Steven Hartman

Steve Hartman is a content writer for the Consumer Products & Retail and Pharmaceutical industries at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Steve’s experience is varied spanning the automotive, financial, casino and entertainment industries as well as having written several published novels and a feature film. He has a wife, three kids, two dogs, a cat and a guinea pig. And still, he carves out time to read, watch movies and write.

Enhancing CAPA process with digital quality tools

Enhancing CAPA process with digital quality tools

May 12, 2025
A quality-driven approach for MedTech manufacturers aiming to improve continuous enforcement and CAPA processes using Teamcenter Quality.
By Steve Hartman
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Meeting medical device regulations with quality process efficiency

Meeting medical device regulations with quality process efficiency

April 21, 2025
Overcome medical device regulation challenges with quality process efficiency. Siemens' closed-loop quality management solution streamlines design, ensures compliance and enhances product quality.
By Steve Hartman
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Implementing information transparency solutions to prove medical device compliance

Implementing information transparency solutions to prove medical device compliance

April 3, 2025
To prove medical device compliance, manufacturers are responsible for providing a wealth of information to the appropriate regulatory bodies. When...
By Steve Hartman
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Track quality and medical device compliance data with a digital framework

Track quality and medical device compliance data with a digital framework

March 31, 2025
Between 2018 and 2022, over 13,000 medical devices were recalled in the United States alone. As 90% of medical device...
By Steve Hartman
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A tale of two companies: Part II – A look at SaaS vs on-premises solutions

A tale of two companies: Part II – A look at SaaS vs on-premises solutions

May 23, 2023
In our previous blog “A tale of two companies: Part I – How SaaS impacts innovation, efficiency and costs,” we...
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A Tale of Two Companies: Part I – How SaaS impacts innovation, efficiency and costs

A Tale of Two Companies: Part I – How SaaS impacts innovation, efficiency and costs

May 16, 2023
You frequently hear how technology benefits a company. But what does it really mean in terms of meeting ambitious timelines,...
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The secret’s in the SaaS: how automakers can stay competitive in a digital future

The secret’s in the SaaS: how automakers can stay competitive in a digital future

May 10, 2023
What has volatility looked like recently? For one, it’s the vulnerability of the supply chain showing itself with the difficulty...
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Accelerate digital transformation with the benefits of SaaS

Accelerate digital transformation with the benefits of SaaS

April 19, 2023
Your company is different than the others so why would you want to approach digital transformation like other companies do?...
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SaaS is the future of innovation

SaaS is the future of innovation

March 30, 2023
An innovator never runs out of ideas. Whether they’re coming up with the next disrupting concept or figuring out ways...
By Steve Hartman
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Are you still fighting digital transformation?

Are you still fighting digital transformation?

March 15, 2023
Resistance to corporate digital transformation is still a reality even though the concept of simulation and digital technology has existed...
By Steve Hartman
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Siemens leadership in CAD and PLM recognized in G2’s 2023 Best Software Products List 

Siemens leadership in CAD and PLM recognized in G2’s 2023 Best Software Products List 

March 9, 2023
Exciting news for Siemens and our customers: Siemens solidifies its position as a leader in CAD and PLM products with...
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The technological skills gap is a growing problem. Here’s how digitalization can help.

The technological skills gap is a growing problem. Here’s how digitalization can help.

February 23, 2023
From lack of career expertise from recent graduates to an overall shortage of engineering talent, companies are struggling to fill...
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<strong>What will it take for people to accept digitalization and its benefits?</strong>

<strong>What will it take for people to accept digitalization and its benefits?</strong>

January 30, 2023
What do reluctance in boarding a pilotless plane or riding in a driverless vehicle and the digital twin have in...
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What is Shift Left?

What is Shift Left?

