How to Migrate Process Manufacturing to Software-Defined Automation
How can process manufacturers benefit from software-defined automation. A couple of weeks ago at #HannoverMesse2024 , Rebecca Vangenechten presented on SI...
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How can process manufacturers benefit from software-defined automation. A couple of weeks ago at #HannoverMesse2024 , Rebecca Vangenechten presented on SI...
Read more arrow_forwardWhy should process manufacturers adopt digital twins. At the #ProcessAutomationAnalystDays2024 with Siemens in Karlsruhe, Germany, I explored the possibil...
Read more arrow_forwardCEO Aneesa Muthana spoke at one of a few 3dexperienceworld2024 presentations on how and why diversity, equity, and inclusion foster innovation, enhance ali...
Read more arrow_forwardRecently, at the Dassault Systèmes #3dexperienceworld2024 , I spoke with multiple professionals about the inner workings and capabilities of DELMIAWorks....
Read more arrow_forwardAmid an evolving and increasingly complex production landscape, organizations are constantly seeking opportunities to save time and money. A recent Lifecy...
Read more arrow_forwardAcross every industry, there is rising complexity as product development and manufacturing organizations work to design and create new products. Teams are...
Read more arrow_forwardWhy should manufacturers measure sustainability as an essential KPI. Scott Reese recently spoke at Digital Factory 2023.
Read more arrow_forwardWhat does the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of the future look like. In today’s landscape, PLM acts as a powerful enabler that provides an all-inclus...
Read more arrow_forwardHow can Hardware companies use Agile Product Development practices to deliver quality products faster. At PTC's LiveWorx’23, I had the opportunity to enga...
Read more arrow_forwardAdditive Manufacturing capabilities from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence - Is it a game changer for the jigs and fixtures industry. Currently, jigs and...
Read more arrow_forwardRegarding quality, how can you go from one critical, 13 major, and 35 minor findings to zero critical, two major, and 14 minor findings. Paul Smith, Group...
Read more arrow_forwardHow can we combine the power of smart connected services and organizational capability to improve general maintenance in manufacturing plants. At Hexagon...
Read more arrow_forwardManufacturing production processes are becoming increasingly complex, resulting in numerous challenges for organizations. Improving and streamlining manuf...
Read more arrow_forwardIn a recent Lifecycle Insights research poll, only 7% of the 275 manufacturers surveyed were comfortable with their company’s current manufacturing process...
Read more arrow_forwardOur Senior Industry Analyst Arvind Krishnan recently attended Dassault Systemes Analyst Days. Here’s his key insights from the event.
Read more arrow_forwardCAD solutions are among manufacturers’ most vital product development tools. They allow designers to generate detailed models, simulate and analyze produc...
Read more arrow_forwardAs technology evolves and global competition heats up, companies are showing more interest than ever in engineering transformation (EX). A subset of digit...
Read more arrow_forwardSustainability is an ever-growing concern for manufacturers in every industry, and for good reason. Improving their sustainability practices can help thes...
Read more arrow_forwardThe COVID-19 pandemic changed manufacturing in irrevocable ways. Not only did it make clear to companies the power of technology and the value of automati...
Read more arrow_forwardSiemens recently presented their solution to manufacturing pitfalls: Industrial Operations X. Here Siemens presented a thorough manufacturing solution tha...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s industrial companies are incorporating automation and modular robotics into their operations at growing rates in hopes of improving efficiency, pro...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s manufacturing landscape is filled with competitive challenges. Executives are under more pressure than ever to reduce costs, hit development miles...
Read more arrow_forwardSpare parts management is not a new concept for manufacturing. Yet, due to global supply chain disruptions that started during the COVID-19 pandemic and h...
Read more arrow_forwardFor decades, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have produced the industrial robots their customers use to manufacture their own products, from automo...
Read more arrow_forwardSimulation has truly revolutionized the way we approach solving complex problems and building powerful products. Engineers & designers can simulate va...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s engineering organizations face near-constant pressure to improve product quality, bring products to market more quickly, cut costs, and drive new u...
