Siemens Digital Industries Software

Roughly 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually while 690 million people suffer from chronic hunger worldwide, according to the latest UN Food Waste Index report. 🌍 Food waste reduction can lower costs while tackling economic, environmental and social issues, such as global warming and food insecurity. The UN stated that 17 percent of total global food production turns to waste, but a circular and sustainable approach could help feed the entire planet by 2050. Swiss-based food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak is addressing this need with aseptic food processing and packaging. Their commercially sterile environment, from food, packaging materials and equipment – keeps perishable liquid foods safe and flavorful for up to one year without preservatives or refrigeration. Adopting digital simulation and the digital twin enables Tetra Pak to innovate and reduce carbon emissions while producing quality packaged foods globally and cost-effectively. Read their full case study via the link in our comments 🔗

Up next—automated robot teaching! 🤖 We're announcing our collaboration with NEC Corporation to accelerate smart factory innovation. How? By using automated robot teaching to accelerate digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing. Through our Technology Partner Program Agreement with NEC, we'll help expand global solutions in the field of robot 3D simulation, as we will jointly develop a robot teaching automation solution that combines the "NEC Robot Task Planning" digital twin service with our Process Simulate software (from the Tecnomatix portfolio) to help manufacturing customers optimize worksite operations, improve productivity and transition to fact-driven management. "At Siemens, we are proud to support NEC in advancing global leadership in robotics using the power of digital twin technology and AI," said Kuni Horita, our country manager and VP for Japan. "By integrating NEC’s cutting-edge Robot Task Planning solution with Siemens’ Process Simulate, we enable manufacturers to dramatically accelerate robot teaching, reduce setup time and unlock new levels of productivity. This collaboration demonstrates how Siemens’ commitment to digital transformation and intelligent automation is helping our customers and partners like NEC deliver smarter, faster and more resilient manufacturing solutions to customers worldwide." “Through this collaboration, we will bring innovation to manufacturing in the DX era by integrating the NEC Robot Task Planning digital twin—which promotes on-site optimization through AI-driven digitization, analysis and simulation in digital spaces—with Siemens' Process Simulate software,” said Kosuke Hidashima, general manager, Technology Services Software Division, NEC. “Together, we will create value as we contribute to our customers' enhanced productivity and competitiveness.” Delivered as part of NEC’s BluStellar initiative, the NEC Robot Task Planning software is equipped with a proprietary algorithm that optimizes the coordinated operation of multiple robots and automatically generates robot motion plans using AI. Traditionally, planning the motion of multiple robots was done manually by skilled engineers using a process known as teaching. This process is extremely complex, and in manufacturing sites, designing the motion plan for robots to produce a single product requires substantial cost. As a result, there are many delays in launching production lines that use multiple robots. For more on the details, visit the link in the comments 🔗.

We like the sound of this—"the next evolution of industrial automation lies with software!" 🎯

Huge congratulations to Kyle Larson and the entire #5 team at Hendrick Motorsports on clinching the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway! What an incredible performance. 🥇 We are incredibly proud to be the Exclusive PLM Provider of Hendrick Motorsports and the Official PLM Software Technology Partner of Hendrick Motorsports. This victory is a testament to the power of cutting-edge engineering and digital transformation in achieving peak performance on and off the track. Leveraging our software, Hendrick Motorsports continually optimizes design, simulation, and manufacturing processes, proving that the right technology makes the difference between winning and just competing. 🤝