January 20, 2023
“Shift Left” is a method used in the design process in a virtual environment in which data is used to...
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<strong>How digitalization in the automotive industry benefits manufacturers</strong>

<strong>How digitalization in the automotive industry benefits manufacturers</strong>

December 8, 2022
In our previous blog How software/hardware integration helps automakers build tomorrow’s vehicles, we discussed the challenges of managing complexity as...
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How software/hardware integration helps automakers build tomorrow’s vehicles

How software/hardware integration helps automakers build tomorrow’s vehicles

December 5, 2022
From smartphones to cars, software is increasingly a critical component in many of the products we use every day. This...
By Steve Hartman
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Building the future of mobility with the technology of today

Building the future of mobility with the technology of today

November 16, 2022
Maybe we’re not going to get the flying cars we were promised in movies like Back to the Future. That...
By Steve Hartman
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Human-centered design: Swiffer, simulation and designing products for the customer

Human-centered design: Swiffer, simulation and designing products for the customer

October 27, 2022
The definition of “design” is fluid, especially when it applies to products. It has evolved from “an arrangement of elements...
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Using a comprehensive digital twin to optimize sustainability

Using a comprehensive digital twin to optimize sustainability

October 17, 2022
Product design has always been a balance of performance, cost, quality and meeting the needs of the market. Only recently...
By Steve Hartman
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Modern Robotics: A day in the life of an engineering team manager

Modern Robotics: A day in the life of an engineering team manager

October 5, 2022
In their Remove Friction & Speed Innovation series, the Schnitger Corporation theorized how concepts centered around a fictional company’s comprehensive...
By Steve Hartman
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5 Questions About 5G Technology

5 Questions About 5G Technology

October 3, 2022
5G is new and, beyond what you may have seen on mobile phone commercials, it’s not as prevalent as perceived....
By Steve Hartman
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Lessons from the racetrack: what we can learn from engineers working in an agile team

Lessons from the racetrack: what we can learn from engineers working in an agile team

September 28, 2022
Think about the need to create a highly-customized product with a lot size of one, subject to strict rules and...
By Steve Hartman
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3 things to know about IT/OT convergence (including what it is and why it matters)

3 things to know about IT/OT convergence (including what it is and why it matters)

September 28, 2022
Not only are products increasing in their complexity, but so are the methods in which they are manufactured. It’s no...
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Modern Robotics: A day in the life of a product designer

Modern Robotics: A day in the life of a product designer

August 29, 2022
It can be difficult to grasp how technology, or a lack of it, can impact a company, its employees and...
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Explained: The misconceptions around SaaS and cybersecurity

Explained: The misconceptions around SaaS and cybersecurity

August 23, 2022
Software as a Service is increasingly becoming the go-to method used by engineering and design teams to collaborate better and...
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What happened when Modern Robotics adopted a stronger digital transformation strategy

What happened when Modern Robotics adopted a stronger digital transformation strategy

August 18, 2022
Sometimes it’s hard to grasp how technology, or a lack of it, can impact a company, its employees and the...
By Steve Hartman
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Transforma Insights reports Siemens has the strongest offerings in PLM software

Transforma Insights reports Siemens has the strongest offerings in PLM software

August 11, 2022
Did you know that Siemens is a leader in PLM software? The Transforma Insights’ Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation Service Provider...
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How design teams meet 5G system challenges with Siemens EDA

How design teams meet 5G system challenges with Siemens EDA

August 10, 2022
If you’ve seen any mobile phone commercials lately, you probably have seen the constant promotion of 5G devices, networks and...
By Steve Hartman
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How digital are industrial machinery companies?

How digital are industrial machinery companies?

July 18, 2022
Industrial machinery continues to grow in complexity, requiring integration of multiple domains including mechanical, electrical, electronic and software design. This...
By Steve Hartman
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Meeting the 5G physical design and verification challenges with Siemens EDA

Meeting the 5G physical design and verification challenges with Siemens EDA

July 14, 2022
The massive buildout for 5G communications is just getting underway. The technological and economic impact is expected to be massive....
By Steve Hartman
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Accelerate: Siemens Xcelerator and the vision for the digital future

Accelerate: Siemens Xcelerator and the vision for the digital future

July 12, 2022
Production shuts down due to an unexpected maintenance issue. Siloed teams are working off inaccurate data. Complications increase costs and...
By Steve Hartman
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The advantages of Comprehensive Digital Twin in managing complexity

The advantages of Comprehensive Digital Twin in managing complexity

June 21, 2022
The Comprehensive Digital Twin is more than just a bridge between the digital and real worlds. It’s a way for...
By Steve Hartman
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A single source of truth: what standardized software means for designing in the digital future

A single source of truth: what standardized software means for designing in the digital future

June 15, 2022
What does product design look like in the digital future? How will companies collaborate in ways that actually boost efficiency,...
By Steve Hartman
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The next steps in 5G: logic design and verification challenges

