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OPEN MIND Releases hyperMILL® Version 2024

Christellee — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:45:54 +0000

hyperMILL® 2024 is the latest of OPEN MIND’s CAD/CAM suite, which delivers new turning features and improved algorithms. This makes the digital process chain more efficient, from CAD data and CAM programming to optimised NC code.

Simplified rest machining and interaction with machine are just a few examples of how the software has been further refined. Previous versions of hyperMILL® offer a broad range of functions and strategies for turning, turn-milling and mill-turning.

The key extension in hyperMILL® TURNING Solutions is turret support for lathes. This also underscores OPEN MIND’s determination to push ahead with the integration of digital twins of machining centers: Lathes with one main spindle, one turret and a Siemens control system are now mapped with all tools true to the original machine with the help of hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining.

Users can conveniently equip the turret with turret holders and tools in the Virtual Machine machining planner and use the resulting setup for NC code simulation.

Reading Back Measuring Points

Another useful application of virtual machining technology is the reading back of measuring points. This means that users can use the 3D model of a component to see at a glance which measuring points are outside the tolerance.

As a result, it becomes much easier to analyze inaccuracies and tool wear after milling and then compensate for these in the CAD/CAM system. Moreover, the hyperMILL® SHOP Viewer makes this new function directly available on the machine tool.

CAD For CAM

hyperMILL 2024 also offers various new features concerning ‘CAD for CAM.’ hyperMill® supports the import of PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) and MBD (Model-Based Definition) data in various formats such as STEP, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, Creo and Siemens. Improved functions for surface modelling now allow users to generate surfaces from a large number of grid curves. Another important CAD innovation is an improved electrode creation strategy that now supports three-dimensional eroding.

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Siemens And Intel To Collaborate On Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Christellee — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:49:47 +0000

Siemens AG and Intel Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving digitalisation and sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing.

The companies will focus on advancing future manufacturing efforts, evolving factory operations and cybersecurity, and supporting a resilient global industry ecosystem.

“Semiconductors are the lifeblood of our modern economies. Few things run without chips. Therefore, we’re proud to collaborate with Intel to quickly advance semiconductor production. Siemens will bring its entire cutting-edge portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware and software and electrical equipment to this collaboration,” said Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries and member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG. “Our joint efforts will contribute to achieving global sustainability goals.”

The MoU identifies key areas of collaboration to explore a variety of initiatives, including optimising energy management and addressing carbon footprints across the value chain. For instance, the collaboration will explore use of “digital twins” of complex, highly capital-intensive manufacturing facilities to standardize solutions where every percentage of efficiency gained is meaningful.

The collaboration will also explore minimising energy use through advanced modeling of natural resources and environmental footprints across the value chain. To gain more information on product-related emissions, Intel will explore product and supply chain related modeling solutions with Siemens that drive data-based insights and help the industry accelerate progress in reducing its collective footprint.

“The world needs a more globally balanced, sustainable and resilient semiconductor supply chain to meet the increasing demand for chips,” said Keyvan Esfarjani, Intel Executive Vice President and Chief Global Operations Officer. “We are excited to build upon Intel’s advanced manufacturing capabilities by expanding our collaboration with Siemens to explore new areas where we can utilize Siemens’ portfolio of automation solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability in semiconductor infrastructure, facilities, and factory operations. This MOU will benefit regional and global industry value chains.”

Efficiency and sustainability in the semiconductor industry to be increased

Sustainable practices across the entire semiconductor lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, operation, efficiency, and recycling, are critical for meeting growing demand for powerful, sustainable chips. Technology has the power to accelerate solutions to reduce computing-related climate impacts across the technology industry and the rest of the global economy.

Automation and digitalisation hold the key to addressing the challenges as the industry drives toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. By combining their strengths and expertise, Siemens and Intel are poised to lead the way in driving positive change.

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Virtual Commissioning Through Digital Twins In Bihler Plants

Christellee — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:09 +0000

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik creates digital twins of complex manufacturing solutions and commissions the entire system virtually in advance. This allows the machine to be configured optimally, increases the quality of the software and ensures fast, smooth initial commissioning and optimization of the production system.

Source: Thomas Niggl, Bihler Tooling Design Department

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik creates a digital twin of all its high-tech manufacturing solutions, such as the BIMERIC BM servo production and assembly system, creating a virtual image of the entire manufacturing process. This permits the virtual commissioning of the machine long before the start of productive assembly.

