Impact of Siemens’ new acquisition on industrial drive market

Siemens’ acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology (IDT) business opens up wider global market access for these products, leveraging Siemens’ extensive global sales channels, says Vanessa Lopez. Read more...

ION Mobility uses Siemens Xcelerator to develop electric bike

Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software is used for styling, mechanical engineering and electric battery pack development for the ION M1-S electric motorbike Read more...

Siemens acquiring ebm-papst's Industrial Drive Tech

The planned acquisition will complement the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and strengthen Siemens’ position as a leading solutions provider for flexible production automation Read more...

Jury nominates three companies for the HERMES AWARD 2024

An independent jury comprising top-class experts from political and business communities, academia and society in general, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, nominated three companies selected from the numerous submissions for the HERMES AWARD 2024 Read more...

New Siemens EcoTech label creates industry-leading sustainability transparency

Siemens uses extensive data, provided in the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), to assess a product’s lifecycle performance against a set of robust eco design criteria across three dimensions Read more...

Siemens’ Innomotics: Who will purchase this motor giant?

In November of last year, Siemens announced that it is actively seeking a buyer for its Innomotics business. In this article, Vanessa Lopez explores the likely contenders to buy this motor giant. Read more...

Intel, Siemens forge 3-year partnership for advanced chip manufacturing efficiency

Intel is undergoing a multi-billion-dollar transformation in its manufacturing operations, which includes a shift to cutting-edge chip technology known as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. Read more...

SMEs should opt for step-by-step implementation of automation, says Smita Gadade

Precise Industrial Solutions technology-driven specialist in the design, manufacture and commissioning of integrated solutions. They are channel partners for Siemens and provide automations and digital solution. Smita Gadade, Director, Precise Industrial Solutions in this interview which Ayushi Khandelwal shares insights on company’s digital solution and significance on its implementations. Read more...

Siemens to invest Rs 416 crore for expanding manufacturing capacity in India

The company will expand manufacturing capacity of power transformers and vacuum interrupters for medium voltage switchgear. Siemens Ltd has also registered 21% increase in revenue and 53% increase in PAT in FY 2023 (October 2022 to September 2023). Read more...

Siemens unveils eco-friendly Blue GIS Switchgear for Sustainable Power Grids

The newly introduced F-gas-free blue GIS primary switchgear facilitates an early shift towards eco-friendly grids, anticipating upcoming regulations. Read more...

Siemens seeks 15% discount on Siemens shares from Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is contemplating selling a significant portion of its 24% stake in Siemens Ltd to enhance liquidity, a move that has the preliminary approval of both companies. Read more...

Siemens Energy contemplates stake sale in Siemens Ltd to strengthen finances

Siemens AG already holds a 51% stake in Siemens Ltd, and increasing this shareholding could prove to be a strategic maneuver, more palatable to the group's shareholders. Read more...

Festo joins Siemens’ industrial edge ecosystem

As Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem continues to grow: More apps from Festo being planned. Festo AX Data Access app is available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. Read more...

Siemens unveils eco-friendly Blue GIS Switchgear

Alongside proven vacuum-interrupter technology, the switchgear uses Clean Air, based on natural-origin gases, is free of fluorinated and PFAS gases, and has a global warming potential (GWP) below 1. Read more...

Siemens plans major urban transport hub in India following Indian Railways contract

This strategic move is fuelled by Siemens' recent milestone contract with Indian Railways, valued at Rs 26,000 crore (approximately $3 billion). Read more...

Siemens announces milestone of 100 digital use cases on Siemens Xcelerator

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Koncept Engineers, Safex Technologies and Sonicbolt Technologies announced as Siemens Xcelerator Ecosystem Partners Read more...

Saudi Arabia's Aramco, Siemens collaborate on Carbon Capture Pilot Project

This initiative comes as Saudi Arabia, the largest oil producer in the Middle East, explores innovative approaches to address emissions challenges. Read more...

Paving the path to safety: The role of advanced technologies in enhancing mobility

The automotive industry is facing several challenges as it moves towards a future of autonomous driving. Advanced technologies, such as virtualisation, and automotive OS, can help to address these challenges and pave the path to a safer future of mobility, says Kollu Nandakumar. Read more...

