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Latest press releases of Siemens AG

• Siemens wins Large Order Intake in China - Siemens drives meet all requirements in Chinese steel plant (2019/09/24 01:00)

  Siemens Large Drives Applications (LDA) has won a contract from Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), China, to equip a new steel production complex with medium voltage drive systems. The order for the new hot strip mill in the production plant includes more than 20 Siemens Sinamics SM150 medium voltage frequency converters.
• It just works - Siemens automation in a concrete plant makes easy work of integrating third-party systems (2019/09/23 01:00)

  The Canadian group of companies J. McCoy Equipment and Oshawa Bearing have together designed and built a concrete plant for one of the largest manufacturers of concrete products in North America. J. McCoy builds concrete batching and ready-mixed concrete plants and Oshawa Bearing is a system integrator. Both companies rely on solutions for Siemens for the automation, particularly the weighing technology.
• Future-proof welding - Specialist plant builder relies on Siemens solution for safe welding process (2019/09/20 01:00)

  Dalex Schweißmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG specializes in resistance welding and is one of the leading manufacturers in the world in this field. The company's core business is building special plants for the automotive and electronics industries, amongst others, as well as for aerospace.
• Universal connection - New connecting cable supports efficient system cabling (2019/09/19 01:00)

  Siemens is extending its Simatic Top connect portfolio for system cabling with the new universal connecting cable. Simatic Top connect is now also ideal for flexible and simple wiring for Simatic Basic controllers, for the Simatic ET 200SP IO system and for the Logo! logic module.
• Retrofit for a secure future - Mozzarella producer updates production with end-to-end Siemens control technology (2019/09/18 01:00)

  The Brimi Milchhof Brixen milk processing plant (Brimi) is among Italy's three top mozzarella manufacturers, producing up to 2,550 kilograms of popular Brimi mozzarella every hour. In a bid to make its operations fit for the future, Brimi has recently invested in a comprehensive retrofit designed to enable efficient process analysis, optimization, traceability and, if required, also expansion.
• Safe tunnel operation - Simulation software from Siemens ensures optimal air circulation even in the event of fire (2019/09/16 01:00)

  HBI Haerter Beratende Ingenieure (HBI) is a leading global company of consulting engineers for tunnel ventilation. In order to ensure optimal air circulation and to help people reach emergency exits should the tunnel fill with smoke, HBI relies on modern solutions for tunnel design.
• Quick and flexible assembly - New plug-in connector for on-site assembly of industrial-grade cables (2019/09/13 01:00)

  Siemens is extending its FastConnect cabling technology offer to include a new X-coded IE FC M12 Plug Pro connector. The new plug-in connector has a robust metal housing and is suitable for use in harsh industrial environments due to its IP65/67 protection class (protection against the ingress of liquids and dust).
• Remote access and online diagnostics secure availability - New service options reduce unscheduled downtimes in the event of disruption through rapid remote support and more efficient fault analysis (2019/09/12 01:00)

  As part of its service agreements for machine tool users, Siemens is now offering two new, digitally supported service options for Sinumerik controls. Upon a customer's request, Sinumerik Remote Service allows a remote connection to be made to selected machine tools and faults to be identified and, in an ideal scenario, remedied.
• Modern water extraction - Siemens technology drives the world’s largest solar-powered plant for extracting drinking water (2019/09/11 01:00)

  The water desalination experts Rawafid Industrial and Advanced Water Technology (AWT) have built an ultra-modern plant for extracting drinking water on the coast of the Arabian Gulf in response to demand for a reliable supply of drinking water for a growing population. Sea water is processed here in a two-stage, solar-powered reverse osmosis process to produce fresh water.
• Simcenter Madymo improves Active Human model for enhanced safety simulation - Simcenter Madymo announces the 7.8 release: Improved solver run times by 28 percent (2019/09/10 01:00)

  Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the availability of the latest version of Simcenter Madymo software with significant improvements for speed and accuracy. Used for occupant safety modeling, Simcenter Madymo can simulate the impact of a car crash on the human body using Simcenter Active Human software.
• Globally competitive - Machine manufacturer relies on Siemens motion control system for new development on presses (2019/09/09 01:00)

