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Making unused field data easily accessible to IT systems 20/03/2023 With its new Field Data Enablement (FDE) portfolio, Siemens is making unused field data accessible to IT, helping make manufacturing companies more efficient and future-proof. Full Story...
AI comes of age in the industrial sector 21/02/2023 Suzanne Gill asks automation vendors for their predictions on how and where artificial intelligence technology can offer benefits in industrial applications. Full Story...
Is SCADA shaping the smart factories of the future? 14/02/2023 Suzanne Gill asked a variety of SCADA providers what they thought were the most important features of modern SCADA systems, and why? Full Story...
AI drives efficiencies through greater insight 21/11/2022 Control Engineering Europe finds out whether there is growing interest from end-user organisations in the use of machine learning, AI and other emerging technologies to increase the actionable information that can be gathered from data reservoirs. Full Story...
Increase production performance with controller innovations 11/11/2022 Besides an always increasing demand on production output, digitalisation also requires an increasing amount of standardised communication and more focus on security. To meet these demands and to remain competitive, new solutions based on innovative hardware, are needed, argues Andreas Czech. Full Story...
Partnership provides flexible communication solutions 28/10/2022 Siemens is collaborating with Hilscher to offer a wide range of communication protocols. By integrating the cifX PC card technology from Hilscher into Siemens’ SIMATIC IPCs, they can provide flexible access to all relevant fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems. Full Story...
Getting started with energy reduction strategies 23/09/2022 Eryn Devola offers advice on where energy reductions can be found in typical manufacturing processes. Full Story...
Data as the basis for digitalisation 22/08/2022 There can be no question that data and networking between machines will lead to new business models and services. Jan Kiehne explains how industrial owner/operators of all sizes can participate and why they can gain from digitalisation. Full Story...
AI-based service edge app for higher availability of drives 16/05/2022 As part of its Predictive Services for Drive Systems, Siemens is expanding its offering with an edge application. The Predictive Service Analyzer can indicate defects in the drive system at an early stage before they affect the entire production. Full Story...
A converged world working in harmony 16/05/2022 Suzanne Gill asks how Information technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) convergence is enabling a digital manufacturing transformation and what real-life benefits is it offering control engineers today? Full Story...
Secure remote access via public 5G network 04/04/2022 Sander Rotmensen looks at the potential for 5G for industrial applications where remote access to distance equipment is required. Full Story...
Zero Trust in operational technology environments 31/01/2022 Remote access and cybersecurity is already part of everyday life on the IT side. In the industrial production and development environments various jobs can and should also be done externally. Together, Siemens and Zscaler have tackled this issue to bring secure and demand-based remote access to the operational technology (OT) environment – combining perimeter-based cell protection with flexible Zero Trust principles. Full Story...
App for process plant maintenance with integrated AR function 16/12/2021 Comos Mobile Worker is a new software application for mobile data management with integrated augmented reality functionalities from Siemens. Full Story...
Siemens launches a digital and vendor independent App Store. 29/11/2021 The marketplace serves as a transaction mechanism specifically for the Siemens Industrial Edge platform – an IT platform which enables the scalable deployment of IT technologies and apps in the production environment. Full Story...
New developments in secure networking 22/11/2021 Simatic S7-1500 Advanced Controllers are optimally equipped for the digital transformation. With optimised firmware, they are. setting new standards for functionality, convenience, availability, and security – especially as part of a larger network. Full Story...
Partnership for integrated zero trust security solutions for OT/IT 27/09/2021 Siemens and Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, are partnering to enable customers to securely access Operational Technology (OT) systems and applications in the production network from the workplace – whether in the office or working remote. These new capabilities enable users to remotely manage and control quality assurance or diagnoses issues. Full Story...
Control and improve fluctuating processes 07/09/2021 Martina Walzer discusses how the application of digital capabilities can push the energy and resource transition. Full Story...
Schaeffler and Siemens to cooperate on intelligent diagnostics for drive systems 17/05/2021 Bearing diagnostics provide a crucial indicator of the overall condition and reliability of a motor. In addition to developing a portfolio of condition monitoring solutions for operators, Schaeffler is also working with OEM customers such as Siemens on joint offerings to increase the availability of machinery and equipment. Full Story...
Siemens and Google Cloud to cooperate on AI-based solutions 20/04/2021 Google Cloud and Siemens have announced a new cooperation to optimise factory processes and improve productivity on the shop floor. Full Story...
5G starts to roll out 20/04/2021 Control Engineering Europe spoke to Sander Rotmensen, director industrial wireless communication at Siemens Digital Industries about 5G technology. Full Story...