Siemens consortium to equip Mumbai Metro Line 2B with electrification technologies

Siemens will manufacture, install and commission rail electrification solutions and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, covering 20 stations and one depot. Read more...

IDC MarketScape names Siemens a Manufacturing Execution System Leader for 2023

Siemens is the only company to be named as a Leader across all 5 Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) IDC MarketScape reports for 2023 Read more...

Vedanta appoints 34-yr industry veteran for semiconductor business in India

Mike Young is appointed as Senior Vice President, Project Management Office and Manufacturing Operations for Vedanta-Foxconn Semiconductors Limited. Mike is the former CEO of SSMC and X-Fab Sarawak. Read more...

Lummus acquires water treatment technologies from Siemens Energy

Lummus Technology announced that in an agreement with Siemens Energy, the company’s portfolio for sustainable, integrated water solutions that support petrochemical customers' waste reduction and efficiency goals is going to expand with Siemens’ Zimpro wet air oxidation technology and PACT system. Read more...

Siemens to acquire Mass-Tech Controls’ EV division

Siemens enters into an acquisition with Mass-Tech Controls to acquire EV division of the company strengthening its capability to address fast-growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India, expand local market presence, and enable creation of export hub. Read more...

Boards agrees to sale Siemens’s motor business to Siemens AG subsidiary

Siemens’s Board of Directors approves sale of low voltage motors and geared motors business to a subsidiary of Siemens AG for Rs 2,200 crore. This transaction consequent to intent of Siemens AG to carve out Innomotics business into a legally separate company. Read more...

Annual ARC Industry Forum Asia is driving sustainability, energy transition

The Annual ARC Industry Forum Asia is organised by ARC Advisory Group in two forums this year. The event will take place in Tokyo, Japan on June 20 and Bangalore, India on July 12 to 13. Industrial Product Finder will be one of the media sponsor at the event. Read more...

Best Power Equipments appoints Sushil Virmani as managing director

BPE (Best Power Equipments) has appointed Sushil Virmani as the Managing Director of BPE. Founder and Group Managing Director, Amitansu Satpathy welcomed Virmani saying that he look forward to a new golden period under his leadership at BPE. Read more...

Siemens consortium partners Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation for advanced rail electrification technologies

Siemens Limited equips consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for Surat Metro Phase 1 spanning over 40 kilometers and Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 over 28 kilometers with state-of-the-art rail electrification technologies. Read more...

MobileDrive builds next-gen autonomous driving systems with Siemens’ digital twin technology

MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Its vision and technology roadmap is based on market-led vehicle requirements built using Siemens Xcelerator. Read more...

Hannover Messe, a leading platform for hydrogen and fuel cells

At the upcoming trade fair, Hannover Messe, running from 17 to 21 April, around 500 companies will be presenting their solutions for hydrogen production, transport, storage and consumption. By 2030, the EU Commission wants to install electrolyzers with a capacity of at least 40 gigawatts to produce 10 million tons of green hydrogen in a phased-in process. Read more...

Siemens launches its first industry-ready 5G routers in India

Siemens Limited announced the launch of private industrial 5G user equipment with applications on industrial 5G offer long-term benefits to a wide range of customer segments that depend on a strong communication backbone. Read more...

AI in manufacturing to be under spotlight at Hannover Messe 2023

The trade fare, Hannover Messe 2023 is happening from 17 to 21 April 2023 at Hanover fairground, Germany. This year’s theme of the event focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Carbon Neutral Products, and Hydrogen and Fuel cells. Read more...

Indian electric equipment market is expected to reach $ 70.69 bn by 2025

Elektrolites Power is leading manufacturer and innovator in the field of power transmission and distribution. Anil Saboo, Chairman and MD, Elektrolites Power tells, they are working on smart grid technologies adoption and increase their exports to more than 40 countries, and looking forward to build new business developments at Elecram 2023. Read more...

igus offers hybrid cables suitable for Bosch Rexroth & Siemens

Motion plastics producer, igus is embracing the hybrid technology trends. It added two new hybrid cables—CF280.UL with PUR outer jacket and CF220.UL with PV outer jacket, to its chainflex cable portfolio suitable for Bosch Rexroth and Siemens. Read more...

