Excel as a Bridge: Streamlining Simulation Data When Databases Aren’t Ready

Excel as a Bridge: When connected databases aren’t available, simulation projects often face delays and inefficiencies. In this session, Natalia Weis and Cristina Palomares from Lear Corporation present a practical solution: using pre-templated Excel tables to streamline data integration in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. This method reduces errors, saves time, and empowers users—regardless of expertise—to manage data efficiently. With a focus on flexibility, standardization, and ease of use, this approach has proven effective across automotive projects and beyond. Attendees will gain actionable insights and see real-world examples of how Excel can act as a powerful bridge between disconnected data and effective simulation.

🌟 AI-Powered Simulation: Integrating LLMs with Plant Simulation for Next-Gen Models

AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming industrial processes by enhancing Siemens Plant Simulation with intuitive, natural language interfaces. This integration automates simulation model creation through the Automated Simulation Models Generation (ASMG) methodology, allowing faster, more accessible manufacturing system design. By reducing modeling effort and enabling rapid experimentation, AI-driven simulation accelerates optimization. This innovation democratizes advanced simulation tools, improves flexibility, and reduces development time, ushering in a new era of digital manufacturing. Pierpaolo Veltri discusses this at the 2025 Plant Simulation Conference in Amsterdam.

Join Siemens at the 2025 Plant Simulation User Conference in Amsterdam

The Plant Simulation User Conference 2025 is set to take place in person as part of Realize LIVE Europe on July 2, 2025, in Amsterdam. This highly anticipated event brings together industry experts, Plant Simulation users, and Siemens specialists to share knowledge, insights, and innovations in discrete event simulation.

In Case You Missed It: Plant Simulation & Optimize my plant at Hannover Messe 2025

Hannover Messe 2025 brought together global leaders in industrial innovation under the powerful theme: “Industrial Transformation Energizing a Sustainable Future.” From automation to AI, the event spotlighted technologies redefining how industries operate. Plant Simulation and Optimize plant proudly joined the conversation. Explore how Plant Simulation and Optimize my plant are helping pharmaceutical companies tackle one of their most costly challenges: unplanned downtime.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLMs for smart code generation: Advancing Plant Simulation SimTalk and beyond

Explore the potential of large language models (LLMs) generating SimTalk code, the scripting language in Siemens Plant Simulation software. Learn how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a powerful technique that significantly enhances the performance of LLMs by dynamically integrating external knowledge sources into the generation process. This integration allows models to access up-to-date, domain-specific information that may not be captured in their pre-training, making them much more versatile and reliable in responding to complex queries. Learn how Siemens extensive SimTalk documentation serves as a powerful foundation for contextual code generation.

Polygon Technologies reduces onsite commissioning time by 70 percent

Polygon Technologies develops advanced robotic automation solutions that help businesses streamline their processes, reduce costs and improve productivity. Serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics and industrial manufacturing, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-performance robotic systems tailored to complex production challenges. Their latest innovation, Wirebot, is transforming the complex process of wire harness assembly for electrical cabinets.

Discover What’s New in Optimize my plant 2503:  The power of the digital twin in the hands of factory operations!

Optimize my plant is a cloud-based solution available in the Tecnomatix portfolio, designed to transform manufacturing decision-making by integrating digital simulation models with real-time data. By connecting Plant Simulation models to Optimize my plant, manufacturers can create always-on, calibrated Digital Twins, enabling fast, data-driven scenario analysis for optimizing the performance of production systems.

Crane simulation reduces costs while enhancing planning reliability

Crane simulation plays a vital role in optimizing industrial production by improving workflow efficiency and ensuring seamless coordination between human operators and machinery. Integrating remote control systems allows for precise movement and synchronization, minimizing delays and inefficiencies. Accurate simulations also help determine the ideal number of cranes required, preventing costly overdimensioning. Additionally, assessing load distribution on crane runways ensures structural stability and avoids expensive retroactive modifications. By leveraging digital tools, businesses can enhance planning reliability, reduce costs, and improve safety. At the Plant Simulation User Conference 2025, Steffen Bangsow will present insights on optimizing crane-based production systems.

Manufacturing collaboration in the cloud: automotive spot welding design [VIDEO]

Learn how Siemens latest enhancement has integrated Microsoft Teams with cloud-based Process Simulate X, powered by Process Simulate Collaborate, to improve collaboration between engineers, planners and production managers. Now, a supplier or simulation engineer can share real-time process updates with the OEM manufacturing team, ensuring that robot paths, safety zones, and cycle times are reviewed and refined together.