The next steps in 5G: logic design and verification challenges

June 13, 2022
The massive buildout for 5G communications is just getting underway. While the promises of its technological and economic impact are...
By Steve Hartman
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Building the 5G architecture of tomorrow with Siemens EDA

Building the 5G architecture of tomorrow with Siemens EDA

May 18, 2022
What does it take to build the awesome capabilities of 5G communications? With a grand vision of bringing everyone and...
By Steve Hartman
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Exclusive: The 2022 Digital Twin Report

Exclusive: The 2022 Digital Twin Report

May 9, 2022
Can investing in digital technologies really increase productivity, efficiency, accountability and product quality? Digital twin and digital thread solutions can...
By Steve Hartman
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How can SMBs use digitalization to compete against large organizations?

How can SMBs use digitalization to compete against large organizations?

April 21, 2022
What does the future look like for startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs)? It’s a future filled with increasing global competition,...
By Steve Hartman
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Norbar: Embracing digitalization to enhance operations

Norbar: Embracing digitalization to enhance operations

April 19, 2022
There is no doubt that by adopting PLM we have improved our time-to-market. Richard Radini, Engineering Manager Norbar Torque Tools...
By Steve Hartman
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SaaS and the SMB: How small-to-medium sized businesses can use digitalization to their competitive advantage

SaaS and the SMB: How small-to-medium sized businesses can use digitalization to their competitive advantage

April 5, 2022
What makes Software as a Service (SaaS) enticing for small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is its flexibility, scalability and accessibility. When SMBs...
By Steve Hartman
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Siemens EDA: Disciplines to deliver a comprehensive digital twin

Siemens EDA: Disciplines to deliver a comprehensive digital twin

March 29, 2022
The digital twin is not a new concept. In fact, companies have been creating “twins,” “models” and “prototypes” of their...
By Steve Hartman
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IC design in digital transformation

IC design in digital transformation

March 17, 2022
We are living in an age of ever accelerating digital innovation. World-wide knowledge, commerce and communication are literally at our...
By Steve Hartman
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Cox Marine: A digital transformation story

Cox Marine: A digital transformation story

March 15, 2022
Salmon farmers in the Norwegian fjords or islanders in the Maldives who drive Zodiac boats to work can easily assess...
By Steve Hartman
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How a Siemens Xcelerator partnership is helping a startup soar

How a Siemens Xcelerator partnership is helping a startup soar

March 11, 2022
The story of French-based Latitude (formerly Venture Orbital Systems) is similar to many startups: their dedicated employees must wear multiple...
By Steve Hartman
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Digital transformation and optimizing the whole ecosystem

Digital transformation and optimizing the whole ecosystem

March 9, 2022
Digital innovation continues increasing at exponential rates. The countless number of electronics that encompass our lives is changing everything from...
By Steve Hartman
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For small-to-medium-sized businesses, Siemens Xcelerator means thriving, not just surviving

For small-to-medium-sized businesses, Siemens Xcelerator means thriving, not just surviving

February 21, 2022
Small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can face several obstacles and challenges, which includes contending with increasing global competition and a large enterprise’s...
By Steve Hartman
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Going for the gold: independent rankings of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio

Going for the gold: independent rankings of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio

February 17, 2022
A couple years ago, Xcelerator was formally introduced by Brenda Discher and Tony Hemmelgarn at a Media and Analyst Conference...
By Steve Hartman
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How Tokamak Energy is solving the world’s energy problems

How Tokamak Energy is solving the world’s energy problems

February 14, 2022
Where do you begin to tackle one of mankind’s biggest engineering challenges? This is the question Tokamak Energy is trying...
By Steve Hartman
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What is the comprehensive digital twin?

What is the comprehensive digital twin?

February 9, 2022
Companies in all industries face a future of tougher competition, and exacting and personalizing product requirements, while dealing with yesterday’s...
By Steve Hartman
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What is digital transformation?

What is digital transformation?