Siemens to show how to make digital transformation a reality at IMTEX

Through integrated solutions across the value chain, machine builders and machine users can respond more flexibly to market demands – and at the same time boost their productivity. Read more...

Siemens Limited sets up facility for bogies in Maharashtra

Siemens Limited has set up a state-of-the-art factory for bogies in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) to address the increasing demand from railways in India and across the world. Read more...

How to use machine learning for better forecasting

While it is difficult to predict the future with certainty, machine learning can help in better forecasting for industries, Emily Newton. Read more...

Siemens Ltd sets up production facility for bogies in Aurangabad

The factory will address the increasing demand for bogies not only in India but also globally. Order of over 200 bogies to be delivered from Aurangabad factory towards an export order Read more...

Benefits of applying machine learning in forecasting

While it is difficult to predict the future with certainty, machine learning can help in better forecasting for industries, says Emily Newton. Read more...

Adopting the right technology can make India self-reliant

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head - Digital Industries, Siemens Ltd, highlights importance of Industry 4.0 or digitalization in furthering India’s manufacturing growth. Read more...

ACC and Siemens partner to build gigafactories for EV battery production

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) will use Siemens digital twin technology to accelerate progress towards ACC gigafactories in France, Germany and Italy. With this partnership, ACC strengthens position as a European leader for automotive battery manufacturing. Read more...

Siemens boosts collaboration and performance with Solid Edge 2023

Solid Edge’s new look and feel brings a modern update to include more intuitive ways of working, greater personalisation options and improved modeling workflows. Read more...

Ready-to-connect igus hybrid cables save installation space, construction time

New readycable hybrid cables suitable for drive technology from Siemens and SEW-EURODRIVE Read more...

Mathew Thomas is the new MD of Siemens Digital Industries Software in India

Bringing 30 years of industry experience to the role, Mathew, and his team, aim to drive profitable growth through customer success and by nurturing a high-performance organisation. Read more...

Siemens launches open digital business platform Xcelerator in India

Siemens Xcelerator is an open and evolving digital business ecosystem that comprises a comprehensive, curated portfolio that includes digital and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled offerings (software, hardware and digital services) from Siemens and certified third parties. Read more...

Leuze offers IO-Link via modular principle

The new IO-Link function modules from Leuze simplify the integration of device data into PLC programs. This saves the users time and enables error-free installation. Read more...

MG Motor & Siemens innovates digital solutions for a sustainable future

The solution includes automation, IoT data, plant simulation & mindsphere to enhance quality and optimise production transparency. Read more...

Siemens Ltd to sell Large Drives Applications business for Rs 4400 mn

The Large Drives Applications business contributed 3.4% to total revenue from operations and 2% of profit from operations of Siemens Ltd for the year ended September 30, 2021 Read more...

LANXESS partners Siemens for supply of automation systems

Global specialty chemicals firm LANXESS is securing strong support on its growth path and intensifying its long-standing cooperation with Siemens. Read more...

Airbus to use Siemens’ software for developing new electronic systems

Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, has selected Capital electrical/electronic (E/E) systems development software from Siemens‘ Xcelerator portfolio to accelerate the development of commercial aircraft. Read more...

IPF’s 3i EXPO to pave the way for transition to Industry 4.0

This will be India’s first of its kind expo comprising 3 events - Exhibition, Conference and IPF Industry Excellence Awards - dedicated to discuss on innovative approaches and strategies for the adoption of Industry 4.0 in India will the involvement of the key stakeholders - the Government, Industry and Academia Read more...

Siemens and Tata Power-DDL partner for smart metering technologies

Technology deployed for over 2,00,000 smart meters in North Delhi. The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) will play a key role in the deployment of Smart Grids across the country. Read more...

Tecnimont and Siemens sign MoU for digital predictive maintenance services

The tools will improve plant operability and reduce maintenance costs. The two companies will work together on feasibility studies and identify clients to promote the application of the technology. Read more...

