Siemens AG has closed its acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name ‘Mechatronic Systems’ at Siemens.
The company’s portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low voltage protection range, innovative driving systems used in free-moving, driverless transport systems, and other applications. This acquisition complements the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening Siemens’ position as a leading provider of flexible manufacturing automation solutions.
“The new portfolio elements significantly expand and enhance our offerings to customers who want to automate and digitalize their production processes in smart factories. Our integrated mechatronic drive systems offer increased flexibility, productivity and efficiency in the growing global market for conveyor and autonomous transport systems, including mobile robots, driverless transport systems and shuttles,” explains Achim Peltz, CEO of the Motion Control Business Unit at Siemens Digital Industries.
Their seamless compatibility with Simatic controllers and the software based safety solution, Safe Velocity for mobile robotics, offer extra advantages.
The expanded portfolio includes two main variants: the Simotics E-1EE1 (brushless internal rotors), which are particularly suitable for battery-powered conveying, storage and sorting systems; and the Simotics E-1EV1 (brushless outrunners), which impress with their high efficiency and compact design in intralogistics applications. The portfolio is available in 24 V and 48 V versions. The portfolio also offers transmission solutions, which are only available in conjunction with Simotics E motors. A notable innovation is the Simotics E ArgoDrive driver steering system, which was specially developed to meet the growing demands of intralogistics and automated production. Available in Light, Standard and Heavy variants, it enables the safe and precise omnidirectional control of automated guided vehicles, even when carrying heavy loads.
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