Transform the way you manage quality — Starting now at Realize LIVE Americas 2026
Heading to Realize LIVE America 2026 in Detroit this June 1–4? If you work in engineering, manufacturing, design, PLM, or IT, here’s why quality management deserves a spot on your agenda.
Explore the latest trends, tools, and best practices. Hear from teams that are getting it right, and leave Detroit with practical ideas and connections to move your quality strategy forward.
Why quality management matters now
In the past decade, industry priorities have undergone significant transformations. The evolving landscape demands more than a standalone quality management system (QMS) tool. To tackle today’s challenges, businesses must address unpredictable factors in daily operations while meeting profitability targets and complying with international standards and regulations.
By adopting digital closed-loop quality management best practices early in the product lifecycle — including design, development, and manufacturing — companies can mitigate costly defects, warranty expenses, and waste, while reducing overall costs and improving efficiency. The integration of industrial AI takes this transformation even further, turning quality management into a powerful driver of business value.
Are you ready to lead the next era of quality management?
During Realize LIVE America 2026, you’ll join dedicated sessions showcasing how Siemens’ quality management solutions are helping organizations reimagine complexity. Through real-world examples and customer testimonials, you’ll discover how leading companies are weaving quality and compliance into every stage of their product lifecycle, driving measurable impact from design through production.
Full PMI traceability from design through to manufacturing and quality planning
Discover how automotive powertrain teams at Ford Motor Company are managing model-based definition (MBD) for requirements — from initial design through manufacturing and into production. Explore how assigning an identifier to each product manufacturing information (PMI) creates a persistent digital signature that supports full traceability as teams advance through the launch cycle. Learn how it is possible to reorganize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) specifications to modernize design validation, commission manufacturing processes, and solve production issues.
📅 June 2 | Room 330 B | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM – Learn more about this session in the agenda
What if quality wasn’t just a checkpoint, but a competitive advantage?
Want to learn more? Browse the full session catalog and look for dedicated sessions. You’ll find expert-led talks featuring real-world insights from industry leaders.
Explore technical tracks and hands-on training at Realize LIVE America 2026
Discover track-focused sessions, demos, and hands-on exercises — plus meet and learn from fellow users and experts. All sessions include live demonstrations and time for Q&A.
Metrology process planning, data acquisition and analytics – Experience how to transform metrology process planning from a fragmented workflow into a seamless digital experience — from inspection to data-driven quality reporting.
📅 June 2 | Room 140 B | 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Learn more about this session in the agenda
Quality management supporting design and planning – Explore how quality management solutions integrate seamlessly into CAD and PLM, with hands-on exercises in control planning, inspection planning, and FMEA connected to model-based definition.
📅 June 3 | Room 140 C | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Learn more about this session in the agenda
Design and realize part-level GD&Ts to achieve assembly-level quality requirements – Get hands-on with the end-to-end GD&T workflow — from tolerance authoring to data-driven production troubleshooting, all within a connected environment.
📅 June 4 | Room 140 B | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Learn more about this session in the agenda
Solutions Center
At the heart of Realize LIVE America 2026, this central hub brings Siemens innovation to life. Explore cutting-edge technologies, connect with product experts, engage with partners, and join interactive sessions designed to accelerate your digital transformation.
Find inspiration from industry and product experts at Realize LIVE America 2026
Realize LIVE America 2026 is where quality professionals come to learn, connect, and level up. Hear real-world stories from customers and Siemens experts, explore practical ways to improve quality planning and reduce scrap, and build connections with peers who share your challenges.
From keynote conversations to hands-on workshops, each experience is designed to spark ideas, build knowledge and inspire confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of digital transformation.
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