  Sankyo Seisakusho Co. (Sankyo) is a Japanese provider of automation technology. The company relies on Siemens motion control solutions when developing new servo-driven belt feeders and indexers for presses.
• Photorealistic rendering - CAD software developer chooses Siemens solution for optimal visualizations (2019/09/06 01:00)

  Cadalog Inc. develops and sells CAD (Computer-aided Design) software for the global market, with a particular focus on Asia. To ensure high-quality visualization and renderings that are as photorealistic as possible, Cadalog is using Iray+ from Lightworks in its new ProWalker plugin. Siemens integrated the rendering software from its Lightworks subsidiary into its NX portfolio.
• Siemens MindSphere Rocket Club - Launch pad for the best startups (2019/09/05 01:00)

  From 9 to 12 September, Siemens invites promising start-ups to the Rocket Club Bootcamp to the Siemens AI Lab, a coworking space, in Munich. For startups, this means faster, free access to MindSphere, expert guidance from MindSphere specialists, collaborative development of the workshop, and the ability to integrate the specific customer solution into MindSphere.
• And it made a "click" - Garden watering system manufacturer relies on Siemens for transparent energy management (2019/09/04 01:00)

  Gardena is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of high-quality garden equipment and exports its products to over 80 countries. The company attaches enormous value to sustainability and efficient use of resources. In order to accurately monitor which production cell is using how much energy and when, Gardena relies on energy management solutions from Siemens.
• Tackling cancer - Tumor therapy using Siemens technology for targeted and gentle radiation (2019/09/02 01:00)

  Varian Medical Systems Imaging Laboratory GmbH (Varian) leads the way in the development of radiation equipment typically used in treating cancer. Tumors such as those found in lung cancer which move with the patient's breathing represent a challenge during treatment.
• Clean heating and cooling - Siemens PLM Software facilitates energy-saving heat pump development (2019/08/30 01:00)

  ThermoLift has developed the ThermoLift system at its headquarters in the Advanced Energy Center at the State University of New York, (SUNY). This device, which is driven by natural gas, combines air conditioning system and heat pump in a single unit. ThermoLift chose Siemens PLM Software solutions for the development and automated design optimization processes.
• Fast-track digital solutions - A lean startup methodology helped EnWat get an app quickly (2019/08/28 01:00)

  EnWat GmbH manufactures and services technology for the chemical-free preparation of drinking water. To improve processes and cut the costs associated with maintaining customer facilities, EnWat is employing an app that Siemens' experts from the MindSphere Application Center in Alpharetta developed in just a year's time.
• Work 4.0: Intelligent data glasses support production (2019/08/27 01:00)

  • Initial practical tests successful in the Siemens factories at Fürth and Amberg
  • Successful completion of research project on interactive data glasses
  
  Augmented Reality (AR) has arrived in the workplace: For the last three years, a consortium of six companies and institutions chaired by Siemens has been researching the use of augmented reality (AR) in industry.
• Integrated warehouse logistics solutions - Driverless forklift trucks fitted with powerful Siemens computer technology (2019/08/26 01:00)

  The family-run business Movanis develops and sells Automated Guided Vehicles, or more precisely, driverless forklift trucks. For optimum capture of their surroundings, these vehicles are fitted with cameras and scanners. In order to process the data and signals extremely efficiently and quickly, the vehicles are equipped with Siemens Industrial PC (IPC) control and communication technology.
• Outstanding design - Plant manufacturer develops award-winning visualization based on Siemens system (2019/08/23 01:00)

  Flottweg SE is a leading manufacturer of decanters, separators, and belt presses. The company took an unusual approach for a plant manufacturer to ensure operation of its plants and machines is extremely user-friendly: In collaboration with renowned design experts and based on user feedback, Flottweg developed a new interface, including visualization, which works on any plant.
• China relies on digital animal vaccine production - Jinyu Bio-technology is entering an era of digital production – with Siemens at its side (2019/08/22 01:00)