Siemens to deliver digitalised switchgears to three Indian steel makers

The three steel manufacturers – Icon, Geetai and Gajkesari – are from Jalna MIDC belt, Maharashtra. They will be equipped with 11 bays of state-of-the-art 132 kilovolts Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS). Read more...

Switch Mobility and Siemens MoU to cost-effective e-mobility solutions

As part of the MOU, Siemens Financial Services (SFS), the financing arm of Siemens AG, will consider a minority investment in OHM Global Mobility Private Ltd., the eMaas platform company to be formed as a subsidiary of Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd. Read more...

Softing Industrial integrates CNC data into industrial edge applications

Softing expands its dataFEED edgeConnector product family which is based on Docker technology. The new product supports easy access to data from SINUMERIK 840D controllers and makes it available on edge devices or virtual environments via OPC UA and MQTT. Read more...

Ola to use Siemens’ digital solution to build Rs 24 bn EV facility in India

With an initial capacity of 2 million units a year, it will be the largest scooter manufacturing facility in the world. It will serve as Ola’s global manufacturing hub catering to its customers in India as well as key markets across Europe, UK, Latin America and ANZ. Read more...

Siemens, BMZ, and MSDE launch technical education initiative IGnITE

Indo-German Initiative for Technical Education (IGnITE) aims at developing highly qualified technicians based on the German Dual Vocational Educational Training (DVET) model with a focus to make them industry and future ready. IGnITE aims to help develop around 40,000 skilled workforce by 2024 Read more...

Siemens launches digital solution to maintain social distancing at workplace

Using proven software and hardware, Siemens has developed a unique workplace distancing solution that helps manufacturers to simulate and manage employee exposure risks while enabling productivity throughout their facilities Read more...

Siemens and Exyte join forces to fast-track construction of smart biotech facilities

COVID 19 poses major challenges for developing and mass-producing vaccines and medicines in existing production facilities. Siemens and Exyte combine their strengths to offer intelligent, modular, and scalable biotech facilities Read more...

Siemens’ 3D printers to help produce medical devices to fight Covid 19 threat

The company opens its Additive Manufacturing Network to enable the efficient execution of design and printing of medical equipment in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Siemens acquires C&S Electric for Rs 2100 cr to meet increasing electrification

In order to meet the increasing demand for electrification across industry, infrastructure and buildings in India, Siemens Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire New Delhi-based C&S Electric Limited. Read more...

Siemens to acquire C&S Electric in India to meet increasing electrification

This acquisition addresses rising demand for low-voltage power distribution in India. Siemens will acquire 99 per cent of C&S Electric Ltd. from its promoters. Read more...

Siemens to showcase the power of digitalization at Elecrama 2020

Globally, a paradigm shift is taking place toward decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitalization. With its digital portfolio and industry know-how, Siemens can maximise the performance of utilities and enterprises by guiding them through their digital transformation. Read more...

HYPERTURN 65 Powermill ensures seamless operations in complex machining

The Hyperturn 65 Powermill series has been designed to achieve better productivity in series production. It can efficiently handle complex and sophisticated turning, drilling, milling and gear cutting operations. all of these operations can be carried out well in just single integrated work process. Read more...

Siemens’ new motion controller comes with integrated drive control

Siemens has expanded its product portfolio of technology CPUs with the Simatic Drive Controller. Read more...

Siemens’ gearless drive technology powers high-capacity overland conveyor

Powered by Siemens’ new gearless drive technology, thyssenkrupp’s high-capacity overland conveyor will access one of the world’s largest copper reserves in Quellaveco Read more...

Siemens Vadodara facility rolls-out 1,000th steam turbine

The 1,000th turbine is a 29 mw waste heat recovery steam turbine for JK Cement, the second largest manufacturer of white cement in India. Read more...

Siemens to modernise Hindustan Zinc’s power asset fleet with digital technologies

Six 80 MW steam turbines, to be manufactured at Siemens’ Vadodara factory, will be designed to improve efficiencies and result in an estimated reduction of 1 million tonne of carbon emission Read more...

