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Why OEMs must increase simulation adoption

Why OEMs must increase simulation adoption

February 20, 2026
Efficiency in manufacturing is key to ensuring competitiveness for years to come. Manufacturers around the world work to tackle labor...
By Bianca Ward
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How AI and real‑world data are transforming industrial design – episode 9 of IM and AI podcast

How AI and real‑world data are transforming industrial design – episode 9 of IM and AI podcast

February 13, 2026
Siemens experts explore how to capture industrial data to unlock new gains in the factory, touching on how to clean...
By Bianca Ward
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AI-powered simulation: a new era for industrial engineering- episode 8 of IM and AI podcast

AI-powered simulation: a new era for industrial engineering- episode 8 of IM and AI podcast

February 6, 2026
Chris, Rahul and Dirk discuss democratizing simulation through AI and the real-world gains businesses have seen from the digital twin.
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 7 transcript

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 7 transcript

January 30, 2026
Chris Pennington:  With all the software development being considered with AI, how can an enterprise company maintain some consistency in...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 6

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 6

January 23, 2026
Chris Pennington: When we consider capabilities like Gen AI and Agentic AI, where does Mendix fit in into the workflow...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 5 transcript

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 5 transcript

January 16, 2026
Chris Pennington:  Hi, everyone. Welcome back to the Siemens Digital Industry Transformation podcast series. I’m your host. As always, I’m...
By Bianca Ward
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Governance is the key to generative AI

Governance is the key to generative AI

January 9, 2026
Generative AI has become indispensable when it comes to writing code across several industries. The industrial machinery industry has harnessed...
By Bianca Ward
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Supercharge automation with Mendix

Supercharge automation with Mendix

December 19, 2025
The industrial machinery industry has quickly taken to generative AI, using it to create tremendous value through simplifying coding, improving...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial app development not just for programmers

Industrial app development not just for programmers

December 12, 2025
AI has brought a host of benefits to industrial machinery. From patching up skill gaps to getting operating costs under...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 7

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 7

December 5, 2025
In the seventh episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 6

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 6

November 21, 2025
In the sixth episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 5

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 5

November 14, 2025
In the fifth episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – episode 4 transcript

Industrial machinery and AI – episode 4 transcript

November 7, 2025
Chris Pennington: We have seen a few industries that have actually moved away from selling products and started to sell...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – episode 3 transcript

Industrial machinery and AI – episode 3 transcript

October 31, 2025
Chris Pennington:  Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Siemens Digital Transformation Podcast series. I’m your host, Chris Pennington, Global...
By Bianca Ward
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Get ahead during the AI revolution

Get ahead during the AI revolution

October 24, 2025
The AI revolution is accelerating. Seeing the impressive gains businesses both big and small have seen from leveraging AI-powered solutions....
By Bianca Ward
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Accessible AI on the shop floor

Accessible AI on the shop floor

October 10, 2025
Without a doubt, AI-powered technology has helped many manufacturers flourish in this decade; so much so, that it is set...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 4

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 4

October 3, 2025
In the fourth episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 3

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 3

September 26, 2025
In the third episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI transcript-episode 2

Industrial machinery and AI transcript-episode 2

September 19, 2025
Chris Pennington: Welcome back to our conversation on AI in industrial machinery. In today’s episode, we will be continuing our...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI episode 1-transcript

Industrial machinery and AI episode 1-transcript

September 12, 2025
Chris Pennington: Shirish, could you give us a more in-depth introduction explaining your role here at Siemens? Shirish More: I’m...
By Bianca Ward
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Shaping the future of engineering with Industrial AI

Shaping the future of engineering with Industrial AI

September 5, 2025
AI is quickly becoming a trusted partner in engineering and manufacturing. Only last year, many manufacturers began deploying LLMs to...
By Bianca Ward
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AI beyond automation

AI beyond automation

August 29, 2025
AI is revolutionizing product development in industrial machinery by moving beyond traditional automation. Instead of just handling tasks like text...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 2

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 2

August 15, 2025
In the second episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 1

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 1

August 15, 2025
In the first episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 1

Industrial machinery and AI – Episode 1

August 8, 2025
In the first episode of industrial machinery and AI series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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Embracing multi-disciplinary design for the future

Embracing multi-disciplinary design for the future

August 1, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, machine engineering companies face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The demand for smarter, more flexible,...
By Bianca Ward
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Guaranteeing long-term product excellence with service lifecycle analytics

