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Siemens launches new machine tool robot

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Siemens is bringing its latest innovation in industrial robotics to the market: the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR).

This “groundbreaking technology” is a significant advance in the precision and productivity of robots that will open the door to new applications in the manufacturing industry.

The Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot from Siemens is expanding the already successful Sinumerik Run MyRobot /Direct Control solution with new functions and robot types. [Read more…] about Siemens launches new machine tool robot

Siemens supplies 67 Inspiro driverless trains for Riyadh’s metro

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The BACS consortium led by Bechtel, along with local construction companies Almabani and Consolidated Contractors Company, and in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, have successfully delivered Riyadh Metro’s 64-kilometer Blue Line (line 1) and Red Line (line 2), equipped with 67 Siemens Mobility Inspiro trains for fully automated, driverless operations.

This marks a significant achievement in the development of public transportation in the capital city, providing residents and visitors with a fast, safe, and eco-friendly mass transit system.

The passenger operations on the network´s Blue Line starts December 1st with Red Line officially commence passenger operations on December 15. [Read more…] about Siemens supplies 67 Inspiro driverless trains for Riyadh’s metro

Siemens and Microsoft scale industrial AI

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Siemens says it is “revolutionizing” industrial automation with Microsoft. Through their collaboration, they have taken the Siemens Industrial Copilot to “the next level”, enabling it to handle the most demanding environments at scale.

Combining Siemens’ unique domain know-how across industries with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the Copilot further improves handling of rigorous requirements in manufacturing and automation.

Over 100 companies, including Schaeffler and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, are currently using the Siemens Industrial Copilot to streamline processes, address labor shortages, and drive innovation. [Read more…] about Siemens and Microsoft scale industrial AI

Siemens acquires Altair Engineering for $10 billion

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Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering, a provider of software in the industrial simulation and analysis market.

Altair shareholders will receive $113 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10 billion.

The offer price represents a 19 percent premium to Altair’s unaffected closing price on October 21, 2024, the last trading day prior to media reports regarding a possible transaction. [Read more…] about Siemens acquires Altair Engineering for $10 billion

Interest in industrial metaverse growing, says report

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The industrial metaverse has been gaining prominence among businesses and the growing interest is evident from discussions by companies in filing documents. 

Companies across various industries are exploring its potential to optimize business processes, enhance efficiency, lower costs, and promote sustainability.

Notable collaborations, like those between Siemens and Nvidia, highlight the industrial metaverse’s growing impact and transformative potential, reveals Company Filing Analytics Database GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. [Read more…] about Interest in industrial metaverse growing, says report

Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst

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German engineering Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst.

The business, which employs around 650 people, includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems. These systems are used in free-range driverless transport systems.

The planned acquisition will complement the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and strengthen Siemens’ position as a leading solutions provider for flexible production automation. [Read more…] about Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst

Siemens and Voltaiq collaborate to optimize battery manufacturing

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Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with Voltaiq to “accelerate battery manufacturing” by combining their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities for battery manufacturing-focused companies.

This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI), customers can gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from initial testing to full-scale production lines.

Raymond Kok, SVP and managing director, cloud and edge foundational services, Siemens Digital Industries CTO, says: “Our collaboration with Voltaiq aligns with Siemens’ ongoing mission to continue delivering Industrial IoT value. [Read more…] about Siemens and Voltaiq collaborate to optimize battery manufacturing

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

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Large storage systems supplier Mecalux has unveiled what it describes as “a state-of-the-art technological solution” to optimise order picking: an innovative collaborative robotic picking system based on the latest artificial intelligence technology.

Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a groundbreaking vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses.

With artificial intelligence integrated into the programmable logic controller (SIMATIC S7-1500, the collaborative robot (cobot) performs order picking with total autonomy and maximum accuracy. [Read more…] about Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

Google’s Intrinsic and Siemens collaborate on AI-based robotics and automation

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Intrinsic, an Alphabet/Google company, and Siemens have teamed up to explore integrations and interfaces between Intrinsic’s robotics software, which is designed for easy use of AI-based capabilities, and Siemens Digital Industries with their open and interoperable portfolio for automating and operating industrial production.

Intrinsic has a world-class team of robotics and AI experts with a strong footprint in advanced perception, machine learning and reinforcement learning.

Siemens’ automation engineers and software developers have industry-leading domain know-how in automation technology in the industrial space. [Read more…] about Google’s Intrinsic and Siemens collaborate on AI-based robotics and automation

Siemens unveils its first virtual PLC and new automation products

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Siemens has unveiled several new automation focused products, including its first virtual programmable logic controller, based on the functions and operation of the Simatic S7-1500 PLC and independent of its hardware.

The virtual PLC can be downloaded similar to an app and integrated directly into the IT environment, helping customers unlock the potential of digitalization.

Siemens also announced its first Sinamics drive to join the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the new Sinamics G220 high-performance multi-purpose, adjustable speed drive. [Read more…] about Siemens unveils its first virtual PLC and new automation products