“Virtual commissioning provides valuable insights throughout the entire life cycle,” explains Thomas Niggl from Bihler’s tooling design department. “It allows a wide variety of production processes to be run through and tested in their entirety. Malfunctions and sources of error are thus quickly revealed and can be eliminated as early as the design phase. Virtual commissioning thus makes real commissioning during final assembly far easier and ensures problem-free assembly.”

It also enhances the quality of the Bihler system and the associated software, for example in the form of a tailored user interface for customer-specific solutions. As a result, the customer receives a particularly reliable, high-performance Bihler solution with maximum process reliability.

Detailed Presentation

At Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik, the digital twins of the systems are created during the development process on the basis of the design data. The NX Mechatronics Concept Designer software from Siemens is used to do this.

This data is then used to perform virtual commissioning at specially configured simulation workstations in Halblech. These workstations include a PC and the Bihler VC 1 control panel and associated electronic handwheel.

Niggl noted, “The VC 1 controller can be used in particular to program the axis movements of the NC units. The VC 1 controls the digital twin and implements the corresponding material flow. The system uses a bidirectional interface, and the associated sensor signals are fed back to the controller.”

All programmed axis movements can thus be followed 1:1 on the virtual model, as can their impact on the material flow and the component being manufactured.

“Virtual commissioning of a Bihler system improves our understanding of the processing sequence in the machine and the control system,” explains Niggl.

After the optimum process sequence has been configured, the program created on the VC 1 controller is transferred to the real machine. The system can then be started up in real time with all the requisite tools and components.

Valuable Time And Quality Benefits

To date, Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik has already commissioned more than 20 highly complex manufacturing solutions virtually. The feasibility of components with a high degree of variability has also been successfully confirmed, including testing for crashes and the sequencing of the positioning axes.

In all projects, it became apparent that “the simulations enabled all subsequent setup and commissioning times to be reduced by up to 15%,”

Niggl reports. “The time savings come from the fact that work can be done on the system in parallel: Our software specialists program virtually, while at the same time our engineers set up the real system.”

Bihler uses this time saving to reduce lead times and increase quality. “There is a lot of work involved in modeling the digital twin, but it pays off for both parties,” says Niggl in conclusion. “In addition, the digital twin of the Bihler system can subsequently be used for training purposes, such as virtual Bihler VC 1 training.”

This technology is also used in the area of feasibility and project studies. Here, production processes are simulated even before a quotation is prepared.

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Siemens Invests In WiTricity To Advance Wireless Charging For Electric Vehicles

Christellee — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:41:13 +0000

Both to collaborate leveraging on Europe and North America’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market’s potential to reach US$2 billion by 2028.

Siemens invested US$25 million and acquired a minority stake in U.S.-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company. Both will work together to drive innovation in the emerging market for wireless EV charging, which is expected to reach US$2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens’ calculations.

The two companies seek to bridge the gaps in the global standardisation of wireless charging for electric passenger and light duty commercial vehicles, to enable interoperability between vehicles and infrastructure, as well as support market penetration. In addition, Siemens and WiTricity will collaborate to advance the technical development of wireless charging systems.

Mechanics Of Collaboration

“Combining Siemens’ global footprint and EV charging portfolio with WiTricity’s innovative technology is the first step towards elevating our offering in the wireless charging space. This will speed up deployment of wireless charging technology, support standardisation, and advance public charging infrastructure with interoperable solutions for drivers’ convenience,” said Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.

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Nvidia Partners With Siemens To Accelerate Digital Twins’ Development

Christellee — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:02 +0000

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Nvidia are working to bring Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) closer together by facilitating the creation of digital simulations of products and processes.

Nvidia and Siemens are partnering to make it easier for manufacturing enterprises to build photorealistic digital twins of their products and production processes, and view and manipulate those twins in real-time.

“Everything we build in the real world is becoming so complex: We can’t imagine building these things without first simulating them inside the digital, virtual world,” said Rev Lebaredian, vice president of Omniverse and simulation technology at Nvidia.

Nvidia made its name designing chips that can dramatically accelerate certain kinds of calculations — those involved in rendering 3D models, for instance — but has recently moved into software development.

It now offers application frameworks that enable enterprises to exploit masses of its processors to accelerate supercomputing tasks such as drug discovery, radio network planning, machining learning model training, or 3D simulation.

Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of German industrial conglomerate Siemens, sells software that straddles the worlds of IT and OT (operational technology), including tools for low-code software development (Mendix) and IoT management (MindSphere) that may be familiar to CIOs, and a host of others for electronics design, manufacturing, product lifecycle management, and simulation.