Taking steps to ensure secure OT environments 20/04/2021 What can engineers do to protect their processes and plants from cyberattack? Suzanne Gill asked for suggestions from a variety of industry specialists. Full Story...
Accelerated production setup for Covid-19 vaccine with automation and digitalisation solutions 12/04/2021 The BioNTech SE biotechnology company has converted an existing facility g for the production of the Covid-19 vaccine in a record time with assistance from Siemens. Full Story...
Accelerating decarbonization at Coca-Cola production facility in Sweden 22/03/2021 The Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) production facility in Jordbro, south of Stockholm has reached a new milestone. In less than a year, the 70,000 m² plant has slashed its energy use by 13%, thanks to a major energy efficiency project executed with Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Full Story...
Simulation and test solutions optimise productivity and collaboration 01/03/2021 Siemens Digital Industries Software has released Simcenter Testlab software, part of the Simcenter portfolio of simulation and test solutions within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of integrated software and services. Full Story...
Product data at the push of a button 22/02/2021 Up-to-date and complete product data is vital for the selection of suitable components and for all subsequent steps in the life cycle of the plant. The search for and the compilation of this information can be very time-consuming. A new online offer can shorten this process, says Stefanie Westerhaus. Full Story...
The cloud plays a key role in the ‘new normal’ 08/02/2021 Flexible work models, contact limitations and travel restrictions, along with the steady growth of production efficiency and diversity are forcing manufacturers to change how they think. With a new version of its engineering framework and an easy-to-use and flexible cloud solution, Siemens helps its customers keep pace with industrial digitalisation trends, says Stephan Schott. Full Story...
New IOT gateway for process industry 11/12/2020 Siemens has introduced the Sitrans CloudConnect 240 – a new IOT gateway for the process industry. It provides a second data channel – independent of the control system – which is used to transmit data from any HART-based field devices to the IT world. Full Story...
Process simulation – what can a digital twin do? 06/12/2020 Eckard Eberle discusses the role for model-based technologies as the basis for continuous process optimisation and efficient plant operation. Full Story...
Moving forward modular production in industry 27/11/2020 Siemens and Merck are working together at Merck's headquarters in Darmstadt to develop a technical backbone for modular production of the future. Full Story...
More control for OT and IT 23/11/2020 Where is the border between automation and IT? The progress of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies and simulation means that it is no longer so easy to draw a sharp line between operational technology (OT) and IT, says Andrea Rauscher, Product manager SIMATIC Siemens AG and Andreas Czech, marketing manager SIMATIC Siemens AG. Full Story...
Ensuring business continuity remotely 20/10/2020 Following the issues posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Jörg Freitag explains how digital remote applications can offer a cost-effective alternative to enable efficient co-operation from a safe distance. Full Story...
Edge application Analyze MyMachine/Condition extended with a Mindsphere application 12/10/2020 Siemens is extending its edge application Analyze MyMachine/Condition with a corresponding Mindsphere application, which demonstrates how edge computing and cloud computing can be intelligently combined. Full Story...
Industrial cybersecurity is a game without end! 05/10/2020 The constant cyber threat is now a fact of life and everyone needs to have an understanding of data protection, argues Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens Digital Industries. Full Story...
Pharmaceutical validation goes digital 27/08/2020 Siemens and J&K Technology, part of the J&K Group, have jointly developed the new CVal software solution for COMOS, Siemens plant engineering software solution. Full Story...
New radar antenna for level measurement 24/08/2020 Siemens has introduced the Sitrans LR250 PLA (polypropylene lens antenna). The radar level measurement transmitter is a field-proven device from Siemens that is able to deliver reliable level readings for inventory management or critical process control. Full Story...
Siemens and Bentley Systems to build digital twin for petrochemical complex 17/07/2020 Siemens and Bentley Systems will develop the first petrochemical digital twin in Indonesia for Chandra Asri, the country’s largest integrated petrochemical complex. Full Story...
Siemens and SAP join forces to accelerate industrial transformation 14/07/2020 Siemens and SAP have announced a new partnership that will leverage their industry expertise and bring together their complementary software solutions for product lifecycle, supply chain and asset management so their customers can deliver new innovation and collaborative business models that will accelerate industry transformation globally. Full Story...
Coca-Cola boosts its energy efficiency 22/06/2020 The use of an energy management system has allowed a Coca-Cola plant in Edelstal, Austria, to conduct detailed analyses of its resource and energy consumption with the goal of continuing to reduce its carbon footprint by reducing waste and water consumption and lowering emissions. Full Story...
