{"id":9039,"date":"2025-08-26T13:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/?p=9039"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:29:27","slug":"next-gen-aerospace-demonstration-with-rolls-royce-at-hanover-messe-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/next-gen-aerospace-demonstration-with-rolls-royce-at-hanover-messe-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Next-Gen Aerospace Demonstration with Rolls-Royce at Hanover Messe 2025\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Hannover Messe 2025, Siemens presented a conceptual digitalization showcase that re-imagines how advanced software and AI-powered manufacturing tools could help Rolls-Royce optimize the design-to-manufacturing processes for aerospace components.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal was clear: take an existing part and see how digitalization might make it lighter, stronger, and more efficient. What followed was a journey through the entire digital thread, showing how each stage builds on the last to unlock smarter design-to-manufacturing decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore what\u2019s possible when Siemens digitalization powered by AI meets aerospace engineering and beyond.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Siemens &amp; Rolls-Royce at HM25: an end-to-end digitalization demo for next-gen part manufacturing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NnwlhIJ5RkA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Teamcenter X \u2014 The Digital Backbone<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every transformation needs a foundation. Here, it begins with Teamcenter X, Siemens\u2019 cloud-based PLM platform. Think of it as the central nervous system of the digital twin: connecting people, data, and decisions. It doesn\u2019t just start the process, it keeps everything in sync from concept to final inspection, ensuring traceability and control every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: NX Design \u2014 Where Ideas Take Shape<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>With the data managed, the team moves into NX design. The part is loaded with model-based definition (MBD) from Rolls-Royce, meaning all the critical details \u2014 dimensions, tolerances, annotations \u2014 are already embedded in the 3D model. No separate drawings, no guesswork. The design intent flows directly into every downstream activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/emo-rolls-royce-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9044 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/emo-rolls-royce-2025.jpg 517w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/emo-rolls-royce-2025-395x222.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Simulation \u2014 Putting the Part to the Test<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the fun part: testing ideas before making anything physical. This is where Simcenter\u2019s STAR-CCM+ simulates fluid flow to optimize the geometry for oil movement through the pump. This helps check how the component stands up to stress, fatigue, and real-world forces. By combining these insights, engineers can see where material is needed \u2014 and where it isn\u2019t \u2014 long before cutting metal or printing parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Topology Optimization \u2014 Redesigning for Strength and Lightness<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Armed with simulation data, the team applies topology optimization. This is where the part gets a futuristic remodeling: unnecessary material is carved away, leaving behind an organic, lattice-like structure that\u2019s both lighter and stronger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Additive Manufacturing \u2014 Printing the Future<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The optimized design is then prepared for 3D printing. This step involves:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Setting the orientation for best surface quality and minimal print time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using nesting tools to position multiple parts efficiently.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generating automatic supports so the print succeeds the first time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before committing to the 3D print, engineers run a build process simulation. If distortions or bends are predicted, compensation models tweak the geometry so the finished part prints within tolerance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: NX CAM with AI \u2014 Smarter Machining, Faster Programming<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once printed, the part still needs finishing, which is where NX CAM, now equipped with an AI-powered Co-Pilot, enters the digitalization storyline. Instead of manually setting up every toolpath, engineers simply select a feature, and the Co-Pilot offers intelligent machining suggestions, such as cutting depth, tool choice, and even strategies to speed up cycle times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Virtual Machining \u2014 A Digital Trial<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure everything will run flawlessly, the part is tested in a virtual machine environment. The G-code is simulated with Siemens\u2019 Run MyVirtual Machine, creating a true-to-life preview of what will happen on the shop floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The demo also showcases adaptive machining: measuring features as they\u2019re cut, adjusting tool wear in real time, and re-machining if needed. The result is flawless precision without costly rework.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Automated Inspection \u2014 Closing the Loop<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey ends with inspection. Thanks to the embedded NX CMM programming, when integrated with Model-Based Definition (MBD), automatically generate probing paths for quality checks. No manual setup, no extra data entry \u2014 just fast, automated validation tied directly to the digital twin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8897\" style=\"width:671px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/EMO-Promo-0-00-19-15-2-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Result: What\u2019s Possible with Digitalization<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This demonstration shows what Siemens Xcelerator portfolio can achieve, including a next-generation part&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A part that\u2019s 25% lighter, saving fuel and improving efficiency.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A design that\u2019s 200% stiffer, boosting performance and extending service life.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A seamless digital thread where data flows without barriers \u2014 from design through simulation, optimization, manufacturing, and inspection.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a vivid illustration of how digitalization and AI-powered tools could help aerospace leaders like Rolls-Royce achieve new levels of sustainability, performance, and innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/taking-flight-at-emo-2025-advanced-aerospace-design-to-manufacturing-with-ai-and-cloud-innovation\/\"><strong>Interested in learning more? Join Siemens at EMO 2025 to see this demonstration take flight<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Hannover Messe 2025, Siemens presented a conceptual digitalization showcase that re-imagines how advanced software and AI-powered manufacturing tools could help Rolls-Royce optimize the design-to-manufacturing processes for aerospace components.\u00a0Explore what\u2019s possible when Siemens digitalization powered by AI meets aerospace engineering and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85236,"featured_media":9045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spanish_translation":"","french_translation":"","german_translation":"","italian_translation":"","polish_translation":"","japanese_translation":"","chinese_translation":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"industry":[],"product":[],"coauthors":[6141],"class_list":["post-9039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/joe-taylor-rolls-royce-siemens-showcase.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85236"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9039"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9063,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9039\/revisions\/9063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9039"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=9039"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=9039"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-manufacturing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=9039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}