Custom machine building has become increasingly complex, and to stay competitive, machine builders need to adapt their processes and maximize efficiency every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward-thinking machine builders prioritize certain capabilities and tools over others in their design, building, and commissioning processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The industrial machinery experts at Siemens have noticed the trends, and these are the three capabilities successful machine builders are using most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most modern industrial machines are a combination of mechanical, electrical and software components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allowing different engineers to collaborate and work together more easily is crucial for creating the next innovative machine design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collaborative design isn\u2019t anything new, but modern software tools have allowed the processes and data to flow more freely within a single, comprehensive digital thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, multi-disciplinary, multi-domain simulation and analysis has facilitated new and improved designs leading to increased productivity and improved energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Machines are most often built with different configurations to meet different customer requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In modular builds, reusing parts can significantly save time in the design and planning stages, and it\u2019s easier to forecast cost and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More configurations equate to more possibilities to manage and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions can fully trace each configuration\u2019s documentation and processes throughout a custom machine\u2019s lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioning a brand-new custom machine can be a time-consuming, labor-intensive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Virtual commissioning with a complete digital twin<\/a> benefits the machine builder and the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s because virtual machine function validation and virtual testing can be done in a fraction of the time it would take on a physical product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, virtual commissioning can then accelerate the installation and commissioning processes once the machine is fully built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Siemens Digital Industries software combines these three capabilities into a single solution called Advanced Machine Engineering<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It offers an integrated environment supporting the creation and management of all domains on a common platform enabling developers to share data and status quickly, improve communication and reduce mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click the button to read the white paper from CIMdata and learn more about Advanced Machine Engineering:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCustom machine building with Advanced Machine Engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n