February 1, 2022
What makes someone successful at their job? It’s access to the right set of tools. Whether you’re designing sub 5nm...
By Steve Hartman
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Digital transformation: A partnership between Siemens and Hyundai-Kia

Digital transformation: A partnership between Siemens and Hyundai-Kia

January 27, 2022
On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Siemens’ NX Software and Teamcenter Software from the Xcelerator Portfolio will replace...
By Steve Hartman
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The New Year: reflecting on NX Mold Connect and XaaS

The New Year: reflecting on NX Mold Connect and XaaS

January 18, 2022
With the announcement and launch of Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS), companies of all sizes are now empowering their designers...
By Steve Hartman
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XaaS, Aerospace and how Santa boosts his sleigh’s reindeer power with digitalization

XaaS, Aerospace and how Santa boosts his sleigh’s reindeer power with digitalization

December 16, 2021
In September, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS). Now, companies of all sizes can provide their...
By Steve Hartman
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The future of digitalization: Building a community of workers

The future of digitalization: Building a community of workers

December 14, 2021
Recently Tosh Tambe, VP, Cloud Strategy and Transformation and Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst and CEO of Lifecycle Insights, had a...
By Steve Hartman
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The importance of creating openness between platforms

The importance of creating openness between platforms

December 6, 2021
Openness helps people collaborate and communicate. It increases productivity within a digital environment. With so much varying software between OEMs,...
By Steve Hartman
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How is product design like a Thanksgiving meal?

How is product design like a Thanksgiving meal?

November 22, 2021
In September, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS). Now, companies of all sizes can provide their...
By Steve Hartman
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The future of digitalization: On-premises vs. cloud

The future of digitalization: On-premises vs. cloud

November 17, 2021
Recently Tosh Tambe, VP, Cloud Strategy and Transformation and Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst and CEO of Lifecycle Insights, had a...
By Steve Hartman
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Creating openness between tools

Creating openness between tools

November 10, 2021
We live in a world where no one company owns all the data flows and applications within a business. A...
By Steve Hartman
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Creating the open enterprise

Creating the open enterprise

November 4, 2021
What are the opportunities and challenges of openness? The recent disruptive changes reveals the weaknesses of working practices and technologies...
By Steve Hartman
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The future of digitalization: A world of complexity

The future of digitalization: A world of complexity

November 1, 2021
Recently Tosh Tambe, VP, Cloud Strategy and Transformation and Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst and CEO of Lifecycle Insights, had a...
By Steve Hartman
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Don’t let the lack of digital haunt you

Don’t let the lack of digital haunt you

October 26, 2021
Recently, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS). Companies of all sizes can now ensure designers and...
By Steve Hartman
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We’re ready to Converge!

We’re ready to Converge!

October 12, 2021
How will Siemens propel growth in the year ahead? And how will customers benefit from digital transformation? These are the...
By Steve Hartman
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What does openness mean?

What does openness mean?

October 6, 2021
With recent disruptive changes to the work environment, the weaknesses of working practices and technologies are increasingly noticeable. Thus, businesses...
By Steve Hartman
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Xcelerator as a Service and the leap into the digital future

Xcelerator as a Service and the leap into the digital future

September 27, 2021
What is it about the future that frightens everyone? Is it the complexity within the products we use? Is it...
By Steve Hartman
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Xcelerator as a Service: one giant leap into the digital future

Xcelerator as a Service: one giant leap into the digital future

September 27, 2021
In July 1969, the world was glued to their television sets. A 38-year-old Ohioan was going to be the first...
By Steve Hartman
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The Open Enterprise: Openness within the organization

The Open Enterprise: Openness within the organization

July 20, 2021
Openness is about living in a world where no one company owns all the data flows and applications within a...
By Steve Hartman
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The Open Enterprise: What is Openness?

The Open Enterprise: What is Openness?

July 20, 2021
Given the recent changes to work-at-home dynamics, weaknesses in our working practice and the technology we use have become much...
By Steve Hartman
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The digital mindset: How two companies used digitalization to disrupt the automotive industry

The digital mindset: How two companies used digitalization to disrupt the automotive industry

July 14, 2021
Innovators can see things that others can’t. Some can look at an empty space and imagine a factory that will...
By Steve Hartman
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Accessibility, flexibility and scalability for the digital transformation

Accessibility, flexibility and scalability for the digital transformation

June 24, 2021
In our previous blogs, Your digital future: more flexible, scalable, accessible and Digital Transformation: Are you the disrupter?, we introduced...
By Steve Hartman
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Digital transformation: Are you the disrupter?

Digital transformation: Are you the disrupter?