Read more arrow_forwardLifecycle Insights conducted a targeted research study that helped Anark hone in on its customers’ most critical needs while developing the platform. This...
Read more arrow_forwardIn the post-pandemic era, companies must compensate for incurred losses and scope for new opportunities. Yet, they are reluctant to evolve from the tradit...
Read more arrow_forwardUndoubtedly, the transportation and mobility industry is experiencing impressive innovation and dramatic change today. Sustainability and safety spur the...
Read more arrow_forwardAltair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) recent acquisition of Concept Engineering, a leading provider of automati...
Read more arrow_forwardPCB design for manufacturing (DFM) is moving to the cloud. But why? Who is it for? And how is the cloud changing the way DFM is done? Read more on the Siem...
Read more arrow_forwardEngineers are increasingly adopting simulation early in the design process. And it’s easy to see why this shift-left strategy is gaining popularity. Simula...
Read more arrow_forwardBuilding on their extensive Capital product capabilities for the design, manufacture, and service of electrical/electronic (E/E) systems Siemens‘ acquisiti...
Read more arrow_forwardAutodesk University 2022 kicked off on September 27th in New Orleans. Our Senior Analyst, Arvind Krishnan attended the event.
Read more arrow_forwardCAD software providers release new features constantly. These features improve the productivity of engineers and designers.
Read more arrow_forwardEngineers rely on their mechanical CAD solutions to create innovative product designs. And solution providers are constantly updating their offerings with...
Read more arrow_forwardMore and more, manufacturing organizations around the globe are adopting digital transformation (DX) initiatives to help mitigate the many challenges they...
Read more arrow_forwardDigital transformation (DX) initiatives are gaining momentum among today’s leading manufacturers. Lifecycle Insights’ 2021 Return on Investment (ROI) of D...
Read more arrow_forwardHow does Jama Software’s approach to managing the vast array of complex engineering requirements provide organizations a competitive advantage. Their appr...
Read more arrow_forwardTraditional simulation and modeling workflows for products and systems design often use a manual steady-state analysis approach and require extensive time...
Read more arrow_forwardThe design tools and applications necessary to develop electronic products are among the most critical, expensive investments design companies make. For e...
Read more arrow_forwardHistorically, developing library footprints, symbols, and 3D models that accurately reflect component manufacturer data sheets and take PCB manufacturing a...
Read more arrow_forwardFor the past few years, Siemens has released a new version of NX every six months. On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2022, they announced the capabilities of the 202...
Read more arrow_forwardHxGN LIVE Global 2022 kicked off on June 20th in Las Vegas, NV. Our Senior Analyst, Arvind Krishnan attended the event.
Read more arrow_forwardArvind Krishnan, our senior analyst, met with Oleg Shilovitsky and Steve Hess from OpenBOM. The discussion centered around the cr...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s smart, connected products are becoming increasingly complex, and designing and manufacturing them requires many digital solutions. Simulation is o...
Read more arrow_forwardLearn about how to turn testing into a competitive advantage. Research-backed insights for engineering transformation.
Read more arrow_forwardOver the past two years, the world has experienced an unexpected disruption from the COVID pandemic. We encountered shifts in the way we work and live tha...
Read more arrow_forwardAll electronic product designs, from small handheld devices to complex space and military applications, start with components. Each one must be mounted se...
Read more arrow_forwardLearn about the state of executable digital twin support by siemens. Research-backed insights for engineering transformation.
Read more arrow_forwardMechanical product development complexity continues to rise. In order to manage the complexity of today’s smart, connected products, mechanical engineers...
Read more arrow_forwardSafety-critical products keep commodities, vehicles, and people safe. As such, they must conform to well-defined design and testing standards to ensure th...
Read more arrow_forwardThe demand for semiconductor chips is at an all-time high. Many industries, from automotive to industrial machinery, require large numbers of semiconducto...
Read more arrow_forwardFor many electronics companies, their new products are actually variations of existing products. Products often have design circuits that can be leveraged...
