Synchronous reluctance motors combined with inverters
In firmware version V4.8, the Sinamics S120 low-voltage inverters from Siemens can be combined with the "Simotics" synchronous reluctance motors.
read more...read more...Siemens moves Mindsphere platform into focus
Under the motto "Driving the Digital Enterprise", Siemens will be presenting specific applications for the digital factory at SPS IPC Drives. A new special area is dedicated to the IoT ecosystem 'Mindsphere'.
read more...News about operating and monitoring
What is the optimum operating unit for industrial users? What is happening on the market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products from the operating & monitoring sector as a series of pictures.
read more...Comos data available on mobile devices
Siemens has expanded the Comos platform with the new version 2.0 of Comos Mobile Solutions. The upgrade is intended to improve mobile information management in globally distributed plant projects.
read more...Siemens / Process Industries and Drives
Job cuts under wraps
In March, Siemens announced its intention to cut 2,000 jobs across Germany in the Process Industry and Drives division. The final figures have now been finalized - slightly less than initially announced.
read more...Chief Technology Officer Siegfried Russwurm leaves
Siegfried Russwurm, member of the Managing Board of Siemens, will not extend his contract, which expires at the end of March 2017. This decision was made by mutual agreement between Russwurm and the Supervisory Board of Siemens.
read more...App brings machine data from the control system to the cloud
Siemens offers an IIoT app for machine tools that can be used to read and analyze machine data from a Sinumerik 840D-sl controller and send it to the cloud. Users can obtain digital services via the 'MindSphere' platform.
read more...News from the industrial computer sector
What's new in industrial PCs? Our picture gallery shows you the latest products in this area - from conventional embedded devices to USB hubs and specially enhanced Raspberry Pi devices.
read more...Defy harsh environments
Siemens launches two fanless embedded industrial PCs - designed for harsh industrial environments.
read more...News from M2M, remote maintenance and telecontrol
In the course of Industry 4.0, remote control - i.e. remote access to machines and systems - and the topic of M2M communication in general are becoming increasingly important. The picture gallery shows a selection of current products in this area.
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