Engineer smart manufacturing t to support optimizing aerospace products and processes during jet engine production.

Smart manufacturing for aerospace and defense – Part 3: Optimize products and processes across the full lifecycle 

Aerospace manufacturing doesn’t stop at launch. Discover how smart manufacturing and real-time data are optimizing aerospace products and processes, driving agility, efficiency and right-first-time quality across the entire lifecycle.

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Smart manufacturing for aerospace and defense – Part 2: Validate and finalize your manufacturing plan before launch to ensure flawless production 

Bringing an aerospace program into production is no small task. By virtually validating and finalizing your manufacturing plan, you can feel confident that facilities, processes, and systems are ready before launch. Ensuring a smoother ramp-up, stronger collaboration and reliable results from day one. Explore how smart manufacturing makes it possible in our latest blog.

Two aerospace engineers reviewing a digital plan on a tablet inside an aircraft manufacturing facility—illustrating collaboration and model-based production planning.

Smart manufacturing for aerospace and defense – Part 1: Creating a model-based plan that delivers high-quality products with speed and precision 

The way you plan determines how well you build. This post breaks down how model-based manufacturing helps reduce rework, accelerate ramp-up, and prepare your team for what’s next.

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Now available: MBSE for Dummies, 2nd edition

At a time when aerospace and defense products are becoming exponentially complex, traditional systems engineering approaches are no longer enough. Over…

A graphic showcasing the digital thread for aircraft certification. Highlighting the solution to link digital with physical.

Streamline the aircraft certification process – Part 3: Linking the digital and the physical  

Physical testing alone can’t keep up with today’s certification demands. This blog explores how linking digital simulations with real-world testing helps aerospace companies validate earlier, reduce risk and accelerate certification with greater efficiency and confidence.

Streamline the aircraft certification process – Part 2: Establishing a traceable chain of data 

Aircraft certification is a complex challenge for many companies. This blog explores how a digital thread approach creates a continuous, traceable chain of data, streamlining compliance and accelerating approvals. Learn how to simplify certification and deliver safer, high-quality products—faster.

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Visit us at Space-Comm Expo 2025: Accelerating the commercial future of space

Meet us at Space-Comm Expo 2025, booth B40 to discover how Siemens is revolutionizing space innovation by bridging the real and virtual worlds, enhancing satellite design, testing and performance.

Streamline the aircraft certification process – Part 1: Integrate certification with product development

Aircraft certification is more complex than ever, often delaying programs and increasing costs. This blog explores how a digital thread approach streamlines compliance by integrating real-time validation, virtual testing and automated tracking into development.

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Aerospace podcasts: Yearly roundup 2024

As we reflect on 2024, we pulled together the top three most popular episodes of Talking Aerospace Today, our aerospace…