  Founded in 1993, Jinyu Bio-technology Co. Ltd. is a maker of animal vaccines. To enjoy the benefits of the increased reliability, traceability, and safety that digitalized production offers, Jinyu Bio has embarked on an Industry 4.0 journey with Siemens.
• Taking stock - A key player in the phosphate industry and its derivatives relies on Siemens system solution for stockyard management (2019/08/21 01:00)

  OCP Group is a world leader in the phosphate industry and one of the world's largest fertilizer producers. Present throughout the value chain, OCP extracts, values and commercializes phosphate and phosphate products. The Group operates several mining sites and processing plants in Morocco.
• Careful investment - Radiator manufacturer relies on clear modernization concept and solutions from Siemens (2019/08/19 01:00)

  Having produced over six million radiators, the Stelrad Radiator Group (Stelrad) is one of the largest manufacturers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry in Europe. The company focuses on providing high quality products, innovative and individual product development and a wide product range. To maintain its competitive edge, Stelrad has developed a carefully designed, long-term investment plan, which includes modernization of the automation system.
• Precious cargo - Siemens planning solution delivers high quality, efficient cognac (2019/08/16 01:00)

  For over 300 years, Martell has been producing and exporting high quality cognac matured in oak casks. In order to improve coordination of the production teams and optimize material flow, Martell looked for a new time management and planning software. The company found what it was looking for with Siemens PLM Software.
• Siemens' record-fast charging batteries convert Norway's ferry route to electric power (2019/08/15 01:00)

  • Siemens' water-cooled batteries keeps costs down
  • Siemens provides the world's largest battery range built for full-electric operation
  • Moss-Horten ferry will convert to electric power, reducing CO2 emissions
  
  Norway's largest ferry connection, Moss-Horten, will run on electric power starting in 2021, powered by new battery technologies from Siemens. The ferry will be equipped with the largest battery pack that has ever been installed on a ferry of this size. Siemens' water-cooled batteries allow record-high charging power and will reduce battery cost and C02 emissions.
• Integration into MindSphere - App for the transparent mapping of low-voltage equipment in the Cloud ensures easy operation and maintenance (2019/08/14 01:00)

  With the Sirius Asset Monitor MindSphere app, Siemens offers an app that can be used for the transparent mapping of low-voltage equipment in plants. The Simocode motor management system is also included.
• One cheese vat - 100 different cheeses - Siemens automates cheese vat for Giovanelli GmbH (2019/08/12 01:00)

  As a universal service provider in the field of milk and cheese processing, Giovanelli GmbH offers high-quality solutions for the food and beverage industry. Faced with growing requirements in the sector, the company developed an automated cheese vat. The ultra-modern solution is equipped with automation technology from Siemens and offers remote access as well as the programming of 100 recipes with up to 100 process steps.
• Well-tempered - Industrial enterprise uses intelligent cooling with Siemens technology for perfect manufacturing climate (2019/08/09 01:00)

  Moser Mechanik AG specializes in CNC manufacture of turned, milled and drilled parts for industry. These high-precision products have very tight tolerances: However, even minimal temperature fluctuations in the manufacturing facility cause the materials to expand or contract.
• 111 hot days - Blast furnace refurbishment completed in no time using Siemens simulation software (2019/08/07 01:00)

  In 2018, the Linz steel works modernized its large blast furnace A (HOA), the largest blast furnace in Austria. The general refurbishment, the so-called relining, lasted exactly 111 days and was thus completed on schedule. This was achieved through the excellent collaboration of everyone involved and the comprehensive simulation of the furnace and all the plant components using the Siemens Simit simulation platform.
• Keeping your head above water - Water management from Siemens optimizes flood control in northern Germany (2019/08/05 01:00)

  The Erftverband is an organization that includes municipalities, counties, industry and utilities, and as a public corporation it is responsible for cleaning private and industrial wastewater along the river Erft between Bonn and Düsseldorf. The organization is also involved in ensuring flood control for residential areas.
• Optimum automation across the globe - Plastics manufacturer uses Siemens technology to improve production processes across the globe (2019/08/02 01:00)

