{"id":2771,"date":"2019-12-10T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T23:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/thought-leadership\/?p=2771"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:03:32","slug":"digitalization-in-aerospace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/thought-leadership\/digitalization-in-aerospace\/","title":{"rendered":"Digitalization takes off in aerospace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think about it, the basic\nmechanics behind aviation has remained the same throughout the decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re talking about the B-52 Bomber from the mid-1950s. &#8230;The Concord SST that whisked folks across the Atlantic. &#8230;Or even the much-loved NASA Space Shuttle program. So many wonderful examples of how humans have taken flight over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s the thing \u2013 generations\nof engineers for the past 50 years or so have designed and built aircraft using\npretty much the same methods and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But all that\u2019s about to change\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, with digitalization and the\nuse of the digital twin for aircraft design, development and manufacturing \u2013 we\nare seeing a major shift on how modern aircraft are being designed and built. For\nthe first time ever, the future of flight is boundless. There is no horizon on\nwhat we can or cannot do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our latest video below and you\u2019ll see how Siemens is at the forefront of this new digital age. You\u2019ll see how seamless integration of the latest tools and software up and down the value chain are freeing engineers to innovate with less risk. Whether you\u2019re talking automation, simulation, integration of design and analysis tools, additive manufacturing or even artificial intelligence \u2013 Siemens has built a global reputation as the Aerospace and Defense partner you can trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building the Future of Aerospace\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TGeSOISyqCM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Things are getting even more interesting with the announcement of  Xcelerator from Siemens Digital Industries Software. With Xcelerator, the most comprehensive digital twin portfolio, combined with access to technology and solutions partners across the globe, Siemens has created a series of adaptable digital threads that enable aerospace and defense companies to optimize their operations and win new business, while rapidly adapting to changes in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xcelerator\nis a major component in the digital transformation allowing customers of all\nsizes to embrace their digital future. Siemens\nhas the unique ability to transform aerospace businesses into a digital\nenterprise by bringing the promise of tomorrow\u2019s technology to our customers\ntoday \u2013 regardless of generation or challenge. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about it, the basic mechanics behind aviation has remained the same throughout the decades. 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