{"id":508,"date":"2018-10-22T11:57:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T18:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Episode-7-Enterprise-Factory-Showcase-Tour\/ba-p\/536104"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:02:13","slug":"episode-7-enterprise-factory-showcase-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/tecnomatix\/episode-7-enterprise-factory-showcase-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 7 &#8211; Enterprise Factory Showcase Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Watch episode #7 of the Digital Enterprise Factory Showcase Tour video blog series to better understand the power of digitalization in manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>During the multi-stop tour, experts demonstrate the planning process for a Field PG assembly.\u00a0 In this portion of the factory tour, we tell the story from the perspective of rethinking business with additive manufacturing methods, process and production planning, shop floor operations, machining, and finishing and inspection, to inspection programming and execution.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the tour and let us know what you think in the comments section.\u00a0 If you missed previous Digital Enterprise Factory Showcase Tour video blogs, you&#8217;ll find links to those below.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video:\u00a0 Rethink Business<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make the right manufacturing choices based on business, not tool limitations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>React fast to design changes and use traditional and additive in one solution<\/li>\n<li>Reduce molding lead time and mold assembly time with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/manufacturing-planning\/additive-manufacturing.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Additive Manufacturing<\/a>\u00a0(AM)<\/li>\n<li>Create highly efficient conformal cooling lines and improve final molded part quality<\/li>\n<li>Enable quality management with integrated process control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/d271ec8c-a5b0-4a73-83ae-493c97e782d1-en-US-video.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/d271ec8c-a5b0-4a73-83ae-493c97e782d1-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/d271ec8c-a5b0-4a73-83ae-493c97e782d1-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/d271ec8c-a5b0-4a73-83ae-493c97e782d1-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video: Reimagine Product<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce product design time and effort. Reimagine Product with Additive Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast, complete and streamlined mold design process and integrated mold flow simulation<\/li>\n<li>Integration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/manufacturing-planning\/cam-software.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NX CAM<\/a>\u00a0software allows to automatically create machining operation<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates fast and efficient design change propagation across entire process<\/li>\n<li>Reduce mold production time and cutting tools costs by Additive Manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/a09eb08c-c073-483e-a5d2-b820ccafd703-en-US-video.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/a09eb08c-c073-483e-a5d2-b820ccafd703-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/a09eb08c-c073-483e-a5d2-b820ccafd703-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/a09eb08c-c073-483e-a5d2-b820ccafd703-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Watch the video.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video: Process Planning<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Increase planning efficiency and maximize resource utilization<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximize reuse of manufacturing resources with Manufacturing Resource Library<\/li>\n<li>NX interoperability and integration provides bi-directional content update<\/li>\n<li>Use a single source of data through the entire manufacturing process<\/li>\n<li>Define the right process plan by reusing company best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/9a7b3e67-bb8a-4397-8345-1be2b7f8541f-en-US-video.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/9a7b3e67-bb8a-4397-8345-1be2b7f8541f-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/9a7b3e67-bb8a-4397-8345-1be2b7f8541f-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/9a7b3e67-bb8a-4397-8345-1be2b7f8541f-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video: Production Planning<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce programming time and minimize errors through CAM automation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Machine complete parts with comprehensive 2.5~5-axis operations<\/li>\n<li>Reduce programming time with Feature-Based Machining<\/li>\n<li>Minimal programming effort during part model updates<\/li>\n<li>Reduce overall manufacturing process time with AM technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/48b1c361-6fbc-4937-a697-3d2d416accab-en-US-video.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/48b1c361-6fbc-4937-a697-3d2d416accab-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/48b1c361-6fbc-4937-a697-3d2d416accab-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/48b1c361-6fbc-4937-a697-3d2d416accab-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"lia-vid-container video-embed-center\">\n<p><u style=\"font-size: inherit\"><strong>Showcase Video: Shop Floor Operations<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Orchestrate production and physically connect to shop floor machines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide the best sequence of operations according to plant resources and\u00a0constraints<\/li>\n<li>Prepare manufacturing resources ahead to avoid machine downtime<\/li>\n<li>Physically connect to shop floor devices to download latest programs and resources<\/li>\n<li>Continuous quality improvement enabled by the\u00a0analysis of shop floor\u00a0as-built data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-5\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/e97cc17b-0e73-4123-9e59-f9b27d08abfd-en-US-video.mp4?