  DSM Engineering Plastics manufactures special plastics for the automotive and electronics industries in plants across the whole globe: These materials are typically used in cars and mobile phones. When it came to replacing obsolete control technology at the Genk site, a decision was quickly made to use components from the Siemens Simatic portfolio.
• World's best young talent supported by Siemens - Siemens sponsors WorldSkills vocational skills World Championships in Russia (2019/07/31 01:00)

  Kazan will be hosting the 45th WorldSkills Competition from 22 to 27 August 2019. This worldwide competition is the largest of its kind. To actively promote high-quality vocational training, Siemens will be supporting this event as a Gold Partner.
• High resolution with double working memory - New additions to high-end portfolio with two separate Ethernet ports and twice the memory (2019/07/29 01:00)

  Siemens is extending the hardware portfolio of its new high-end Simatic MV500 series. The new Simatic MV560 U optical reader offer a very high sensor resolution of 2.3 megapixels and have two separate Ethernet ports. The working memory has also been doubled to two gigabytes.
• Servo press in the cloud - Plant manufacturer's product development relies on digitalization and solutions from Siemens (2019/07/26 01:00)

  Zani S.p.A. forming machines (Zani) manufactures mechanical presses for cold forming sheet steel and has relied for years on Siemens as a technology partner when developing its presses; this was also the case for the Servo Master, the most recent press, and the largest in the company's history to date, with a press force of 3,200 tonnes and a table length of seven meters.
• Simulation on a new level - New version of proven Siemens simulation software even more user-friendly (2019/07/24 01:00)

  Siemens PLM Software releases a new version of Simcenter Amesim simulation software. Digital twins can now be created even more easily. This is made possible by particularly user-friendly operation and simple access to the system simulation.
• Digital part machining - Metal cutting specialist digitalizes entire production with Siemens PLM Software (2019/07/22 01:00)

  Port, Switzerland. C-Mill Technologie AG (C-Mill) is a technology and service company specializing in machining. The majority of the company’s customers are active in the medical technology, aeronautical engineering and watchmaking industries. To further improve the quality and efficiency of its production and at the same time minimize downtimes, C-Mill took the decision to digitalize all of its processes.
• Optimum rotor profile - Simulation solution from Siemens PLM Software supports rotor development (2019/07/19 01:00)

  Research is being carried out into the flow mechanisms in fixed wing and rotary wing applications as part of the Georgia Tech Aerospace Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Aerodynamics and Flow Mechanics (AFM) working group focuses on fluid flow around and within aircraft, rotorcraft, planetary entry vehicles, motors, and other complex systems.
• High-performance basis - New generation of communication modules for transparency in any type of automation (2019/07/17 01:00)

  Following the successful introduction of the Simatic RF185C, RF186C and RF188C communication modules, Siemens is launching two additional devices on the market: Simatic RF186CI and RF188CI. As well as the option to connect two or four Radio Frequency Identification(RFID) readers, both modules have an additional port for digital I/Os (Input/Output).
• Smart Tea Production - Siemens supports Chinese tea brand in building a smart factory (2019/07/15 01:00)

  Siemens and leading global Chinese tea brand Beijing Xiaoguan Cha Co., Ltd. (Xiaoguan Cha) launched a cooperation at the end of 2018 to build a new smart tea production facility in Huangshan.
• Injection press 4.0 - Flexible control platform and digital twin speed up machine development (2019/07/12 01:00)

  Maico Pressen (Maico) is a specialist in the field of thermal injection molding and a leader in the plastics industry with its plants. In order to shorten the machine development process in future and to simplify the actual commissioning of the plants, Maico relies on components from the Siemens digitalization portfolio.
• Wide range of connections and excellent availability - New firmware V3.1 extends the possible uses of the Simatic RTU (2019/07/10 01:00)

