News about controls
What's happening in the field of control systems? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.
read more...read more...News about mobile automation
What products are available on the growing mobile automation market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products in a series of pictures.
read more...New CEO at 'Power Generation Services'
Tim Oliver Holt will take over as CEO of Power Generation Services at Siemens from October 1, 2016. He succeeds Randy Zwirn, who helped shape the Power Generation division for almost 20 years.
read more...New record level of incoming orders
Siemens has announced its figures for the third quarter of 2016. On the positive side, earnings in the industrial business increased by 20% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The negative: Things are anything but going well in the Process Industries & Drives business unit.
read more...Siemens buys Materials Solutions
Siemens intends to further strengthen its position in the field of additive manufacturing with the purchase of Materials Solutions. The Power and Gas Division in particular is set to benefit from the newly acquired expertise.
read more...Kaspersky warns of critical vulnerabilities
Security specialist Kaspersky has analyzed which industrial control systems are accessible via the Internet worldwide. Critical vulnerabilities were identified - at Siemens, Schneider Electric and other automation technology providers.
read more...Electric airplane with record-breaking motor takes off
Siemens researchers have developed a new type of electric motor for airplanes: Weighing just 50 kg, it delivers a continuous output that is five times higher than that of comparable drives. Installed in an aerobatic airplane, it has now completed its first flight in front of the public.
read more...The TIA update
A digital workflow, integrated engineering and increased transparency - these are the hallmarks of digital engineering. At Siemens, the focus is on the 'TIA Portal' automation software, which comes with additional functions and interfaces in version 14.
read more...News from the area of networking
What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.
read more...Independent unit planned for start-ups
Siemens is establishing the 'next47' unit on October 1, 2016 to promote disruptive ideas more strongly and advance new technologies more quickly. The Group intends to bundle its commitment to start-ups in this unit. 1 billion euros will be available for this in the first five years.
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