Xcelerator acceleration

Nvidia is joining the partner ecosystem of Siemens Xcelerator, the company’s portfolio of open, interoperable IoT-enabled hardware, software, and digital services. Siemens Xcelerator has been slowly growing, but the addition of Nvidia to the ecosystem will accelerate that.

“We already have 50 certified partners,” said Siemens chief technology and strategy officer Peter Koerte.”“Now, you may say, ‘Only 50?’ but we have an ecosystem of more than 4,000 today, and many of these we will be certifying also, if they qualify to participate in Siemens Xcelerator. We’re going to expand this over time, to build new partnerships.”

Another element of Xcelerator will be a software marketplace, where enterprises can find vendors and integrators that can put together a complete solution around Siemens software. This will begin with 400 offerings in four domains: real estate, utilities, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, Koerte said.

The Xcelerator marketplace is not — or at least, not yet — an online store where buyers can drop the software and services they need in a shopping basket and download them. Koerte said Siemens doesn’t plan to monetise the marketplace directly, but sees its role more as helping broker deals. “If a customer comes to us and really wants to have multiple elements of a solution to be bought, … we facilitate that.”

Industrial metaverse

One of the first signs of Nvidia’s involvement in the Xcelerator ecosystem will be the connection of Nvidia’s Omniverse platform for 3D design and collaboration with Siemens’ software platform to enable what Tony Hemmelgarn, CEO of Siemens DIS, called “the industrial metaverse.”

Software such as Siemens Process Simulate already produces renderings of what a production line looks like in operation so that manufacturing engineers can test out assembly sequences and check for collision clearance.

For enterprises using the two platforms, the result will be a dramatic improvement in the fidelity of digital twin renderings, from those produced by Siemens Process Simulate (above left) to those produced in real-time by Nvidia Omniverse.

That can be more important in industry than people think, Nvidia’s Lebaredian said: “Often, people think about this as just nice to have: Making beautiful images is entertaining, or maybe superficial. But the reality is that when you’re building a real-world thing you really want to know how it’s going to look and feel and be perceived.”

In other cases, a photorealistic simulation may be the end goal, not the means: a sandbox in which to test something virtually. It’s much safer and more economical to test the software powering self-driving cars in a virtual environment, for example, than by letting it loose on real roads wrapped in two tons of speeding steel and silicon.

“If we’re going to build AIs that are truly intelligent and know how to operate inside the real world, we need to provide them with data about the real world, giving them experience of how the world looks. If we can’t simulate that accurately and match it correctly, our AIs are never going to have a chance of really understanding the world,” Lebaredian said.

Back in the real world — albeit one most of us will never see — Hemmelgarn suggested that the link with Nvidia Omniverse would be ideal for a company designing luxury yachts with Siemens’ software.

“I could be working on the design of the ship and have a scene showing the ship at sea,” he said. “I could see all the furniture and everything sitting on the ship. If I want to make changes to the fit, the style, anything about this, I can do it in real-time. And I can make these changes with much more confidence with the customer because they can then see exactly what they get. The value is how closely the virtual representation can represent the real product.”

In other situations, though, that full-HD rendering will be something of a luxury, and not strictly necessary to perform the kind of collision clearance checks necessary to, for example, ensure that a new yacht can reach the sea without having to dismantle a bridge.

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UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selects Siemens tech to power nation’s electric vehicle charging corridor

Christellee — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:53 +0000

Siemens to supply ultra-fast charging units on highways connecting the seven emirates

The Ministry and Siemens signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in October 2021 to work together on sustainability and digitalization initiatives in the energy and infrastructure sectors
The EV Charging Corridor is the first project to be delivered under the MOU framework

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers which will help reduce carbon emissions, boost adoption of EVs by addressing so-called range anxiety, and lay the groundwork for a more connected and sustainable transportation system.

Ten Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers will be installed on the highways in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. To meet the changing market demands, the chargers have a scalable power up to 300 kW and can be expanded with additional external dispensers for up to two additional charging cables. All are cloud-connected devices which allows operators to monitor and manage the chargers remotely.

“The UAE is committed and working with confidence to reduce the nationwide carbon footprint, by working on the demand side, supply-side and working on our different energies and future technologies to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Sharif Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Industry. “Electric vehicles are integral to this effort, and providing this fast, efficient and convenient EV corridor is a crucial step in the energy transition.”

