Can an OEM buy a "plug-and-play" solution from Siemens?
Yes and no. These packages are ready to apply. Each OEM has his own idea and solutions that can be applied by them. The basic idea is that the OEM uses these packages from Siemens to cater to his customers as per their requirements. It must be understood that each package is unique and adapted to what they want. It is more of a tailor made requirement and not a standard package.

What is the lead time from Siemens to OEMs?
Our packages are ready to apply and already existing. We introduce this to them and they adapt it. They can start the project immediately. Simply put, from day one our software system can be put to use.

What is your view point of hot topics currently raging in the Industry?
Nowadays it is energy efficiency and how to make the systems more energy efficient. Producing the same part or numbers with lower energy consumption is the key point that is asked by everyone. It is very vital that we address this immediately.  To be clearer, Machines or systems ought to be more efficient with lower energy consumption.

Servo Press drive systems seem to be larger and more powerful than a drive system?
Server press is definitely a hot topic. Today, companies are looking at integration on one automated platform because we look at the future integration of complete factories.

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