PLANO, TX, Feb 28, 2024 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Lazer Sport NV, one of Europe’s leading cycling helmet manufacturers, adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software – to help bring KinetiCore, Lazer Sport’s new proprietary rotational impact protection technology, to market.

“At Lazer Sport, we have led bicycle helmet innovation since 1919. From simple leather caps on Belgian roads to our sleek, safe, and globally available helmets today. We are blending passion and performance for the joy of riding. Our drive for innovation redefines helmet protection with KinetiCore technology. With KinetiCore already implemented in 20 models by the end of 2024, these helmets offer enhanced safety and design for all cyclists. Our focus is on top performance, eco-friendly materials, and self-sufficient production. As we continue to grow in more markets and product categories, safety remains our priority. In the meantime, our commitment to sustainability aligns with the bike industry’s evolving needs. At the heart of our development and innovation process is Siemens Xcelerator,” said Bastiaan Van Asch, product engineering, Lazer Sport NV.

Lazer Sport NV, one of Europe’s leading cycling helmet manufacturers, adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software – to help bring KinetiCore, Lazer Sport’s new proprietary rotational impact protection technology, to market.(Image credit: Lazer Sport NV)

KinetiCore is the result of Lazer Sport’s decade-long search for new and improved technology. Lazer Sport created KinetiCore to provide on- and off-road cyclists protection against both direct and rotational impact. The uniquely designed EPS foam blocks, called controlled crumple zones, deform under impact and absorb the energy that otherwise would reach the cyclist’s brain. The KinetiCore technology offers up to 23% lighter helmets, as well as 12% better cooling efficiency with innovative vents channeling cool air through to the back of the helmet and expelling warm air, boosting rider comfort and overall experience. KinetiCore is made with less plastic than previous comparable models, supporting Lazer Sport’s commitment to reducing impact on the environment.

Lazer Sport uses Siemens’ NX software for product engineering and manufacturing, along with Simcenter 3D software for digital simulation and verification. “The development of KinetiCore required a huge amount of design changes and simulations. We chose the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for its wide range of applications and the ability to seamlessly connect 3D design with 3D printing for prototyping and digital simulation. With Siemens’ NX we were able to create more complex designs for our helmets and molds and simulate them. This allowed for greater design complexity, enhanced freedom, and faster time to market,” said Emiel Spreeuwers, product designer, Lazer Sport.

Lazer Sport is also using the Teamcenter Share app to optimize collaboration both internally and with suppliers. Delivered as a cloud service, Teamcenter Share is a controlled, secure and easy-to-access environment, enabling Lazer Sport to easily share design and engineering data. (Image credit: Lazer Sport NV)

“The 3D CAD files created in NX can also be easily opened in Simcenter for further modification and meshing without any compatibility issues. This streamlined approach helps us to verify KinetiCore’s performance, preventing costly mold modifications post-production,” said Hadi Ghiaballoo, product engineer, Lazer Sport.

Lazer Sport is also using the Teamcenter Share app, delivered as part of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio, to optimize collaboration both internally and with suppliers. Delivered as a cloud service, Teamcenter Share is a controlled, secure and easy-to-access environment, enabling Lazer Sport to easily share design and engineering data.

To learn more about how the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software is helping pioneers and innovators in all industries, visit https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/digital-transformation/cloud/.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – accelerating transformation.

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PARIS, France and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb 27, 2024 – Capgemini and Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D (RT3D) content, announced an expansion of their strategic alliance that will see Capgemini take on Unity’s Digital Twin Professional Services arm. Per the agreement, Unity’s Digital Twin Professional Services team will join and embed within Capgemini, forming one of the largest pools of Unity enterprise developers in the world. The transaction will accelerate the iteration and implementation of the market leading real-time 3D (RT3D) visualization software for the industrial application of digital twins. It will allow end users to envision, understand, and interact with physical systems – a key enabler for intelligent industry. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.

Unity’s Digital Twin Professional Services team has worked with many companies over the past five years to develop real-time 3D solutions to drive business results. As more and more enterprises seek to combine the physical and digital worlds, clients are looking for the RT3D software capabilities coupled with business transformation, design, and engineering expertise to realize value from the industrial application of digital twins at scale. Today’s agreement will extend the reach and scale of Unity’s software through Capgemini, allowing more organizations to further push the boundaries of this technology through the acceleration, adoption, and application of RT3D to build and scale immersive experiences.

