Siemens PLM
Siemens will look to promote global on-demand product design and 3D printing production with a new platform developed by its product lifecycle management (PLM) software business.
Set to launch in mid-2018, the part manufacturing platform will enable partners from different sides of the world to connect, give users access to design and engineering expertise, streamline co-innovation processes, and ultimately work to accelerate adoption of industrial 3D printing.
With this array of capabilities, Siemens believes the software will maximise resource utilisation and expand business opportunity. Part buyers will be connected to micro-factories, and the platform will allow members to 3D print production parts on-demand. Additionally, the platform encourages collaboration, giving users the ability to co-innovate efficiently.
“Siemens is one of the only companies addressing the diverse needs of all additive manufacturing market participants – from designers and engineers, to manufacturers, 3D printing machine OEMs, material vendors and software providers – with a comprehensive set of seamless technology solutions for distributed industrial additive manufacturing and co-innovation,” said Tony Hemmelgarn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens PLM Software. “Today’s announcement builds on that leadership with a platform aimed at instantly connecting the people, technology, equipment and expertise needed to efficiently address mutual business opportunities.”
The platform will create an online ecosystem made up of highly qualified members from a variety of areas such as product designers, job shops, part buyers, 3D printer OEMs, material suppliers, expert service providers and micro-factories. Members will be able to instantly connect with other members to initiate co-innovation of products using the latest software tools for additive manufacturing.
Siemens imagine experts from around the world having access to the same gateway, participating in and collaborating on the same product. Equally, part buyers could utilise the platform to find qualified services, enhanced job scheduling and reduce time in production. Manufacturing service providers will be able to create a pipeline of job orders for next generation designers and maximise machine utilisation, while OEMs could connect with the community regarding their latest systems, technology and expertise for repeatable production of industrial parts and quantities.