Siemens will provide the charging infrastructure equipment, control and monitoring software, as well as training and commissioning support for the new network. The command-and-control system allows full monitoring and control of all units and provides the foundation for the next phase of the project, which is to build an app for drivers to access and book chargers.

“We are proud to support the sustainability program in the United Arab Emirates with our EV charging solution,” said Birgit Dargel, Vice President Sales eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “This project in the UAE continues the success story of our public fast charger Sicharge D. With a peak efficiency of 96 percent, it is one of the most efficient high-power DC chargers currently available. Its communication ability with the cloud provides operators with real-time information and flexibility to manage their charging network. Its intuitive, height adjustable 24” touch screen display as well as its elegant appearance guarantees a great user experience.”

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Siemens signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2021 to establish a long-term partnership that will aid the ministry’s sustainability and digitalization targets. In addition to transportation, the discussions include smart building technologies, microgrid and industrial energy management and intelligent substations on the grid edge. The national EV Charging Corridor is the first project that will be delivered under the MOU framework.

For more information about Siemens Smart Infrastructure, see: www.siemens.com/smartinfrastructure

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Siemens To Build One Of Europe’s Largest Shore Power Connections In Kiel

Ashwini Balan — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:08 +0000

SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG (PORT OF KIEL, Germany) has commissioned Siemens AG with the construction of two additional SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen.

The construction project with a total investment value of approximately €17 million comprises a 50/60 Hz shore power plant for cruise ships and ferries and a 50 Hz shore power plant for ferries. It makes it possible to generate the electricity ships need while they are in port using renewable energies on shore instead of diesel generators on board.

The new shore power connection will be one of the largest installations of its kind in Europe. After completion of the project at the end of 2023, the port of Kiel will be able to supply green power to six ships simultaneously at all of its major passenger, cargo and ferry terminals.

“Connecting ships to shore power has enormous economic and environmental impact. Ships save expensive fuel, new business models open up for port operators, and port staff and residents benefit from a significant reduction in noise and pollution,” explained Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.

For Siemens, the contract includes execution planning, delivery, assembly, cabling and commissioning of all plant and structural components required for the operation of the shore power plants, the necessary structural, civil and hydraulic engineering work, and overall commissioning of the system.

Cooperation with PORT OF KIEL enters next phase

Siemens won the new contract following an EU-wide invitation to tender and a negotiation procedure with a preliminary qualification competition. “Siemens had already been a strong partner for us in an earlier shore power project. And once again, they submitted the most economical bid. We look forward to working with Siemens again,” said Dr. Dirk Claus, Managing Director of SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG.

The new shore power plant at Ostuferhafen continues the joint success story between Siemens and PORT OF KIEL: The existing shore power plants at Ostseekai and Schwedenkai as well as at Norwegenkai were also built by Siemens.

Two plants with up to three supply options

The construction project at Ostuferhafen includes two shore power plants able to supply up to three seagoing vessels simultaneously.

The first of the two shore power plants is designed to supply up to two ferry or cruise ships and connects four berths at Ostuferhafen to shore power. It has a capacity of 16 MVA and can supply cruise ships and ferries with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz and a voltage of 6.6 kV or 11 kV.

The second shore power plant with a grid frequency of 50 Hz is designed exclusively for cargo and RoRo vessels and supplies two berths with a voltage of 6.6 kV or 11 kV, up to a maximum capacity of 5 MVA.

Zero-emission future

The expansion of the shore power infrastructure is one of the high-priority projects of PORT OF KIEL. It has long pursued a clear sustainability strategy aimed at becoming carbon neutral by 2030. In addition to its own transition to sustainable energy sources and innovative solutions for climate protection, the port also wants to use its shore power infrastructure to create incentives for shipping companies to save carbon emissions when their vessels are in port.

“Shore power is a key part of our sustainability effort. Beginning in 2024/25, we hope to use our supply infrastructure for six ships to have around 80 percent of all ships plugged in while berthed,” Claus added. In addition to CO2 savings, connecting ships to shore power while they are at berth also results in a significant reduction in noise and pollution.

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Ashwini Balan — Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:30 +0000

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QuickRobot Online Tool From igus

These robots weld, rivet, palletise and assist. In order for the small and large production to be able to work fail-safe in 24/7 operation, they need the right energy supply system to safely route the cables and hoses from axis 1 to axis 6.