Temperature monitoring relays offer more functions in less space 22/06/2020 Siemens Smart Infrastructure has transformed the temperature monitoring relays from its Sirius portfolio. The new series 3RS2 devices are available in analogue and digital versions and they use sensors to measure the temperature – of engine, bearing, and transmission oils, or cooling liquids – in industrial control cabinets. Full Story...
Siemens acquires virtual training provider 08/06/2020 Siemens has acquired the Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB, a provider of virtual operator training for automotive manufacturing. Full Story...
Two disciplines – one device 27/04/2020 The integration of a fail-safe motion control system, multi-axis drive control and powerful communication interfaces and technology I/Os in one device saves valuable control cabinet space and facilitates the implementation of particularly challenging machine concepts extremely efficiently – including modularisation and optimum scalability. Full Story...
When simulation can help save lives 17/04/2020 Vyaire Medical is using simulation and digital twin technologies to help reduce development times for respiratory products. Full Story...
Easy migration without detours 14/04/2020 Siemens is expanding its distributed I/O system with new modules for the Simatic ET 200MP/Simatic S7-1500 IOs as well as a backplane bus. Full Story...
Is 5G going to be better than previous generations? 30/03/2020 Eckard Eberle gives his thoughts on how future industrial wireless networks might look. Full Story...
Simulation needs to overcome perceived complexity and trust issues 23/03/2020 Control Engineering Europe asked some industry spokespeople for their views about the benefits that simulation technologies might offer in the process and manufacturing sectors, and about progress on adoption of the technology. Full Story...
Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory set to be extensively digitised for mass electric car production 08/03/2020 The Volkswagen brand expects to be building up to one and a half million electric cars a year by 2025. In order to enable this level of mass production, its Zwickau factory will be converted to e-mobility and extensively digitised by the end of 2020. Full Story...
Machine-level block I/O devices with IP65/67 protection 16/12/2019 Siemens has launched a new generation of machine-level block I/O devices. Full Story...
Engineering on a global scale! 09/12/2019 Today’s engineering projects are executed by a variety of stakeholders. But, can the process control system provide a reliable basis for effective and efficient collaboration? Manuel Keldenich believes they can. Full Story...
Time to take the next steps on the Industry 4.0 journey 14/10/2019 According to automation vendors there is still some way to go before industry starts to reap the benefits promised by Industry 4.0. The next step is the adoption of a variety of enabling technologies. Full Story...
Siemens and Grundfos sign digital partnership to tackle global water challenges and save energy 30/09/2019 Siemens and Grundfos have signed a digital partnership framework for strategic cooperation. The new partnership focuses on the complementary products and solutions provided by both parties in the areas of water and wastewater applications, industrial automation and building technology. Full Story...
Control perfection: Industrial controls for the digital transformation 17/06/2019 Powerful industrial controls are an important part of the digital transformation in industrial companies. With its comprehensive Sirius portfolio, Siemens can provide the right solutions for this, as Carolin Meuschel explains. Full Story...
New functionality for Intelligent Operator Panels (IOPs) 03/06/2019 Siemens has extended the functionality of its Sinamics IOP-2 for Sinamics G series converters to include the FW V2.3 SP1 firmware update. This improves local setup, operation, monitoring, diagnostics and service of all Sinamics G series converters. Full Story...
Digital twins speed up the commissioning process 11/03/2019 Tronrud Engineering produces automation solutions and machines. Among other things, this Norwegian machine building company has made a name for itself with its packaging machines. In developing and commissioning these machines, the company is now taking a completely new direction. Annemarie Loetzsch reports. Full Story...
Education is key to keeping industry 4.0 moving forward 04/03/2019 Suzanne Gill asked a cross-section of automation vendors where they believe the manufacturing sector is on its Industry 4.0 journey and, importantly, what obstacles still need to be overcome. Full Story...
Keeping pace with the digital transformation 25/02/2019 Suzanne Gill finds out more about the changing role of SCADA systems and asks what features are needed to ensure that this technology keeps pace with the demands of the digital factory of tomorrow. Full Story...
Robotised and digitised battery module factory 29/01/2019 Siemens has just opened one of the world's most advanced and robotic battery module factories in Trondheim, Norway where 55 battery modules per shift will be assembled every day for the marine and offshore market. Full Story...
Manufacturing glass 365 days a year 22/01/2019 Pilkington is part of the NSG Group and produces float glass on two lines – primarily for use as architectural glass. After ten years of continuous operation, the Float Two line needed to be modernised to ensure continued economical production. Full Story...