  Siemens is offering a new firmware (FW) version 3.1 for the Simatic RTU3000C (Remote Terminal Unit, RTU). This includes extended connection options for Hart sensors, for example for flow or level measurement.
• Flexible IoT gateway - Intelligent tank level monitoring with robust Siemens solution (2019/07/08 01:00)

  Wayra Networks S.L. (Wayra) is an IT systems integrator and develops individual IoT (Internet of Things) solutions for industrial clients in the field of hardware and software automation. Wayra uses an open, freely programmable Siemens IoT hardware platform as the solution for his projects.
• Rescue from the sky - Drones designed with Siemens PLM Software solutions for delivering medical supplies (2019/07/05 01:00)

  Zipline International Inc. designs and builds autonomous flying drones that transport medical supplies in hard-to-reach regions. The company uses design solutions from Siemens PLM Software.
• Siemens Mobility builds 73 trams for Munich (2019/07/04 01:00)

  • Order volume more than €200 million
  • SWM and MVG order additional Avenio trams
  • Deliveries to begin in 2021
  
  Stadtwerke München (SWM) have ordered 73 additional Avenio trams worth more than €200 million from Siemens Mobility. The municipally owned company is thus drawing existing options. The trams will supplement those of the same type already in service in the city. Delivery of the first vehicles is planned for 2021.
• Stable weld joints - Plant builder optimizes established series of machines with end-to-end Siemens solution (2019/07/03 01:00)

  Ideal-Werk C. + E. Jungeblodt GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of resistance welding machines with particular emphasis on the production of flash-butt welding machines. Ideal will be using Siemens integrated control and automation technology in the future to further improve the established BAS 300 machine series.
• SIRIUS 3UG546: Multi-functional load monitoring relay for DC applications (2019/07/02 01:00)

  • Compact device providing combined functionality for measurement, monitoring and data transmission
  • Operating hour and switching cycle counters enable preventive maintenance
  • Separate detection of energy consumption and energy recovery
  • Commissioning, measured values and status information via Profinet
  
  Siemens has just launched its SIRIUS 3UG546 DC load monitoring relay on the market. The new device is the most compact of its kind for direct current (DC) applications, enabling simple and precise power measurement.
• Siemens launches urban data visualization of Berlin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (2019/07/02 01:00)

  • Siemens FABRIC combines design and data to tell a fascinating story about Berlin
  • Siemens also to launch "The Berlin soundtrack" produced by musician and composer Andrew Claristidge (Acid Washed) and available on SoundCloud
  • Kiani Del Valle has implemented a design by Vladimir Karaleev to create a 360-degree audiovisual experience dome
  
  On July 2, Siemens will launch an extraordinary data visualization project called Siemens FABRIC at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin, demonstrating the crucial role that data is playing in the transformation of today's global urban centers into the smart cities of the future.
• Siemens hands over its 100th static synchronous compensator to Amprion (2019/07/01 01:00)

  • Voltage regulation system for the Kusenhorst substation
  • Two-thirds of the multilevel STATCOMs installed worldwide are from Siemens
  
  In handing over the converter for a state-of-the-art grid stabilization system for voltage regulation to the German transmission grid operator Amprion, Siemens is celebrating delivery of its one-hundredth STATCOM (static synchronous compensator) from the SVC PLUS series.
• Optimum filling - Siemens solution automates edible oils filling process (2019/07/01 01:00)

  CFT S.p.A. develops and builds complete filling plants and packaging lines for a wide range of media including vegetables, beverages and edible oils. Approximately 11.5 million liters of oil are filled daily. The company therefore relies on integrated weighing technology from Siemens.
• Siemens at Matlab Expo 2019 - Additions to the Simatic portfolio are focus of the Siemens conference presentation (2019/06/28 01:00)

  On 2 July, Munich plays host to the Matlab Expo 2019, the largest German-language Matlab and Simulink conference. During the one-day event, Siemens is presenting parts of its automation portfolio. The focus of the presentation includes new engineering software Simatic Target 1500S V3.0 and Sinamics Target DCC.