Predictive Maintenance is a ground-breaking solution for large corporations managing an extensive portfolio of plants and machinery. This innovation not only offers real-time insights into the health of equipment but also fosters proactive maintenance strategies, leading to significant reductions in both downtime and operational costs. By leveraging sensor technology to continuously monitor equipment performance, maintenance teams can pre-emptively identify and rectify minor issues before they escalate into major problems. This approach effectively minimizes unplanned downtime and reduces main ..read more

An interview by SPS-Magazin with Efrossini Tsouchnika, Vice President Control at Siemens. Find the german version here. The existence of numerous initiatives such as Women in AI & Robotics, Frauen machen Wirtschaft, Women4ew or SheTransformsIT underscores one thing above all: Women need role models to reach leading positions in the tech sector. SPS MAGAZIN talks with Efrossini Tsouchnika, responsible for the Control portfolio at Siemens, about how the company supports women on their way to this goal and the challenges they have to overcome. To start off, tell us something about your p ..read more

Originally posted in Power Magazine, April 11, 2024 The “electrification of everything” is underway to not only decarbonize, but also support optimized, safer and more resilient processes and systems. This concept means that we are replacing our fossil fuel economy with wind, solar, hydro, electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and more. This transformation will be made possible—at scale—with the application of digital technologies. However, the challenge arises to electrify everything before the grid is fully “green” if we are going to appropriately and effectively address climate change. From ..read more

Nachhaltigkeit spielt für Siemens eine zentrale Rolle in der Logistik. Eine perfekte Voraussetzung, wenn unsere Partner uns aktiv dabei unterstützen. Mit Ihrem Vorhaben, E-Zugmaschinen in den Lieferverkehr zu integrieren, wandte sich die Spedition Aprojects an die Kollegen vom Siemens Supply Chain Management (SCM). Das Ziel: Frachtumfuhren sollten klimafreundlicher werden.Wollt ihr Emissionen sparen bei euren Umfuhren? Passt genau zu unseren Nachhaltigkeitszielen bei Siemens! So – oder so ähnlich – liefen wohl die Gespräche im Sommer 2023 ab, als Aprojects an die Pooling-Kategorie Logistik des ..read more

Ein Gespräch mit drei Experten für Automatisierung und Digitalisierung Nachhaltigkeit ist eines der wichtigsten Themen unserer Zeit. Die Industrie steht vor großen Herausforderungen, um ihren ökologischen Fußabdruck zu reduzieren und gleichzeitig wettbewerbsfähig und innovativ zu bleiben. Wie kann Automatisierungstechnik dabei helfen, diese Ziele zu erreichen? Wir haben mit drei Experten gesprochen, die uns Einblicke in ihre Strategien, Lösungen und Erfahrungen geben. Rainer Brehm ist CEO von Siemens Factory Automation, Gunter Beitinger ist SVP Manufacturing bei Siemens Digital Industries und ..read more

(Note: Part of this article was generated by an open source LLM) In this article we talk about our journey exploring the open source Large Language Models (LLM) and how we build an in-house ecosystem in order to enable our developers within Siemens. Why Open Source LLMs? Using open source LLMs in-house offers several advantages over closed source models. To start with, open source models prioritize confidentiality by allowing organizations to keep their data and models in-house, reducing the risk of sensitive information being shared externally. Open source LLMs can also help organizations sav ..read more

Supply Chain Control Tower (SCCT) is not a new concept in the industry. But it has been gaining more attraction in recent years given to the rising level of uncertainties around supply chain process especially after Covid breakout. In a recent survey by ABI Research, the SCCT is expected to grow with a CAGR of 13.12 per cent during next five years. The survey forecasts that the market value of SCCT will be between 9.63 billion USD to 20.17 billion USD by end of 2030. The rapid digitization spree of logistics service providers, contract manufacturers and retailers are among major contributors t ..read more

Digitalization TechTalks: Episode 39 In Episode 39 of Digitalization Tech Talks, immerse yourself in the dynamic landscape of workforce development within the realm of digital transformation. Join us as we dissect the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that shape the evolution of teams in an increasingly digital world. Our expert guest, Steven Moskowitz of Industry 4ward, unveils practical insights, innovative approaches, and real-world examples to guide your organization through this pivotal journey. From reskilling initiatives to the role of leadership, explore the keys to unlocking ..read more

By creating a process that verifies and ensures data compliance, pharmaceutical companies can achieve an efficient flow of information throughout the production facility, thus avoiding errors in their production and protecting their time, quality of medicines, profitability and most importantly patient health and safety.   So, how do you create operational excellence? How can you maximize production, maintain lower costs, reduce errors and increase the opportunities to diversify drug portfolios? To continuously preserve quality and drive production — all while ensuring patient safety— it ..read more

Industry leaders are convening at the Intel Sustainability Summit on March 19-20th, and Siemens is proud to be a key participant. This summit presents a crucial opportunity to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry through collaboration and education, with a focus on aligning on sustainable practices across the entire supply chain. The Challenge: Balancing Growth with Sustainability The global demand for chips is projected to reach a staggering $1.38 trillion by 2029. This growth, while positive, presents a significant challenge: energy consumption within the semiconductor industry ..read more