June 24, 2021
Welcome to 2023. Imagine what your manufacturing business looks like today. Have you gone through a digital transformation? According to...
By Steve Hartman
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Your digital future: more flexible, scalable, accessible

Your digital future: more flexible, scalable, accessible

June 24, 2021
An innovator never runs out of ideas: The opportunities for change in this world are endless. But innovators need suppliers...
By Steve Hartman
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Teil 5: Wie verbindet man Technologie mit Leidenschaft, um seine Vision zu verwirklichen?

Teil 5: Wie verbindet man Technologie mit Leidenschaft, um seine Vision zu verwirklichen?

May 25, 2021
In Teil 4 unserer Serie über Surf Loch mit dem Titel Wie kann man das Surfen unabhängig von Wind und Wetter...
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Part 5: How do you combine technology and passion to realize your vision?

Part 5: How do you combine technology and passion to realize your vision?

May 25, 2021
In part four of our Surf Loch series, How do you expand the geographic limitations of surfing? we discussed how Surf Loch...
By Steve Hartman
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Teil 4: Wie kann man unabhängig von Wind und Wetter überall surfen?

Teil 4: Wie kann man unabhängig von Wind und Wetter überall surfen?

May 25, 2021
In Teil 3 unserer Serie Wie erzeugt man genau die richtigen Wellen für Anfänger und Profis?haben wir gesehen, wie Surf Loch...
By Steve Hartman
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Part 4: How do you expand the geographic limitations of surfing?

Part 4: How do you expand the geographic limitations of surfing?

May 25, 2021
In part three of our Surf Loch series, How do you customize waves for both first time riders and pro surfers?, we discussed how...
By Steve Hartman
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Teil 3: Wie kann Technologie Surfer unterstützen, immer besser zu werden?

Teil 3: Wie kann Technologie Surfer unterstützen, immer besser zu werden?

May 25, 2021
Teil 2 unserer Serie über Surf Loch  unter der Überschrift Wie erstellt man den digitalen Zwilling einer Meereswelle? haben wir gezeigt,...
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Part 3: How can technology advance any surfer’s skills?

Part 3: How can technology advance any surfer’s skills?

May 25, 2021
In part two of our Surf Loch series, How do you create a digital twin of an ocean wave?, we discussed how combining the...
By Steve Hartman
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Teil 2: Wie erstellt man den digitalen Zwilling einer Meereswelle?

Teil 2: Wie erstellt man den digitalen Zwilling einer Meereswelle?

May 25, 2021
In Teil 1 unserer Serie über das kalifornische Unternehmen Surf Loch mit dem Titel Wie erzeugt man die perfekte Welle für...
By Steve Hartman
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Part 2: How do you create a digital twin of an ocean wave?

Part 2: How do you create a digital twin of an ocean wave?

May 25, 2021
In part one of our Surf Loch series, How do you create a surfer’s perfect wave?, we discussed how Surf Loch’s founder and his team...
By Steve Hartman
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Teil 1: Wie erzeugt man die perfekte Welle für Surfer?

Teil 1: Wie erzeugt man die perfekte Welle für Surfer?

May 25, 2021
Tom Lochtefeld hat seinen Lebenstraum wahr gemacht: einen Wellenpark zu bauen, der Surfern das Gefühl vermittelt, tatsächlich am Meer zu...
By Steve Hartman
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Part 1: How do you create a surfer’s perfect wave?

Part 1: How do you create a surfer’s perfect wave?

May 25, 2021
Tom Lochtefeld always dreamt of building a wave park where surfers feel like they’re riding on an actual ocean wave. To...
By Steve Hartman
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Intro: Die Vision von der Revolutionierung der Surfindustrie – eine fünfteilige Serie

Intro: Die Vision von der Revolutionierung der Surfindustrie – eine fünfteilige Serie

May 25, 2021
Worum geht es beim Surfen? Für viele ist es Freiheit. Ein Gefühl von Abenteuer – die Welle mit dem Wind...
By Steve Hartman
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Introduction: The vision to revolutionize the surfing industry – a five-part series

Introduction: The vision to revolutionize the surfing industry – a five-part series

May 25, 2021
What is it about surfing? For many, it’s freedom. It’s a sense of adventure and the feel of riding the...
By Steve Hartman
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Siemens Xcelerator: Digitalization to prepare for tomorrow

Siemens Xcelerator: Digitalization to prepare for tomorrow

May 6, 2021
As companies look toward the future, many are asking, “How do we preserve what we have?” But, customers expect greater...
By Steve Hartman
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Where does a digital transformation start?