Guaranteeing long-term product excellence with service lifecycle analytics

July 25, 2025
As the manufacturing landscape becomes more complex, so do the machines on the shop floor. While newer machines help factories...
By Bianca Ward
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The future of semiconductors

The future of semiconductors

July 18, 2025
As daily life becomes more digital and more and more devices become software driven and interconnected, the prevalence of electronics...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 6 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 6 transcript

July 11, 2025
Alex Greenberg:  Yeah, I was saying in the personal grade insights from Rahul, and I think the main purpose of...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 5 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 5 transcript

July 4, 2025
Chris Pennington:  We’ll now be speaking with Alex Greenberg, our digital twin expert. Hi, Alex, and welcome to the show....
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 4 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 4 transcript

June 27, 2025
Chris Pennington: Etienne, thanks for supporting this discussion. It’s fascinating to get a glimpse into the future of industrial robotics....
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 3 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 3 transcript

June 20, 2025
Chris Pennington: Thanks for joining us today, Max. It’s been great to share your knowledge and experience with our listeners....
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 2 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 2 transcript

June 13, 2025
Chris Pennington:  Max, I wonder if I could just ask you to provide some examples of practical use cases where...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 1 transcript

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 1 transcript

June 6, 2025
Chris Pennington: Hi everyone. Welcome back to the Siemens Digital Transformation Podcast series. I’m your host, Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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The ten-year plan: fully autonomous industrial robots 

The ten-year plan: fully autonomous industrial robots 

May 30, 2025
As industrial manufacturers strive to cut costs, enhance production lines, and make operations more sustainable they have begun to embark...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 6

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 6

May 23, 2025
In the sixth episode of advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader...
By Bianca Ward
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Make ordering easier with simulation

Make ordering easier with simulation

May 16, 2025
Remaining profitable requires innovation. And at the heart of innovation is the factory’s equipment. To combat tight labor markets and...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 5

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 5

May 9, 2025
In the fifth episode of advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader...
By Bianca Ward
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Program your robots easier

Program your robots easier

May 2, 2025
Remaining competitive and resilient is becoming increasingly more important as markets fluctuate. Factories must step up to the plate to...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 4

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 4

April 25, 2025
In the fourth episode of advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader...
By Bianca Ward
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The path to creating adaptable robots

The path to creating adaptable robots

April 18, 2025
Automation stands as the top solution for factories as industrial manufacturers strive to cut costs, enhance production lines, and make...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 3

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 3

April 11, 2025
In the third episode of advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader...
By Bianca Ward
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The full potential of automation: a look at Erlangen

The full potential of automation: a look at Erlangen

April 4, 2025
As industrial manufacturers strive to cut costs, enhance production lines, and make operations more sustainable, they have begun to embark...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 2

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 2

March 27, 2025
In the second episode of the advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing...
By Bianca Ward
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Integrate automation with cobots

Integrate automation with cobots

March 21, 2025
Over the last decade, industrial manufacturing has seen a wealth of advancements in innovative technologies that optimize factory operations while...
By Bianca Ward
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Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 1

Advanced robotics and AI in industrial manufacturing- Episode 1

March 13, 2025
In the first episode of the advanced robotics series in our Digital Transformation podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing...
By Bianca Ward
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Making way for power-hungry circuits

Making way for power-hungry circuits

March 7, 2025
Digitalization is accelerating as access to consumer electronics expands and organizations feel the push to become more competitive, resilient, and...
By Bianca Ward
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Manage complexity in chip design

Manage complexity in chip design

February 28, 2025
For the past few decades, the semiconductor industry has been ahead of the curve when it comes to digitalization. Even...
By Bianca Ward
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Breaking the barriers between human and robot

Breaking the barriers between human and robot

February 21, 2025
AI technology is rapidly maturing. Every new product has some level of AI integration. The pace of AI innovation is...
By Bianca Ward
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Combating cost through collaboration

Combating cost through collaboration

February 14, 2025
Everyone uses electronics. As daily life becomes more digital and more and more devices become software defined and interconnected, the...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Digital twin-enabled robotics

Digital twin-enabled robotics

February 7, 2025
When most think about the digital twin, the first thing that comes to mind is product prototype simulation. Siemens has...
By Bianca Ward
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Building a virtual classroom for advanced robotics

Building a virtual classroom for advanced robotics

January 30, 2025
The 2020 pandemic forced a shift from physical to virtual across many facets of life; from education to labor, many...
By Bianca Ward
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Designing chips in 2025

