Driving Digitalization Together: Siemens Software and HELLER powering next-gen part production
Siemens partnered with HELLER, a global leader in CNC machining, and showcased how digitalization is transforming part manufacturing. Explore how a next-generation part for an electric vehicle was redesigned and produced using HELLER’S machining for precision manufacturing and Siemens NX CAM with a full digital twin.
HELLER also demonstrated its training machines, the HELLER Tokn, which are used worldwide to prepare the next generation of engineers. This partnership highlights how innovation and digital manufacturing are coming together to deliver next-gen components.
At the center of the story is about an advanced transfer case, re-designed and optimized for use in an electric vehicle. What made this story unique? The part was not only designed and manufactured with Siemens NX CAM but also machined on HELLER equipment, demonstrating the seamless link between the digital and physical worlds.
Partnership in Action
To bring this demonstration to life, Siemens partnered with HELLER to show how digital twin technology and NX CAM empower engineers and machine operators alike. Melanie, Global Training Coordinator at HELLER, explains the challenge: “The transmission case of the old combustion engine needed to be improved for an EV vehicle — meaning less noise, less weight, less vibration. That’s how we helped out.”
By leveraging NX CAM and the digital twin of Heller’s HF 3501 machine, the program was first tested and optimized virtually — ensuring quality and efficiency before a single chip was cut. The real part was then successfully machined on Heller’s advanced five-axis equipment, connecting simulation, optimization, and production into one streamlined workflow.
Beyond Production: Training the Next Generation
While the full-scale part was cut on the HF 3501, Siemens and Heller also showcased HELLER’s Tokn machine, a fully functional but smaller-scale five-axis unit. Designed for education and training, this platform equips future engineers and technicians with real-world skills on Siemens SINUMERIK ONE controls, preparing them to tackle the next generation of manufacturing challenges.
As Melanie puts it, the mission is clear:
Mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and technical designers work together on building and commissioning the machine, then use it for education to be truly professional at the end.”
Why It Matters
This partnership shows how digital twin technology, advanced CAM software, and state-of-the-art machine tools come together to transform both production and people. Manufacturers gain the ability to validate and optimize virtually before cutting steel, while the next generation of talent gains hands-on experience with real technology. The result: better parts, faster processes, and stronger skills.
👉 Watch the video to see the Siemens and Heller partnership in action.
