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Formula 1 racing organizer selects Siemens as official digital twin sponsor

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has been selected by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as “Official Digital Twin Sponsor”, as the global governing body for motor sport and federation for mobility organizations worldwide expands its use of Siemens software.

The FIA, which has welcomed Siemens into its new Global Partnership Programme, will extend its use of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to create and refine the aerodynamic concepts that shape the regulations for single-seater race cars, from Formula 1 through to Formula 4.

Using Siemens’ Designcenter NX software, the FIA can design complex vehicle models, visualise them in lifelike detail, and iterate digitally before running computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations on the model. [Read more…] about Formula 1 racing organizer selects Siemens as official digital twin sponsor

Harnessing Deep Reinforcement Learning and Online Analyzers for Scalable Process Optimization in the Age of Sustainable Manufacturing

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The global shift towards sustainability, coupled with fluctuating raw material prices and intensified market competition, has transformed the landscape of industrial process optimization.

The imperative is clear: increase efficiency, minimize maintenance overhead, and reduce environmental impact – all while maintaining profitability.

To navigate this narrow operational corridor, modern industrial systems require a sophisticated combination of real-time analytical insight and intelligent, adaptive control. [Read more…] about Harnessing Deep Reinforcement Learning and Online Analyzers for Scalable Process Optimization in the Age of Sustainable Manufacturing

Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform

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Wandelbots, a pioneer in software-defined industrial automation and cloud robotics, is presenting the expanded Wandelbots Nova platform with the new Nova Cloud module at Automatica 2025.

The aim of the enhancement is to provide comprehensive digital control and improvement of robot-supported processes in production and logistics cross-factory boarder.

Wandelbots provides the technical basis for a holistic automation strategy that transforms rigid, hardware-based lines into adaptive systems. [Read more…] about Wandelbots to launch new cloud robotics platform

AI-Driven Tool Wear Detection in Precision Milling

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Tool wear is a predominant aspect in precision milling environments that affects accuracy, surface finish, and cost efficiency.

Tool wear detection systems have previously utilized AI-based approaches, enabling real-time insights into sensor data streams comprising vibration, acoustic emissions, and spindle load variations.

Scrap and rework are also minimized as these systems enable proactive changes of tools before a drop in performance can be noticed. [Read more…] about AI-Driven Tool Wear Detection in Precision Milling

Siemens technology enables Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing

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Siemens and Hirano Tecseed, a Japanese machine builder, are partnering to transform battery manufacturing processes.

The collaboration focuses on the standardization and digitalization of battery coating machines to optimize coating processes, reduce waste and enhance product quality and operator performance.

The battery market is rapidly expanding due to the global shift toward sustainable energy, and especially with the growing importance of electric vehicles and utility-scale energy storage. [Read more…] about Siemens technology enables Hirano to maximize quality and performance in battery manufacturing

B&R offers new possibilities with digital twins

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B&R Automation claims to have simplified model-based machine development with its new B&R MapleSim Connector, claiming it considerably reduces the time spent modelling machine components, with machine functions being easy to program and deploy.

B&R MapleSim Connector is integrated in the B&R Automation Studio environment and makes it efficient for B&R customers to integrate the MapleSim tool from Maplesoft.

MapleSim creates a highly accurate, dynamic model of the machine based on CAD data in STEP format. All forces and torques are modelled with great precision, allowing the model to be used as a digital twin for component sizing.

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Siemens and Bentley Systems raise investment fund to €100 million

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Bentley Systems and Siemens have decided to further strengthen their strategic alliance and extend their existing agreement, increasing the joint innovation investment program from the initial €50 million funding to €100 million.

In addition, as a result of the continuous investment of Siemens into secondary shares of Bentley’s common stock the Siemens stake in Bentley Systems now exceeds 9%.

Klaus Helmrich, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, said: “We are investing in the next collaboration level with Bentley, where for instance we will strengthen their engineering and project management tools with Siemens enterprise wide collaboration platform, Teamcenter, to create a full Digital Twin for the engineering and construction world.”

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Quest Global partners with Siemens to develop digital manufacturing solutions

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Quest Global and Siemens have reached an agreement to build and deliver a suite of digital manufacturing solutions for customers across verticals.

By adding the Siemens digital twin offerings, Quest – which likes to write its name as QuEST – says it can now showcase a complete range of connected manufacturing solutions.

This will be further bolstered by the establishment of two Digital Factory Innovation Labs, in Bengaluru and Belgaum, India.  [Read more…] about Quest Global partners with Siemens to develop digital manufacturing solutions