Where does a digital transformation start?

March 18, 2021
Where do you start and where do you go with your digital transformation? Lifecycle Insights recently surveyed companies to discover...
By Steve Hartman
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Openness in the Supply Chain Ecosystem by Lifecycle Insights

Openness in the Supply Chain Ecosystem by Lifecycle Insights

March 18, 2021
Lifecycle Insights recently surveyed companies to discover their level of their digital transformation. Their research indicated that the most progressive...
By Steve Hartman
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What can give startups the competitive edge?

What can give startups the competitive edge?

February 15, 2021
How can startups compete against companies that have been in the game for years, if not decades? As an innovator...
By Steve Hartman
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Human-centered manufacturing, for every product in every industry

Human-centered manufacturing, for every product in every industry

January 25, 2021
Here’s a riddle: What can improve the quality of our lives? What connects us and keeps us safe? What can...
By Steve Hartman
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Manufacturers are embracing complexity, not fighting it

Manufacturers are embracing complexity, not fighting it

January 21, 2021
Products continue to increase in complexity, get smarter, and become more connected. That’s why embracing product complexity has never been...
By Steve Hartman
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Maximize Additive Manufacturing with the Cloud-Based AM Network

Maximize Additive Manufacturing with the Cloud-Based AM Network

December 7, 2020
Additive manufacturing is opening new doors to more individual designs and a lot-size of one production.
By Steve Hartman
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Companies are already finding success with the digital enterprise

Companies are already finding success with the digital enterprise

October 14, 2020
Software and solutions can turn your business into a digital enterprise tailored to meet the needs of your company and your customers.
By Steve Hartman
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Complexity as a competitive advantage with Xcelerator

Complexity as a competitive advantage with Xcelerator

August 24, 2020
Creating the products of the future comes with a whole host of complexity. It’s no longer enough for products to...
By Steve Hartman
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What do all of these thriving medical device industry companies have in common?

What do all of these thriving medical device industry companies have in common?

August 11, 2020
Digital transformation in healthcare could change how medical device companies innovative.
By Steve Hartman
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A cookie company becomes billion-dollar enterprise partner: the value of digital transformation

A cookie company becomes billion-dollar enterprise partner: the value of digital transformation

July 6, 2020
While Dauper has been around for over 30 years, their ability to change and adapt with the needs of the...
By Steve Hartman
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Xcelerator: Adaptable solutions to help inspire innovation

Xcelerator: Adaptable solutions to help inspire innovation

July 2, 2020
What inspires us to innovate? For most, it’s not the company mission but rather the desire to improve the world...
By Steve Hartman
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How one company put a zero-emissions bus on the road

How one company put a zero-emissions bus on the road

June 10, 2020
How Lion Electric Co. used simulation software to model and optimize battery design and thermal management.
By Steve Hartman
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Designing heavy equipment to meet structural integrity and durability requirements

Designing heavy equipment to meet structural integrity and durability requirements

April 27, 2020
Where today meets tomorrow – meeting the performance engineering demands of tomorrow’s heavy equipment machines
By Steve Hartman
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Embrace PLM in the cloud and eliminate technical boundaries

Embrace PLM in the cloud and eliminate technical boundaries

April 20, 2020
PLM in the cloud: Where today meets tomorrow
By Steve Hartman
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The first steps toward the fully autonomous vehicle start with the last mile of delivery

The first steps toward the fully autonomous vehicle start with the last mile of delivery

March 24, 2020
Where Today Meets Tomorrow: How companies are making autonomous vehicles a reality
By Steve Hartman
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One woman’s journey to engineering success

One woman’s journey to engineering success

February 19, 2020
Ensuring girls have a voice while building the bridge of where today meets tomorrow
By Steve Hartman
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Inspiring future female engineers to rise to the top

Inspiring future female engineers to rise to the top

November 15, 2019
It’s true, women are enrolling in STEM graduate studies more than men (50.6 percent) and far outpace them in health...
By Steve Hartman
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Smart mobility at the local level

Smart mobility at the local level

October 30, 2019
Oct. 25, 2019, Livonia, Mich. It’s one thing to consider the innovative technology that will turn gas-guzzling vehicles into cleaner...
By Steve Hartman
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The Future of AI part 1: early adopters and misconceptions

