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

Manufacturing simulation is essential, but coordinating between different teams — especially across companies — can be challenging. Take an automotive supplier working with an OEM to finalize a robotic assembly process. Engineers, planners, and production managers each bring different expertise, but misalignment can lead to delays and costly revisions.

That’s why Siemens has integrated Microsoft Teams with cloud-based Process Simulate X, powered by Process Simulate Collaborate, to bridge these gaps. Now, the supplier’s simulation engineers can share real-time process updates with the OEM’s manufacturing team, ensuring that robot paths, safety zones, and cycle times are reviewed and refined together — without endless email chains or version control headaches. This seamless collaboration means faster decisions, fewer errors, and a smoother path from design to production.

Seamless automotive design review: spot welding station

This video demonstrates the Microsoft Teams integration for Process Simulate Collaborate, showing how it enhances collaboration between an automotive supplier and an OEM during a spot welding station design review.

The OEM can independently explore the station, take measurements, and identify issues, such as a spacing problem affecting ergonomics. A note is added to update the layout, which can then be integrated back into Process Simulate X, streamlining design reviews and decision-making.

Cloud-based collaboration

Process Simulate X, the industry-leading digital manufacturing software with the flexibility, security, and scalability of cloud technologies, allows for detailed 3D simulation of manufacturing processes, including robotics and human ergonomics. Process Simulate Collaborate takes this to the cloud, enabling easy sharing and review. Now, with the Microsoft Teams integration, collaboration becomes even more seamless. 

Key Benefits: 

• Real-Time Collaboration: Share and review 3D simulations directly within Teams meetings, enabling instant feedback and decision-making. 

• Enhanced Communication: Use Teams chat, file sharing, and meetings to keep everyone on the same page. 

• Improved Accessibility: Bring simulation data to a wider audience, regardless of their Process Simulate expertise. 

• Active Reviews: Reviewers can go offline presenter mode and review study independently and share feedback while being in a Teams meeting. 

• Streamlined Workflows: Reduce the need to switch between applications, saving time and increasing efficiency. 

• Vendor Collaboration: Easily invite external vendors into Teams meetings to review simulations. 

This integration bridges the gap between simulation and action, fostering a more collaborative and efficient manufacturing environment. By bringing Microsoft Teams into Process Simulate X, Siemens is empowering teams to make smarter, faster decisions.