Motek 2018

More productive for all technology tasks

SIMATIC Technology offers smart solutions for all basic and complex motion control technology challenges (for example kinematics). The convenient and flexible engineering in the TIA Portal saves you valuable time and increases your production efficiency. Convenient diagnostics of movement through 3D visualization with tracer recording is made possible with Kinematic Trace.

Components for handling automation

With our select SINAMICS converters and SIMOTICS Motion Control motors with One Cable Connection (OCC), we are also offering a comprehensive portfolio in the field of robotics and handling. 

Industrial robots of various sizes and application ranges can be equipped with the matching SINAMICS converters and SIMOTICS Motion Control motors to offer an ideal automation solution for the required application.

Maximum flexibility in machinery and plant construction

Shorter assembly line throughput times combined with less space and lower costs – these machine concepts are made possible by the multi-carrier system. The multi-carrier system is a flexible transport system based on the SIMATIC S7-1500T motion controllers and SIMOTION. Smooth interaction of two highly dynamic systems, a delta picker in interaction with the multi-carrier system, helps machine builders achieve maximum system performance.

Optimizing systems before commissioning

In order to reduce the time, effort and uncertainties during the actual commissioning of a machine, virtual commissioning with PLCSIM Advanced in the TIA Portal provides an efficient alternative.

The new Simatic Machine Simulator V1.0 combines the digital twin with the simulation software for mechatronic machine designs, NX Mechatronics Concept Designer (NX MCD). Together they can virtually validate entire machines. This means mechatronic models and control models, including simple to complex behavior models, can be synchronized in time, applications close to the machine can be simulated and finally validated.

Perfectly matched robot and PLC

Maximize plant availability and productivity while reducing operating costs at the same time! This is achieved by integrating all machines, systems and robots involved in production into an integrated, networked automation system. For this, we bring robots and PLC together and enable the programming of robots in the TIA Portal. You operate the system and the robot through the same user interface – for example with a SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panel.

SIMOTION Handling Toolbox

The TIA Portal stands for an efficient engineering framework that consistently integrates the Siemens hardware and software portfolio. In combination with the standardized ready-made application solutions of the SIMOTION Handling Toolbox, any handling task can be easily integrated into line automation, reducing commissioning times and shortening time-to-market.

Efficient engineering with the TIA Portal

The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) gives you complete access to all aspects of digital automation, from digital planning and integrated engineering to transparent operation. The TIA Portal shortens your time-to-market using simulation tools, increases the productivity of your plant through additional diagnostic and energy management functions and offers you more flexibility by connecting to the management level.

MindSphere and MindApps

MindSphere is the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens that connects your products, plants, systems and machines with each other and enables you to use the wealth of data from the Internet of Things (IoT) with extensive analyses.

Remote plant maintenance

SINEMA Remote Connect, the management platform for remote networks, makes secure remote access really easy. This server application facilitates easy management of tunnel connections (VPNs) between control centers, field technicians, and installed machines or systems: protocol independent and IP-based, even for virtual environments.