The Future of AI part 1: early adopters and misconceptions

September 18, 2019
The future of artificial intelligence doesn’t look one single way. AI is poised to benefit a multitude of industries in a variety of different ways. What does artificial intelligence in the near-term...
By Steve Hartman
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The possibilities of AI: an overview of AI in the workplace

The possibilities of AI: an overview of AI in the workplace

September 12, 2019
Artificial intelligence is a bit like a car. If you don’t fill up the tank, it’s not going to go anywhere. Artificial intelligence is fueled by data; therefore, it needs to be fed a consistent amount...
By Steve Hartman
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Artificial intelligence development is changing how industry works

Artificial intelligence development is changing how industry works

September 5, 2019
Many industries are going to benefit from artificial intelligence development. It's hard to say which ones in the long term will find the highest level of success, but we can already see significant ...
By Steve Hartman
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Is design space exploration part of your innovation strategy?

Is design space exploration part of your innovation strategy?

September 4, 2019
The International Maritime Organization mandate to shipbuilders is to drastically reduce emissions from their current level of 938 million tons of CO 2 over the next few decades. Marine industry com...
By Steve Hartman
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The 3 trends that are challenging heavy equipment manufacturers

The 3 trends that are challenging heavy equipment manufacturers

August 23, 2019
Heavy equipment manufacturers face no shortage of challenges. Everything from more stringent noise regulations to the need for localized customization, manufacturers are scrambling to keep up with ev...
By Steve Hartman
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System simulation: complete insight to optimize smart products’ performance

System simulation: complete insight to optimize smart products’ performance

August 1, 2019
Why is system simulation so critical for aerospace and automotive manufacturers? With more stringent regulations and shortened development time, OEMs and suppliers tasked with offering mor...
By Steve Hartman
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How is thermal simulation software keeping products and people cool?

How is thermal simulation software keeping products and people cool?

July 25, 2019
In our previous blog, Thermal simulation helps Maya HTT keep things cool, we discussed how Maya HTT demonstrated the accuracy and efficiency of their thermal simulation software by creating an intrig...
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Thermal simulation helps Maya HTT keep things cool

Thermal simulation helps Maya HTT keep things cool

July 18, 2019
Maya HTT created a unique contest involving thermal simulation at their exhibition booth recently at Realize LIVE 2019. With the goal of demonstrating the accuracy and efficiency of their thermal sim...
By Steve Hartman
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How the uses of artificial intelligence impacts businesses

How the uses of artificial intelligence impacts businesses

March 13, 2019
The uses of artificial intelligence are still in their infancy as the majority of early artificial intelligence adopters are trying to sell us more and more things. Advertisements are geared toward y...
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Three industries creatively using additive manufacturing machines

Three industries creatively using additive manufacturing machines

March 6, 2019
Additive manufacturing machines, also known as 3D printing machines, are famous for their abilities to design parts for machines, vehicles, medical devices and more. However, there are other crea...
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The risks and advantages of artificial intelligence

The risks and advantages of artificial intelligence

February 21, 2019
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence and machine learning are difficult to understand: it’s a complicated field. As computing power continues to accelerate, which is driving the ability to p...
By Steve Hartman
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Future success means knowing how to implement AI

Future success means knowing how to implement AI

February 13, 2019
Companies must know how to implement AI to remain competitive as manufacturers continue into the next industrial revolution. At its core, artificial intelligence is just a tool to do the things t...
By Steve Hartman
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How can companies use artificial intelligence technology?

How can companies use artificial intelligence technology?

January 31, 2019
Artificial intelligence technology is about collecting vast amounts of data from devices around the world and making sense out of it. Data is only useful, though, if you can do something with it. Art...
By Steve Hartman
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How can the additive process manage data and product creation?

How can the additive process manage data and product creation?

October 24, 2018
What’s one major benefit of additive manufacturing? The additive process can help companies reduce the number of parts needed to build products, which makes products easier to maintain over time. ...
By Steve Hartman
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Break barriers with industrial-scale additive manufacturing

Break barriers with industrial-scale additive manufacturing

October 15, 2018
When information is segregated into specific silos, knowledge isn't as accessible as it should be – threatening the integrity of your product and your process. But there are big opportunities in coll...
By Steve Hartman
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