Innovation and collaborative, synchronized program management for new programs
Aerospace & Defense
Innovation and collaborative, synchronized program management for new programs
Explore IndustryAutomotive & Transportation
Integration of mechanical, software and electronic systems technologies for vehicle systems
Explore IndustryConsumer Products & Retail
Product innovation through effective management of integrated formulations, packaging and manufacturing processes
Explore IndustryElectronics & Semiconductors
New product development leverages data to improve quality and profitability and reduce time-to-market and costs
Explore IndustryEnergy & Utilities
Supply chain collaboration in design, construction, maintenance and retirement of mission-critical assets
Explore IndustryHeavy Equipment
Construction, mining, and agricultural heavy equipment manufacturers striving for superior performance
Explore IndustryIndustrial Machinery
Integration of manufacturing process planning with design and engineering for today’s machine complexity
Explore IndustryInsurance & Financial
Visibility, compliance and accountability for insurance and financial industries
Explore IndustryMarine
Shipbuilding innovation to sustainably reduce the cost of developing future fleets
Explore IndustryMedia & Telecommunications
Siemens PLM Software, a leader in media and telecommunications software, delivers digital solutions for cutting-edge technology supporting complex products in a rapidly changing market.
Explore IndustryMedical Devices & Pharmaceuticals
“Personalized product innovation” through digitalization to meet market demands and reduce costs
Explore IndustrySmall & Medium Business
Remove barriers and grow while maintaining your bottom line. We’re democratizing the most robust digital twins for your small and medium businesses.
Explore IndustrySiemens Digital Industries Software Digital Manufacturing
Siemens Digital Industries Software Digital Manufacturing
Digital manufacturing is the use of an integrated, computer-based system comprised of simulation, 3D visualization, analytics and collaboration tools to create product and manufacturing process definitions simultaneously. Digital manufacturing evolved from manufacturing initiatives such as design for manufacturability (DFM), computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), flexible manufacturing and lean manufacturing that highlight the need for collaborative product and process design.
Many of the long-term benefits from product lifecycle management (PLM) cannot be achieved without a comprehensive digital manufacturing strategy. Digital manufacturing is a key point of integration between PLM and shop floor applications and equipment, enabling the exchange of product-related information between design and manufacturing groups. This alignment allows manufacturing companies to achieve time-to-market and volume goals, as well as realize cost savings by reducing expensive downstream changes.
Digital manufacturing is utilized across industries. An automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) can design the entire manufacturing process digitally (tooling, machining, assembly sequencing, and factory layout) at the same time that designers are designing the next vehicle program. This enables manufacturing engineers to provide immediate feedback to designers if there are constraints in the part manufacturability. This collaboration between manufacturing engineers and designers creates a holistic view of product and process design.
A high tech supplier can use a digital manufacturing system to create a 3D simulation of a complete production line, and analyze the different production variants and concepts as part of the request for quote (RFQ) process. This transparency and precision in planning and proposal preparation help the company gain greater customer confidence, and ultimately win the contract.
Current initiatives in the development of digital manufacturing tools involve improving user experience, so information is presented in the context of tasks performed, allowing users to make better decisions faster. Steps are being taken to provide direct connectivity with shop floor hardware, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), machine controllers and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. Unified platforms have also been developed to manage both PLM and manufacturing execution system (MES) information.
Enables product, process, plant and resource information to be associated, viewed and taken through change processes, with a consistent and comprehensive approach to production design
Allows part manufacturing processes to be optimized within a managed environment to produce flexible work instructions capable of displaying 2D/3D part information, along with machining and tooling instructions
Reduces commissioning costs through simulation by validating robotics and automation programs virtually
Helps you create factory models faster and ensure they are operating under optimal layout, material flow and throughput before production ramp-up
Supports six-sigma and lean initiatives by providing a graphical environment to analyze dimensional variation
Facilitates the sharing of quality data across your organization by generating complete, verifiable CAD-based machine inspection programs for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and numerical control (NC) machine tools
Executes production processes with real-time access to lifecycle data