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Driving the Surge in Automotive Automation

U.S. automakers face the challenges of surging demand, limited human resources and supply base constraints with the help of automated technologies. Kicking off the Automotive Manufacturing Summit at the Manufacturing in America Symposium in Detroit (March 20, 2013), Raj Batra, president of industry automation for Siemens Industry Inc., outlined... [Read more]

Introduction to Automotive Edition of TIA Newsletter

Dear Colleagues, I would like to welcome you to our inaugural issue of the Automotive Edition of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Newsletter.  This newsletter is a continuation to our highly attended automotive summit in March.   Our theme for the event was “Community • Collaboration • Innovation” and was just the beginning of a new... [Read more]

As Automotive Press Usage Evolves, Siemens Provides an Array of Ready-to-Apply Solutions

In recent years, one of the most visible developments in the machine shops of automotive manufacturers has been the migration from large transfer presses to servo tandem lines. This shift has occurred for many reasons, from capital outlay concerns to evolving car designs to changing market demands. “The materials that we’re forming parts from change... [Read more]

New STEP 7 Version Handles Motion Control New STEP 7 Version Handles Motion Control

Siemens Inc. is now shipping STEP 7 Basic V12, an upgrade designed for powerful computing platforms used for complex tasks like motion control. It supports advanced programming languages and offers simpler maintenance and offers improved diagnostics. The successor of STEP 7 Basic V11 works with all existing SIMATIC controllers. STEP 7 Basic V12 provides... [Read more]

Lady Liberty’s New Fire and Safety Technology Lady Liberty’s New Fire and Safety Technology

Tower Elevator Systems’ newly installed rescue elevator, part of a $27-million Statue of Liberty renovation, makes the most of Safety PLC hardware, PROFIBUS Ethernet and the SIMATIC Comfort Panel HMI. One of the most-recognized structures on earth, the Statue of Liberty, recently underwent a $27 million renovation that brought the 19th century icon... [Read more]

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