Siemens’ propulsion system upgrades Rail locomotives from 6000 to 9000HP

The propulsion equipment is completely designed, built and manufactured in India. The high-power equipment will improve haulage capabilities, average speed and utilisation of rolling stock assets. Read more...

EEPC displays India’s manufacturing potential at Hannover Messe 2019

The apex engineering export organisation - along with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Department of Heavy Industry – took various initiatives to reach out to German companies for attracting technology and investment in India. Read more...

ICA hosts workshop on industrial motors at NPC Chennai

The workshop was conducted on the topic ‘Emerging Trends for improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Motors & its Driven Systems’ Read more...

Siemens displays smart solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2019

Its offering ranges from the use of artificial intelligence and edge computing through to the factory and process automation of the future. It also includes energy solutions for network operators and digital enterprises. Read more...

Siemens presents expanded Digital Enterprise portfolio at Hannover Messe 2019

Under the slogan ‘Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!’ Siemens is demonstrating how companies of any size can use industry-specific solutions to increase their flexibility Read more...

At Hannover Messe, CMI will focus on fire survival cables: Amit Jain

In this interview, Amit Jain, CMD, CMI Ltd, highlights on new opportunities in wires and cables market in India and advantages offered by the country to manufacturing sector Read more...

Siemens introduces new servo drive system Simatic Micro-Drive

Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the safety extra-low voltage range for DC/EC motors with 24 to 48 V by introducing a new servo drive system known as Simatic Micro-Drive. Read more...

GAIL to equip its gas turbines with Siemens remote diagnostic services

Real-time data analysis from 29 gas turbines across multiple locations will increase availability, reduce forced outages and enable proactive, predictive maintenance Read more...

Siemens presents digital transformation solutions for intralogistics sector

iemens becomes only company in the intralogistics sector capable of consistently mapping the actual machine builder’s and operator’s process chain in the virtual environment Read more...

Siemens introduces digital experience and application centre for machine tools industry

Siemens introduces digital experience and application centre for machine tools industry Siemens India has launched the Digital Experience and Application Centre (DEX), a full-fledged testing, simulation and training centre for the machine tool industry. Read more...

Optimising business costs with Device as a Service

With hardware still accounting for nearly 42 per cent of total IT budgets, major IT leaders and hardware manufacturers are considering cost-cutting as one of their top organisational priorities. Read more...

CMI bags contract to supply cadmium catenary wire to Indian Railways

CMI Limited has secured L1 position for supply of cadmium catenary wire to East Coast Indian Railways for a value of Rs 106.64 crore. The tender was decided through a reverse auction process. Read more...

Siemens upgrades NX Software with AI and machine learning to increase productivity

Siemens' Digital Innovation Platform enhanced with machine learning-driven user-interface solutions will improve the design process Read more...

Bentley Systems introduces OpenUtilities Solutions for DER

OpenUtilities provides planning and design assessment solutions for grid modernisation Read more...

Siemens registers 15.7 per cent growth in revenue for Q1 FY19

The company’s PAT is up by 19.7 per cent at Rs 228 crore Read more...

EMO Hannover 2019 to be held in September

This will be the 22nd edition for the world's leading trade fair for metalworking. Read more...

Digitalization paves path for sustained growth for machine tools industry: Vijay Pratap Singh

In this interview, Vijay Pratap Singh of Siemens India, explains how digitalization is radically changing the production environment in machine tools industry. Read more...

Siemens introduces digital experience and application centre for machine tools industry

The Centre will provide a hands-on experience for machine tool builders and act as an essential link between technology and skill upgradation in the Industry 4.0 era. Read more...

Givi Misure introduces Absolute Scales for Fanuc and Siemens CNC applications

Givi Misure has introduced new product Absolute Scales for Fanuc and Siemens CNC applications. The product will be displayed at IMTEX 2019. Read more...

DMG MORI offers DMU 50 3rd Generation for 5-axis simultaneous machining

With its high-quality equipment the new DMU 50 3rd?Generation convinces price-conscious users from demanding applications Read more...

Mario Azar named new President of Black & Veatch’s power business

Azar will serve on thew company’s executive company along with leading important aspects of the power business. Read more...

