Top Thought Leadership topics of 2018

Top Thought Leadership topics of 2018

The Thought Leadership blog and program have experienced incredible growth since launching three years ago, but this year has been especially noteworthy. We continue to highlight many new trends ...
Are electric vehicles the best cars for the environment?

Are electric vehicles the best cars for the environment?

It’s nice to want to be environmentally-friendly. But even the best cars for the environment won’t sell unless they’re economically feasible. Electric vehicles are gaining support from government...
Electric car engineering needs future-thinking engineers

Electric car engineering needs future-thinking engineers

Electric car engineering will change the entire auto industry, and current and future engineers can prepare for the move toward electrification by becoming the master of many traits. We&nb...
An introduction to industrial-scale additive manufacturing

An introduction to industrial-scale additive manufacturing

Our first Thought Leadership podcast series is coming to a close, and we want to thank everyone who has taken the time to listen to our series and to share your feedback with us. We appreciate it! ...
How can companies improve electric vehicle battery life?

How can companies improve electric vehicle battery life?

The electric vehicle battery is getting more advanced, which not only increases range, but will also help decrease costs. The more affordable and advanced electric car batteries become, th...
Which vehicles are driving vehicle electrification?

Which vehicles are driving vehicle electrification?

Vehicle electrification extends far beyond automobiles. Buses, trucks and even boats will help make electric vehicles mainstream. Some vehicles, such as long distance trucking, will take longer becau...
Vehicle electrification and the automotive revolution

Vehicle electrification and the automotive revolution

We're currently going through one of the most significant revolutions in the automotive industry in the past century. Vehicle electrification, autonomy and shared mobility are three big trends dr...
How can electric car technology challenges be resolved?

How can electric car technology challenges be resolved?

There are numerous, significant electric car technology challenges companies face when designing and manufacturing the electric vehicle components. Battery design, full validation and software implem...
Electric vehicle range and consumer anxiety

Electric vehicle range and consumer anxiety

Electric vehicle range anxiety is a big concern companies face as they try to sell electric cars to the public. When a more robust infrastructure is in place, consumers will feel confident in investi...
Autonomous vehicles and future highways

Autonomous vehicles and future highways

Hundreds of automakers and startups around the globe are working on autonomous vehicles so these vehicles can eventually be mass produced. But what challenges do these companies need to overcome befo...
Virtual testing, validation of autonomous vehicle safety

Virtual testing, validation of autonomous vehicle safety

  Automakers around the world are looking to mass produce autonomous vehicles, but they must first conquer some big challenges before that mass production can happen. I recently spoke with...
Autonomous vehicle technology will rely on software, sensors

Autonomous vehicle technology will rely on software, sensors

Automakers around the globe are designing and testing autonomous vehicles. But what needs to happen before these vehicles hit the road in masses? I recently had the pleasure of speaking wi...
Testing and perfecting driverless vehicle technology

Testing and perfecting driverless vehicle technology

  The auto industry is fully invested in developing autonomous vehicles. Long-standing OEMs and brand new startups alike are developing and testing these cars to ensure their safety before the...
We won a Killer Content Award!

We won a Killer Content Award!

The digital twin is a major part of nearly every conversation we have with you on the Thought Leadership blog. We focus so much attention on the digital twin and the digital thread for a simple but i...
Top Thought Leadership topics of 2017

Top Thought Leadership topics of 2017

I’d like to take a moment to reflect on how much the Thought Leadership blog has grown since last year’s launch and to extend my thanks to you, our readers. Your continued support has helped the blog...
How will autonomous cars look as they hit the road?

How will autonomous cars look as they hit the road?

As the editor-in-chief for the Siemens PLM Thought Leadership blog, I enjoy learning about the work my colleagues do and the conversations they’re having in their respective industries. I ...
Announcing the new Digital Twin area

Announcing the new Digital Twin area

I’m pleased to announce a brand new area in the Siemens PLM Software Community for readers who want to learn more about the digital twin and the digital thread! This Digital Twin area was ...
How digital twin technology is increasing competition, innovation

How digital twin technology is increasing competition, innovation

The digital twin is giving companies the ability to enable a fully digital enterprise and get their products to market faster than their competitors. I recently spoke with two colleagues a...
Why the digital machine shop is crucial for future business

Why the digital machine shop is crucial for future business

As manufacturers move toward the next Industrial Revolution, they face new challenges that could make or break their business. Competition continues to be tough, particularly from businesses newer to...
Changing the shipbuilding technology conversation

Changing the shipbuilding technology conversation

As the editor-in-chief of Digital Transformations, I have the chance to highlight the fascinating work my colleagues do, and I also get to see the responses our customers have to their work. One rece...
What autonomous car technology changes should we expect to see?

What autonomous car technology changes should we expect to see?

As the editor-in-chief of this blog, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the amazing work my colleagues are doing at Siemens PLM Software and to see our audience’s response to this work. ...
Top Thought Leadership topics of 2016

Top Thought Leadership topics of 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what our Thought Leadership blog has accomplished since its launch in April. We’ve been able to highlight some of the great work ou...
Four important digital twin takeaways for every industry

Four important digital twin takeaways for every industry

The digital twin is not only transforming the way companies engineer and manufacture their products; it’s causing disruption in all industries as companies work to get their products to markets faste...
The digital twin’s role in priming businesses for the future

The digital twin’s role in priming businesses for the future

As markets continue to grow more competitive, the speed at which companies can get their product to market faster than the competition is making or breaking businesses all over the world. ...
Industry 4.0: the result of centuries of manufacturing innovation

Industry 4.0: the result of centuries of manufacturing innovation

We’re in the middle of the fourth Industrial Revolution, and the manufacturing innovation in Industry 4.0 continues to bring new competition to the market. The companies with digitalization in their ...
Learn from past manufacturing innovation to prepare for the future

Learn from past manufacturing innovation to prepare for the future

We’re in the midst of a fourth Industrial Revolution, and the manufacturing innovation that comes with it is continually bringing new competitors to the market. These companies are implementing digit...
Use historic manufacturing innovation to know your current market

Use historic manufacturing innovation to know your current market

As companies enter the fourth Industrial Revolution, they’re seeing manufacturing innovation that brings new, aggressive competitors to the market. The companies breaking into and leading the market ...
How historic manufacturing innovation offers clues to today’s market

How historic manufacturing innovation offers clues to today’s market

Digitalization is here, and it’s transforming the way manufacturing innovation occurs in the marketplace. Most manufacturers see what’s happening, and they know they need to implement digitalization ...
Video: Industry 4.0 and the Digital Enterprise

Video: Industry 4.0 and the Digital Enterprise

Digitalization is a process that can give companies the means to realize innovation faster than their competition. When fully implemented, digitalization can help companies future-proof their busines...
Welcome to the Siemens PLM Thought Leadership blog

Welcome to the Siemens PLM Thought Leadership blog

Welcome to Digital Transformations, the Siemens PLM Software Thought Leadership blog!  This blog shines a light on the incredible work our colleagues are doing in their respective fields ...