For the simple design of the individual energy chain for cobots, SCARA, 4-axis robots and 6-axis robots, igus has now expanded the capabilities of its robot equipment configurator. In the online tool, users can select their robot from 418 different models from 10 manufacturers and find the optimum energy supply for axes 1 to 6.

Siemens’ Simcenter 3D 2022.1

Siemens Digital Industries Software just announced the latest update to Siemens’ Simcenter 3D software, part of Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio of software and services.

The update enables engineers to tackle the complexity of product development and innovation with advanced simulation, offering new capabilities such as increased support for turbomachinery modelling, a dedicated drop test application for handheld devices, tightly integrated topology optimization with the NX Design environment, and a new acoustic solution method that is up to 10 times faster than standard methods.

WITT Safety Valves For H2 Electrolysers

The WITT safety valves AV 619 and AV 919 perfectly match the target pressure and temperature ranges of PEM and Solid Oxide electrolysers. The opening pressure can be set accurately anywhere in range 5 to 500 mbar. The operating temperature can be anywhere up to 250 deg C. For Alkaline electrolysers, the SV 805 model is ideal, with an opening pressure settable anywhere in the range 0.5 to 45 bar, with operating temperatures up to 150 deg C.

Highly precise and reliable, the valves open when the set pressure is reached and safely protect workers and sensitive equipment from overpressure. Despite their small size, the valves allow high flow rates, making them also suitable for large installations.

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Siemens’ 2022 Electronics And Semiconductor Outlook

Ashwini Balan — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:58 +0000

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Alex Teo, Managing Director and Vice President for South East Asia

The global pandemic accelerated growth in the electronics and semiconductor industries, with East Asia rising as a key manufacturing hub. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region now accounts for 60 percent of global semiconductor sales with China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea emerging as the “Big 4” semiconductor players, and being the world’s biggest market for semiconductors. Despite accelerated growth and demand, the industry was greatly challenged by chip shortages. Globally, the shortage of chips has been worsening since 2020.

It all started with lockdown measures and work-from-home arrangements. There was an overnight increase in demand for devices such as laptops, monitors, cameras, and phones. These factors exacerbated the already increasing chip consumption trend. As a result, semiconductor fabrication plants, commonly known as fabs, focused on fulfilling those orders, in addition to the adoption of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Undoubtedly, the demand for microchips will remain high through 2022 as the market demand will be vital for products that are smarter, more functional, constantly connected, higher quality and less expensive.

So, the big question for the electronics and semiconductor industries is, What can be done to ease the critical chip shortage? >>https://bit.ly/343eeve

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Latest Product Launches From Okuma To Studer

Ashwini Balan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 04:00:13 +0000

NORDAC FLEX Frequency Inverters From NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

The large power range, up to 22 kW, is characteristic for the frequency inverter. In addition, the NORDAC FLEX SK 205E is compact and enables high precision in synchronous and positioning applications via the integrated POSICON control Another advantage is the precise and rapid current vector control: It ensures constant speeds in case of fluctuating loads. The NORDAC FLEX SK 205E also offers maximum flexibility and due to its high energy efficiency enables energy savings, especially during partial load operation. This even applies to applications that technically do not require an inverter.

Okuma Corporation Launches New Horizontal Machining Center

Okuma Corporation has developed the new MA-8000H Horizontal Machining Center with a pallet size of 800 x 800 mm. Equipped with extensive power-saving functions and eco-friendly technologies that operate autonomously without human intervention, this new product strongly supports user efforts to decarbonise.

Okuma would like to introduce three features of the MA-8000H:

Autonomously achieves energy savings without human intervention.
Sharply boosts labor productivity by strengthening automation responsiveness and reliability to support long periods of stable operation.
Further improves production capacity to process large components with enhanced basic capabilities.

Orders will be accepted from January 2022.

Red Lion Launches Next Generation Graphical Panel Meter PM-50

Red Lion has introduced the next generation of panel meters PM-50. This graphical panel meter, PM-50, expands Red Lion’s existing award-winning panel meter portfolio. The PM-50 is available as a 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch graphical touchscreen display.

Using simple “swipe” technology, users can easily switch between relevant screens and receive comprehensive operational data for monitoring equipment and production.

Visual alerts notify the user that immediate action is necessary, either on the unit itself or via the PM-50 app, available on Google Play or Apple Store.