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/e97cc17b-0e73-4123-9e59-f9b27d08abfd-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/e97cc17b-0e73-4123-9e59-f9b27d08abfd-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/e97cc17b-0e73-4123-9e59-f9b27d08abfd-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video:\u00a0 Machining<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhance machining Quality and reduce machining Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better machining quality and reduce machining time by proven NC code<\/li>\n<li>Reduce setup time as all required Information is directly sent to machine tool<\/li>\n<li>Use advantage of post hub and virtual machine to get optimized NC programs<\/li>\n<li>Reduce cutting time and number of cutting tools by integration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/manufacturing-planning\/additive-manufacturing.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Additive Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-6\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/b81fc2d7-9097-4506-ba91-7762d7a36a73-en-US-video.mp4?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/b81fc2d7-9097-4506-ba91-7762d7a36a73-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/b81fc2d7-9097-4506-ba91-7762d7a36a73-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/b81fc2d7-9097-4506-ba91-7762d7a36a73-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Showcase Video:\u00a0 Finishing and Inspection<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enable quality management with integrated process control<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce cycle time and improve accuracy with high-speed inspection methods<\/li>\n<li>Automate CMM programming using PMI data attached to 3D digital models<\/li>\n<li>Analyze and visualize CMM data on the 3D model and analyze process changes<\/li>\n<li>Increase flexibility by replacing costly CNC machines with multi-tasking robots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-7\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7422f78a-f902-409c-a458-d030c84067a9-en-US-video.mp4?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7422f78a-f902-409c-a458-d030c84067a9-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7422f78a-f902-409c-a458-d030c84067a9-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7422f78a-f902-409c-a458-d030c84067a9-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"lia-vid-container video-embed-center\">\n<p><u style=\"font-size: inherit\"><strong>Showcase Video: Inspection Programming &amp; Execution<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/manufacturing-planning\/part-quality-control.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NX CMM Inspection Programming<\/a> \u2013 programming and data analysis all in NX CAM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrated with Teamcenter for data management<\/li>\n<li>Use NX to create an inspection program automatically \u2013 save up to 50% of programming time.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWrite once, run anywhere\u201d right first time on the CMM \u2013 Prepare &amp; validate inspection programs before running on the CMM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-508-8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/849f98d2-ad5d-4b05-bfb9-28a967ac2ba3-en-US-video.mp4?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/849f98d2-ad5d-4b05-bfb9-28a967ac2ba3-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/849f98d2-ad5d-4b05-bfb9-28a967ac2ba3-en-US-video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/849f98d2-ad5d-4b05-bfb9-28a967ac2ba3-en-US-video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/nx\/nx-for-manufacturing.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">link<\/a> for more information about NX for manufacturing solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Watch all of the video blogs in the series:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Manufacturing-planning-with-a-digital-twin\/ba-p\/496337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Manufacturing planning with a digital twin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Printed-circuit-board-designs-optimized-for-manufacturing\/ba-p\/488146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Printed circuit board designs optimized for manufacturing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Electronics-Design-Enhanced-by-Collaboration-Between-Teams\/ba-p\/479068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Electronics design enhanced by collaboration between teams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/tecnomatix\/integrated-design-simulation-for-optimizing-design-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Integrated design &amp; simulation for optimizing design solutions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Introduction-to-the-Digital-Enterprise-Factory-Showcase\/ba-p\/469707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Introduction to the Digital Enterprise Factory Showcase<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/tecnomatix\/digital-enterprise-factory-from-machine-design-to-assembly-installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">From Machine Design to Assembly &amp; Installation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for watching the video series!\u00a0 Please leave your comments and questions below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch episode #7 of the Digital Enterprise Factory Showcase Tour video blog series to better understand the power of digitalization in manufacturing.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p> During the multi-stop tour, 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