ODB++Process, along with other data exchange modules, provides the complete solution of open formats for the entire digital thread. Siemens has announced the expansion of its industry-leading ODB++ data exchange format. ODB++ is a manufacturing-oriented PCB product model data format, containing all data necessary to fabricate, assemble, and test in a single file structure. … [Read more...] about Siemens’ latest data exchange format provides open exchange of process engineering information
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Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
The design and engineering community steps up to supply needed medical equipment. Ford, GE, GM, HP, Stratasys all find ways to pitch in with expertise and equipment. The United States has endured a maddening and frustrating logjam in getting enough medical supplies and getting them to where they’re needed. US automakers have announced plans to mobilize their plants in … [Read more...] about Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
Siemens teams with Navantia to digitalize shipbuilding
Industry 4.0 takes to the sea. Shipbuilding is an industry that has much in common with the process and power industry, automotive and aeronautics, and even factory automation, so it’s no wonder that Siemens has claimed it as one of its major customer segments. It’s an industry that can take advantage of all of the products included in Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio, which … [Read more...] about Siemens teams with Navantia to digitalize shipbuilding
Siemens acquires additive manufacturing software
Atlas 3D for direct metal laser sintering (DLMS) printers gives designers the ability to correctly position their part for printing and also defines support structures in “near realtime.” Sunata is a cloud-based analysis tool that can remove 3D printing errors caused by thermal distortion. 3D printing isn’t quite as easy as making sure the printer has ink (or whatever) … [Read more...] about Siemens acquires additive manufacturing software
Siemens NX gets smart
Latest update of Siemens NX includes machine learning and artificial intelligence. Siemens’ latest version of its flagship design software, NX, has been updated with machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company believes it is the first design tool to include AI and ML. If Siemens is right on this score, it’s a feature that’s well on its way to being included in … [Read more...] about Siemens NX gets smart