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Techday NZ
2 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade
Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its collaboration with Northrop Grumman to support the development of a digital ecosystem within the aerospace and defence sector. Under the renewed agreement, Northrop Grumman will expand its use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio across its operations. The portfolio is aimed at enabling data-driven decision-making, streamlining development cycles and accelerating the design and production of its defence systems. Northrop Grumman currently operates more than 160 programmes within a comprehensive digital ecosystem which covers all phases of a product's lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, testing and delivery. The company's adoption of a digital-first approach is supported by the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, which is designed to advance digital design, manufacturing and modernisation initiatives across Northrop Grumman's range of capabilities, "from sea to space." Del Costy, Managing Director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries Software, said: "Today we are making a pivotal step in continuing to support Northrop Grumman's work to create an industry-leading digital engineering ecosystem to accelerate the delivery of next-generation programs." Costy continued: "We are delighted to extend our decade spanning strategic collaboration and that Northrop Grumman will continue to utilize the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to support its strategic decision-making based on cutting-edge technologies and a comprehensive digital thread that enables real-time collaboration, rapid development and a digital first approach." The renewed collaboration follows Siemens' recent receipt of a 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman. This marks the second occasion Siemens has received this partnership recognition. Siemens Digital Industries Software supplies a range of solutions through its Xcelerator portfolio, designed to assist organisations in digital transformation using software, hardware and services. Its comprehensive digital twin technology is intended to help companies optimise processes across design, engineering and manufacturing. Northrop Grumman continues to expand its investment in digital environments to support its portfolio of advanced defence and aerospace programmes. With the Siemens Xcelerator supporting real-time collaboration and a comprehensive digital thread, Northrop Grumman seeks to further accelerate the development and modernisation of products across its business units. As a business unit of Siemens Digital Industries, Siemens Digital Industries Software focuses on delivering industrial software and solutions. Key areas include product lifecycle management (PLM), electronic design automation (EDA) and low-code tools. The company's offerings support design, development and manufacture for industry, from chips to entire systems, from products to processes, across all industries. Follow us on: Share on:
Techday NZ
2 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
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.
Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Techday NZ
Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin
Siemens and Hirano Tecseed are collaborating to enhance battery machine manufacturing by introducing digitalisation and simulation-based optimisation. The partnership involves Hirano Tecseed, a Japan-based manufacturer of battery coating machines, standardising and digitalising its systems with support from Siemens' automation and simulation software suite, including SimcenterTM applications available through the Siemens Xcelerator digital platform. The relationship centres on optimising the coating processes for battery electrodes, a crucial stage in battery production that involves applying several active material layers to foil strips. Defects at this stage can undermine both performance and lifespan of finished batteries. Additionally, precise speed and tension controls are seen as necessary in achieving stable and high-quality results. The drive to improve the manufacturing process comes as global demand for batteries rises, particularly with growth in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Companies such as Hirano Tecseed are responding with efforts to boost production rates and reduce manufacturing costs, while ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained. A central element in the Siemens-Hirano partnership is the use of a digital twin for manufacturing equipment. Employing Siemens' SimcenterTM software, Hirano has developed and virtually tested a model of its battery coating machines. This digital twin leverages live operational data from Siemens' Simatic controller and Sinamics drives, enabling accurate simulation for performance assessment ahead of actual production. Engineers at Hirano utilise SimcenterTM AmesimTM for systems simulation, helping the company optimise machine designs and throughput in a virtual space. The software tools allow design engineers to evaluate and fine-tune web handling and other key aspects, aiming for increased operational efficiency ahead of physical implementation. Historically, machine parameters at Hirano were determined by in-person experience, an approach that could at times result in defective output due to less precise settings. With the adoption of digital twin technology, the company is now able to finalise and validate configurations before building physical prototypes, which reduces the risk of faults and minimises the number of test units required during development. According to Hirano, digital simulations now allow engineers to optimise machine settings about five times faster than would typically be possible through physical trials. Furthermore, the company reports that as much as 80% of simulations and virtual commissioning processes utilise pre-existing standard modules, simplifying both development and cost structures, while enabling more rapid commissioning of new equipment. Katsuhiro Omori, Director and Executive Officer of R&D at Hirano Tecseed, stated, "We're thrilled to collaborate with Siemens to enhance our battery manufacturing processes. Integrating mechatronics and automation simulation systems into a unified modeling environment has significantly helped Hirano identify potential product defects and advance our machine process optimisation in a virtual setting." Michael Thomas, Senior Vice President of Factory Automation and Head of Production Machines at Siemens, commented, "By leveraging our advanced simulation and automation technologies, Siemens is enabling Hirano to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and quality in battery manufacturing. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to driving innovation and supporting our customers in their digital transformation journey." The partnership is expected to result in shorter implementation and commissioning periods, enhanced product quality, and reductions in waste material. According to the companies, the increased ability to simulate and optimise machinery digitally prior to deployment also translates into resource savings and a lower likelihood of production issues downstream.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Join the Manufacturing Digitalization Expo 2025 in Shanghai, June 17-19!
