Sigmatek News

WIRELESS ROAMING FEATURE: MORE RANGE FOR WIRELESS OPERATION

To enable system operators to move even more freely along the production line, SIGMATEK has developed the “Wireless Roaming Feature” for wireless HMIs.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG News

Royce-Rolls and Netinera sign long-term service agreement for the overhaul of mtu engines and PowerPacks

Rolls-Royce and Netinera have signed a contract for the complete overhaul of up to 180 mtu PowerPacks. The contract runs until 2032 and provides for the complete overhaul of PowerPacks based on mtu Series 183 engines using the so-called Reman process.

Arkema News

ARKEMA ACCELERATES ITS INVESTMENTS IN BATTERIES

In the presence of Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and CEO of the Group, Arkema today inaugurates the Christian Collette Center of Excellence dedicated to batteries at its Pierre-Bénite Research Center. On this occasion the Group will announce a 50% increase in its Kynar® PVDF fluoropolymer production capacities at its Pierre-Bénite site in order to address the fast-growing demand for materials for lithium-ion batteries. Arkema now aims for sales of at least one billion euros in batteries by 2030.

Siemens News

Siemens and Fluence support Madeira’s clean energy transition and grid resilience

The project will enable EEM to optimize its renewable energy integration, significantly contributing to increasing the share of renewable power to around 50 percent in its energy mix. As a result, the island can reduce its fuel consumption over the next two to three years, while gaining greater energy independence without affecting energy quality or grid stability.

CCLINK News

CLPA’s future-oriented open network technology under the spotlight at SPS

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) will participate online in the SPS – smart production solutions event via the ‘SPS on air’ digital platform to emphasise the role of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in digital transformation. From 15th November until 3rd December 2021, the organisation will showcase how its latest technology, CC-Link IE TSN, can deliver unmatched visibility and convergence for futureproof, data-driven applications. This is achieved by combining open gigabit Ethernet and TSN.

Siemens News

GREATER COMFORT AND MORE ATTRACTIVE OFFERS FOR REGIONAL RAIL: 57 NEW TRAINS WILL SERVE THE FRANCONIA-SOUTH THURINGIA AND DANUBE-ISAR NETWORKS

DB Regio Bayern and train manufacturer Siemens Mobility will put a total of 57 new trains in service in Bavaria beginning in December 2023. Twenty-six Desiro HC trains are currently being built for the Franconia-South Thuringia network, along with 25 Desiro HC double-decker trains and six Mireo trains for the Danube-Isar network. The 18 Desiro HC trains will operate in the Franconia-South Thuringia network as four-car units beginning in December 2023 and eight Desiro HC trains as six-car units in June 2024. They travel almost as fast as the ICE, for example between Coburg and Erfurt at 190 kmh. In the Danube-Isar network, the 31 new trains will inaugurate service in December 2024.

Baumüller News

MODULAR ENGINEERING FOR WEB PROCESSING MACHINES

With the Web & Foil software template, Nuremberg-based automation specialist Baumüller is rolling out another template that can be used specifically for web processing machines.

Sps Mesago News

SPS 2021: Highlights on-site and online

Visitors of this year's SPS can continue to look forward to an extensive and high-quality range of products and services from 23 - 25 November 2021. The exhibitors will present the latest product developments on site and invite visitors for personal meetings. At the same time, maximum safety precautions such as mandatory FFP2 masks for all participants ensure the best possible conditions for the fair. In addition to the live event, a top-class lecture program will be held digitally.

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