Three Approaches to Small System Motion Control

Compact, powerful systems can handle many motion control functions. Motion control is a complex task that has often been limited to larger controllers, or more expensive specialty hardware. That’s changing as new hardware and software makes it possible to manage moving elements with small systems that have one or two axis of movement. The changes come in a number of areas as equipment designers leverage the declining prices and increased processing speeds of microprocessor technology... Read More

SITOP 24 VDC Power Supply Delivers Space Savings, Efficiency and Stability

Siemens Industry has announced the availability of the new SITOP PSU100M DIN rail power supply, delivering much-needed space savings on the DIN rail and additional features for enhanced efficiency and stability. The single-phase 24VDC power supply unit, which offers 20 Amp output current, is 40 percent narrower than previous models, saving valuable real estate in the power cabinet and has a significantly wider input range from 85 to 275 VAC, enabling connection to worldwide single-phase... Read More

50th Anniversary of Sinumerik

When Siemens introduced Sinumerik in 1960 as the industry’s first numerical control (NC), customers immediately realized a dramatic improvement in their productivity and flexibility. These end user benefits helped put Siemens on the map and provided a foundation that helped vault the company to the pinnacle of the mechanical engineering industry. Now celebrating its 50th birthday, the latest evolution of Sinumerik still delivers customer value making it one of the longest serving... Read More

Integrated Control Solutions with Power Dense Circuit Breakers Cut Commissioning Time

Self-contained engine control room modules from Siemens Solutions Partner EPD help ship builders chart cost-effective course. Specialty vessels are everywhere. From dredges, oil platform supply boats, anchor tugs and service ships, to research ships and floating casinos, these craft are hard at work plying the seas of maritime commerce. To do their jobs effectively, specialty vessels often require sophisticated propulsion and positioning control to keep them in the right place... Read More

Worker Training Key to Where VW Opens New Plant

Developing a skilled workforce is a major challenge for manufacturers. Volkswagen partnered with the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., as well as a technical college and major suppliers, such as Siemens Industry, to create Volkswagen Academy, a state-owned facility for intensive VW training programs. When Volkswagen (VW) announced plans to open a new $1 billion production facility in the United States in order to help achieve its goal of tripling US sales, almost 400 cities contacted... Read More

AS-Interface F-Adapter for EMERGENCY-STOP Device 3SB3

Siemens Industry has increased user flexibility with the latest additions to its family of Emergency Stop pilot devices. The new AS-Interface F-Adapter for EMERGENCY-STOP Device 3SB3 features a lower mounting depth than its predecessors and adds insulation-piercing installation capabilities. “Customers now have unprecedented flexibility in the installation of these devices with a variety of options,” says Siemens spokesperson Kendra Kofler. “They can use the established... Read More

Video Tutorial: Machine Safety Application Example – Part 2

Learn how Siemens Safety Integrated systems can eliminate maintenance and troubleshooting problems often encountered in traditional hardwired machine safety systems. This is part 2 of a multipart series taped live at our Safety Innovation Tour showcasing time and cost saving benefits when implementing Siemens Safety Integrated systems. Full self-paced CD available upon request with complete video series and flash animation safety demonstrations.Have an Inquiry for Siemens about... Read More

Video Tutorial: Machine Safety Dilemma – Part 1

Part 1 – Traditional Machine Safety maintenance situation role-play and its modern day solution. Learn how Siemens Safety Integrated systems can eliminate maintenance and troubleshooting problems often encountered in traditional hardwired machine safety systems. This is part 1 of a multi-part series taped live at our Safety Innovation Tour showcasing time and cost saving benefits when implementing Siemens Safety Integrated systems. Full self-paced CD available upon request... Read More

Five Ways Companies can Reduce their Energy Costs Today

Much has been made of the Smart Grid and how it will revolutionize energy management. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that the Smart Grid will rival the Internet in terms of the impact it will have on the way we all live and work. However, the Smart Grid is still a thing of the future. It still lies in the realms of predictions alongside the imaginings of Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. As such it doesn’t offer much help to companies wrestling with energy usage and... Read More

Motion Control System Adds Embedded PC

The SIMOTION P320-3 system is user-friendly to engineer and quick to set up. An embedded PC is now available for motion control applications, providing maintenance-free controls. The SIMOTION P320-3 from the Siemens Drive Technologies Division brings the power and simplicity of a PC to motion control applications. The embedded PC, which features state-of-the-art DDR3 memory, is free of moving parts such as hard disks and fans. The scalable motion control system provides maximum... Read More