Designing chips in 2025

January 24, 2025
Products that run on software are integrated into our everyday lives. Smart devices and other software-defined products (SDP) are only...
By Bianca Ward
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Leveraging the comprehensive digital twin for semiconductor

Leveraging the comprehensive digital twin for semiconductor

January 16, 2025
The semiconductor industry is on track to being worth $1 trillion by 2030. While accelerating demand will help semiconductors reach...
By Bianca Ward
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The path to growth in semiconductors

The path to growth in semiconductors

January 9, 2025
Electronics are everywhere. As daily life becomes more digital and more and more devices become software driven and interconnected, the...
By Bianca Ward
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Understanding your whole factory with the comprehensive digital twin

Understanding your whole factory with the comprehensive digital twin

December 26, 2024
Goals such as quality assurance, cost reduction, and waste mitigation have encouraged many manufacturers to begin their digital transformation journeys....
By Bianca Ward
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Building your digital twin

Building your digital twin

December 19, 2024
Many manufacturers have begun their digital transformation journeys to achieve goals such as quality assurance, cost reduction, and waste mitigation....
By Bianca Ward
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Staying competitive with IT/OT convergence

Staying competitive with IT/OT convergence

December 12, 2024
For decades, manufacturing has had to evolve to accommodate a myriad of challenges like labor shortages and supply chain disruptions....
By Bianca Ward
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Modeling successful IT/OT convergence in Bad Neustadt

Modeling successful IT/OT convergence in Bad Neustadt

December 6, 2024
Undergoing a digital transformation creates new paths of opportunity for manufacturers as they strive to tackle labor shortages, rising operational...
By Bianca Ward
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Building better: sustainability in CPG

Building better: sustainability in CPG

November 22, 2024
Globalized and highly competitive, the CPG industry has remained eternally resilient; however, emerging trends are set to significantly impact demand...
By Bianca Ward
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Digitalization in the CPG industry- Episode 2

Digitalization in the CPG industry- Episode 2

November 14, 2024
In this continuation of the Digital Transformation Podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader for industrial machinery is joined...
By Bianca Ward
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Digitize to prepare for the future of CPG

Digitize to prepare for the future of CPG

November 7, 2024
Competition is fierce in the consumer packaged goods industry. The consumer packaged goods (CPG) or fast-moving consumer goods landscape encompasses...
By Bianca Ward
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Digitalization in the CPG industry- Episode 1

Digitalization in the CPG industry- Episode 1

October 31, 2024
In this episode of the Digital Transformation Podcast, host Chris Pennington, global industry marketing leader for industrial machinery is joined...
By Bianca Ward
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An overview of digitalization in CPG

An overview of digitalization in CPG

October 24, 2024
The exceedingly competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry continues to remain resilient despite emerging trends that could significantly impact demand....
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainability in electronics and semiconductors episode 2 transcript

Sustainability in electronics and semiconductors episode 2 transcript

October 18, 2024
Maria Mosto: Hello, and welcome to part 2 of our discussion on sustainability in the electronics and semiconductor industries. I’m...
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainability in electronics and semiconductors episode 1 transcript

Sustainability in electronics and semiconductors episode 1 transcript

October 10, 2024
Maria Mosto: Hello and welcome to a special series from Siemens Digital Industries software sustainability in electronics and semiconductor industries....
By Bianca Ward
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Simulation aids sustainable design

Simulation aids sustainable design

September 30, 2024
Semiconductor and electronics companies have a unique responsibility to guarantee sustainability in their products.  As both consumers and corporations integrate...
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2

Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 2

September 18, 2024
In the second half of this special Digital Transformation podcast episode, host Maria Mosto is joined by Alan Porter, VP...
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainability starts at design

Sustainability starts at design

September 12, 2024
Consumers’ lives and organizational processes are both becoming more digitized. Simultaneously, the semiconductor and electronics industries are poised to grow...
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1

Sustainability in electronic and semiconductor industries- Episode 1

September 5, 2024
In this special episode of our Digital Transformation podcast, host Maria Mosto is joined by Alan Porter, VP of Electronics...
By Bianca Ward
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Sustainable Manufacturing: Insights from an Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl

Sustainable Manufacturing: Insights from an Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl

September 3, 2024
Embracing Digital Innovation for Enhanced Sustainability In a recent interview on “Manufacturing Sustainability: Twenty Minute Talks,” Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl, Vice...
By Bianca Ward
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Deploy smart manufacturing to conquer complexity