“Unity’s real-time 3D technology is the unequivocal industry standard for visualization across platforms and devices. As such, it is a key component that will impact the value-chain of intelligent products – from R&D to manufacturing, operations, and services,” comments William Rozé, CEO of Capgemini Engineering and Group Executive Board member. “This new agreement with Unity will allow Capgemini to embed 3D visualization software capabilities into our end-to-end business transformation services, to help clients realize the immediate and longer-term benefits of intelligent industry.”

“Unity has reached a point in its growth where the opportunity for us in the enterprise market has outpaced our ability to scale fast enough to meet client demand,” explains Jim Whitehurst, CEO, Unity. “With its scale and breadth of services – from design and engineering to business transformation and data expertise, Capgemini is well placed to unleash the full potential of Unity technology for enterprise clients across industries with specific use cases.”

As part of this agreement Capgemini plans to scale a range of sector-specific solutions that are currently in high demand. Particularly relevant for automotive, consumer products & retail, energy & utilities, aerospace & defense, healthcare & life sciences, and industrial products/manufacturing, tailored offerings are expected to include:

• Simulation: A digital representation of an asset, facility or product that emulates its real-world counterpart through advanced modeling to provide real-time insights and simulate future scenarios.
• Human Machine Interfaces: Interactive experiences for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), meters (gauge clusters), and additional screens.
• Immersive Training: Engaging training experiences in interactive 3D or augmented or virtual reality (AR and VR) to enable better knowledge transfer and safer workplaces.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

For more information, visit www.capgemini.com.

About Unity

Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and growing interactive, real-time 3D (“RT3D”) content and experiences. Our comprehensive set of software and AI solutions supports content creators of all sizes through the entire development lifecycle as they build, run, and grow immersive, real-time 2D and 3D content and experiences for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

For more information, visit Unity.com.

SUNNYVALE, CA, Feb 9, 2024 – Matterport, Inc., the leading digital twin platform to access, understand, and utilize properties, announced an agreement with Visiting Media, a global leader in immersive sales enablement and channel distribution solutions for the hospitality sector.

Visiting Media serves tens of millions of users around the globe, supporting the world’s largest hospitality brands including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG Hotels and Resorts and more. With this new agreement, Visiting Media deepens its use of Matterport’s Digital Twin Platform and Property Marketing solution as the 3D technology of choice for the thousands of hotels it supports.

In collaboration for years, Visiting Media has amplified the application of Matterport’s digital twins for virtual tours of more than 17,000 spaces. With this extension of virtual tour capabilities, hospitality revenue teams can save daily hours by streamlining multiple workflows across their properties while supporting above-property teams and enhancing channel distribution capabilities. This new agreement highlights the powerful application of these technologies, working better together for the unique needs of hospitality sales and marketing teams.

IDC analysts predict that by 2025, roughly 50% of travel and hospitality organizations will adopt digital twins to increase efficiency and, ultimately, bookings.¹ The worldwide hospitality industry is a $4.7 trillion market according to Statista, and has historically relied on face-to-face engagements to facilitate sales, assess a property, or execute property improvement plans.² The industry is currently undergoing a paradigm shift, with immersive technologies becoming an increasingly critical asset for the marketing and management of hotels, vacation rentals, entertainment venues, and more.

Visiting Media’s sales enablement platform is a pioneering force in the hospitality industry, providing hotels the ability to differentiate their offerings through a brand-agnostic interface to swiftly craft personalized Visiting Media Experiences for every prospect and guest. This unique approach ensures quick and versatile delivery through multiple channels to meet distinct customer’s needs in a one-to-one or one-to-many approach through digital asset management and channel distribution. Integrating Matterport’s digital twins with Visiting Media’s software streamlines the access and distribution of marketing materials to empower sales and revenue teams in the competitive and fast-paced hospitality sector, enabling them to surpass revenue targets and thrive in a dynamic market.

“Our commitment to excellence extends to our partnerships, and collaborating with Matterport exemplifies this dedication. At Visiting Media, we understand that offering top-notch software means aligning with best-in-class technologies to perfect workflows at and above properties,” said Ben Powers, CEO. “Integrating Matterport digital twins seamlessly into our platform is a natural progression to make immersion pragmatic and effective for our customers. We’re not just changing expectations; we’re setting a new standard for what a sales platform can achieve in the hospitality industry.”

“Over the last few years, we’ve seen a notable shift as hospitality clients seek to integrate more digital solutions into their everyday operations,” said Jay Remley, chief revenue officer, Matterport. “The immersive capabilities of our digital twins are a perfect complement to Visiting Media’s best-in-class software, which together, is changing what hospitality clients have come to expect from a sales platform.”

