Siemens

Understanding the SINAMICS G220 Drive Platform

The SINAMICS G220 is Siemens' high-performance variable frequency drive designed for manufacturing, process industries, and marine applications. This drive platform covers power ratings from 0.55kW to 110kW and operates in ambient temperatures from -20°C to 45°C with...

Power quality isn't just an electrical engineering buzzword—it's the difference between a smooth-running facility and one plagued by mysterious equipment failures, excessive energy bills, and frustrated maintenance teams. If you've ever wondered why some variable frequency drives (VFDs) seem to create more problems...

The New Way to Wire Your Controller

If you're new to industrial automation or have been working with older PLC systems, you'll be pleased to discover that the new Siemens S7-1200 G2 controller features push-in technology that makes wiring significantly easier than traditional screw terminals.

What is Push-In Wiring?

Meeting Modern Engineering Challenges

Manufacturing engineers face increasingly complex automation challenges that demand faster implementation across distributed teams. Traditional engineering approaches create bottlenecks, version conflicts, and extended commissioning phases. TIA Portal V20 addresses these...

Manufacturing engineers and system integrators face increasing demands for precise motion control across diverse applications - from basic positioning tasks to complex synchronized multi-axis movements. The latest TIA Portal V20 release introduces significant enhancements to address these challenges while...

After ten years of the original S7-1200 serving as Siemens' workhorse controller, the newly announced G2 series represents a fundamental rethinking of what a PLC can be. Let's examine exactly what's changed between generations.

Processing Speed: Cutting Response Time in Half

The G1 offers 85ns bit performance, the...

Siemens has revolutionized its automation offering with the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, bringing high-end features to the entry-level segment for the first time in a decade.

Enhanced Processing Power

The G2 stands out with its dramatically improved processing capabilities, featuring a 40-nanosecond bit...

The latest release of TIA Portal V20 from Siemens represents a significant leap forward in automation engineering, empowering teams to handle complex projects with unprecedented efficiency. As Siemens' flagship engineering framework, TIA Portal continues to evolve with features that streamline development while...