As part of its deep commitment to supporting Bolivia’s efforts to improve access to electricity for its growing population, Siemens recently began the construction of a new, modern energy service and training centre in Bolivia. Siemens' new centre in Bolivia aims to support power plant projects such as Termoelectrica del Sur (pictured) The ground-breaking ceremony was held on November 15 and was attended by Bolivian Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy Rafael Alarcon, Siemens Global CEO of Power Generation Services Tim Holt, Siemens Latin America head of Power Generation Services Tim Frace, and Siemens Bolivia head John Prado. Siemens and Bolivia’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in future technology projects in areas such as distributed generation, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, lithium industrialisation, and digitalisation. The new Bolivia Service and Training Centre is designed to … [Read more...] about Siemens begins construction of training centre in Bolivia
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VinFast selects Siemens’ innovation platform to create a connected digital enterprise
VinFast to utilize Teamcenter, the Teamcenter product costing solution, Tecnomatix and Siemens’ MES to create a connected digital enterprise. VinFast, Vietnam’s first volume car manufacturer, has selected a suite of tools from Siemens PLM Software to help realize their plans for next-generation automotive and transportation design. Siemens is providing a digitalization solution across the entire automotive OEM value chain, which can help enable VinFast to meet the company’s goals of creating the first Vietnam-made automobile and eScooter brand, and promote the development of the industrial and manufacturing sector in Vietnam. VinFast plans to take advantage of a connected digital twin across both design and manufacturing. VinFast plans to use an integrated digital platform including the Teamcenter® portfolio for digital lifecycle management, the Teamcenter solution for product costing to support cost and value engineering, and the Tecnomatix® portfolio, the … [Read more...] about VinFast selects Siemens’ innovation platform to create a connected digital enterprise
Siemens Vietnam a 25 year journey of innovation and dedication
Siemens was officially established in Vietnam in 1993. Siemens now has three offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, together with a manufacturing site in southern Binh Duong province, with a total of more than 300 employees. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, President and CEO of Siemens Vietnam Since our establishment, Siemens has successfully participated in numerous infrastructure projects in Vietnam and we are currently a market and innovation leader in the fields of Power and Gas, Energy Management, Power Generation Services, Mobility, Building Technologies, Digital Factory, Process Industries and Drives, and Healthcare. Siemens is also one of the leading suppliers in Vietnam in the field of power transmission and distribution. Thousands of 110 kV substations, hundreds of 220 kV substations, and dozens of 500 kV substations are equipped with Siemens’ high-medium voltage products. Among the 500 kV substations are Doc Soi, Quang Ninh, Song May, and Son La. Siemens has been … [Read more...] about Siemens Vietnam a 25 year journey of innovation and dedication
European investment and the ICT industry transforming Vietnam
(VEN) - The EU is a reliable partner supporting Vietnam’s integration into the global economy, and European companies have contributed to Vietnam’s market-oriented reforms. Vietnam Economic News’ Thu Huong and Lan Huong talked with Denis Brunetti, Co-Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam and Ericsson President in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. Could you share the achievements of European companies in the Vietnamese market over the last two decades? As Co-Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam, hundreds of European companies have contributed to the socioeconomic development of Vietnam over the past 30 years of foreign direct investment (FDI) engagement between Europe and Vietnam. Investment and trade has spanned the full range of industry sectors contributing to the amazing GDP growth trajectory over that period, including information and communications technology (ICT), manufacturing/production, agriculture, tourism, transport, … [Read more...] about European investment and the ICT industry transforming Vietnam
Industry 4.0 made a top level priority
The Industry 4.0 Summit 2018 has seen words of wisdom for Vietnam to flourish in the new digital age, Source: Government Office Nearly 2,000 delegates, including government leaders, representatives of international organisations and about 50 leading domestic and international firms attended the Industry 4.0 Summit 2018 held late last week in Hanoi. They discussed the role of policymakers in formulating a proactive approach to Industry 4.0 and international co-operation, as well as proposed solutions to optimise breakthrough technologies in all socio-economic fields. The event included an exposition, gathering 50 booths from leading corporations including Ericsson, ABB, CMC Telecoms, Viettel, and FPT, in such sectors as manufacturing, agriculture, energy, telecommunications, healthcare, transportation, banking and finance, and e-commerce. While planning to venture further into the local market to cash in on its huge potential in the digital age, they are waiting for concrete … [Read more...] about Industry 4.0 made a top level priority