To bring pragmatic immersive solutions to front-of-house and sales departments, as well as hotel brands, management companies, and ownership groups overseeing hotel revenue growth, Visiting Media is redefining how sales assets are distributed across omni-channels. With Matterport directly integrated into their mix of digital assets, hotels can multiply the effectiveness of their sales strategies, tools, and content. These solutions together allow teams to save time, automate workflows, manage their marketing presence and accelerate the sales cycle in ways never before possible.

Beyond the rich media assets Matterport’s Property Marketing solution provides, hospitality clients are increasingly turning to the company’s Facilities Management and Design and Construction Management solutions to improve operational efficiency across property portfolios, streamlining brand standards, onboarding and training, guest services and property improvement plans.

About Visiting Media

Visiting Media is a software company on a mission to revolutionize sales enablement and digital asset management solutions for property and above-property sales teams within the hospitality and event industry. They focus on delivering unparalleled competitive advantage by redefining how assets are managed and distributed across various channels.

Learn more at visitingmedia.com.

About Matterport

Matterport, Inc. is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Their groundbreaking digital twin platform turns buildings into data to make every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 177 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal, and marketing.

Learn more at matterport.com and browse a gallery of digital twins.

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CONCORD, NC, Feb 9, 2024 – RFK Racing announced that Siemens Digital Industries Software, a longtime partner of RFK Racing, has joined the RFK TeK Alliance and will continue to assist the team in accelerating its development capabilities with cutting edge technologies and continue its proven success both at and away from the track.

Image courtesy of RFK Racing

“Siemens is thrilled to be joining the RFK TeK Alliance and expanding our long-standing partnership with Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. Joining the RFK TeK Alliance adds our technologies and expertise to the group RFK has assembled to help them succeed and help build a more sustainable future for motorsport,” said David Taylor, vice president, industry strategy and marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “It’s another great example of how the motorsport industry, like many others, is adopting Siemens Xcelerator to aid its digital transformation and use digital twin technology to gain competitive advantage on the racetrack.”

RFK uses the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for product engineering, digital simulation and product lifecycle management (PLM) to help them design, test and manufacture faster. Siemens’ software products are used to create digital twin models of numerous parts and systems on the race cars, and in some scenarios, simulations are run to help optimize geometry (making parts lighter, stronger, etc.).

Siemens’ NX software is used for vehicle design, engineering and virtual simulation capabilities from the Simenter portfolio is to test and optimize vehicles at the accelerated rate that motorsport teams demand. Siemens’ Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management plays a vital role for RFK Racing in managing the parts it creates. It allows the team to manage its product lifecycle data and processes and acts as the interface between engineering, purchasing, quality control and aids sharing and collaboration of engineering models amongst team members.

About RFK Racing

RFK Racing, entering its 37^th season in 2024, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns.

For more information, visit RFK Racing website.

PLANO, TX, Jan 19, 2024 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced REJOOL, a startup focused on hydrogen compression devices, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software to help bring its PIONYR hydrogen compression technology to market.

REJOOL, a startup focusing on hydrogen compressors, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software to help bring its PIONYR hydrogen compression technology to market. (Image credit: REJOOL)

Based in Witzenhausen, Germany, REJOOL designs and manufactures compact, oil-less and small-size hermetically gas-tight piston compressors for stationary high-pressure hydrogen applications. Its product portfolio encompasses modular and customizable hydrogen compressors tailored for the building sector, research and development facilities as well as off-grid applications alongside provisions for consulting, engineering and spare parts. REJOOL adopted the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio to help establish a digital twin-based development process to bring its breakthrough PIONYR series compressors to market and to set a new standard in the hydrogen industry.

REJOOL’s engineering team adopted Siemens’ NX software for its product engineering and simulation activities complimented with Siemens’ Teamcenter X solution for cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM). REJOOL has also taken advantage of Teamcenter Share app for collaboration and data sharing with suppliers and customers.

“Implementing a fully digital way of working right from the beginning is of utmost importance. To achieve this, we required robust design software capable of simultaneous simulation and product rendering. Furthermore, effective collaboration both internally and with external partners necessitates a system for managing our complex product data from concept, business and fading product,” said Stephan Hillebrand, CTO, REJOOL.

“We depend on the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service software portfolio throughout our development process from concept to the final product. This ensures structured, collaborative work on the 3D product model, constant visualization of up-to-date product data and seamless data exchange of design status with our suppliers – all via our secure cloud-based infrastructure. The synergy between Siemens’ NX, Teamcenter X and Teamcenter Share helps us to streamline digital work, making it more efficient than ever before,” continued Hillebrand.

