Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering
Siemens Digital Industries Software has introduced Systems Modeler for SysML v2 Standard software as part of its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, aiming to support the development of products that include mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software components.
The new tool, Systems Modeler for SysML v2, offers a web-based solution for engineers, allowing collaborative product development in complex environments. Powered by IBM Rhapsody Systems Engineering, the software is the result of ongoing collaboration between Siemens and IBM, leveraging both companies' experience in systems engineering and adopting the SysML v2 open standard.
SysML v2, the Systems Modeling Language version 2, provides a modelling language for the specification, analysis, design, verification, and validation of complex systems. The new tool is intended to streamline cross-domain workflow and enhance productivity for engineering teams developing sophisticated products or systems-of-systems.
Frances Evans, Senior Vice President, Lifecycle Collaboration Software at Siemens Digital Industries Software, said: "By supporting the latest SysML v2 standard, we're combining cutting-edge systems engineering best practices with a modern user experience and streamlined cross-domain workflows. We are empowering engineers to work more efficiently, align across domains, and accelerate the development of complex systems."
The collaboration between Siemens and IBM aims to empower systems engineers to use advanced SysML v2 modelling capabilities while encouraging cooperation across diverse engineering domains, including software, mechanical, and electrical specialisms.
Melissa Modjeski, Vice President, IBM Software - Security, Lifecycle Management and B2B Integration, commented: "We are proud to partner with Siemens in empowering systems engineers to leverage advanced SysML v2 modeling while enabling seamless collaboration across software, mechanical, and electrical domains. We are delivering a truly integrated model-based development process that sharpens our clients' competitive edge."
According to Siemens, Systems Modeler for SysML v2 is specifically designed to improve collaboration between engineering teams who are often working across multiple areas such as electrical and mechanical engineering. The software allows teams to use SysML v2 models to exchange data between different software applications and across various engineering domains.
Another key feature of Systems Modeler for SysML v2 will be its integration with Siemens' Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. This connection is intended to create a systems-focused digital thread using open standards, supporting the integration of data and processes from mechanical, electronic, electrical, and software sources. Siemens states that this will help transfer system designs more efficiently to downstream teams for more specialised development, while also maintaining full traceability throughout the product's lifecycle.
The integrated solution will also support comprehensive change management across entire projects, ensuring that all modifications are tracked and coordinated across different engineering teams. This feature is intended to maintain consistency and visibility as products evolve through various stages of development.
Siemens Digital Industries Software targets a broad range of organisations aiming to use digital tools to optimise their design, engineering, and manufacturing workflows. The Systems Modeler for SysML v2 is positioned as part of this objective, providing a solution for companies dealing with the increasing complexity of modern products that blend hardware, electronics, and software elements.
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