Episodes

  • From Concept to Creation: The Importance of Openness in Siemens Software

    From Concept to Creation: The Importance of Openness in Siemens Software
    Nov 19 2024
    Why would Siemens license its cutting-edge software to competitors? How does this unusual approach benefit both Siemens and its customers? In this episode of the Next Generation Design podcast, host Greg Arnot speaks with Jon Rimmer and Graeme McBean from Siemens Digital Industries Software about the critical role of openness in software development. They discuss Siemens' unique licensing strategy, which encourages collaboration with competitors, creating an open ecosystem that supports seamless integration across platforms. Jon and Graeme dive into Siemens’ initiatives that foster this openness, including the Code of PLM Openness, and explore how PLM components like Parasolid and JT facilitate data interoperability and cross-platform collaboration. By examining Siemens’ approach to “coopetition,” they explain how licensing software to competitors can be crucial to ensuring customer success. Whether you're interested in the future of open software in the digital industries or curious about Siemens' innovative business strategy, this episode provides a fascinating look into a new model of software development. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why is software openness important to customers? (05:20) Siemens’ commitment to Openness and the Code of PLM Openness. (07:40) How does NX software embrace openness to support customer access? (10:10) Openness’ influence on the digital thread and the digital twin (13:30) Exploring Siemens Open Tools’ portfolio, product insights, and customers. (14:40) What roles do JT and Parasolid XT play in Siemens’ openness strategy? (22:30) Connect with Greg Arnot LinkedIn X Connect with Jon Rimmer LinkedIn Website Connect with Graeme McBean Website
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    30 mins
  • Immersive Engineering: Revolutionizing the future of product design with Siemens and Sony

    Immersive Engineering: Revolutionizing the future of product design with Siemens and Sony
    Nov 5 2024
    What does the next generation of product design look like in a world where the digital and physical merge? What role does immersive technology play in enhancing design processes? In this episode of the Next Generation Design Podcast, host Greg Arnot speaks with Ben Widdowson, Head of Marketing for Immersive Engineering at Siemens NX, and Henry Kondo, leading Sony's XR and 3D display business. They explore the exciting collaboration between Siemens and Sony, unveiling new developments in immersive engineering and the industrial metaverse. Ben and Henry share insights into the evolution of design processes—moving from traditional methods to cutting-edge immersive environments where engineers can interact with 3D models in real time. Learn how the Siemens NX Immersive Designer and Sony’s XR head-mounted display are breaking new ground in engineering workflows, enabling faster decision-making, and enhancing the digital twin experience. Discover the potential of these immersive tools to reshape industries, reduce prototyping costs, and provide a more intuitive, human-scale approach to product design. Plus, hear how this collaboration is expected to inspire the next generation of engineers by making the design process more interactive and exciting. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How has visualization in product design software evolved over time? (2:30) What are the Industrial Metaverse and Immersive Engineering and their importance in modern design. (4:20) How Sony and Siemens launched the NX Immersive Designer and XR headset collaboration (7:10) What are VR, AR, and MR, and how is Sony’s XR different? (11:35) The benefits of working with Sony XR and Siemens NX (17:00) What impact will the Sony-Siemens partnership have on engineering workflows? (21:10) How Oracle Red Bull Racing will leverage NX Immersive Designer and the Sony XR HMD (30:30) How does the market rate Sony XR vs Apple and Meta head-mounted displays (32:00) Connect with Greg Arnot LinkedIn X Connect with Henry Kondo LinkedIn Connect with Ben Widdowson LinkedIn Sony XR Head-mounted display
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    42 mins
  • A Student’s Journey in CAD and 3D Modeling

    A Student’s Journey in CAD and 3D Modeling
    Jun 13 2023
    There is a significant discrepancy between how academia prepares students and what the industry expects them to do when they graduate. To close that gap, new design and manufacturing techniques must be introduced to students as early as possible. Academia should also strive to ensure students are being taught how to use the tools currently used by prospective employers. I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Leah Griesmer, a third-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Cincinnati. Leah has an interest in additive manufacturing and 3D modeling and plans to get into product design after graduation. In this episode, you will learn about the benefits of learning CAD software, specifically NX before entering the workforce. You will also get to hear about Leah’s positive experience with NX highlighting its user-friendly interface, CAE capabilities, and seamless integration with other CAD software. Additionally, you will find Leah's insights as she provides valuable perspectives for aspiring designers and highlights the exciting possibilities in the world of product design. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How Leah got into product design (01:39)  How the university curriculum has prepared her for a career in product design (03:24) The process of designing a product (05:24) The benefits of creating a digital mockup (07:02) Leah’s experience working with Siemens' NX (10:17) The Role of AI and machine learning in Product Design (15:31) Connect with Leah Griesmer: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    19 mins
  • Siemens' Design Solutions for Startups and Small & Medium Businesses