Siemens and Bentley Systems introduce digital twin cloud services 17/12/2018 Siemens and Bentley Systems have introduced PlantSight, a digital solution which enables as-operated and up-to-date digital twins which synchronise with both physical reality and engineering data, creating a holistic digital context for digital components across disparate data sources, for any operating plant. Full Story...
Compact level transmitter with intelligent processing 10/12/2018 Siemens has introduced Sitrans Probe LU240, its newest ultrasonic level measurement HART transmitter, which provides level, volume, and ?ow measurements. Full Story...
TSN: tomorrow’s information superhighway? 19/11/2018 Markus Weinländer provides examples of cloud-based quality control to demonstrate the possibilities of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN). Full Story...
Siemens and Aruba form strategic partnership for integrated networks 11/11/2018 Siemens and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, have formed a strategic partnership focused on bridging the Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) worlds. Full Story...
Entry-level solution for motor management via Profinet 30/10/2018 Siemens has extended the Simocode pro motor management system to include a new basic unit for standard motor applications. Full Story...
Finding energy saving opportunities 30/09/2018 Sustainability is more than just a slogan for German chocolate manufacturer RITTER SPORT. The company works continuously to minimise the environmental impact of its production methods and strives to conduct its business responsibly to benefit both people and the environment. This includes the implementation of advanced energy management. Full Story...
Engineering framework with practice-oriented functions for end-to-end work processes 30/07/2018 With its TIA Portal V15.1 (Totally Integrated Automation Portal) Siemens has enhanced its engineering framework with new practice-oriented functions for all phases – including planning, engineering and commissioning. Full Story...
I/O in the era of Industry 4.0 29/05/2018 Control Engineering Europe finds out about I/O device developments which ensures they are prepared to work as part of a digital enterprise. Full Story...
Mastering the Industry 4.0 security challenge 13/05/2018 Factory and process automation are now reaching new levels of integration which opens the way to considerably higher degrees of efficiency, process control and flexibility. However, it also calls for increased security to protect the whole factory from malware and unauthorised intrusion, says Maximillian Korff. Full Story...
Siemens acquires real-time locating system solutions 08/04/2018 Siemens has acquired Agilion GmbH, a supplier of industrial Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) focusing on applications in production, logistics and maintenance. Full Story...
Mastering the Industry 4.0 security challenge 25/03/2018 Factory and process automation are now reaching new levels of integration which opens the way to considerably higher degrees of efficiency, process control and flexibility. However, it also calls for increased security to protect the whole factory from malware and unauthorised intrusion, says Maximillian Korff. Full Story...
Connecting RFID to the cloud 25/03/2018 With the launch of new firmware release V3, the Simatic RF600 RFID system now supports OPC UA Full Story...
Digital transformation is the only option 11/02/2018 Suzanne Gill spoke to Jürgen Brandes, CEO of Siemens Process Industries and Drives Division, to get his thoughts on the digitalisation journey for the process industries. Full Story...
A bridge between the electrical and automation engineering worlds 05/02/2018 EPLAN has partnered with Siemens to offer a bridge between the electrical and automation engineering worlds. A new direct connection between EPLAN Electric P8 and the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal from Siemens enables data to be exchanged bidirectionally between the two platforms. Full Story...
Automation controller for distributed and PC-based applications 05/02/2018 Siemens has extended its Simatic automation controller series for PC-based applications to include the Simatic ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC 2 – for standard and fail-safe applications up to Performance Level e. Full Story...
Machine control for today and tomorrow 18/12/2017 Suzanne Gill collects the thoughts of solution providers relating to current trends and the most important requirements for successful machine control solutions today. Full Story...
I/O extension module increases converter scope 30/10/2017 For the smallest converter in its portfolio, the Sinamics V20, Siemens is now offering an extension module for the capture and output of digital and analogue signals. Full Story...
Comau’s robotic arms can be fully integrated into the Siemens SINUMERIK CNC 18/09/2017 Comau and Siemens have launched a common portfolio. Entitled Sinumerik Run MyRobot /Direct Control, this allows the robot to be seamlessly integrated into the CNC machine environment, helping to increase efficiency and overall productivity. Full Story...
Machine manufacturer boosts productivity with integral control concept 10/09/2017 Falu AG specialises in the manufacture of machines for producing and packaging cotton swabs, pads and non-woven cotton products. For its new punching machine, the company relies on solutions from Siemens for control, drive and engineering functions, allowing it to increase production speed and drive down manufacturing costs. Full Story...
