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Siemens’ software has been deployed to Norwegian distribution system operator (DSO) Elvia, with the goal to future-proof its distribution grid management. Siemens’ low voltage software, LV Insights® X, and advanced distribution management system, Spectrum PowerTM 7 ADMS, are now operational and will provide Elvia with relevant insights to flexibly manage its grid and increase capacity fast. With LV Insights® X, Elvia is able to leverage existing data and create a digital tw...

The new ICE interior design celebrated its premiere in the 17th ICE 3Neo. Among its numerous innovations: The completely redeveloped seats are designed as a personal retreat, offering improved adjustment options and even greater comfort. The interior’s harmonious new look features modern materials like wood décor accents and premium 85-percent wool upholstery in finely nuanced colors. Seats in the 1st class are finished in warm gray tones, while blue tones dominate in the 2nd clas...

Siemens has been awarded one of the largest single orders for SICHARGE D electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers globally to date. The order, which comprises 200 EV fast chargers and digital services, was made by Astor Enerji, a manufacturer of transformer and switchgear products to fulfill its plans to build charging stations throughout Turkey. SICHARGE D EV fast chargers The company intends to set up chargers every 200 kilometers along highways all over the country and at several shopping malls...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its range of sustainable and digital medium-voltage switchgear to support the decarbonization of power grids. The new F-gas-free blue GIS primary switchgear enables an early transition to sustainable grids ahead of regulation. With a focus on industrialized and high-end ratings up to 24 kV and 2500 A, Siemens has launched the 8DAB 24 and upgraded the NXPLUS C 24. Enhancements of NXPLUS C family The 8DAB 24 with its single and double busbar design is a...

For the first time, the globally renowned technology company - Siemens is launching a private infrastructure developed in-house for the 5G mobile communications standard. The solution enables industrial companies to build their own local 5G networks that will provide optimal support for automation applications. “By building their own 5G networks, industrial companies are launching the next stage of connected production,” says Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens, adding...

Siemens and the electric vehicle (EV) charging platform provider - Monta have partnered to facilitate the expansion of charging infrastructure across Europe. Siemens will use Monta’s Charge Point Management System to manage its fleet and charging points, as well as to serve customers with a fully-fledged solution for EV charging at work, in public, and at home, enabling high availability. one-stop-shop solutions provider The partnership enables Siemens to become a one-stop-shop solution...

Siemens has received two major orders to set up the charging infrastructure for electric buses (e-buses) in two cities in Germany. In Hamburg, Siemens will again support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of Germany´s largest public transport companies, in reaching its goal of operating a completely emission-free bus fleet by 2030.  smooth transition to electric buses In Saarlouis, Siemens will enable the smooth transition to electric buses for Kreisverkehrsbetriebe Saarlouis (KVS GmbH). T...

At the EMO 2023 event, Siemens is expanding its range of products and services with the "Digital Native" CNC Sinumerik One. The new CNC generation from Siemens, which was launched on the market in 2019, comes with numerous innovations in software and hardware. Sinumerik V6.22 With the new Sinumerik software version V6.22, there are new technology functions for the Sinumerik One that increase transparency in the machine, simplify operation, reduce machine wear, and increase performance. This...

CharIN launches a Wireless Power Transfer Taskforce initiated by Siemens AG, WiTricity Corporation, and MAHLE. The Taskforce aims to drive the adoption and standardization of wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles worldwide to enable seamless wireless charging experiences. Industry experts are invited to participate. The Taskforce will start in September. Wireless Power Transfer Taskforce The founding of the Wireless Power Transfer Taskforce stems from the need to enable seamless w...

Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire Heliox, a Netherlands-based technology pioneer in fast charging solutions, serving e-Bus and e-Truck fleets and passenger vehicles. The acquisition will complement Siemens’ existing eMobility charging portfolio, adding products and solutions for DC fast charging focused on eBus and eTruck fleets. Digitalization and software potential Heliox’s portfolio will also extend Siemens’ market reach, primarily in Europe and North America,...

Siemens has launched a new generation of line monitoring relays. The SIRIUS 3UG5 line monitoring relays combine proven technology with new functions and applications. Grid Stability And Quality The relays are the easiest way to monitor standards-compliant grid stability and quality, ensuring proper system operation and the long service life of components such as motors or compressors. Grid monitoring relays are used in critical areas such as hospitals or the process industry, which require a...

Siemens has launched two new additional versions of its innovative Sentron 3WA Power Circuit Breakers, alternatively known as Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs). Series 3WA3, 3WA2 Series 3WA3 meets the requirements of UL 1066 and IEC 60947-2 standards, which enables customers to use it worldwide. This is particularly advantageous for switchgear manufacturers and OEMs producing systems for both standardization areas, IEC and UL. The 3WA2 series is designed exclusively for the UL 489 market. The two n...

ENGIE Vianeo, through its subsidiaries - ENGIE Solutions and SSEC (a joint venture with CERTAS ENERGY France), has joined forces with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to deploy state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging stations.  These are deployed on the networks SANEF (Société des Autoroutes du Nord et de l’Est France), APRR (Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône), AREA (Société des Autoroutes Rhône-Alpes), and VINCI Autoroutes. Combining efficiency and s...

