New 1D/2D Code Reader from Siemens Delivers Speed and Reliability

“One of our goals at Siemens is to simplify life on the shop floor and to continually enhance integration of all intelligent aspects of the process,” says Ed Housler, Siemens spokesperson. “The new compact MV420 Code Reader is another step in Industrial Identification, and part of Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Platform.” 1D/2D Code Reading Systems have quickly become a must-have technology for state of the art production systems in a number of industries. For markets... Read More

Siemens Brightens the Plant Floor with New Pilot Devices

Siemens Industry has released a series of new and improved 30 mm Class 52 Pilot Devices that provide more control and flexibility on the plant floor. “Apart from having more choice and an enhanced ability to find the device that does exactly what they want, the feature that end users are going to appreciate most from these new devices is their modularity,” says Kendra Kofler, Siemens Industry spokesperson. “We set out to make them easier to use, right from ordering through... Read More

New Family of Scalance XB Gigabit Switches Reduce Downtime and TCO

New Family of Scalance XB Gigabit switches reduce downtime and TCO. Siemens Industry has expanded it’s family of Ethernet switches with the Scalance XB Gigabit line of unmanaged switches, which, according to Raj Rajani, Siemens ethernet infrastructure marketing manager are “ideal for entry level applications.” “The big thing about the Scalance XB Gigabit switch is how easy it is to install and replace,” adds Rajani. “Like the rest of the X product family, when we were... Read More

Pepsi Bottling Reaps Immediate Benefits from Optimized Packaging Plant (OPP)

Optimized Packaging Plant brings Pepsi Bottling Group immediate improvements in training, diagnostics, maintenance and productivity. Siemens technology is helping Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) increase quality and reliability in its operations delivering a high degree of manufacturing flexibility.  A great example is the South Moscow plant – a state-of-the-art greenfield facility which started producing Lipton teas in June 2009.  Here, Siemens and PBG worked together to conceptualize... Read More

Tips for a Successful Plantwide Network Deployment

It wasn’t that long ago that industrial operations like factories had at least two separate networks and most often many more than that. Not only were these networks disparate entities that did not share information, they were most often completely different proprietary technologies. The office systems ran on Ethernet while the plant floor ran on numerous altogether different and incompatible technologies, like PROFIBUS and PROFINET. It is no secret that this situation is changing... Read More

The Changing Winds of Sustainable Manufacturing

Wind can play crucial role in driving energy efficiency and pricing stability while saving money in companies’ sustainability plans. Having some kind of environmental sustainability plan is rapidly transforming from a choice to an imperative. With dramatic pressure being heaped on manufacturers by customers, public opinion, business partners and regulators, it’s really not will you go green, but when and how. According to Dr. Stephen Stokes, vice president of business and... Read More

Video Tutorials: SIMATIC Basic HMI Panels Explained

Selection and Application Guide video presentation for choosing a New SIMATIC Basic HMI Panel. Learn what you need to know about selecting and applying a SIMATIC Basic HMI panel on your next automation project. This 7 minute video presentation will quickly explain how these new HMI panels can improve your process or machine operation and provide cost saving benefits.Have an Inquiry for Siemens about this article? Click Here >>    Read More →

Connectors Ease Move to High Bandwidth

Siemens FastConnect line ensures high reliability. The usage of Gigabit Ethernet is rapidly increasing in industrial markets, creating a market for infrastructure products. Siemens Industry Inc. is responding with FastConnect connectors that can be quickly and easily installed without special tools. Integral FastConnect connectors are designed to simplify installation, permitting fast and fault-free assembly for the RJ45 plugs. Several factors improve reliability. A connector... Read More

PCs, Displays Simplify Input

System keys can be programmed for common tasks. Key operation is being added to a number of Panel PCs and Industrial LCD monitors from Siemens Industry Automation Division. The programmable keys simplify operator’s jobs by letting them perform repetitive tasks with fewer keystrokes. The Panel PC lines, the Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C, now include 12- and 15-inch devices with keys. The Simatic Industrial LCD monitor line is being expanded with two compact 12- and 15-inch... Read More

Scheduler added to HMI

WinCC V7 enhancement simplifies scheduling Human machine interfaces continue to expand their capabilities, providing a single source for all the information operators need to run their equipment efficiently. The Simatic WinCC V7 enhances conventional HMI functions with a calendar-based user interface. The Simatic WinCC Calendar Scheduler option lets operators utilize both a calendar as well as editors for configuring and managing events and associated actions. The Calendar Scheduler... Read More