Demonstrating the benefits of transmission of data to the cloud 16/08/2017 Industry 4.0 success relies on capturing, transmitting and processing data. This means that connectivity is now a vital requirement for all equipment and is the reason that Rittal has incorporated communication capabilities into its new cooling units and chillers. Full Story...
Effective plant asset management – new functionalities for smart field devices 06/08/2017 With its Simatic Process Device Manager (PDM) Maintenance Station V2.0, Siemens is providing a solution for efficient monitoring of intelligent field device statuses independently of the automation and control system used. Full Story...
RTU expands scope for telecontrol applications 26/06/2017 New Remote Terminal Units (RTU) from Siemens are said to extend the application scope of compact RTUs for telecontrol applications. Full Story...
The new easy – digitalisation down to the field level 05/06/2017 The digitalisation of a process will result in challenges. Higher data transfer rates will become as indispensable as more flexible architectures or the integration of wireless communication. However, with Profinet, an Ethernet-based standard is entering the process industries that masters all the challenges and impresses with its ease of use. Full Story...
OPC UA: Industry 4.0 glue? 13/03/2017 OPC-UA technologies are developing fast! Suzanne Gill caught up with some automation vendors to find out more about their latest OPC-UA technology developments. Full Story...
Ensuring consistent identification 27/02/2017 Tracing components through the entire production process and then analysing the data to help optimise production has been a goal in the industrial environment for some time. High-precision processes can be improved by implementing component identification with UHF RFID technology, says Ingo Hecker. Full Story...
Siemens and Bentley Systems formalise strategic alliance 30/01/2017 Siemens and Bentley Systems have formalised a strategic alliance agreement to drive new business value by accelerating digitalisation to advance infrastructure project delivery and asset performance in complementary business areas. Full Story...
Tablet PC for mobile industrial applications 23/01/2017 Siemens has introduced its first ever tablet PC. The Simatic ITP1000 industrial tablet PC which is said to be the fastest on the market. It has a projective-capacitive 10.1in Multitouch display, Intel Core i5 Skylake processor technology to allow it to handle challenging tasks, and the Trusted Platform Module. Full Story...
SCADA’s role in optimising production 06/12/2016 Brigitte Händler discusses the requirements for a SCADA system in an age of digitisation. Full Story...
Efficient approach to demanding motion control solutions 15/11/2016 Siemens has updated the software for its high-end motion control system Simotion. Version 4.5 is equipped with object-oriented programming (OOP) and communication via OPC UA, which allows mechanical engineers to implement large software projects more efficiently. They can also access Simotion data in a standardised way, across all automation levels – as far as the Cloud. Full Story...
WirelessHART: secure by design 23/10/2016 Data security is critical to the successful deployment of field instruments in plant applications. Suzanne Gill asked a variety of automation vendors for their views on WirelessHART security and their own strategies to ensure network security. Full Story...
Accenture to create Apps on MindSphere 10/10/2016 Accenture is building a range of applications for MindSphere, a cloud based platform from Siemens, to enable industrial equipment makers to benefit from new services based on data insights. Full Story...
Siemens gains a TÜV SÜD-certified development process based on IEC 62443-4-1 30/08/2016 The international series of standards IEC 62443 defines the security measures for industrial automation systems, with Part 4-1 of the standard describing the requirements of the manufacturer's development process. Full Story...
Planning and simulation tool for Profinet networks 17/05/2016 A new software tool from Siemens has been developed for the design and simulation of Profinet automation networks. Full Story...
SCADA benefits from greater efficiency and openness 15/04/2016 Version 7.4 of Siemens Simatic WinCC SCADA software focusses on greater efficiency and openness and can also be used with Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise. Full Story...
Cyber Security Operation Centers for the protection of industrial facilities 13/04/2016 Siemens has opened its Cyber Security Operation Centers (CSOC) for the protection of industrial facilities – a joint location in Lisbon and Munich and one in Ohio in the USA. Full Story...
Industrial Ethernet switches for communication in harsh environments 05/04/2016 Siemens has introduced Scalance XC-100, a new line of compact switches which allow users to establish electrical and optical line and star structures for machine-level networking within the Simatic environment. Full Story...
Control system with integrated fieldbus diagnostics 22/03/2016 Siemens believes it is the first supplier to offer fully integrated and extended fieldbus diagnostics for PROFIBUS PA in a process control system. Full Story...
Intuitive data management for process analytical technology 02/02/2016 Siemens is expanding its data management software offerings for Process Analytical Technology (PAT) with the introduction of Simatic Sipat version 5.0, which allows users to monitor and control the quality of products in real-time during manufacturing. Full Story...
