{"id":454,"date":"2019-02-25T11:20:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T19:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Teamcenter-Blog\/Team-Penske-and-the-Digital-Twin-Make-a-Speedy-Pair\/ba-p\/570962"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:56:57","slug":"team-penske-and-the-digital-twin-make-a-speedy-pair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/teamcenter\/team-penske-and-the-digital-twin-make-a-speedy-pair\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Penske and the Digital Twin Make a Speedy Pair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Team Penske\u2019s championship season coincided with the racing team\u2019s adoption of the digital twin that included the software for computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing and PLM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the team\u2019s contract with its previous solution provider <\/span>approached its end in 2017, Team Penske<\/a> began investigating alternatives and evaluating new technologies that could enhance its performance in the fast-paced and demanding world of race car development. The engineering teams were in favor of Siemens PLM Software\u2019s platform and CAD system because of its extensive use and proven reputation in automotive development. Team Penske started the conversation with Siemens, which continued to a proof of concept, then accelerated to a faster pace. \u201cWe were changing to another system, not just the CAD, but also the PLM,\u201d says Mark Stewart, director of information technology at Team Penske. \u201cWe were also changing over the machine shop \u2013 all of the machining and the postprocessing. Processes had to change. How could we be sure we were making the right decision? Everyone had to be educated quickly enough to grasp this and actually be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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There\u2019s definitely some true skill and experience with the Siemens organization.<\/em> We were working with people with decades of experience. I was definitely comforted to know that\u2019s the quality of the support we have.<\/em> <\/p>Mark Stewart, Director of Information Technology, Team Penske<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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After a flawless weekend cutover to the digital twin and the new tools, Team Penske focused in the first year on a \u201clike-to-like\u201d replacement strategy. For PLM and CAD\/CAE\/CAM, the teams were using proven workflows and processes on their prior platform that could be readily applied in Siemens\u2019 Teamcenter and NX software. \u201cFor year one, I couldn\u2019t have dreamed how simple it was to make a big change like this, or that it happened as well as it did,\u201d Stewart says. \u201cOur R&D team was able to embrace this technology and make it a winning tool.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the people affected by the new Siemens engineering platform are sighing relief and looking optimistically to the new season. One of the key factors agreed on by all is the pivotal role of Siemens\u2019 support and services throughout the planning, implementation, and adoption of the new system. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s great support out there,\u201d O\u2019Toole says, referring specifically to the Siemens Global Technical Access Center (GTAC). \u201cWe have relied on GTAC for both programming and postprocessing support. We never feel like we\u2019re out in the cold alone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a performance perspective, we were able to hit the ground running with the new system, improve our speed and get parts to the track faster.<\/em><\/p>Drew Kessler, Design Engineering Manager, NASCAR Teams, Team Penske<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Congrats to the Penske team for completing the best racing season in team history, and achieving the 200th IndyCar win and 500th team win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Team Penske’s successful season with help from Siemens digital twin, CAD\/CAM\/CAE and PLM, check out the attached case study!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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