Read more arrow_forwardExecutives are focused on boosting the productivity of mechanical design engineers, and rightfully so. Engineers persevere through a challenging workload...
Read more arrow_forwardManufacturers are under more pressure than ever to design innovative products. These products incorporate more electronic and software components.
Read more arrow_forwardIs the traditional PCB librarian’s role becoming obsolete. Printed circuit board (PCB) engineers and specialists like signal integrity (SI) and electromag...
Read more arrow_forwardOnshape, a computer-aided design (CAD) is built on a SAAS (software as a service) model. It allows granular changes to be tracked and merged into projects.
Read more arrow_forwardOnshape has added new capabilities to allow engineers to model and share designs using global variables and mesh geometry....
Read more arrow_forwardCreating accurate complex turbomachinery design simulations is easier than ever with the latest release of Simcenter 3D....
Read more arrow_forwardIn engineering, it is very typical to go from digital to physical. Engineers create digital mockups of their ideas in a 3D CAD solution, then use those mo...
Read more arrow_forwardPTC has announced that their core solutions are going to be migrated over to Atlas, the cloud-based platform that Onshape runs on. What are the implicatio...
Read more arrow_forwardOrdering and testing a prototype is a key milestone in the development of printed circuit boards (PCB). That prototype is necessary to validate the design...
Read more arrow_forwardProduct-centric and platform-modularity approaches are common methods used to develop products. For companies with only one product, the product-centric a...
Read more arrow_forwardOver the past few years, PTC has gradually transitioned its offerings to an annual subscription format. As a result, the overwhelming majority of its cust...
Read more arrow_forwardShapr3D is a powerful 3D design modeling tool that allows industrial designers to turn their ideas into 3D models. Previously, Shapr3D was only available...
Read more arrow_forwardIn a recent post, we discussed the challenges associated with a traditional approach to simulation where engineers and analysts work in silos using uninteg...
Read more arrow_forwardAmid a landscape of shortened timelines and more complex products, companies are increasingly using simulation to digitally verify that a product meets req...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat kind of flexibility and agility do you need in your digital transformations? Our CEO and Chief Analyst Chad Jackson talks through the need for both in...
Read more arrow_forwardUsing a digital twin in the design process has enabled engineers to refine product designs through models and simulations. Most digital twin systems are c...
Read more arrow_forwardMechanical design is a complex and demanding field. But a range of new capabilities in the latest release of Solid Edge can help ease the pressure on desi...
Read more arrow_forwardANSYS Discovery’s latest release introduces a new set of capabilities augmenting the experience for design engineers and analysts. Now both parties can sea...
Read more arrow_forwardAn optical coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is now a necessary tool in industrial manufacturing and forms the backbone of modern metrology. And as autom...
Read more arrow_forwardManufacturing organizations are increasingly looking to digital twins to save time and money in the product development lifecycle. In this Siemens' blog po...
Read more arrow_forwardTaking a digital engineering approach to manufacturing—one composed of architecture-driven and model-based engineering—offers significant advantages (not t...
Read more arrow_forwardWhile the concepts of the digital twin and the digital thread are relatively new to the industry, they have quickly gained traction. In this Siemens' post...
Read more arrow_forwardArchitecture-driven engineering, a relatively new engineering approach where an optimized and validated architecture is developed before detailed design, s...
Read more arrow_forwardThere is no one-size-fits all approach to integrating an MBD into the product design process. In this PTC blog, Chad Jackson offers tips on creating MBDs a...
Read more arrow_forwardIn this Zuken blog post, Chad Jackson highlights the people, process, and technology considerations organizations should take before transitioning to an MB...
Read more arrow_forwardLifecycle Insights CEO and Chief Analyst Chad Jackson and Industry Analyst Arvind Krishnan discussed the latest computer aided engineering trends. https:/...
Read more arrow_forwardHere's the ugly little secret about product development. People need access to a lot of information and in a lot of different systems, but often don't get...