Global motor protection in explosive areas 22/12/2015 Siemens now offers its Sirius 3RV motor starter protectors and 3RU thermal overload relays with IECEx certification which allows the use of equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres globally. Full Story...
Ethernet switch connects automation and office networks 09/11/2015 Siemens has added the Scalance XR526-8C to its existing range of XR-500 Ethernet switches. Full Story...
Compact IP65/67-rated IO system for more applications 04/11/2015 Siemens has expanded its range of compact Simatic ET 200AL IP65/67-rated IO systems to include modules with the M12 connection system, higher output currents, and longer maximum distances between modules. Full Story...
On the road to the Smart Service World 20/10/2015 Dr. Peter Weckesser, CEO Customer Services, Digital Factory Division, Siemens AG, comments on how the company is addressing the changes in business activities of its customers due to digitalisation. Full Story...
GlaxoSmithKline announces strategic automation partner 15/09/2015 Siemens and GlaxoSmithKline have entered a global strategic partnership which will see Siemens become a strategic partner of GSK in manufacturing automation and the preferred automation supplier for its production and R&D sites worldwide, including Vaccines. Full Story...
Ethernet switches permit flexible communication 21/07/2015 The range of managed Industrial Ethernet switches available from Siemens has been extended with the Layer 2 Scalance XB-200 switches which provide data rates up to 100 Mbps and a multitude of functions. Full Story...
Management platform enables secure and simple remote access 30/06/2015 Sinema Remote Connect is a management platform from Siemens for efficient and secure remote access to globally distributed machines and plants. The server application is said to simplify remote services, such as the remote maintenance of machines and plants, in addition to other remote applications, such as condition monitoring. Full Story...
Industrial WLAN enables mobile monitoring 23/06/2015 CP Kelco is in the process of rolling out a controller-based, wireless network in its Danish factory. Working with iPads and QR codes, it is hoped that this will deliver a significant reduction in costs and time as well as offering greater flexibility. Full Story...
Ethernet switch delivers high bandwidth in harsh environments 02/06/2015 Siemens has expanded its portfolio of rugged network components with the Ruggedcom RSG920P – a high port density Ethernet switch designed to operate in harsh environments with widely varying climatic and environmental conditions. Full Story...
Network management system simplifies industrial network monitoring 19/05/2015 With its new V13 Sinema Server software release, Siemens aims to simplify the monitoring of industrial networks. Full Story...
Ensuring reliable identification 14/04/2015 Having the ability to track and trace products throughout the entire supply chain can offer huge benefits and this is where UHF RFID systems display their strengths, says Ingo Hecker, product manager RFID systems at Siemens Process Automation. Full Story...
Motor management system communicates via Modbus 31/03/2015 Siemens has expanded its Simocode pro motor management system to include Modbus communication. Full Story...
Online industrial support line extended 17/03/2015 Siemens will be introducing its extended Industry Online Support at Hannover Messe this year. With around 1.8 million visits every month, this is one of the most frequently used Internet services offered by the company. Full Story...
Software expansion for mobile process data management 06/01/2015 Siemens has recently expanded its Comos Mobile Solutions product family, bringing together the Comos software web-based solutions for plant engineering projects in the process industry, and enabling all those involved in a project to access relevant information at any time via mobile data terminal equipment, such as tablets or a web browser. Full Story...
Plant engineering software helps improve interoperability in power system engineering 16/12/2014 Plant engineering software is helping ENERGOPROJEKT Katowice SA (EPK), a power system engineering specialist, to optimise engineering workflows and offer shorter times to market. Full Story...
Integrated automation solution benefits 02/12/2014 Control Engineering Europe spoke to Carsten Meier, marketing manager TIA Portal, Siemens AG, Digital Factory Division, to find out what benefits TIA Portal can offer users today, and in the future. Full Story...
SCADA solutions offer greater mobility 18/11/2014 Control Engineering Europe looks at some recent enhancements and additions to offer additional versatility to SCADA and visualisation solutions. Full Story...
Profibus: small installation benefits 02/09/2014 The ability of Profibus to connect to an instrument remotely is generally considered to be a feature employed only in larger plants. However, this situation is now changing, according to James Powell, business developer, PI Communications at Siemens Industry Automation. Full Story...
Ethernet redundancy device sets speed record 19/08/2014 Siemens Ruggedcom RS950G has set a speed record – the utility grade IEC 62439-3 compatible product demonstrated a transmission rate of 1 Gbps on HSR (high-availability seamless redundancy) and PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) links. Full Story...
Moving forward to meet challenges 20/05/2014 Suzanne Gill reports on some of the trends and highlights that emerged from the 2014 Hannover Fair. Full Story...
