New firmware adds new functions for Sinamics V90 servo converter

• Fast PTI mode comes with auto-tuning function
• New firmware adds Fast PTI mode for precise positioning at even higher speeds
• Firmware update opens up new applications for Sinamics V90

New functions are being added to the proven Sinamics V90 servo drive system with the V1.11 version of the Sinamics firmware. The Fast PTI mode is now available for the drive system, increasing Pulse Train Input (PTI) performance by 70 percent.

Siemens and EDAG cooperate in projects for the industrial application of additive manufacturing

• Improving engineering and production processes

Siemens is intensifying its cooperation with the EDAG Group as a leading global independent engineering company for the automotive industry, in order to further promote industrial applications of additive manufacturing (AM) and to make engineering and production processes more efficient. Based on many years of successful project-specific collaboration in factory and production planning, in the field of engineering the innovative "NextGenerationSpaceframe 2.0" project will be presented at the Hannover Messe from April 1 to 5, 2019 at the Siemens booth (Hall 9, Booth D35) as the clear result of this successful cooperation.

Siemens and EDAG cooperate in projects for the industrial application of additive manufacturing

• Improving engineering and production processes

Siemens is intensifying its cooperation with the EDAG Group as a leading global independent engineering company for the automotive industry, in order to further promote industrial applications of additive manufacturing (AM) and to make engineering and production processes more efficient. Based on many years of successful project-specific collaboration in factory and production planning, in the field of engineering the innovative "NextGenerationSpaceframe 2.0" project will be presented at the Hannover Messe from April 1 to 5, 2019 at the Siemens booth (Hall 9, Booth D35) as the clear result of this successful cooperation.

Siemens and EDAG cooperate in projects for the industrial application of additive manufacturing

• Improving engineering and production processes

Siemens is intensifying its cooperation with the EDAG Group as a leading global independent engineering company for the automotive industry, in order to further promote industrial applications of additive manufacturing (AM) and to make engineering and production processes more efficient. Based on many years of successful project-specific collaboration in factory and production planning, in the field of engineering the innovative "NextGenerationSpaceframe 2.0" project will be presented at the Hannover Messe from April 1 to 5, 2019 at the Siemens booth (Hall 9, Booth D35) as the clear result of this successful cooperation.

Simple machine integration with OPC UA interface

• Data interface according to OMAC PackML
• First implementation of companion specification in a controller

Siemens has succeeded in implementing an OPC UA data interface in a Simatic S7-1500 controller according to a companion specification. The OMAC PackML (Packaging Machine Language) makes it easier for end customers and line integrators to integrate packaging machines and connect them to line or MES systems, thus simplifying the evaluation and control of individual machines.

Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator V3.0 – for more flexible and integrated plant engineering

• Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator V3.0 plant and automation engineering software closes the gap between plant engineering and the process control system
• Increased system openness based on GSDML and NE150 standards
• Seamless engineering through the integration of various Simatic components
• More powerful, more open version

Siemens has extended its engineering software for planners and automation engineers, Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.0 (PAA), to include new functions for even more flexible and integrated automation engineering. With this latest software version, Simatic PCS 7 automation projects can be configured even more easily and efficiently.

Simit V10.1 – More openness for even more integrated simulation

• Standardized interfaces for more system openness
• Re-use of domain-specific simulation models
• Real-time simulation of systems and machinery

Siemens has extended its Simit simulation platform for virtual commissioning and operator training to include numerous new functions. The additions in Version 10.1 improve the simulation of automation applications through the re-use of various domain-specific simulation models over the entire lifecycle of manufacturing and process systems.

Siemens leads industry to the next level of digital transformation

• This year's trade fair slogan: "Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!"
• Enhanced portfolio: cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and Edge computing increase productivity and flexibility

At Hannover Messe, Siemens is presenting numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation in the discrete and process industries. At the center of its booth, Siemens is using a model for the automotive industry to show how the unique portfolio of industrial software and automation technology seamlessly connects the virtual and real worlds. Using cloud and Edge-based data analyses together with other future-oriented technologies, such as additive manufacturing and autonomous manufacturing systems, creates new possibilities in the areas of efficiency and flexibility.

Save time in engineering with the new Comos Version 10.3

• New engineering portal speeds up plant engineering
• Modular engineering with intelligent templates and central data storage
• Object queries now editable in Comos web application

In the latest version 10.3 of its Comos CAE software solution for the process industry, Siemens is focusing on increasing efficiency in engineering. Using the Comos Engineering Portal included in this version, engineering processes can be significantly shortened. In addition to this, new developments and functional expansions are available for the current version in modular engineering and for mobile applications.

Industrial PC for cost-optimized applications in the industrial environment

• Protection of investment thanks to support of existing systems
• SIMATIC IPC527G: Platform for cost-optimized applications in the industrial environment
• High performance and flexibility, fast availability

The new member of the Simatic Industrial PC family expands the basic IPC portfolio and is designed for cost-optimized applications in the industrial environment.