http://www.siemens.com/press Latest press releases of Siemens AG en Copyright © Siemens AG 2002-2011 webmaster@publicis-erlangen.de webmaster@publicis-erlangen.de 16 May 2012 22:04:46 +0200 16 May 2012 22:04:46 +0200 openEngine 3.0 Corporate http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 Siemens Press http://www.siemens.com/press/framework/_resources/css/core/img/logo.gif http://www.siemens.com/press 172 72 Latest press releases of Siemens AG With effect from June 1, 2012 Jörg Grotendorst will take charge of the Business Unit "Inside e-Car" headquartered in Erlangen, which provides components and systems for the electrical drive train in automobiles. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/drive-technologies/idt2012054033.htm Drive Technologies Division IDT2012054033e Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens Healthcare conducted a study with six customers in Germany, Austria and Spain to quantitatively and qualitatively measure the efficiency of the software syngo.via compared to a conventional Advanced Visualization workstation. The study results illustrate that syngo.via can significantly help to save time when reading medical images, without compromising accuracy. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/healthcare/imaging-therapy-systems/him201205028.htm Imaging & Therapy Systems HIM201205028e Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has been awarded a contract worth tens of millions of Euros from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) to implement eco-friendly propulsion and power generation system in container ships which will comprehensively reduce transit costs and provide in achieving the best operational CO2 Index in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/drive-technologies/idt2012054032.htm Drive Technologies Division IDT2012054032e Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 With the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), Siemens Infrastructure & Cities has developed a method whereby power supply companies and industry can display aspects of smart grid systems. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/smart-grid/icsg201205018.htm ICSG201205018e Smart Grid Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Simetal Sivac-X 4K furnace switchgear from Siemens has reliably switched a rated current of more than 4,500 amperes with a single circuit breaker in the test laboratory during the course of a successful type test according to IEC 62271. This is significantly more than conventional furnace switchgears achieve. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201205158.htm IMT201205158e Metals Technologies Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to provide long-term maintenance services for the pioneering Santos GLNG Project in Queensland, Australia. The multi-million dollar service order is Siemens' largest ever for its small gas turbine (SGT) product line. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/energy-service/ese201205050.htm Energy Service Division ESE201205050e Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Building Technologies Division has added new thermal actuators to its Acvatix product line for room and zone applications. Along with an extensive range of accessories, the new thermal actuators offer unprecedented flexibility and efficiency. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/building-technologies/icbt201205029.htm Building Technologies Division ICBT201205029e Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 At the Achema 2012 trade fair Siemens is focusing on the topic of lifecycle management. "We're demonstrating how the process industry can benefit from Siemens products, systems, solutions and services", said Axel Lorenz, Head of Process Automation for the Siemens Industry Automation Division, at a press conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012053117.htm IIA2012053117e Industry Automation Division Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 In a 1.3 billion Australian Dollar partnership between the Western Australian Department of Health and the services company Serco, Siemens has been subcontracted by Serco to provide a Managed Equipment Service (MES) for the new Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia. Consequently, Siemens will be providing services that will manage procurement, installation, maintenance, and regular system replacements of diagnostic and treatment equipment for the next 15 years. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/healthcare/h201205027.htm H201205027e Imaging & Therapy Systems Customer Solutions Healthcare Sector Diagnostics Clinical Products Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens has won an order to replace the existing DC main drives of the finishing mill at Aperam’s stainless steel plant in Châtelet, Belgium with more powerful AC systems. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201205197.htm IMT201205197e Metals Technologies Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, successfully concluded the first carbon capture and storage (CCS) research collaboration project. The R&D projects are focused on the improvement and adaptation of the proprietary Siemens Post-Combustion technology to the requirements of the local markets, i.e. CO2 capture at gas fired power stations and utilization of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/fossil-power-generation/efp201205049.htm Fossil Power Generation Division EFP201205049e Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens took the next step towards a massive expansion of its activities in Saudi Arabia, breaking ground on a landmark manufacturing facility for gas turbines and compressors. Planned for completion in late 2013, the center will create job opportunities for young Saudis, serving as a knowledge transfer hub for new Siemens technology and supporting the country's industrialization drive. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/e201205048.htm Energy Sector E201205048e Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has visited Siemens' training center in Berlin. In a tour of the facility with Siemens President and CEO Peter Löscher, she talked to trainees and participants in work-study programs about their daily work and routines. Afterwards, Merkel and Löscher discussed the challenges of preparing young people for their future careers with a trainee, a vocational school teacher and the representative of a company in Berlin that provides vocational training. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/corporate/axx20120524.htm AXX20120524e Siemens Corporate Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens Energy has received a first order from North America for the supply of its SGT-750 industrial gas turbine. Purchaser is Energia MK KF, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of textile manufacturer Grupo Kaltex. When commercially operational in October 2013, the 36-megawatt (MW) facility will supply electricity to the textile facilities operated by Grupo Kaltex in Mexico. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/oil-gas/eog201205045.htm EOG201205045e Oil & Gas Division Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The shipyards Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd., CMHI/Shenzhen as well as Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard in China have awarded Siemens Energy a total of three orders for electrical power supply packages for offshore drilling rigs. These packages, which include BlueDrive Drilling, are destined for semi-submersible and jack-up rigs for international players such as COSL Drilling Europe, Prospector Offshore Drilling, and Falcon Energy. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/oil-gas/eog201205047.htm EOG201205047e Oil & Gas Division Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order for a pulverized coal injection plant (PCI) from Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) UK. The plant will be constructed for the SSI blast furnace in Redcar, Northeast England, and is scheduled to come into operation in the latter part of 2012. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201205022.htm IMT201205022e Metals Technologies Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to provide long-term maintenance services at Algeria's first solar-combined cycle hybrid power plant. The order was placed by Abengoa for its 150 megawatt (MW) solar hybrid plant operating at the Hassi R'Mel natural gas field in northern Algeria. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/energy-service/ese201204044.htm ESE201204044e Energy Service Division Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The electronic application "Siemens Explorer" was prized with bronze at the Best of Business-to-Business (BoB) Communication Award 2011 ceremony held on April 25, 2012. The application was one of three rewarded submissions in the Digital Communications category. "Siemens Explorer" unites all Siemens AG's major products and services in a single application and can run on PCs as well as iPads. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/e201204046.htm E201204046e Energy Sector Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Industry Automation Division has added four tubular cell electrolyzer systems to its water disinfection portfolio. The new Osec B-Pak products have an enhanced, compact construction and a newly designed electrolyzer cell. The tubular cell electrolyzer systems from Siemens generate a 0.8 percent sodium hypochlorite solution from water and salt for disinfecting drinking, process and swimming pool water. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012042822.htm IIA2012042822e Industry Automation Division Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from the Italian steel producer Acciaierie Venete S.p.A. to extensively modernize the company's blooming mill in Camin. To this end, a new blooming stand including ancillary systems will be constructed and integrated into the existing installations. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204164.htm Metals Technologies IMT201204164e Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from the Indian steel company BMM Ispat to supply a new merchant bar mill for its Hospet production location. The order volume ranges in the lower double-digit millions of euros. Commissioning of this rolling mill with an annual capacity of 850,000 metric tons of merchant bar steel products is scheduled for the end of 2013. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204163.htm IMT201204163e Metals Technologies Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Varian Medical Systems and Siemens Healthcare today announced the signing of a strategic global partnership to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions and services for treating cancer with image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The collaboration covers the mutual marketing and representation of products for imaging and treatment in the global radiation oncology business. This collaboration further comprises the development of software interfaces between Siemens and Varian treatment systems. The two companies will also investigate opportunities for joint development of new products for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/healthcare/imaging-therapy-systems/him201204026.htm Imaging & Therapy Systems HIM201204026e Healthcare Sector Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 "As expected, the second quarter was not easy. While we achieved clear growth in revenue, orders came in below the prior year due to lower volume from large orders. For fiscal 2012, we are on course to achieve our goals for revenue and orders. Profit for the quarter was below our expectation due to charges at power transmission projects in Germany. We are addressing the problems systematically." http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/corporate/2012-q2/axx20120422.htm Siemens Corporate AXX20120422e Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens continued broad-based revenue growth in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Revenue in the second quarter rose nine percent year-over-year, supported by a strong order backlog. New orders were down 13 percent. Income was considerably below the prior year due to burdens in the Power Transmission Division and an equity investment loss at NSN. In addition, there had been an extraordinary gain of €1.5 billion on the sale of Siemens' stake in Areva NP in the second quarter of 2011. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/corporate/2012-q2/axx20120423.htm AXX20120423e Siemens Corporate Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens has acquired the engineering company FCE, LLC, headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, USA. "With FCE we close our portfolio gap of industrial furnaces within processing lines to secure the competitiveness of our strip processing technology", stated Werner Auer, CEO of Siemens Metals Technologies. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204177.htm IMT201204177e Metals Technologies Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Building Technologies Division has just introduced the G120P variable speed drive for HVAC systems. The device has a modular structure, which makes individual components easy to replace. Various user-friendly functions ensure high energy efficiency and safety while keeping operating costs low. Thanks to protection classes IP54 and IP55, the G120P variable speed drive can also be used under harsh environmental conditions. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/building-technologies/icbt201204028.htm ICBT201204028e Building Technologies Division Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Effective May 1, 2012, Karlheinz Springer (53) will become CEO of the Power Transmission Division of Siemens Energy. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/e201204043.htm Energy Sector E201204043e Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd (NatSteel) to comprehensively modernize the finger-shaft electric arc furnace in its Singapore Works. The project involves installing a new FAST (furnace advanced slag-free tapping) system, renewing the furnace shaft and the lower shell, and bringing the automation of the arc and ladle furnace up to the state-of-the-art. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204149.htm IMT201204149e Metals Technologies Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Increased energy and resource efficiency for producing industries are in the focus of the Siemens exhibit at this year's Hannover Messe. "Greater efficiency does not have to mean less productivity. The two goals are compatible," said Siegfried Russwurm, CEO of the Industry Sector, at the Siemens press conference in Hanover. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/i201204052.htm Customer Services Industry Automation Division Drive Technologies Division Industry Sector I201204052e Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 TectoYou aims to enthuse the young generation with technology and make them aware about the new prospects related to technical professions. Siemens will once again be involved in this initiative this year and offer around 1000 school students with the opportunity to visit Hanover. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/drive-technologies/idt2012044028.htm Drive Technologies Division IDT2012044028e Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 In the course of their stay in Germany, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, the Federal Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, and an attached high-ranking political and industrial delegation, visited the Siemens gas turbine factory in Berlin on April 20, 2012. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/e201204042.htm Energy Sector e201204042e Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 PepsiCo is installing an integrated reuse solution from Siemens Industry Automation Division at its snack food production plant in Santiago, Chile. As part of a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, the manufacturing facility is increasing its wastewater treatment capacity by 20% and incorporating environmentally beneficial technologies. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012042825.htm Industry Automation Division IIA2012042825e Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Industry Automation Division is launching a new reverse osmosis (RO) system into the European market. The new Vantage M83 RO system's main benefit is low cost of ownership. The use of energy-efficient components, combined with flexible modes of operation, contribute to minimizing operating costs. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012042824.htm Industry Automation Division IIA2012042824e Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 A consortium led by Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from Tiancheng Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd. (TCSS), a Chinese high-grade steel producer, to supply an annealing and pickling line for its Guanghan Works. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204095.htm IMT201204095e Metals Technologies Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens VAI Metals Technologies S.r.l. and Centro Sviluppo Materiali S.p.A. (CSM), an Italian technical center, are joining forces to develop production processes and technology packages for rolling and processing high-quality steel rails. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204105.htm IMT201204105e Metals Technologies Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 In late 2011, Siemens commissioned a newly installed drive system at the SSAB Americas' plate and steckel mill in Montpelier, Iowa. The order is valued at more than $10 million and includes two Siemens Sinamics SM150 drive systems and synchronous motors to replace the existing equipment at the mill. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/metals-technologies/imt201204093.htm IMT201204093e Metals Technologies Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Reliable, energy-efficient solutions that can help boost water and wastewater treatment productivity will be Siemens' focus at this year's IFAT Entsorga. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012042821.htm IIA2012042821e Industry Automation Division Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens Infrastructure & Cities has been commissioned by Attiko Metro S.A. to provide the technical infrastructure for the 16 kilometer long extension of the subway lines 2 and 3 in Athens. Siemens will supply the signaling technology and components to control the trains electronically. Use of the network can now be optimized through the partial automation of the subway network. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/ic20120411004.htm IC20120411004e Infrastructure & Cities Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens has been awarded an order to supply signaling systems for the nearly 16-km-long extension of metro Lines 2 and 3 in the Greek capital by operator Attiko Metro S.A. The scope of supply includes the electronic interlockings and outdoor equipment, as well as the trackside components for automatic train control system. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/mobility-logistics/icmol201204003.htm Mobility and Logistics ICMOL201204003e Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens receives a third order for its state-of-the-art power plant technology from South Korea. For the Andong combined cycle power plant (CCPP) Siemens is supplying the turnkey power plant in cooperation with its partner GS E&C comprising one H-class gas turbine, one steam turbine, one generator and one heat recovery steam generator as well as the Balance of Plant (BoP), and I&C technology in a single shaft configuration. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/energy/fossil-power-generation/efp201204041.htm Fossil Power Generation Division EFP201204041e Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Today, the Hellenic Parliament ratified the settlement agreement between Siemens and the Greek State. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in Siemens' long history in Greece. The Greek Government's commitment to foster growth was one of the pillars on which this agreement was based. This agreement will allow Siemens to continue to be a real supporter. To this end, Siemens will explore actual and substantial areas of investment in Greece, with special emphasis to sectors which increase employment and support the economy. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/corporate/axx20120420.htm AXX20120420e Siemens Corporate Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Stadtwerke München (SWM, Munich City Utilities, Germany), has jointly with Siemens Infrastructure & Cities created a virtual power plant in which a number of small-scale, distributed energy sources are pooled and operated like a single installation. The main aim of SWM is to improve the reliability of planning and forecasting for decentralized power generation sources in the area which it supplies, by means of this virtual power plant devised jointly with Siemens. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/smart-grid/icsg201204017.htm ICSG201204017e Smart Grid Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Siemens Building Technologies Division has introduced version 5 of its Desigo building automation system. Its innovative products such as Total Room Automation as well as efficiency features, like RoomOptiControl and Eco Monitoring, give building operators and users an active role in energy management, leading to permanent reductions in energy and maintenance costs. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/building-technologies/icbt201204027.htm ICBT201204027e Building Technologies Division Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Italian company Multiservizi will install a Sludge Belt Dryer (SBD) from Siemens Industry Automation Division at its plant in the city of Jesi, Ancona. The belt dryer evaporation capacity is 2000 kg/hr. Once the dryer becomes operational in 2012, it will allow the Jesi plant to reduce the amount of biosolids produced annually by roughly 75 percent. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/industry/industry-automation/iia2012042823.htm Industry Automation Division IIA2012042823e Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 At this year's Light+Building, Siemens Infrastructure & Cities will be unveiling Type F RCDs. This type of device protects from electric shocks in the case of residual currents that can result with single-phase electrical loads such as washing machines and pumps, for example. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/low-medium-voltage/iclmv201204006.htm ICLMV201204006e Low and Medium Voltage Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Users of intruder detection installations based on the versatile Security Products from Siemens SPC product range can now monitor and control their systems from almost anywhere, using a new free iOS application (app) available on the App Store. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/building-technologies/icbt201204025.htm ICBT201204025e Building Technologies Division Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 With the conclusion of the acceptance period of the voluntary public takeover offer, Siemens has secured 80.69 percent of IBS shares, thereby exceeding the minimum takeover threshold of 75 percent. All additional conditions for completion of the takeover offer, including antitrust approvals, have also been fulfilled. Therefore, the takeover of IBS AG can be implemented as planned. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/corporate/axx20120421.htm AXX20120421e Industry Sector Industry Automation Division Siemens Corporate Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 For the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) headquartered in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Siemens Infrastructure & Cities is setting up a turnkey Smart Metering solution. The order is worth ten million euros. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/smart-grid/icsg201204016.htm ICSG201204016e Smart Grid Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens will present its Delta Iris switch program for Germany and Austria for the first time at Light+Building 2012. New functions have been integrated into the switches, including an emergency light signal that switches on automatically in case of a power failure. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/infrastructure-cities/low-medium-voltage/iclmv201204005.htm ICLMV201204005e Low and Medium Voltage Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 On April 1, 2012, 58-year-old Roland Jaksch will take on the newly-created role of Chief Financial Officer for Siemens Real Estate (SRE). The new appointee comes from Erlangen, Germany and is an internal candidate. His last position was CFO for the North-West Europe region. "In Roland Jaksch, we have gained a very experienced manager, who is held in high regard both inside and outside Siemens. With him in the team, we will strengthen our worldwide leading position in Corporate Real Estate Management" said Dr. Zsolt Sluitner, CEO of Siemens Real Estate. http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2012/siemens-real-estate/sre2012032.htm Siemens Real Estate SRE2012032e Siemens Corporate Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200