Deploy smart manufacturing to conquer complexity

August 28, 2024
As the world becomes more interconnected, manufacturers demand sleeker, more personalized machines to stay ahead of the competition. Likewise, original...
By Bianca Ward
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How manufacturers can take advantage of generative AI

How manufacturers can take advantage of generative AI

August 20, 2024
In their journeys to combat rising operational costs, mitigate labor shortages, and lower energy consumption, the industrial manufacturing industry has...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Redefining industrial machinery with generative AI

Redefining industrial machinery with generative AI

August 13, 2024
In this Digital Transformation podcast episode, Rahul Garg, VP Industrial Machinery, and Noam Ribon, Technical Product Manager at Siemens Digital...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Sustainable Manufacturing: Insights from an Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl

Sustainable Manufacturing: Insights from an Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl

August 9, 2024
Embracing Digital Innovation for Enhanced Sustainability In a recent interview on “Manufacturing Sustainability: Twenty Minute Talks,” Dr. Wolfgang Schlögl, Vice...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Collaboration will guarantee green

Collaboration will guarantee green

August 6, 2024
The consumer semiconductor market is poised to grow substantially in the coming years. In addition to the demands of scaling...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Guaranteeing long-term product excellence with service lifecycle analytics

Guaranteeing long-term product excellence with service lifecycle analytics

July 30, 2024
As the manufacturing landscape becomes more complex, so do the machines on the shop floor. While newer machines help factories...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Shop floor role model

Shop floor role model

July 23, 2024
As industrial manufacturers strive to cut costs, enhance production lines, and make operations more sustainable, they have begun to embrace...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Addressing new challenges with IT/OT convergence

Addressing new challenges with IT/OT convergence

July 16, 2024
Digitalization creates new paths of opportunity for companies as they strive to tackle labor shortages, rising operational costs, and many...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
IT/OT convergence success at Siemens’ Erlangen factory

IT/OT convergence success at Siemens’ Erlangen factory

July 9, 2024
As expectations in the manufacturing industry rise, OEMs strive to cut costs, enhance production lines, and make operations more sustainable....
By Bianca Ward
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Driving success with service and asset management

Driving success with service and asset management

July 2, 2024
This Digital Transformation podcast episode explores how industrial manufacturers can utilize service and asset management to. Join host Victoria Carlos,...
By Bianca Ward
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Digital maturity in industrial manufacturing – Episode 2 transcript

Digital maturity in industrial manufacturing – Episode 2 transcript

June 25, 2024
Chris Pennington: So, could we dig into your different industry knowledge and experiences? Maybe comparing the digital maturity of industrial...
By Bianca Ward
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Digital maturity in industrial manufacturing – Episode 1 transcript

Digital maturity in industrial manufacturing – Episode 1 transcript

June 18, 2024
Chris Pennington: Hi, everyone. Welcome back to the Siemens Digital Transformation Podcast series. I’m your host, Chris Pennington, global industry...
By Bianca Ward
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A practical approach to digital maturity

A practical approach to digital maturity

June 10, 2024
Optimizing both systems and processes is necessary to address energy consumption, swelling operational costs, and labor shortages in the industrial...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 2

Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 2

June 4, 2024
In the second part of the Digital Maturity Podcast, Todd Tuthill, VP Aerospace Defense, and Marine Industry, and Rahul Garg,...
By Bianca Ward
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Taking notes on digital maturity from the aerospace industry

Taking notes on digital maturity from the aerospace industry

May 30, 2024
The industrial manufacturing industry is hundreds of years old. It can trace its origins to as far back as the...
By Bianca Ward
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Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 1

Digital maturity in industrial machinery – Episode 1

May 29, 2024
This episode of Digital Maturity Podcast will explore how industrial manufacturers can use the five stages of digital maturity to...
By Bianca Ward
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Simulation for industrial systems-ep. 2 transcript

Simulation for industrial systems-ep. 2 transcript

April 30, 2024
Victoria Carlos: Hello everyone and welcome back to part two of our simulations in industrial systems podcast. In this episode,...
By Bianca Ward
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Why simulation is the future of manufacturing

Why simulation is the future of manufacturing

April 15, 2024
Updating old processes is a formidable task for OEMs. With the high baseline costs of operating manufacturing facilities, attempting to...
By Bianca Ward
< 1 MIN READ
Simulation for Industrial Systems Part 1-Transcript

Simulation for Industrial Systems Part 1-Transcript

April 15, 2024
Victoria Carlos: Hi everyone, and welcome back to our Smart Manufacturing Podcast series. I’m your host, Victoria Carlos, a thought...
By Bianca Ward
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