Siemens to deliver digital distributed energy systems in Brazil
Global industrial giant Siemens has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Athon Energia SA, a Brazilian investment holding focused on distributed generation and renewable energy projects, at Intersolar Europe in Munich, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry. The energy landscape is changing toward an increasingly distributed energy system The agreement foresees the provision of a full digital service package for smart energy management, including data management for digital billing and operation and maintenance (O&M) solutions. “There is significant potential in the distributed energy market, both in Brazil and globally. Today, industrial companies have new opportunities to take control of their energy costs, security of supply, and reduction of CO2 emissions with local energy solutions,” said John Kovach, global head of Distributed Energy Systems, Siemens Energy Management division. “In addition, by utilising digital and … [Read more...] about Siemens to deliver digital distributed energy systems in Brazil
Siemens continues with proven approach to push for higher power plant efficiency
Siemens-employees seen here during earlier days on the assembly stand to measure the radial gab at the closed gas turbine It can be said that Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) is a company core technology field for Siemens. The company has been able to turn design vision into reality with this latest technology. During my second visit to Siemens gas turbines factory in Berlin (Germany) in early May 2018, I was, once again, overwhelmed by what I was presented and saw about Additive Manufacturing technology, its applications and advancements. Siemens is the only company that offers Additive Manufacturing over its entire depth: Design; Production, and Management. Siemens is also front runner in applying Additive Manufacturing in its power generation sector. Additive Manufacturing (AM) or in short, 3D printing enables higher flexibility and speed in production. It enables fast technology validation & product development on demand, i.e. no material on stock, shortened process … [Read more...] about Siemens continues with proven approach to push for higher power plant efficiency
Siemens Healthineers inks MoU to foster education collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday between Siemens Healthineers – part of German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG, Pham Ngoc Thach Medial University, and Imed Medical Equipment JSC in Ho Chi Minh City. Siemens Healthineers inks MoU to foster education collaboration The MOU aims to foster educational collaboration between three parties in order to leverage the quality and content of continuing medical education in the field of diagnostic imaging, especially ultrasound. In the initial phase, all parties will organise the continuous ultrasound training programme. Workshops shall take place monthly with focus on clinical topic and know-how techniques such as elastography, pediatrics ultrasound or application of 4D utrasound on cardiac cases. After the training, all participants shall qualify of a CME certificate issued by Pham Ngoc Thach Medical University. After the training, all participants shall qualify of a CME certificate issued by … [Read more...] about Siemens Healthineers inks MoU to foster education collaboration
Siemens opens training centre in Vietnam
The Digital Factory, Industry Process and Drives (DF&PD) Division of German-backed Siemens Vietnam has recently opened its first Training Centre—SITRAIN—in Ho Chi Minh City. The launching ceremony of Siemens' first training centre in Vietnam Attending the inauguration were senior representatives from Siemens in the region and Vietnam as well as partners and customers in the industry. Siemens SITRAIN has been operational since the 1960s in over 60 countries and has now arrived to Vietnam. The centre will conduct various activities to promote the concept of digital enterprises, to disseminate knowledge related to automation and digitalisation, Industry 4.0, and at the same time transfer know-how and provide technical training for customers, partners, and individuals in need. Beside standard courses, the centre also designs training courses according to the specific requirements of customers. There will be training courses from basic to advanced levels for … [Read more...] about Siemens opens training centre in Vietnam
Siemens is keen to build for the future
Matthias Rebellius CEO, Siemens Building Technologies According to PR Newswire, the country’s construction industry is expected to expand in real terms over the forecast period (2017-2021), due to investments in transport infrastructure, energy and utilities, and affordable housing projects. Additionally, government investment in public infrastructure and education and healthcare buildings as part of the 2016–2020 Development Plan will support this growth. This positive outlook reinforces the confidence of foreign companies that are doing business in Vietnam, such as Siemens. A global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability, and internationality for 170 years, Siemens AG is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation, and digitalisation. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens has been a part of Vietnam’s economic … [Read more...] about Siemens is keen to build for the future