Thin clients and servers in the industrial environment 13/05/2014 Industrial thin clients and servers are now being applied in industrial applications, where their performance and robustness, combined with user-friendliness and simple maintenance is paving the way for cost-optimised infrastructures. Full Story...
Ethernet comms via two-wire cabling 18/03/2014 The new MM992-2VD (Variable Distance) media module from Siemens enables the use of two-wire cabling, such as Profibus cables, for Ethernet communication, without the need for additional hardware such as modems. Full Story...
Control system partner development project benefits the food sector 25/11/2013 Siemens Industry and Olympus Automation have entered into a partnership to deliver a solution that reduces production time and enhances the quality of soups, sauces and ready meals to the global food and beverage market. Full Story...
An increasing drive towards integration 05/11/2013 Control Engineering Europe finds out more about the benefits offered by integrated drive systems. Increasingly, automation and drives systems are being integrated to form system solutions with the aim of optimising the value added along the entire process chain. "Drive systems, sensors, and automation are now becoming a driver for change," explains Ralf-Michael Franke, CEO of Siemens Drive Technologies Division. Full Story...
Secure connection for redundant networks 22/10/2013 The new security module - Scalance S627-2M - from the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is designed to protect automation networks from unauthorised access by means of a firewall. Full Story...
Communication processor for telecontrol applications 11/09/2013 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a new communication processor for telecontrol applications, based on its Simatic S7-1200 controllers. Full Story...
Making machinery and plant more secure 20/08/2013 Recent events have demonstrated that a protection concept is becoming more important for manufacturers and operators of machinery and plants. Automation components need to be protected from external attacks and unauthorised internal access. Full Story...
Improving production processes in the dairy industry 06/08/2013 Siemens' new Dairy Functional Toolset (DFT) is designed to complement the Simatic PCS 7 process control system by adding various important functions for milk-processing enterprises. Full Story...
Industry prepares for the next ‘industrial revolution’ 12/06/2013 Industry 4.0 was high on the agenda of lots of exhibitors at the Hannover Messe this year. Referred to by many as the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ the concept of Industry 4.0 is to merge the virtual world with the real world, bringing IT and production closer together. Full Story...
Drive system for World's most powerful cement mill 28/05/2013 The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has developed a new drive system for a cement mill as part of a joint project with Gebr. Pfeiffer SE. Full Story...
Super premium motors offer even greater energy efficiencies 21/05/2013 Suzanne Gill reports on some ‘super premium’ motors, designed with IEC’s IE4 requirements in mind, for those looking for greater energy efficiency today. Full Story...
Liberating operators from the control room 07/05/2013 There is universal agreement that mobile devices will be making an appearance on more plant floors in the future, although agreement from automation suppliers on a timescale for this to become general practice is less easy to come by. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
PC or PLC based control – take your pick 26/03/2013 Automation suppliers may never agree on whether PC or PLC-based control offers the best solution – in reality it really depends on the application and user preference. However, with most PLC-based systems now offering the same ‘openness’ as PCs, they look like they will be around for some time. Full Story...
Control unit with positioning capability 26/03/2013 Siemens Drive Technologies Division has added a new control unit variant with positioning capability to its Sinamics G120 drive system. Full Story...
Optimising all your assets 15/01/2013 In the current economic climate it is vital to establish strategies to remain competitive and profitable. This can mean either reducing costs of all kinds, or improving the yield, and therefore the yield-cost ratio, preferably both. Full Story...
Siemens drives forward with digitised production 18/12/2012 At the 2012 SPS IPC Drives industrial trade fair, Siemens offered visitors an insight into the modern production worlds of the future – Worlds in which, we were told, virtual processes for product and plant development will be increasingly integrated with real production. Full Story...
Modular safety relay family 21/11/2012 Siemens Industry Automation Division has introduced Sirius 3SK1, a flexible and modular range of safety relays. The new range consists of a reduced component portfolio, simplifying selection and use. Full Story...
SCADA system supports Cern in its Higgs Boson search 31/07/2012 The Cern Europe Nuclear Research Center in Meyrin in the Swiss Canton of Geneva is home to the world’s biggest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Alongside the control, monitoring and documentation of experiments conducted in the LHC, since 2001 all technical processes at Cern have been monitored and controlled by a SCADA system from the Simatic HMI family: Simatic WinCC Open Architecture (WinCC OA). Full Story...