Siemens and MineSense to cooperate for real-time measurement of mined ore

Joint solution will provide real-time measurement of ore grades combined with material and quality management system Simine MAQ Read more...

Siemens and Bentley Systems to invest Euro 50 mn more in JV

As a result of the continuous investment of Siemens into secondary shares of Bentley's common stock the Siemens stake in Bentley Systems now exceeds 9 per cent. Read more...

Siemens India selects Ferretto’s Vertimag EF storage systems for PCB components

The Italian company Ferretto Group has strengthened its presence in India by bagging an order from Siemens India to reorganise the storage and management of PCB components (printed circuits) at its Goa factory. Siemens, one of the world leaders in the sector of electronics, has selected Ferretto Group’s Vertimag EF vertical automatic storage system for this purpose. Read more...

Amber increases productivity & product quality using PLM Software

Air conditioner solutions provider Amber Enterprises uses Teamcenter and NX to reduce time-to-market by 60 percent. Siemens PLM Software solutions enable Amber to create better designs that improve product quality by 50 percent. Read more...

Siemens helps Bombardier to develop new products

Bombardier, the world’s leading manufacturer of trains and aircraft, is working with Siemens to further explore and extend the Teamcenter portfolio for product lifecycle management (PLM) to optimise its engineering processes to develop, produce and support its products. Read more...

Siemens aims to boost technology adoption by SMEs with Ingenuity Tour

Tour will demonstrate a comprehensive array of innovative products, solutions and services covering electrification, automation and digitalization for the manufacturing segment Read more...

Infosys partners Siemens to develop advanced IoT engineering solutions

The initial focus will be on customers in the manufacturing, energy, utilities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation and logistics industries Read more...

Siemens increases productivity for machine tools and motion control drive systems

Siemens offers a new app for drive systems in the field of motion control called Analyze MyDrives, and has also introduced Manage MyMachines/Remote, a new plug-in to upgrade its tried and tested Manage MyMachines MindApp for machine tools with the addition of a smart remote feature. Read more...

Industry 4.0 offerings expanded

Siemens adds four Mindsphere application centers for digital innovations in Pune, Noida and Gurgaon(two). Siemens in India announced the expansion of its Industry 4.0 offerings with the launch of four MindSphere application centres across the country. Read more...

Smart factories are all about sustainability, flexibility and quality

At a time when India is committed to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to GDP to 25 per cent, for the country’s MSMEs digitalisation can be a potent tool to survive the onslaught of much bigger global players, says Ashish Bhat, Executive Vice President, Digital Factory, Siemens Ltd. Read more...

Industry 4.0 model could be achieved in a series of steps: Siemens report

A new research paper released by Siemens Financial Services (SFS) titled 'Practical Pathways to Industry 4.0' has identified six key challenges facing manufacturers in the process of moving to an Industry 4.0 model. The research paper also found that digital skills and access to finance for digital transformation are the top two challenges to a successful transition. Read more...

Siemens launches transmitter with high reliability in temperature measurement

With Sitrans TH320/420 and TR320/420, Siemens introduces a new generation of reliable WirelessHART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer Protocol) temperature transmitters for a wide range of sensor types suitable for mounting in sensor head and rail mounting. Read more...

New research highlights implementing an Industry 4.0 model could be achieved in a series of steps

A new research paper released by Siemens Financial Services (SFS) titled 'Practical Pathways to Industry 4.0' has identified six key challenges facing manufacturers in the process of moving to an Industry 4.0 model. Read more...

Opportunities far outweigh the challenges in India

From building India’s first integrated steel plant to designing its fighter plane Marut, Germany has played a big role in industrialisation and the development of manufacturing sector in India. Read more...

Siemens to implement electrification of Gujarat metro link express

In a massive infrastructure boost to the state of Gujarat, the Indian mass-transit operator Metro Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) Company Limited has awarded an order of approximately INR 579 crore (Euro 76.04 million) to the consortium of Siemens Limited India and Siemens AG, Germany for electrification of the 39.2-kilometer metro express link in Ahmedabad. Read more...