SHANGHAI, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Digitalization Expo (Shanghai), organized by Digit Events Ltd., will hold its grand opening from 17 to 19 June, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. World of Digitalization (WOD), a platform dedicated to leveraging digital technology to empower the real economy, is the flagship brand under Digit Events. As the world's first professional exhibition focusing on the full scenario of manufacturing digitalization, this year's event will bring together over 200 leading enterprises from 10 countries and regions. The expo is expected to attract more than 20,000 professional visitors. Global leading enterprises gather to meet the manufacturing industry needs The expo has attracted participation from intelligent manufacturing companies such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, HollySys, INSPUR, Shanghai Electric, FANUC, FESTO, HEXAGON, Dassault Systems, ZWSOFT etc. This has resulted in a comprehensive digital solution matrix covering key sectors including automotive, electronics, petrochemicals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace etc. By May 15, over 1,300 procurement requests have been received, with the potential to facilitate industrial cooperation exceeding 2 billion US$. Exhibitor Siemens said that it hopes to use the WOD platform to enable Siemens Xcelerator to cover digital and low-carbon transformation solutions in multiple industries and scenarios to reach more enterprises, help them move from the exploration stage to the breakthrough of implementation, and accelerate the realization of intelligent upgrading. 100 Key Opinion Leaders decode the future path of intelligent manufacturing World Manufacturing Digitalization Conference will be held concurrently, with 18 cutting-edge topics set up. A panel of 100 experts led by members of the German National Academy of Engineering will release 37 benchmark enterprise transformation cases around hot topics such as ESG, which will provide important practical reference for the digital transformation of manufacturing industry. Setting up an innovation incubation zone to foster new digital forces "Innovation incubation zone" gathers more than 30 new technology enterprises in the fields of artificial intelligence and industrial big data, building a collaborative innovation platform and committed to incubating "hidden champions" of the next generation of digital manufacturing technology. Establishing t he mDX award to set a benchmark for industry transformation As of 15 May, the pre-registration visitor has exceeded 15,000 people. The organizer sincerely invites global manufacturers to gather in Shanghai and participate in this premium global manufacturing digitalization event.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Join the Manufacturing Digitalization Expo 2025 in Shanghai, June 17-19!
SHANGHAI, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Manufacturing Digitalization Expo (Shanghai), organized by Digit Events Ltd., will hold its grand opening from 17 to 19 June, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. World of Digitalization (WOD), a platform dedicated to leveraging digital technology to empower the real economy, is the flagship brand under Digit Events. As the world's first professional exhibition focusing on the full scenario of manufacturing digitalization, this year's event will bring together over 200 leading enterprises from 10 countries and regions. The expo is expected to attract more than 20,000 professional visitors. Global leading enterprises gather to meet the manufacturing industry needs The expo has attracted participation from intelligent manufacturing companies such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, HollySys, INSPUR, Shanghai Electric, FANUC, FESTO, HEXAGON, Dassault Systems, ZWSOFT etc. This has resulted in a comprehensive digital solution matrix covering key sectors including automotive, electronics, petrochemicals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace etc. By May 15, over 1,300 procurement requests have been received, with the potential to facilitate industrial cooperation exceeding 2 billion US$. Exhibitor Siemens said that it hopes to use the WOD platform to enable Siemens Xcelerator to cover digital and low-carbon transformation solutions in multiple industries and scenarios to reach more enterprises, help them move from the exploration stage to the breakthrough of implementation, and accelerate the realization of intelligent upgrading. 100 Key Opinion Leaders decode the future path of intelligent manufacturing World Manufacturing Digitalization Conference will be held concurrently, with 18 cutting-edge topics set up. A panel of 100 experts led by members of the German National Academy of Engineering will release 37 benchmark enterprise transformation cases around hot topics such as ESG, which will provide important practical reference for the digital transformation of manufacturing industry. Setting up an innovation incubation zone to foster new digital forces "Innovation incubation zone" gathers more than 30 new technology enterprises in the fields of artificial intelligence and industrial big data, building a collaborative innovation platform and committed to incubating "hidden champions" of the next generation of digital manufacturing technology. Establishing t he mDX award to set a benchmark for industry transformation As of 15 May, the pre-registration visitor has exceeded 15,000 people. The organizer sincerely invites global manufacturers to gather in Shanghai and participate in this premium global manufacturing digitalization event.