We're excited to announce that we've signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HD Hyundai to drive the revitalization and modernization of the commercial shipbuilding industry in the United States, strengthening American shipbuilding through digital innovation. 💪🤝🚢 Our collaboration positions Siemens Xcelerator as the digital backbone for the revitalization of the shipbuilding industry in the United States, leveraging digital twin, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and product lifecycle management (PLM) technologies to transform shipyard operations and vessel production across the U.S. By combining Siemens' proven digital transformation technologies with HD Hyundai's deep expertise in advanced engineering and shipyard automation, we're enabling U.S. shipyards to build smarter, faster and be more resilient. 🎯 “Maximizing production efficiency through digital and automation technologies is key to the reconstruction of the U.S. shipbuilding industry,” said Sangmin Moon, Executive Vice President - Global Strategy Division, HD Hyundai. “HD Hyundai's accumulated shipbuilding technology and Siemens’ digital capabilities will contribute to creating new opportunities for the U.S. shipbuilding industry." As Robert Jones, our Chief Revenue Officer, notes: "This agreement brings together global shipbuilding excellence and Siemens' proven digital transformation technologies to help U.S. shipyards build smarter, faster and be more resilient. By combining our digital backbone with HD Hyundai's advanced engineering, we are enabling the revitalization of American shipbuilding and supporting the creation of a sustainable, future-ready workforce." The cooperation will focus on: ✓ Restoring engineering capabilities and rebuilding a sustainable talent base through workforce development ✓ Jointly promoting digital transformation and automation of U.S. shipyards through pilot projects ✓ Strengthening the U.S. maritime industrial base and creating new business opportunities ✓ Ensuring alignment with U.S. laws and strategic priorities, including cybersecurity and industrial resilience This strategic collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting U.S. maritime competitiveness and helping ensure the next generation of shipbuilders is equipped for a digital future. Learn more at the link in the comments 🔗

You've likely heard the age-old saying: Can cows fly? 💨🐄🪽❓ Well…maybe not quite like that, but 10 years ago, this idea, and the longstanding question of why cows stand with their backs to the wind, inspired an experiment—and unintentionally created an iconic meme that made waves across the engineering world. These fun explorations in engineering curiosity were made possible by Simcenter FLOEFD, which was used to create a CFD simulation using a 25-year-old CAD image. The results? As expected, but the real fun came from the unique use of our CFD software's octree splitting, polyhedral meshing system. Take a look at this video to see for yourself and moooove over to our blog (link in the comments) for even more detailed images of the experiment and a recap of this social media phenomenon. 🐮🔗⬇️

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver lighter, stronger and more sustainable products—whether it’s an ultra-efficient jet engine, next-generation electric vehicles, or high-performance industrial components. With our industrial solutions and Microsoft Azure cloud and AI services, manufacturers can automate and optimize every step of production—from initial requirements through design and all the way to manufacturing. “Siemens and Microsoft are helping customers accelerate digital transformation with the powerful combination of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Azure Open AI, and other Microsoft technologies.” -- Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft Learn more about the Siemens and Microsoft partnership—the link is in our comments! 🔗

Designing a Pelton hydroturbine to operate in extreme conditions—specifically a reservoir power plant with geo-thermally heated, high-pressure water—is uncharted territory. For our partner, Mechanical Solutions, Inc, the stakes were high: mitigating the severe risk of fatigue and cavitation without relying on expensive, time-consuming physical prototypes. The solution? Simcenter STAR-CCM+. 💡 "The beauty of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is that we can do everything within one application without coupling to a solid solver." — Boris Kubrak, Director, Computational Fluids Engineering, Mechanical Solutions By integrating fluid-structure interaction (FSI) and fatigue analysis in a single platform, Mechanical Solutions could: ✅ Ensure structural integrity and predict component lifespan ✅ Implement crucial design changes in just half a day ✅ Give the customer full confidence to build the turbine once, eliminating expensive prototypes Integrated simulation isn't just faster; it enables innovation that would otherwise be too risky.

Digital transformation isn’t a solo journey. It’s powered by the collective experience of our community. At Realize LIVE, we’ve seen time and again how collaboration and shared lessons drive innovation across industries. 🌍 From creative workarounds to transformative project insights, every story has the potential to help others overcome their next challenge. 💡 Hear how last year’s speakers inspired meaningful change, for themselves and others, by sharing their insights. The Realize LIVE Americas 2026 Speaker Program is now open, offering a space for our community to exchange knowledge, connect, and continue shaping the future of digital industries, together. Learn more in the comments!