Siemens to manufacture new generation of photovoltaic inverters in India

Siemens India launched with Sinacon PV a new generation of photovoltaic (PV) central inverters with an output up to 5,000 kVA. The inverter is part of the Siemens new electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) solution for PV power plant installations. The state-of-the-art Sinacon PV inverter will be locally produced and manufactured at Siemens’ Kalwa plant near Mumbai for the domestic market as well as for export into the region. Read more...

Siemens offers faster commissioning and operator training using Simit V9.1

Siemens has upgraded its Simit simulation platform for virtual commissioning and operator training with a new release. Version 9.1 enables Simit to also be used for virtual commissioning and operator training in modular plants, speeding up actual commissioning by as much as 60% and reducing unwanted standstill periods to a minimum, particularly during plant conversion and migration processes. Read more...

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft. The three companies together announced the groundbreaking collaboration, bringing together some of the world's foremost experts in electrical and propulsion technologies, at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London. Read more...

Multifunctional controller platform for automation by Siemens

Siemens has expanded its Simatic S7-1500 advanced controller portfolio for more challenging applications to include a new type of multifunctional platform that combines control and PC functions in a single device. Two new technology CPUs also widen the portfolio for midrange motion control tasks. Read more...

High-end read device with high-performance image capture

Siemens is expanding its portfolio of optical read devices to include the Simatic MV500 series with significantly improved functionality and a modern design. The first device of the new series is the optical reader Simatic MV540. Read more...

Siemens' industrial security appliances provides protection against unauthorized access

Siemens is extending its portfolio offering protection against attacks on software and hardware components at the industrial cell level. The new Scalance SC-600 industrial security appliances have a firewall (stateful inspection firewall) with a data throughput of up to 600 Megabits per second (Mbit/s). Depending on the variant users can also administer VPN tunnels up to 200 IPsec (internet protocol security). Read more...

Siemens and Alstom join forces to create a European champion in mobility

Siemens and Alstom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine Siemens’ mobility business including its rail traction drives business with Alstom. Read more...

Siemens inaugurates showcase digitalised factory in Maharashtra

The Munich-based conglomerate Siemens AG has opened its digital factory in India at Kalwa (Thane, Maharashtra). The globally-benchmarked digitalised low-voltage switchgear factory, opened on July 5, 2017, is capable of producing more than 180 variants at the rate of one product every nine seconds. The plant can manufacture over five million devices annually. Read more...

Siemens inaugurates showcase digitalised factory in India

Siemens India inaugurated its showcase digitalised Low-voltage Switchgear factory at Kalwa today. The globally-benchmarked factory is capable of producing more than 180 variants at the rate of one product every nine seconds. The plant can manufacture over five million devices annually. Read more...

Siemens' digitalisation solutions for Vedanta

May 2017 – Siemens Limited announced that it has secured an order for Digital Fleet Center Solution from Vedanta Ltd., India's leading natural resources company, to connect its power plant assets at Talwandi Sabo Power Plant (TSPL) in Punjab and Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO) in Chhattisgarh. Read more...

Siemens drives power converter business through improved integration

"The vertical integration will optimise the link between the physical and the digital world allowing best and flexible product designs and better adaptation to customer needs", said Tim Davidowsky, CEO of the large drives business unit at Siemens. Read more...

Siemens’ first tablet PC is rugged and geared for industrial applications

Siemens has brought a tablet PC onto the market for the first time. The Simatic ITP1000 industrial tablet PC is currently the fastest tablet PC on the market. It has a projective-capacitive 10.1-inch Multitouch display, the latest Intel Core i5 Skylake processor technology, and the Trusted Platform Module. Designed for industrial use, the Simatic ITP1000 is especially suitable for service, production, measuring and testing, as well as for operator control and monitoring. Read more...

Siemens supplies the world's biggest gearless conveyor drive system

Nuremberg, Germany, October 06, 2015 – Siemens has supplied the world's biggest gearless conveyor drive system to the Cuajone Mine in Peru, which is operated by the Mexican mining company Southern Copper Corporation (SCC). The modernisation project will entail the installation of a new gyratory crushing and conveyor system by 2016. The belt conveyor will replace a railway system currently used to transport the ore out of the mine to the processing plant. The Integrated Drive System (IDS) Read more...