Read more arrow_forwardDo we really need another set of manufacturing planning and virtual commissioning tools. Let's talk about CENIT.
Read more arrow_forwardIn the past 18 months, the manufacturing industry has experienced a number of powerful disruptors. Between uncertainty in product demand, disruption in th...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat does Oracle's move to the cloud have to do with PLM. Why is it important.
Read more arrow_forwardOver the past few years, the digital twin (DT) has gained popularity. Yet, DT has different meanings for different vendors and, as a result, manufacturers...
Read more arrow_forwardWhy is Cadonix interesting from an electrical design perspective. Let's talk about that next.
Read more arrow_forwardThere has been a proliferation of high-speed, high-frequency electronics placed in today’s smart connected products over the past few years. This increase...
Read more arrow_forwardWhere do you start and where do you go with your digital transformation? We recently surveyed companies to discover the level of their digital transformati...
Read more arrow_forwardAcross the automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery industries, complex products often need to be lightweight while also meeting stringent lifecycle dura...
Read more arrow_forwardDigital twin and virtual twin, or physics-based simulation model, are both valuable in the world of engineering. They help us identify novel design soluti...
Read more arrow_forwardAs part of technology-led initiatives, many engineering organizations have adopted both simulation and product lifecycle management (PLM) to help drive and...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat's the little secret found in the latest releases of Siemens NX. It has to do with automation.
Read more arrow_forwardHow do you get a digital twin running in the cloud with ThingWorx. How do you set up an IoT-connected digital twin.
Read more arrow_forwardHigh-performance computing (HPC). Artificial intelligence (AI).
Read more arrow_forwardDo we need another collaboration tool for mechanical design. Let's talk about CCE's EnSuite-Cloud ReVue.
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Siemens PCBflow offering and why does it matter. Recently, Siemens, specifically the Valor group within Siemens, has come out with a new solution...
Read more arrow_forwardThe Internet of Things (IoT) has unleashed a new wave of interconnected products. Almost every company is now switching from traditional, mechanical offer...
Read more arrow_forwardManufacturers are using systems engineering approaches to mitigate the complexity of developing increasingly sophisticated products. Systems simulation is...
Read more arrow_forwardLet's talk about systems development's full potential, which only results from a comprehensive approach. What are the aspects of a digital engineering appr...
Read more arrow_forwardAs products get smarter and more interconnected, engineering co-design is more critical than ever. How can you improve your organization's capacity for co-...
Read more arrow_forwardWe know that for mechanical design tolerance stack-up analysis is really important for quality in manufacturing. It also has an impact on performance. This...
Read more arrow_forwardTechnical documentation is a space where you're creating instructions, such as assembly instructions, service instructions, or web experiences, which is an...
Read more arrow_forwardDo we need a specific solution for automotive program management? In this post, we discuss the three phases of automotive program management and Actify's s...
Read more arrow_forwardDo we really need another PLM solution? Let's talk about CassiniPLM. First, it's a cloud solution. There’s a lot of advantages that come along with that. C...
Read more arrow_forwardThe digital thread is not just a popular industry buzzword. It's a unique communication framework that gives a holistic, integrated view of your product's...
Read more arrow_forwardHow are engineering teams addressing the challenges of complex E/E systems? In this post, we discuss how engineering teams can address the challenges of th...
Read more arrow_forwardIt’s no surprise that the E/E systems are becoming more complex. Manufacturers are adapting their development approaches to meet the new demands. In this p...
Read more arrow_forwardThe pandemic has caused mass disruption for manufacturers. Organizations had to quickly adopt digital work approaches, pivot their business models and adap...
Read more arrow_forwardSiemens has expanded its solution to cover embedded software. In this point, we discuss virtual verification and Siemens' Capital VSTAR solution....
Read more arrow_forwardSmart manufacturing benefits engineers and manufacturing workers who have strong data analytics, automation, and digital transformation skills. It gives th...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Modelon Impact and how is it different. If you've been working on system simulations for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with Modelon.
