Plant Simulation User Conference 2025 recap: python integration, AI, industrial metaverse and more

The 2025 Plant Simulation User Conference took place in person as part of Realize LIVE Europe, offering a full day of expert-led sessions, the latest developments in discrete event simulation, and valuable networking opportunities. More than 100 Plant Simulation experts gathered at the RAI in Amsterdam to exchange insights on the latest developments and applications in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation across more than 20 technical presentations.

The year 2025 brought significant technological advances and discussion, including:

• Python integration has now established itself as an integral part of industrial projects and continues to gain importance
• The combination of NVIDIA Omniverse with Plant Simulation offers entirely new possibilities for 3D visualization and integration
• Forward-looking developments in artificial intelligence and Copilot technologies for manufacturing planning and simulation

The international response was impressive: participants and speakers travelled from around the world – from China and Korea to the USA. This global perspective enriched the discussions and underlined the worldwide significance of Plant Simulation in modern industrial planning.

The conference presented itself as an impressive platform for innovations and practical experiences. Dr. Georg Piepenbrock from Siemens Digital Industries Software opened the conference with a comprehensive overview of the latest features that users can directly integrate into their projects. There was engaging discussion around the integration of AI and the usage of Large Language Models in Plant Simulation, which opened new perspectives for model interaction.

Engaging sessions from Plant Simulation users

Practical solutions were the focus of several presentations: Natália Weis and Cristina Palomares from Lear Corporation demonstrated efficient simulation possibilities with incomplete databases, while Ohuk Kwon from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard impressively presented the optimization of complex maritime manufacturing processes. Carsten Meyer (Robert Bosch GmbH) showed how standardization improves the scaling of logistics simulations.

In the field of autonomous systems, Tobias Wild (Siemens AG) impressed with detailed insights into AGV simulation for greenfield projects. The team led by Giulia Bruno, Patrizia Bucci, and Irene Baldassa from Sim.Tec.srl demonstrated the practical connection between digital twins and real factories. Vivek Rajeevan from RWTH Aachen University presented advanced warehouse solutions, while William Falkenström (Recog AB) shared new insights into traffic intersection optimization.

System integration was highlighted by Ralph Bauknecht (Siemens) with the Teamcenter integration and the duo Ingo Rosteck (EDAG) and Rudolf Schmid (MHP) with their innovative ADMARES Smart Factory concept. Dr. Ulrich Rossgoderer (Siemens) opened new perspectives in 3D visualization with the NVIDIA Omniverse connector.

Practical analysis tools were presented by Esmée van den Berg and Nick Paape (Emixa Industry Solutions NL) with Power BI integration, while Souhila Mokaddem and Guillaume Cordonatto (Siemens) presented the integration of Optimize my plant with Insights Hub. Mert Gök (BSH) shared valuable insights into value stream planning.

The conference also offered specialized solutions: Steffen Bangsow (advanced simulation services) on worker-crane synchronization, Mert Gök (BSH) on warehouse layout optimization for household appliances, and Prof. Dr. Domenik Kaever with Harald Steinkellner (TU Graz) on social sustainability in parcel hubs. Forward-looking contributions came from Steffan Stauber and Alexander Dilg (SimPlan AG) with cloud solutions for the wood industry and from Zhu Yi and Yang Yang (Siemens) with AI-supported modelling assistants.

Shaping the future of factory planning, together

Particularly noteworthy was the open and constructive atmosphere throughout the entire event. The lively discussions and collegial exchange between participants contributed significantly to the meeting’s success. The conference concluded with a Q&A session with Siemens Plant Simulation experts, including Dr. Ulrich Rossgoderer, Dr. Georg Piepenbrock, Ralf Tobel, and Matthias Heinicke, which rounded off the broad spectrum of the conference and gave participants the opportunity to bring in their own ideas.

The Plant Simulation User Conference 2025 in Amsterdam delivered a high technical level of presentations and underlined the growing importance of Plant Simulation in the digital transformation of industry. The combination of technological innovations, practical applications, and open exchange within the community created a unique platform for the future of digital factory planning.