Machine Engineering
Machine engineering is one of Germany’s key industries. The importance of this segment has led to the creation of new university degree programs in fields such as production and logistics, process engineering, vehicle/automotive engineering, production engineering and aerospace engineering among others.
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Compact distributed I/O for plant and machinery construction
The especially compact design of the Simatic ET 200SP reduces the space required in the control cabinet and the device is characterized by user-friendly…
Profinet and Profibus offer greater safety with fault-tolerant high-performance controllers
All CPUs now have a Profinet interface with a 2-port switch, larger memory and an expanded quantity structure for data and function block as well as function…
Machine monitoring system increases availability and productivity in manufacturing and process industries
The Siplus CMS2000 from the Siemens Industry Automation Division is a system for monitoring machines which helps companies to increase the availability of…
Compact switch connects logic module to Ethernet network
The design of the new switch modules has been adapted perfectly to the Logo! series, enabling seamless and space-saving installation. The CSM 230 is suitable…
Fail-safe applications integrated into engineering framework
Under the “Step 7 V11 user interface” the new engineering tool Step 7 Safety Advanced now provides the required configuration and programming tools for the…
New AS-i master connects Simatic S7-1200 with the lowest field level
The module significantly expands the application area of the controller. The AS-i master enables sensors and actuators to be easily and quickly integrated at…