Amanda Beaton, U.S. Program Manager, Siemens Cooperates with Education Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech MBA, Georgia State University Amanda Beaton has been with Siemens since 2003. As the U.S. Program Manager for Siemens Cooperates with Education (SCE), she is responsible for connecting academia to industry by facilitating the use of Siemens Factory…
Balluff sensor with Siemens controller provides accurate positioning to 250 meters
Balluff’s newest magnetostrictive linear position sensor provides absolute position information over distances of up to 250 meters when used as part of the Balluff position measuring system. The profile-style sensor can be configured for measuring ranges between 5 and 250 meters with a repeat accuracy up to ±0.5 mm. This long-range measuring capability makes it…
Recipe for Success: doughnut maker is a machine builder first
From its early beginnings, the Krispy Kreme company has designed and built the proprietary machines that have given “rise” to their equally safeguarded doughnut recipe. The company’s headquarters in Winston Salem, NC., is where a 105,000 square foot manufacturing facility houses research, design, testing, engineering, and production. The machines and processing equipment being built there…
New enclosed drive series for industrial pump, fan and compressor use in harsh environments
A new enclosed drive system from Siemens, the SINAMICS G120XE, is designed specifically for the demands of industrial pump, fan and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets. Built around the company’s SINAMICS G120X infrastructure drive, this new enclosed system is ideal for fast design and commissioning in industries such as oil-and-gas/petrochemical, water/wastewater, power […]
Siemens supports the machine tool industry in using the full potential of data for flexible and sustainable action
Under the theme “Digitalization in Machine Tool Manufacturing — Infinite opportunities from infinite data”, Siemens will demonstrate how the full potential of data can be used for increased productivity during this year’s EMO Milano tradeshow, October 4-9, and during the virtual Siemens Machine Tool Days 2021 event. The challenges are quite large: the Covid-19 pandemic…
The roadmap to the digital thread across the product lifecycle
By Jan Gilg,president SAP S/4HANA and Tony Hemmelgarn, president and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software. Siloes between engineering and business have existed in enterprises for decades. As manufacturers design and deliver smarter products and assets, access to real-time business information across networks is critical to bring new and improved innovations to market faster. In…
The roadmap to the digital thread across the product lifecycle
Siloes between engineering and business have existed in enterprises for decades. As manufacturers design and deliver smarter products and assets, access to real-time business information across networks is critical to bring new and improved innovations to market faster. In July 2020, SAP and Siemens announced a strategic partnership to deliver a digital thread that bridges…
Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and increases productivity – for example, the components weigh only half as much as those made from […]
Motor-drive simulation expands virtual commissioning
Integrated automation and motion control simulation software provides simple and quick virtual commissioning for machine builders. By Kevin Wu and Colm Gavin | Siemens Digital Industries In the development of any new machine or plant, faults are almost inevitable. Failure during commissioning is especially problematic, because it’s likely to significantly increase costs and delay the […]
Siemens makes first industrial 5G router available
The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is available now. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G, 4G (LTE), and 3G (UMTS) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements, and other industrial devices via a public 5G network…
New distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The Sinamics G115D from Siemens is a new compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions — wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The Sinamics G115D drive system features a robust design with a high IP protection […]
Modular solutions for industrial control panel design
Siemens and Allied Electronics & Automation are teaming up to help panel builders better design simpler, more flexible and space-saving industrial control cabinets. Siemens’ unique SIRIUS modular system, now available from Allied, offers a full range of modular industrial control panel components in seven compact standard sizes, including devices needed to switch, protect, control and…
Researchers work on better software for additive manufacturing
The DARPA Transformative Design TRADES program was created to develop foundational design tools that will help designers take more advantage of the capabilities of additive technology. Recently, Siemens Technology completed its work on a software project for this program. I spoke with Mark Burhop, principal investigator with the research arm of Siemens, to discuss the […]
With virtual commissioning, commissioning time and prototype waste is reduced
As machine builders strive to meet consumer demands for more customization, they are looking for more variations in their industrial machinery (IM) equipment. Some machine builders are finding ways to build their machines using more modular components and arrangements of subassemblies. However, this comes at the cost of integration challenges. Every change in software, hardware,…
Digitalization as a competitive advantage in control panel construction
Today, engineering, design, and documentation account for nearly half of the costs in control panel construction. While the mechanical design and automation of machines are largely software-driven, many electrical engineering tasks, are still performed manually. For example, selecting components and calculating cable cross-sections and short-circuit currents. These tasks are time-consuming and frequently lead to errors.…
4 Key Trends in Machine Engineering
Machine Engineering is very complex and dynamic. Digitalization processes and increasing software integration in the machines themselves has completely transformed the way industrial machines are designed, developed, manufactured and commissioned. To help navigate through this journey we have created an E-Book that gives you a quick overview of the most significant tendencies that will drive…
Configuration management: Configuration integrity is a core driver for business success
A complete configuration for an industrial machine is incredibly complex. There are many reasons for this such as designing across technical domains, and the ongoing evolution of part designs. To be successful, all information needs to be managed correctly. Siemens’s Advanced Machine Engineering can do just that. Download the latest white paper produced by CIMdata…
Ready-to-use industrial edge platform for data processing on the production level
Siemens is expanding its offer for industrial IoT solutions, adding to its Industrial Edge portfolio a central and company-wide scalable infrastructure for managing connected edge devices and apps. With the new Industrial Edge Management system, users can remotely monitor the status of every connected device and remotely install edge apps and software functions on distributed…
Create your perfect machine with Advanced Engineering
Innovation is the most important growth factor for the machinery industry, and innovation requires speed. That means that fast product delivery is as important as a fast return on your (innovation) investments. Today’s product development process is comprised of hundreds of decision points and parallel workflows that now take place in a global context. Advanced…
Soft starters from Siemens feature integrated Safe Torque Off function
The SIRIUS 3RW55 Failsafe soft starters from Siemens are the first to feature the integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) function. This ensures that the motor comes to a complete standstill if an operator initiates an emergency shutdown. The motor then remains in this state until the restart interlock is used to restart it. Another important […]
Comparing the two main relay types: Electromechanical and solid-state relays in automation
Relays are electronic devices that accept current or voltage signals in an input circuit as a prompt to switch open or close another circuit or pilot device. In this way, relays are switches that are controlled by some other input. The output is to trigger a predictable state change in the connected system. Variations abound:…
A look at Siemens efforts in the battle against COVID-19
In this podcast, we explore the efforts Siemens is contributing in fighting the pandemic. One of the things Siemens offers is its Additive Manufacturing Network. Welcome to Technology Forward. Today, we are speaking with Robert Meshel, Director, Additive Manufacturing Network at Siemens. We’ll discuss what this network is, and how it is helping to […]
Through its Additive Manufacturing Network, Siemens responds to the COVID-19 crisis
In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, Siemens is making its Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network along with its 3D printers, available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components. The AM Network connects users, designers and 3D-print service providers to enable […]
Encoders with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ interface for small-motor manufacturers
In order to meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, HEIDENHAIN introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and 1100 series rotary encoders with added versions now available with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ. HEIDENHAIN’s models ECN/EQN 1000S, ROC/ROQ 1000S and ECN/EQN 1100S rotary encoders with integrated DRIVE-CLiQ interface feature a compact design with […]
Winners announced in Software category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 categories, the judging panel awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognitions, as well as Honorable Mentions for certain submissions. The awards program is supported by three leading publications…