http://www.siemens.com/press/ Latest press releases of Siemens AG en Copyright © Siemens AG 2002-2009 webmaster@publicis-erlangen.de webmaster@publicis-erlangen.de Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:00 +0100 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:00 +0100 openEngine 2.0 Corporate ASP http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 Siemens Press http://w1.siemens.com/press/framework/_resources/css/core/img/logo.gif http://www.siemens.com/press/ 100 17 Latest press releases of Siemens AG http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911961.htm The Siemens Industry Solutions Division has developed a video-based software that quickly and effectively detects leaks in an industrial environment. ViaCC enables the recognition of smoke, fumes, leaking liquids and colors. This software based sensor is an extension to conventional sensors in an automated environment and helps avoid production interruptions and losses. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911961e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112209.htm For the first time, the Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed products for WirelessHart communication. The new product family comprises two transmitters, a gateway to Industrial Ethernet and software, as well as an adapter for process instruments in preparation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA2009112209e Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112207.htm With a width of only 90mm, the new Sitop PSU100M DIN rail power supply unit from the Siemens Industry Automation Division is 40 percent narrower than its predecessor. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA2009112207e Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911991.htm Siemens has received an order from Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Co. (Wisco), a Chinese steelmaker, to equip a coupled tandem pickling line in cold rolling mill no. 1 with energy-saving main drives. The Siroll CM process automation system will also be modernized. The order is worth several million euros. When the project is completed in September 2010, Wisco will also be able to produce high-strength steel grades in the plant. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911991e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/drive_technologies/idt2009112301.htm With the Sinamics DC Master (DCM) the Siemens Drive Technologies Division has expanded its range of drives by a converter for DC applications, thus enabling the Sinamics functions and tools such as SIZER and STARTER to be used. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IDT2009112301e Trade Press Drive Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/drive_technologies/idt2009112304.htm At the SPS/IPC/Drives Fair in Nuremberg the Siemens Drive Technologies Division will be presenting its new modular frequency inverter SINAMICS G120P which has been specially designed for pump, fan, and compressor applications. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IDT2009112304e Trade Press Drive Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911090.htm The Siemens Division Industry Solutions took over EUtech Energie & Management (E&M) GmbH, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. With the acquisition, Siemens Industry Solutions strengthens its service business in energy and environmental management. EUtech has 20 employees and recently achieved worldwide sales of €1.6 million with consulting services in the energy and environmental area. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911090e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112205.htm Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its existing product portfolio of Panel PCs and Industrial LCD monitors by new devices with key operation. For the Panel PCs Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C there are now 12 and 15 devices with keys in addition to the 12, 15 and 19 devices with touch screen. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA2009112205e Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/siemens_it_solutions_and_services/sis200910023.htm Detecting system trouble early and fixing it without an on-site technician – the Common Remote Service Platform (CRSP) from Siemens makes it possible. To further improve this CRSP service, which uses a secure real-time data link between the customers IT system environment and Siemenss service technicians, Siemens IT Solutions and Services has entered into a partnership with Microsoft and is one of the first service providers to offer software distribution via cloud computing on the basis of Microsofts Windows Azure platform. The advantages for the customer are obvious: Cloud services save costs, while the Azure platform ensures high availability as well as a flexible and scalable system environment. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 SIS200910023e Trade Press Siemens IT-Solutions & Services http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911875.htm Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received an order from Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) for the supply of a new single-strand slab caster which will be built at Angul in the Indian state of Orissa. The machine, which will be equipped with a wide range of technological packages, will be one of the most advanced slab casters in India. Start-up is scheduled for September 2011. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911875e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/mobility/imo200911001.htm A consortium under the leadership of Siemens Mobility has modernized the marshalling yard in Vaidotai near the capital Vilnius on behalf of Lithuanian Railways, Lietuvos Geležinkeliai (LG). This is the first automatic marshalling yard to enter operation in Eastern Europe. Its performance has been boosted by 1,200 cars per day to a current total of 3,000 units. In addition to savings in maintenance costs, dangerous manual gravity shunting work is also avoided. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IMO200911001e Trade Press Mobility http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/workflow_solutions/hws200911013.htm At the RSNA 2009, the congress of the Radiological Society of North America, Siemens Healthcare presents Healthcare Lighting, a concept for lighting design in medical facilities, aimed at creating a friendly and colorful environment instead of the common bland hospital atmosphere. Practical experience to date shows that many patients feel more comfortable and are more relaxed when the examination room or the diagnostic device is flooded with colored light and relaxing music is even played at the same time. Nurses, technologists and doctors also confirm that they find a colorful work environment much more pleasant. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 HWS200911.013 Trade Press Workflow & Solutions Diagnostics http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/renewable_energy/ere200911017.htm Siemens has announced at the CSP Summit in Seville the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 2010 (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production. The new UVAC 2010 is the next generation of the best-selling UVAC receiver, which is the key component for the solar fields of parabolic-trough power plants. More than 150,000 UVACs have been successfully installed in commercially operating power plants. Just recently, Siemens acquired Solel Solar Systems Ltd., a successful company in the future-oriented solar power sector, as an addition to its existing solar portfolio and to strengthen its market position in the promising business of solar thermal power plants. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 ERE200911017e Trade Press Renewable Energy http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/building_technologies/ibt200911004.htm Bosch, a supplier of advanced security products, and Siemens, a leading provider of integrated security solutions worldwide, announced a strategic supplier partnership in the area of video systems. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IBT200911004e Trade Press Building Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/siemens_it_solutions_and_services/sis20091116024.htm The German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) has awarded IT Solutions and Services the contract to develop and implement the so-called Citizen Client for the electronic ID card. The Citizen Client is a software application which permits users to identify themselves over the Internet using the ID card and to gain fast and secure access to online services via a public key system. Siemens IT Solutions and Services is the general contractor for the project and is partnering with OpenLimit and the Bundesdruckerei (German Federal Printing Office). The contract is set to run for 4 years. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 SIS20091116024e Trade Press Siemens IT-Solutions & Services http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112200.htm The Siemens Industry Automation Division has enhanced its Simatic WinCC V7 process visualization software with the Simatic WinCC Calendar Scheduler option. For the first time, a calendar-based user interface is available in Microsoft Office style for simple and easy scheduling. The innovation features both a calendar as well as editors for configuring and managing events and associated actions. In addition, it is possible to set up direct connections in WinCC for the planned events and actions as well as implement global scripts. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA2009112200e Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/osram/osram_3m_mpro120_projector_osram_led_e.htm The diversified technology company 3M is including OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ LEDs in its new micro projectors, which can be connected to mobile phones and cameras. The small, bright, energy-saving diodes are the key to developing micro projectors, which could not be implemented with other light sources. They make screen sizes of more than a metre possible. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 page_64503 Trade Press Osram http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112201.htm The new Simatic MV420 stationary 1D/2D code reading system from the Siemens Industry Automation Division is characterized by high reading reliability, a compact design, and a wide range of communications and connection options. The compact device with high IP67 degree of protection can read both standard high-contrast codes as well as DPM (direct parts marking) codes even under difficult ambient conditions. Typical uses include product tracking and process control applications in the automotive, packaging, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, cosmetics, electronics, and food and beverage industries. In addition, the new reading system is also suitable for shipment tracking in logistics and distribution. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA2009112201e Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/power_transmission/ept200911016.htm Siemens Energy has received an order from Wellington-based Transpower New Zealand Limited, the national grid operator, to modernize and increase the capacity of the existing high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) link between the country’s North and South Island. For the “Inter Island Connector Pole 3“ HVDC transmission project Siemens will supply two turnkey converter stations and replace the aging converters with advanced technology. The investment volume for the overall project is EUR327 million. Siemens’ share accounts for approximately half. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 EPT200911.016 Business Press Power Transmission http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/renewable_energy/ere200911015.htm Siemens Energy has been awarded an order for 70 wind turbines for the Los Vergeles wind farm in Tamaulipas, Mexico. This is the first order received by Siemens for wind turbines in the Latin America region. Purchaser is Grupo Soluciones en Energias Renovables (GSEER), a Mexican wind energy developer. With a total installed rated capacity of more than 160 megawatts (MW), the Los Vergeles wind farm is expected to provide clean power to 200,000 households, making it Mexico’s largest wind farm. The order value exceeds USD270 million. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 ERE200911.015 Business Press Trade Press Renewable Energy http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/corporate_communication/axx20091107.htm In fiscal 2009, Siemens generated revenue of €23 billion with products and solutions from its Environmental Portfolio. The green portfolio has grown by 11 percent by comparison with fiscal 2008, when its revenue – calculated on a comparable basis – totaled just €20.7 billion. In fiscal 2009, energy-saving motors, solar inverter systems and selected components for energy-saving building technology were among the products added to the portfolio. “Our green products and solutions are contributing to stabilizing our business during the economic crisis,” said Barbara Kux, Chief Sustainability Officer and Member of the Siemens Managing Board. The company already indicated that Siemens’ total revenue for 2009 was expected to be approximately equivalent to that of fiscal 2008. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 AXX200911.07 Business Press Corporate Communications http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911027.htm Altos Hornos de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) has awarded Siemens a contract to modernize their existing basic and process automation systems on their Monclova Hot Strip Mill. Siemens will supply and install modern automation technology based on the Siroll HM platform, which is specifically designed for hot rolling mills. The total value of the order is 21 million US dollars and the project is due to be completed in the summer of 2011. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911027e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/siemens_it_solutions_and_services/sis200910022.htm From now on, Siemens and SAP will be jointly marketing new operating software for utilities. In order to do so, Siemens Energy Management Suite SPPA-M3000 will be certified by SAP in the framework of an Endorsed Business Solution (EBS) partnership and incorporated in the SAP portfolio for utilities. The Siemens software solution combines the power plant’s IT with the business data from operational management. This is the first time that process control information has been integrated with accounting systems via standardized processes and interfaces. The advantages for company management and operational control are obvious: The real-time information brings a clearer overall picture and higher-quality data for management, operations and maintenance. This is the basis for higher energy efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 SIS200910022 Trade Press Siemens IT-Solutions & Services http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112206.htm To accelerate deployment of the Field Device Integration (FDI) technology, Key Suppliers agreed to enlarge the scope of the EDDL Cooperation Team and will become the FDI Cooperation. This cooperation will initially consist of the associations: FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, Hart Communications Foundation, OPC Foundation and Profibus Nutzerorganisation, as well as the companies ABB, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Honeywell, Invensys, Siemens, and Yokogawa. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA200911.2206 Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112202.htm Industry Automation, a Siemens division, has developed a new generation of its sonar proximity switches Simatic PXS. The new sensors of the compact series in M30 design have a reduced blind zone and are shorter than models of the previous generation. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA200911.2202e fp Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/fossil_power_generation/efp200911005.htm Siemens Energy has been chosen by Tenaska, one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, based in Omaha, Nebraska to provide the coal gasification technology for the Taylorville Energy Center (TEC). Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 EFP200911.005 Business Press Trade Press Fossil Power Energy http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009112203.htm A new adapter from the Siemens Industry Automation Division makes it easy to integrate standard sensors into the IO-Link, the communication standard for the sensor/actuator level. This means that the majority of sensor types available on the market can utilize the benefits of the IO-Link without any special modification, facilitating integration in the central diagnosis and detection of errors, for example. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIA200911.2203e fp Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911048.htm The Siemens Industry Solutions Division has been awarded with an order from Cong Thanh Cement Joint Stock Company to supply the electrical and automation equipment for the new second production line at the Cong Thanh Cement Plant in the Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. A kiln control system integrated into the PCS 7-based process control system will constantly optimize the consumption and the clinker production. With a future capacity of 12,000 tons clinker per day, this plant is the largest single cement production line currently being built in Asia. The new production line will be the largest single cement production line in Asia and once in full operation by 2011 it will turn the Cong Thanh Cement Plant into a major additional production facility for Vietnam cement industry. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911048e Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911034.htm The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (IS) has won an order from DCC Doppelmayr Cable Car GmbH & Co to supply the electrical equipment for a cable liner shuttle of the metro in Caracas, Venezuela. The new rapid transit line will link two metro lines and is due to come into operation at the end of 2011. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911.034e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/drive_technologies/idt2009112302.htm With the new Sinamics G150 Clean Power frequency converter from Siemens Drive Technologies, an energy-efficient drive with high power ratings is available for fans, pumps and compressors or extruders, mixers and mills. The converter also reduces low-frequency harmonic effects on the system and thus fulfils the high requirements for current and voltage quality placed on mains supplies. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IDT200911.2302 Trade Press Drive Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/osram/osram_rd_warmwhite_led_e.htm An LED that offers high efficiency, good color rendering and a pleasant warm white light has now been developed in the laboratories of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. The prototype therefore offers three important properties that together are essential for general illumination applications, namely a color temperature of 3000 K, a color rendering index of 82 and an efficiency of 104 lm/W. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 page_64449 Trade Press Osram http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/osram/osram_digital_ambient_light_sensor.htm The SFH 5712 from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors detects ambient brightness in the same way as the human eye, and is the only sensor on the market that offers not only standard data rates but also high speed rates of up to 3.4 MHz. Without the need for any additional control commands, an integrated circuit in the sensor automatically provides a measured value between 3 and 65,000 lx twice a second. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 page_64272 Trade Press Osram http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200911914.htm Zenith Steel (Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel) in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, has signed multiple contracts for two rod outlets for the company’s new rod mills that will be located in Changzhou. The contracts are valued at more than €10 million. After the new equipment’s installation, the mills for this privately-owned, midsized steelmaker will produce up to 150 tons per hour on each line. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200911.914 Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/corporate_communication/axx20091006.htm Munich – A unique industry initiative to develop a reliable, sustainable and climate-friendly energy supply from the deserts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is now taking shape. Today in Munich the articles of association for the DII GmbH (limited liability company) were signed by the group of founding members consisting of twelve companies and the DESERTEC Foundation. The DII aims at accelerated implementation of the DESERTEC concept, as proposed by the DESERTEC Foundation. This work of the DII will entail a thorough analysis and the establishment of a framework for investments to supply the MENA region and Europe with power produced using solar and wind energy sources. The long-term goal is to satisfy a substantial part of the energy needs of the MENA countries and meet as much as 15% of Europe’s electricity demand by 2050. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 AXX200910.06 Business Press Sector Energy Renewable Energy Corporate Communications http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/drive_technologies/idt2009102300.htm Increasing the efficiency of machinery and plant through mechatronic optimization, integrated safety concepts and uniform software tools is the focus of the presentation of Siemens Drive Technologies at the trade fair for the converting industry, IEC 2009, in Munich. The engineering overhead for machinery and plant can be considerably reduced using the software package ‘Converting Toolbox’ from Siemens. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IDT2009.10 2300e fp Trade Press Drive Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910843.htm Siemens Water Technologies will supply a nine-piece odor control system at the 250,000 m3/d North Jeddah Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the STP is located next to the King Abdullah Aziz Airport in Jeddah, the Ministry of Water and Electricity requested that odor control equipment be installed. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200910.843e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910837.htm Japanese JP Steel Plantech Co. (Steel Plantech) and Italian Siemens VAI Metals Technologies s.r.l. (Siemens VAI s.r.l.) entered into a new co-operation in the field of endless rolling technology based on Steel Plantech’s EBROS® technology. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200910.837e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910930.htm Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from Bhushan Power&Steel Co. to supply the drives and automation system for expansion of the companys compact hot rolling mill in Orrissa, India. The scope of supply also includes two reactive-power compensators for electric arc furnaces. Commissioning is scheduled for July 2010. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200910.930e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/imaging_it/him200910010.htm As the first pediatric hospital worldwide, the Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida, will use a Somatom Definition Flash specifically for pediatric diagnostics. The latest computed tomography (CT) system of Siemens Healthcare offers the highest scan speed in computed tomography, but only uses a fraction of the radiation dose required by previous systems. This offers several significant advantages for pediatric radiologists: On one hand, the scan time for many examinations has been reduced to fractions of seconds. In many cases, this eliminates the need to sedate children in time-consuming procedures in order to prevent movement artifacts in the sectional images. Furthermore, the significantly reduced radiation exposure makes the use of the system much more reasonable for the examination of pediatric patients. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 HIM200910.010 Trade Press Imaging & IT http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910934.htm At voestalpine Stahl GmbH in Linz, Austria Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has replaced the existing coiler 3 on the hot strip mill with a completely new coiler system. Conversion and commissioning were done together with a consortium partner. With the aid of the new high-performance coiler system, voestalpine will be able to expand its hot strip product range. The hot strip mill resumed operation on schedule in August. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 IIS200910.934e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/corporate_communication/axx20091005.htm Mastering the most urgent challenges of the 21st century will require close cooperation between the scientific community, governments and business. For this reason, the Max Planck Society and Siemens have invited prominent scientists, policymakers and business leaders from around the world to Berlin to take part in the Future Dialogue conference. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 AXX200910.05e Business Press Corporate Communications http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/power_distribution/epd200910014.htm Siemens is meeting the steel industry’s growing demand for every higher performance levels in melting down scrap metal by launching a refined medium-voltage circuit-breaker. As of September 2009, the company offers 3AH4 vacuum circuit-breakers with an operating current of 4000 amperes (A) for the 36-kilovolt voltage level. It is the first vacuum circuit-breaker worldwide for frequent-operation applications up to 120,000 switching cycles capable of handling such a high operating current without forced cooling. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 EPD200910.014e Trade Press Power Distribution http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/corporate_communication/axx20091004.htm Siemens AG has retained former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as consultants on topics relating to foreign affairs and corporate strategy. The unparalleled range of experience and unique networks at the disposal of these two prominent individuals will augment the company’s strategic position as one of the world’s leading providers of answers and solutions to the challenges arising from the megatrends globalization, urbanization, climate change and shifting demographics. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 AXX200910.04e Business Press Corporate Communications http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/building_technologies/ibt200910002.htm In the event of fire, rapid and orderly evacuation is given the highest priority. Hence, great importance is attached to the normative requirements placed on the alarm systems used. The E100 voice alarm system made by Siemens Building Technologies fully conforms to current and future standards. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 IBT200910002e Trade Press Building Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910902.htm Siemens Water Technologies will provide Zimpro wet air oxidation technology to treat wastewater at Sinopec’s Zhenhai and Tianjin ethylene plant projects in the Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, and in Tianjin, China. The systems will be used to treat sulfidic spent caustic wastewater streams generated in the production of ethylene. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 IIS200910.902e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/building_technologies/ibt200910003.htm Siveillance Fusion is a holistic security management system now introduced by Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. As a centralized solution (top-down approach) it combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protection on a single platform. Using the existing IT infrastructure and .NET Framework, Siveillance Fusion allows for complete interoperability. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 IBT200910.003e Trade Press Building Technologies http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_automation/iia2009102106.htm Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS GmbH (EMB), a Bayer Technology Services GmbH company, and the Siemens Industry Automation Division jointly adapted the process control system Simatic PCS 7 LAB for use in micro process engineering, particularly for controlling the EMB modular micro reaction system. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 IIA200910.2106e fp Trade Press Industry Automation http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/industry_solutions/iis200910866.htm Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order to supply a Siroll Electrostatic Oiler for a slitting line at the Alcoa Samara (Alcoa SMZ) plant in Russia. This is the first Siroll Electrostatic Oiler sold into Russia by Siemens VAI. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 IIS200910.866e fp Trade Press Industry Solutions http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/imaging_it/him200910002.htm Siemens Healthcare has integrated the TruSystem 7500 operating table from Trumpf with the C-arm systems Artis zee ceiling and Artis zeego. This makes Siemens the first and up to now the only supplier able to deliver angiography systems with an integrated OR table. Integrated means that the movements of the C-arm and the operating table are coordinated with each other and thus also allow quick rotations of the C-arm and 3-D imaging. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 HIM200910.002e fp Trade Press Imaging & IT http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2009/mobility/imo200909044.htm Siemens Mobility is to equip the marshaling yard at Maschen, Germany, the largest freight hub in Europe, with new control technology. Siemens has been awarded the order by DB Netz AG to upgrade a total of 88 classification tracks with the MSR 32 classification control system by mid-2013. The modernization of the control system will increase the safety and reliability in train make-up. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 I MO 200909.044 d fp Trade Press Mobility