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05 - 2008
Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Germany) - With its “Automotive Line” at the Hanover Trade Fair/Interkama 2008, Siemens will be providing a live exhibition of the complete process chain in the production of the VW Tiguan - The automotive industry: for all other sectors it is a pioneer and pacesetter in automation technology. With its high degree of automation in the manufacture of vehicles, the automotive industry is ideally suited to presenting Siemens comprehensive range of products, systems and solutions for industry. more


05 - 2008
Daimler AG (Germersheim, Germany) - At Daimler AG in Germersheim the stacker cranes in the small parts warehouse were refurbished with Siemens technology - After a year of modification work at Daimler AG’s small parts warehouse in Germersheim, Germany, all 21 stacker cranes have been replaced with new Siemens systems. more


04 - 2007
Volkswagen; Wolfsburg (Germany) - Fully automatic pallet retrieval system for chassis assembly at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg - In order to feed pallets for chassis assembly in a mixed production plant with short cycle times and space limitations, Auto 5000 in Wolfsburg chose an innovative concept: a dynamic, fully-automated retrieval system, designed and developed by Siemens. more


04 - 2007
BMW; South Carolina (USA) - Production retrofit of the BMW factory in Spartanburg - Siemens and BMW have been working together for many years. In their latest joint project, the Spartanburg factory in the USA was completely converted into a state-of-the-art facility. more


07 - 2006
BMW-Werk Spartanburg; South Carolina (USA) - Virtual commissioning of complex production cells - At the BMW plant in Spartenburg, USA, bodies and chassis are married fully automatically. To shorten commissioning time, the entire marriage system was simulated in the computer and every single process step was tested exhaustively before installation. more


04 - 2006
Volkswagen-Werk Autoeuropa; Palmela (Portugal) - The new Volkswagen convertible coupé is built with Siemens automation technology - The innovative, convertible sports coupé Eos is manufactured on a new production line at the Portuguese VW plant in Setubal. As the general contractor, Siemens supplied the technology for the body shop and the final assembly. The integrated solution is based on Simatic Totally Integrated Automation. more


04 - 2006
Porsche-Holding, Teilevertriebszentrum; Wals-Siezenheim (Österreich) - Porsche Holding's Parts Distribution Center automated with Siemens technology - A Salzburg suburb is home to one of the most efficient spare parts logistics centers in Europe, the Parts Distribution Center of the Porsche Holding in Wals-Siezenheim. more


07 - 2005
BMW; Spartanburg (USA) - Chassis adjustment benches for BMW - Highly modern chassis measurements are essential to BMW for assuring their familiar sporty driving properties. Siemens supplies these systems for the adjustment which BMW uses in series production and new development in almost all its factories. more


02 - 2005
BMW AG, München (Deutschland) - Innovative conveyor technology - To maintain maximum flexibility in the allocation of work in body assembly for the 3 series, BMW and Siemens developed a tailor-made concept for automation of the conveyor system. more


02 - 2005
Volkswagen AG, Emden (Deutschland) - Travelling nutrunners - The introduction of a new model is often the instigator for updating the existing production technology and investing in new solutions. more


10 - 2004
BMW; Leipzig (Germany) - Integrated Automation Concept at BMW Leipzig - BMW is relying on Siemens technology for the production of their 3 series - from the power supply through the automation technology in the various production sectors right up to the IT and communication infrastructure. more


08 - 2003
VW AG; Hannover (Deutschland) - Innovative automation concept for overhead conveyors at VW - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles relies on state-of-the-art conveyor technology from Siemens Automation and Drives for the cockpit assembly of the Multivan and Transporter models in the transporter works in Hanover. more


04 - 2003
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG; Graz (Österreich) - Productive and cost-effective with TIA - The automotive industry is experiencing a period of rapid and profound change. Only companies that can demonstrate fresh ideas, commitment and reliability on a daily basis will survive in tomorrow's markets. more

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