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the highly scalable SICAM 8 power automation platform. Designed with scalability and security at its core, the platform helps customers achieve resilient and secure grid operation, while allowing for the incorporation of additional applications in the future. It also includes two new software solutions: the SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) visualization tool and the SICAM S8000 software solution for power automation, and forms part of the Siemens Xce...

In a step to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India, Siemens Limited has signed an agreement to acquire the EV division of Mumbai-based Mass-Tech Controls Private Limited. The division is engaged in design, engineering and manufacturing of a wide range of AC chargers, and 30 to 300kW capacity DC chargers for various end applications for EVs. The cost of the acquisition is approximately Rs. 380 million (EUR 4.3 million) on a cash free and debt...

With Sinamics S200, Siemens is launching a new servo drive system designed for a variety of standard applications in the battery, electronics, as well as other industries. It consists of a precise servo drive, powerful servo motors and easy-to-use cables and offers high dynamic performance. Applications that require precision in speed and torque, such as winding and unwinding machines in battery manufacturing and cell assembly, particularly benefit from the new servo drive system. Sinamics S20...

ABB announced that the company has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately US$ 63 million in 2021. The acquisition of this business is part of the Motion business area’s profitable growth strategy. It strengthens ABB’s position as a major industrial NE...

In just 10 days’ time, Glasgow’s SEC will be abuzz with renewable and low-carbon energy experts from home and overseas at the annual All-Energy and co-located Dcarbonise exhibition and conference. The Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP, First Minister of Scotland, will be speaking in the opening plenary session on Wednesday 10 May, and four of his Ministers will also be taking part in relevant sessions during the two-day event. Decarbonization “We are delighted by this l...

Samotics joins Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with its leading monitoring system for AC motors and rotating equipment based on electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology. ESA technology has been integrated into NXpower Monitor, delivering asset health and energy efficiency insights for electric-driven equipment. ESA will extend NXpower Monitor’s capabilities to deliver an end-to-end asset monitoring offering for the entire energy distribution system. Integration of ESA technolo...

Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC.  Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has cemented its position as a technology pioneer by expanding its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the 8DAB 40. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40,5 kV uses “Clean Air” as an insulating medium with GWP <1, making it climate-friendly and completely free of fluorinated gases.  Hannover Messe showcase The 8DAB 40 is to be showcased at the upcoming Hannover Messe, taking place from April 17th to 21st. Free tickets are av...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its medium voltage portfolio with a sustainable and intelligent solution that paves the way for the smart switchgear of the future. SIBushing Due to its conformity with the instrument transformer standard IEC 61869, the SIBushing can be connected to the SICAM FCM plus (Feeder Condition Monitor), a multi-functional, short-circuit and earth-fault indicator which uses detection algorithms to indicate the direction of the cable fault. Applicable for mediu...

With Siemens Sinamics G220, Siemens is launching a new high-performance frequency converter to join the Sinamics family in the run-up to Hannover Messe 2023. The innovative frequency converters are equipped with so-called clean power technology. This reduces harmonics by up to 97 percent without the need for line harmonic chokes or DC link chokes. As a result, the Sinamics G220 frequency converters are significantly more efficient in terms of space utilization and operation, and make engineeri...

Siemens is investing 30 million euros to expand its switchgear plant in Frankfurt-Fechenheim. A smart, fully automated high-speed warehouse and a 1,200 square-meter extension to an existing hall are being built on the 160,000 square-meter site.  For years, the plant has been experiencing steady growth in incoming orders and is working at its capacity limit. The additional production area will support a third assembly line for switchgear, boosting the site and creating new jobs in the regio...

The electrical industry is expected to have a labor shortage of about 60,000 workers by 2026. A labor shortage in the electrical trade is not inevitable, but it is likely to continue if the industry does not take steps to address the issue. Like other skilled trades, the electrical industry is facing challenges that could contribute to a labor shortage, including an aging workforce, a lack of interest among younger generations, and competition from other industries. However, there are strategie...

Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have agreed to set up the most advanced future Energy Transition Hub of its kind in Australia in at the University’s Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. Featuring some of the most advanced digital energy technology from Siemens and the technical, R&D and teaching expertise of Swinburne, the US$ 5.2 million Hub aims to build a future energy grid laboratory accessible to students and industry. Energy Transition Hub When fully operational, the E...

Siemens has partnered with EnergyHub to expand its ecosystem of partners for its grid software business. EnergyHub provides a top-tier grid-edge management solution, which combines its DERMS platform with turnkey program management to enable utilities to scale grid-edge flexibility. DERs EnergyHub controls all classes of DERs including thermostats, electric vehicles, energy storage, and solar inverters. The company works with over 60 North American utilities to manage more than 1.3 GW of flex...

2022 was a significant year of milestones for Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, as the company continues its journey towards the production of the full-electric Volta Zero vehicles for customers in early 2023. Volta Trucks saw the headcount of the company grow by over 200% in 2022, to nearly 700 employees. This included key appointments across the business, including Steve Dichter as Chief Strategy Officer; Adam Chassin as Chi...

Siemens has been awarded a new contract to establish a distribution management system and advanced metering infrastructure for North Delta Electricity Distribution Company (NDEDC), which serves customers in Damietta, a city in the Nile delta, in Egypt. As a subsidiary of the state-owned utility - Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), NDEDC is responsible for the distribution network of the Daqahleya, Damietta and Kafr El-Sheikh governorates, and serves about 4.5 million electrical subscr...