    Siemens' Design Solutions for Startups and Small & Medium Businesses
    May 31 2023
    Many startups encounter obstacles in their quest for rapid success. Lengthy development cycles and various challenges impede their progress. This is why Siemens is dedicated to addressing these issues and enhancing the startup journey.  I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Jeff Shagena, the SMB Product Manager for NX Product Engineering Software at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Jeff will help us understand the various CAD offerings and programs of Siemens for startups, students, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).   In this episode, you will learn more about the Siemens Mechanical Product Design bundle, and NX Cloud Connected products, which allow users to access NX software through the cloud, facilitating easy product acquisition and scaling. You will also get to hear more about the concept of continuous release, which involves regular major releases and monthly updates, enabling users to easily obtain the latest features and bug fixes at their convenience. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Benefits of value-based licensing for SMB customers (3:58) How value-based licensing works (5:02) The benefits of the Siemens mechanical design offering (6:29) Siemens Xcelerator for Startups (10:16) Cloud and SaaS offerings from NX design team (15:29) Connect with Jeff Shagena: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    16 mins
  • How NX CAD Meets the Needs of Small and Medium Businesses

    How NX CAD Meets the Needs of Small and Medium Businesses
    May 16 2023
    It is no news that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit small and medium businesses hard. But the good news is that a snapback has been observed in SMB after it has faded. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of the comprehensive digital twin concept among SMBs, making it important to stay connected as much as possible.  I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Jeff Shagena, the SMB Product Manager for NX Product Engineering Software at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In this episode, Jeff will help us understand the state of the SMB CAD market, especially after the pandemic. You will get to learn about the trends that are driving changes in this market, with the first being digital transformation. You will also hear more about Siemens' future vision for NX and how it is adapting to fit the needs of SMBs – which includes improving awareness of the software and its packaging options, investing in tools like the Discovery Center, and focusing on innovation in areas like AI and machine learning. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Trends in the SMB market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (1:18) How Siemens’ NX  fits the needs of the SMB industry (6:27) Cloud-based solution for SMBs (11:37) Efforts made to make it easier to learn and use NX (17:22) The future of NX (22:15) Connect with Jeff Shagena: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    26 mins
  • Inside the Design and Manufacturing Processes at Piper Aircraft

    Inside the Design and Manufacturing Processes at Piper Aircraft
    May 2 2023
    Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems allow engineers, architects, and other design professionals to deliver numerous drawings quickly and accurately during the planning and design phase. And just like in other industries, the use of CAD in the aerospace industry is vital for the successful creation of innovative airplane designs and functionality.  I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Michael O'Shea, the Lead Structural Design Engineer of the Product Development IPT at Piper Aircraft. He will be talking to us about the design and manufacturing processes at Piper Aircraft. In this episode, he will help us understand his role as a lead structural design engineer and his day-to-day work, which involves a lot of CAD modeling with Siemens' NX. You will learn about the design and manufacturing processes at Piper Aircraft and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aerospace industry and how Piper Aircraft adapted to new demands, including the move towards electric and autonomous aircraft. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The design process at Piper Aircraft (4:45) How Siemens' NX helps Piper Aircraft keep up with the increasing product complexities in the industry (9:21) The challenges in aerospace and defense, and how simulation and visualization tools help in the design process (11:32) Piper’s Halo safety system (13:51) The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aerospace industry and how Piper Aircraft adapted to new demands (15:00) Connect with Michael O'Shea: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    21 mins
  • Integrating Siemens Software and Tools in Education

    Integrating Siemens Software and Tools in Education
    Apr 27 2023
    The products of modern engineering enterprises are characterized by high complexity and precision. Furthermore, to produce competitive products it is required to provide a short time for design and the introduction of new products as well as the modifications of products already produced. Such a problem cannot be solved without the use of modern software both for design and technological preparation of production and for engineering analysis. I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Dr. Sam Anand, a professor and industry expert with 35 years of experience in advanced and digital manufacturing. Sam is also the director of the Siemens Simulation Center and co-director of the Industry 4.0 Institute at the University of Cincinnati.  In this episode, he will help us understand the impact of the Siemens Simulation Technology Center on engineering education and research at the University. You will get to learn about Sam’s expertise and experiences in teaching digital manufacturing and design to students at the university level. And you will also hear more about using Siemens software and tools in the curriculum and the focus on solving real industrial problems through simulation.  What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How Dr. Sam Anand started his career in engineering (2:12) The impact of the Siemens Simulation Technology Center on engineering education and research at the University of Cincinnati (12:43) How the Siemens Simulation Technology Center is being utilized in teaching and research at the University of Cincinnati (17:02) The key concepts emphasized in the courses that use Siemens’ NX software, and how they are taught to the students (18:18) Other government and industrial projects that utilize Siemens’ NX software to develop digital manufacturing and design (29:03) Connect with Sam Anand: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    37 mins
  • The Magic of Software as a Service (SaaS)

    The Magic of Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Apr 4 2023
    Adopting new technologies allows businesses to expand their capabilities and keep up with the competition. However, new technology can sometimes become too difficult to maintain, requiring extra costs to run securely. To solve this problem, companies are now offering their software products as a service, eliminating the need for customers to perform tasks such as installing, updating, and security. I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Paul Brown, Senior Marketing Director at Siemens Digital Industries Software. He’ll help us understand what software as a service (SaaS) is and why it has become popular among companies. In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of SaaS to companies and users. You’ll also learn about the different products that Siemens offers as SaaS, including the most recent addition. Additionally, Paul will share his views on the future of SaaS and why it should not be seen as a replacement for desktop solutions. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why companies are adopting SaaS (01:29) Why Siemens started availing products as SaaS (04:47) The different products that Siemens offers as SaaS (06:47) The Future of SaaS (14:25) Siemens new SaaS product (15:27) Connect with Paul Brown: LinkedIn Siemens Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn
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    19 mins