PC-based Control Improves Tire Test Control

ASM and CTI improve tire testing and optimization system in rubber capital of the world with Siemens’ integrated PC-based real-time controls, networking, drives, interfaces and more. Most people don’t think about car tires until there’s a problem, but tires are a critical contributor for both safety and comfort. Forming rubber into products that can support more than a ton and absorb shock while rolling down rough highways at high speeds is a very challenging manufacturing... Read More

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Siemens SIMATIC Field PG M4: The Ultimate in Mobile Engineering

Siemens Industry, Inc., has introduced the SIMATIC Field PG M4. The newest generation of this ready-to-use, robust programming device comes ready for Intel® Core i7. Housed in a compact notebook format, the Field PG MR is available in three powerful grades: standard, premium, and premium plus. The grades are differentiated by memory configuration and processor performance. Because of its rugged industrial design, the Field PG M4 is ideal for harsh industrial applications. Powerful... Read More

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Siemens Launches Product Line of Particularly Compact Industrial PCs with New Intel Atom Processors

The Siemens Industry Automation Division is extending its range of embedded industrial computers to include a new product line of particularly compact and energy-saving PCs in the nano-format. The product line starts with two basic designs and a number of different versions: compact Nanobox PCs with versatile installation options and Nanopanel PCs with integral touchscreens of 7″ or larger. At the core of the Simatic IPC227D Nanobox PCs and the Simatic HMI IPC277D Nanopanel... Read More

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Big News in Small Packages: Siemens Launches Line of Nano Computers

Siemens Industry is significantly extending its range of embedded industrial computers by adding a new product line of compact, energy-saving PCs in the nano format. The new product line starts with two basic designs in a number of versions: the Simatic IPC227D Nanobox PC and the Simatic HMI IPC177D Nanopanel PC. Designed for maintenance-free, 24 hour service—even when subjected to high temperatures, vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference—the Nano IPCs feature... Read More

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Whitelisting vs. Blacklisting: A more Secure Approach for Preventing Malware Attacks

Traditional blacklisting approach allows any software to run unless it’s identified as bad by the antivirus software. Whitelisting turns this paradigm on its head, and permits only those patches and software that have been verified by the user. With blacklisting technology, the user can do anything he wants unless the antivirus software says it is “bad.” The antivirus program indicates that the file that has been downloaded appears to be infected with a virus, and that the... Read More

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New Diagnostic Tools Cut Downtime

New functionality in Siemens TIA Portal enables technicians to better pinpoint root causes on the production floor to get systems up and running more quickly. For manufacturing engineers worldwide, the pressure is on. Fueled by the manic intensity of global competition, manufacturing facilities face immense and increasing pressure to keep throughput levels consistently high. Any unplanned machine downtime can cause agitation for the engineering staff supporting the production... Read More

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Rugged Industrial Laptop Offers Broad Capability

The SIMATIC Field PG M3 industrial notebook brings a host of options including wireless technology and Bluetooth connectivity to industrial applications. It also offers capabilities that are state of the art in commercial systems, offering an Intel Core i5 processor, high-resolution 15.6″ widescreen display. The laptop comes in two versions, with a third offering Premium capabilities and additional interfaces that let it connect to S5 PLCs. The M3 has a dual core 1.86 GHz... Read More

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Siemens, Intel, and Microsoft Team Up to Envision Production Line of the Future

At the heart of the new Innovative Production Line (IPL) proof of concept is an end-to-end enterprise connectivity architecture that extends to cloud services. Green manufacturing, immersive 3D user interfaces, continuous optimization, and energy management all play a role. Industrial automation is rapidly evolving as information technology drives new levels of efficiency and productivity.  As a result, customers in the industry are demanding solutions that are both innovative... Read More

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SIMATIC Rack IPC Doubles Speed and Improves Graphics

The SIMATIC IPC547D addresses applications that need a lot of computing capabilities, offering twice as much computing performance and three to five times the graphics performance of its predecessor. However, the latest module from Siemens Industry Automation Division still uses the same mounting, interfacing and software. This dramatic increase in performance is provided with a range of models so users can select the price points that fit their applications. The controllers offer... Read More

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Controllers Upgraded with more Speed, Memory and Connectivity

The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its range of Simatic S7-300 controllers and improved their performance. In the “Compact” class, all six CPUs have been completely redesigned – they now have significantly enhanced performance and twice the RAM they used to have.  The CPU 314C-2 PN/DP is a new addition, making a total of seven compact CPUs now in the S7-300 lineup.  This is the first compact CPU with a 2-port PROFINET interface.  Among the “Standard”... Read More

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