Ultrasonic controller for level measurement 12/06/2012 Siemens Industry Automation Division has introduced the Sitrans LUT400 series ultrasonic controllers which feature a measuring accuracy of 1mm. The compact, single point ultrasonic controllers continuously monitor and control level in liquids, solids, or slurry applications for a range of industries. Full Story...
A compact Coriolis flow solution 01/06/2012 The new range of Coriolis flow measurement solutions from Siemens Industry Automation Division is said to be the most compact solution currently on the market. Full Story...
New dry solids flowmeter 13/03/2012 Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its dry solids flowmeter product line with the new Sitrans WF100, Sitrans WF200, and Sitrans WF250 strain-gauge load cell based flowmeters. Full Story...
Data access is key to improving water network performance 13/03/2012 Siemens has produced a Whitepaper – Potable Water Network Monitoring – which examined the role of high resolution monitoring of water quality as a means of improving the performance of the potable water supply network. It advocates the implementation of Proactive Infrastructure Management as a strategic approach to cost effective, network-wide water quality monitoring. Full Story...
Wurzburger Hofbräu brews up a storm 07/03/2012 The introduction of a Siemens brewery process control system Braumat has enabled the Hofbräu brewery in Wurzburg, Germany to modernise its fermenting and storage cellar operations. Full Story...
SCADA virtualisation – delivering real benefits? 14/11/2011 Virtualisation for SCADA systems brings many benefits such as time and cost savings, greater levels of security and operational efficiency advantages. Tony Chapman from Siemens Industry Automation highlights some of the key areas where SCADA virtualisation can add real value. Full Story...
Monitoring relays with IO-Link protects motors and plant components 24/10/2011 The entire range of monitoring relays from Siemens has been equipped with the IO-Link interface to help the relays protect motors and plant components by monitoring parameters such as temperature, speed, network quality, current and voltage. Full Story...
Safety system expanded with AS-Interface module 04/10/2011 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system with the introduction of a new central module with AS-Interface. Full Story...
Energy efficiency – thinking small 30/08/2011 Even equipment with a low output and correspondingly low power dissipation can make a significant contribution towards energy saving. CEE reports on a new range of power supplies that have been designed to be optimally energy efficient. Full Story...
Wessex Water undertakes control system upgrade 31/05/2011 Wessex Water has undertaken a major process control system upgrade to deliver increased reliability and improved operational efficiencies. Full Story...
Take advantage of this window of opportunity 10/05/2011 With recent CBI figures pointing to a slowing of demand and favourable market conditions set to change, Andrew Peters, divisional director for Siemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies says that UK manufacturers need to make strategic investment decisions now. Full Story...
Portal to a simpler engineering environment? 08/04/2011 Suzanne Gill reports on the launch of a new software engineering framework from Siemens, the TIA portal, which promises a single engineering environment to help industry better support the need for more agile production methods. Full Story...
Software for process automation 29/03/2011 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has equipped two of its software packages for process automation with new functions. In its new Version 7.0, the Simatic PDM Process Device Manager offers a redesigned user interface with more user-friendly operation, updated and supplemented device descriptions, as well as the integration of additional libraries and field devices. Full Story...
Why integrate control and safety? 22/03/2011 Control Engineering Europe finds out more about the benefits of integrating control and safety systems and finds out how a Spanish energy company achieved its goal. Full Story...
Sugar refinery win for Siemens 14/03/2011 Siemens has been awarded a contract to equip the biggest sugar refinery operating in North America with electrical and control technology. Full Story...
Virtualisation extension for WinCC SCADA 24/01/2011 Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded the functionalities of its Simatic WinCC SCADA system Version 7 with a new software update. Full Story...
Integrated process control system supports ‘agile’ manufacturing needs 04/01/2011 A clear focus upon operational efficiency needs to be at the forefront of any business priority - particularly in the current tough economic environment. Full Story...
Electrical and automation solution for cement line 13/12/2010 In order to help it meet the growing demand for cement in Turkmenistan, due to a construction boom, Turklish-based Polimeks Insaat Taahhüt ve San. Tic. A.S. has commissioned Siemens to provide the electrical and automation equipment for a its new cement line in Turkmenistan. Full Story...
Innovation abounds at a record-breaking SPS event 13/12/2010 Politicians and bankers may be wringing their hands over economic difficulties in Europe, but at least they can console themselves in knowing that one sector - factory automation -won’t need a bailout. It is booming, and there are plenty of engineers and engineering firms ready to tell their story. Full Story...
Control and communication products for extreme conditions 02/11/2010 For applications in harsh ambient conditions, corrosive environments, or extreme temperature ranges, the standard properties of an individual device or system are often not sufficient. Full Story...
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