process chain, from the configuration to the cloud-based services.
In software version 5.1 for Simotion, Siemens has added OOPelements for the flexible, library-compatible software structuring of modular machine concepts: Mechanisms for the direct connection of I/O components in the program code or for grouping functionally associated software elements in libraries are now supported.
For further information, refer to www.siemens.com/simosim
For further information, refer to www.siemens.com/simosim
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitization. Siemens is one of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies. The company is one of the leading suppliers of efficient power generation and of power transmission solutions, and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions, as well as automation, drives and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading supplier of medical imaging equipment – such as computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal year 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016, Siemens achieved a turnover of €79.6 billion and profit after tax of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2016, Siemens had 351 000 employees worldwide. You can find additional information on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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