Sandvik Coromant Introduces A New Form Of Chip Control

Sandvik Coromant has unveiled a new machining method that enables controlled chip breaking in thread turning applications. Launched within the existing CoroPlus® Tool Path software, OptiThreading is a new software module that will help manufacturers overcome one of the most significant issues within thread turning — the risk of chip jams and their associated downtime.Successful chip control is the key for good component quality when thread turning. OptiThreading has been designed with these challenges in mind. The module is available as part of a subscription to the CoroPlus® Tool Path, and is developed specifically for CoroThread® 266 tools and inserts.

Schaeffler’s Preload Measurement System, PREMESY

With the growth and development of renewable energy unfolding in the Asia-Pacific region, Schaeffler’s PREMESY Preload Measurement System is the first and only system on the market that monitors the bearing preload during mounting and operation of bearings in a wind turbine system. It provides the basis for predictive maintenance and ensures the continued reliable operation of wind systems and technologies by maximizing the bearing service life, lowering maintenance costs, and helping manufacturers avoid turbine failures.

With renewable energies looking to make a significant contribution to the overall energy mix, PREMESY is part of Schaeffler’s strategic investment in supporting the increased generation of energy from renewable sources.

Siemens’ New Simcenter NVH Prediction software Application

A new Simcenter software application that can bring the benefits of a comprehensive digital twin approach to accurately and easily predict the interior and exterior Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) performance of a vehicle before a physical prototype is available for any type of vehicle: hybrid, fully electric or internal combustion engine (ICE). This new Simcenter application helps engineers front load full vehicle NVH analysis and detect potential component NVH performance issues earlier by using measured and simulated component models to build a virtual prototype assembly. Simcenter is part of Xcelerator, Siemens’ integrated portfolio of software, services and application development platform.

SLM Solutions’ Cooler And Faster Method For Manufacturing Plastic Injection Moulds

Omni Mold was approached by their customer to address the issue of inefficient cooling in one of the mould core insert. By investing in a SLM280 2.0, Omni Mold was able to completely reimagine the cooling channel within its mold inserts through laser-fast additive manufacturing. AM enables the manufacture of complex parts, in this case, replacing the spiral shape with a conformal cooling channel that targets the hotspot areas and improves cooling efficiency within the injection mold. This allows for uniform cooling across the entire product, thereby improving overall part quality, minimising distortion, and shortening the cycle time during production.

STUDER roboLoad, A New Type Of Loading System

Loading systems for CNC radius internal cylindrical grinding machines – that was not so easy until now. The special characteristics of these machines, such as the height of the workhead and the associated geometric restrictions, made the development of a handling solution a major challenge. STUDER has now developed a system that not only meets the geometrical requirements but also has a comparatively small footprint and an unbeatable price-performance ratio. For the user, the STUDER roboLoad can be operated without any programming knowledge; it enables great flexibility in production and a high degree of operating comfort.

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OPEN MIND Releases hyperMILL® Version 2024

hyperMILL® 2024 is the latest of OPEN MIND’s CAD/CAM suite, which delivers new turning features and improved algorithms. This makes the digital process chain more efficient, from CAD data and CAM programming to optimised NC code.

Reading Back Measuring Points

CAD For CAM

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Siemens AG and Intel Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving digitalisation and sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing.

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Detailed Presentation

Valuable Time And Quality Benefits

Siemens Invests In WiTricity To Advance Wireless Charging For Electric Vehicles

Both to collaborate leveraging on Europe and North America’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market’s potential to reach US$2 billion by 2028.

Mechanics Of Collaboration

Nvidia Partners With Siemens To Accelerate Digital Twins’ Development

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Nvidia are working to bring Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) closer together by facilitating the creation of digital simulations of products and processes.

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Industrial metaverse

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Cooperation with PORT OF KIEL enters next phase

Two plants with up to three supply options

Zero-emission future

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QuickRobot Online Tool From igus

Siemens’ Simcenter 3D 2022.1

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Siemens’ 2022 Electronics And Semiconductor Outlook

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So, the big question for the electronics and semiconductor industries is, What can be done to ease the critical chip shortage? >>https://bit.ly/343eeve

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Latest Product Launches From Okuma To Studer

NORDAC FLEX Frequency Inverters From NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

Okuma Corporation Launches New Horizontal Machining Center

Red Lion Launches Next Generation Graphical Panel Meter PM-50

Sandvik Coromant Introduces A New Form Of Chip Control

Schaeffler’s Preload Measurement System, PREMESY

Siemens’ New Simcenter NVH Prediction software Application

SLM Solutions’ Cooler And Faster Method For Manufacturing Plastic Injection Moulds

STUDER roboLoad, A New Type Of Loading System

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