Read more arrow_forwardAll companies are managing a digital thread today. In our series on managing the digital thread for smart, connected products, we are discussing the digit...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is the latest with the OpenBOM and how does it help procurement work with engineering information? If you're not familiar with OpenBOM, it's a cloud...
Read more arrow_forwardDigital twins are popular across multiple industries. Today, use cases for the digital twin are found throughout a whole range of activities from planning...
Read more arrow_forwardWhen the simulation-driven design movement first started, there was only one way to enable it: putting hybrid CAD-CAE solutions in the hands of engineers....
Read more arrow_forwardDigital twin and digital thread are terms that are used a lot in the industry today. Why are the digital twin and digital thread so important for collabora...
Read more arrow_forwardProducts are becoming more feature-rich and more complex. Many organizations increasingly rely on systems engineering. In this post, I’ll dive into some co...
Read more arrow_forwardProducts are increasing in complexity at an astonishing rate. Smartphones are just one example: today’s devices combine the functionality of yesterday’s ph...
Read more arrow_forwardDuring difficult times, startups can still prevail. This podcast feature's Sabrina Paseman, founder of Fix the Mask. Fix the Mask is focused on supplying b...
Read more arrow_forwardSystems engineering practices help organizations mitigate and manage product complexity. When applied to electronics and electrical systems, systems engine...
Read more arrow_forwardThe value-added benefits are clear. But many organizations don’t know where to start when it comes to virtual commissioning. The implementation process is...
Read more arrow_forwardCustomer demands and marketplace competition are placing engineers under mounting time pressures. An organization’s development schedules must shorten to k...
Read more arrow_forwardAs the capabilities of computers and networks increase, new and better ways to work keep appearing. Change is no longer an occasional disruptive event; it...
Read more arrow_forwardLet's talk about Esteco and their products. There are two main products, modeFRONTIER and VOLTA. They serve different purposes, but basically they're both...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s products integrate a wide range of mechanical and electronic components to deliver the ever-increasing number of features that customers demand. To...
Read more arrow_forwardTeamcenter is moving to the cloud in a new version of itself called Teamcenter X. What's going on here? Basically, you'll be able to access Teamcenter func...
Read more arrow_forwardAnsys came out with a new version of their offering called Discovery, which is meant to support an engineer's exploration of new designs while looking at p...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat are the biggest things to look out for in Creo 7.0? What are the implications there? Creo 7.0 has a lot of enhancements. However, three stood out as b...
Read more arrow_forwardToday’s engineers are in a tight spot. From smartphones to conveyor belts and coffee pots, today’s products are increasingly complex. They often meld mecha...
Read more arrow_forwardWe're on the verge of a state change in mechanical design. There are emerging technologies that are going to make a huge impact and open up a lot of new po...
Read more arrow_forwardFour strategies that your company can take to realize the value out of simulation-driven design. In this post, we cover the advantages and disadvantages of...
Read more arrow_forwardAutodesk acquired an ECAD solution that they've been integrating into their Fusion Platform. In this post, Chad Jackson discusses the implications and adva...
Read more arrow_forwardLearn about altair simsolid: what is it, what does it do and why is it different?. Research-backed insights for engineering transformation.
Read more arrow_forwardLet's talk about 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS and what it means, how it's organized, what people are going to be using, and get a little clarity on that. So first o...
Read more arrow_forwardThe lines are blurring between virtual commissioning and digital twins. In this article, we’ll discuss each of these simulation techniques, when and how th...
Read more arrow_forwardThe engineers who design production systems are not strangers to complexity. This raises the question: Can systems engineering be applied to the developmen...
Read more arrow_forwardDigitization is complicated. In this VirtualCommissioning.com post, we’ll explain and examine the emerging Digital Thread concept, investigate where the Di...
Read more arrow_forwardWhile the set of practices called systems engineering are a boon to cross-disciplinary collaboration, technology has been slow to catch up. Without a new w...
Read more arrow_forwardGood design is difficult. And with demands for more complex products, shorter schedules, and lower costs, it is only going to get harder. These demands l...
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