“The hydrogen industry is one that’s key to exploring a lower-carbon future and I’m delighted to see pioneers like REJOOL adopting cutting edge technology from the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio to help them design, build and scale to help build that cleaner future for all,” said Klaus Löckel, managing director, DACH region, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “It’s another great example of pioneers across the full spectrum of industry turning to Siemens Xcelerator. With Siemens’ SaaS approach, we’re able to deliver an affordable, production ready toolset that allows startups to avoid the cost and time associated with traditional implementations. This enables them to focus on what’s important – building their businesses and innovating.”

To learn more about how Siemens is supporting startups such as REJOOL with its Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of cloud-ready industry software, visit https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/digital-transformation/cloud/.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

NEW YORK, NY, Jan 2, 2024 – Globant, a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Iteris Holding Ltda., a Brazilian business and technology consultancy focused on delivering digital transformation. This acquisition enhances Globant’s current operations in Brazil by adding top local digital capabilities and an impressive client roster.

Founded in 2009 in São Paulo, the Iteris team includes over 600 top professionals that develop end-to-end solutions across several industries, such as payments & banking, manufacturing, communications, education, retail, and healthcare for some of the strongest brands in Brazil, such as Fiserv, PagBank, Julius Baer, Nubank, Nutrien, Globo, C&A, Reckitt, and Heineken, among others.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Iteris team to the Globant family. We’re taking big steps in Brazil as we believe in the potential of this market and this acquisition will involve significant growth to our operations in that country. This expansion is an example of our commitment to the region and its technological landscape to continue offering a top-notch portfolio of services and products to keep reinventing businesses,” said Martín Migoya, co-founder and CEO of Globant.

“We are proud of the successful track-record of Iteris in these last years. We have consistently delivered high-quality services to our beloved clients. We are sure that Globant is the best partner to take our company to the next level, not only for them but also for our colleagues. As from today, there will be more unique reinvention opportunities for all,” said Fernando Riva, co-founder of Iteris.

During these 14 years, Iteris has been recognized as a leader for three consecutive years in the Agile Application Projects and Application Quality Assurance quadrants of the Next-Gen ADM Services study provided by ISG Provider Lens.

“Brazil is one of the top bets for Globant in Latin America. Globant already enjoys a strong presence in key industries and will now be able to enhance its local teams with great digital transformation projects and new teams of expert specialists,” said Ignacio Iglesias, chief business officer in Latin America at Globant, based in São Paulo.

“Both organizations are united by a common commitment to assisting clients in their digital transformations and contributing to the improvement of the world. We share a mutual passion for fostering a robust culture that upholds the highest standards of diversity, inclusion, and equality principles. Without a doubt they are the perfect partner to continue expanding Globant’s footprint in Brazil,” said Martín Umaran, co-founder and chief corporate development officer of Globant.

About Globant

Globant is a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. They have more than 27,500 employees, and are present in 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others. Globant was named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report. They stand among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the world (2023) according to Fortune.

For more information, visit www.globant.com.

NEW YORK, NY, Dec 21, 2023 – MetTel, a digital transformation and communications leader, is partnering with Talkdesk, to integrate groundbreaking GenAI features from Talkdesk into MetTel’s portfolio. This collaboration is enabling MetTel enterprise clients to test cutting-edge AI contact center capabilities in MetTel’s Customer Innovation Labs.

MetTel Partners with Talkdesk to Deliver Industry-Leading GenAI Features to Contact Center Customers.

Talkdesk recently unveiled its GenAI features, showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence within its flagship Talkdesk CX Cloud platform and Industry Experience Clouds. Talkdesk GenAI features use the power of machine learning and language models to enhance contact center efficiency and customer satisfaction.

With these features, agents and virtual agents are even more effective with real-time, precise answers to customer questions. A recent report from McKinsey found that applying GenAI to customer care functions could increase productivity by 30-45 percent.

Now, companies across industries can easily deploy, monitor, and fine-tune GenAI in the contact center with no coding experience, eliminate inaccurate and irresponsible AI use and subsequent brand risk, and create a powerful personalized experience for customers. With these features, live agents and virtual agents are even more effective with real-time, precise answers to customer questions; contact center administrators can proactively introduce automations based on trending topics, and enterprises can train and fine-tune AI models much more efficiently and comprehensively without coding experience.

MetTel’s Customer Innovation Labs have a solid track record of developing AI tools to bring new insights and drive efficiencies for the public and private sector, and MetTel’s use of AI in the communications industry has been acknowledged in Gartner’s Magic Quadrants for the past four consecutive years. This collaboration with Talkdesk  further solidifies MetTel’s commitment to innovation and positions MetTel at the forefront of AI-driven communication solutions like MetTel’s Intelligent Process Automation.

MetTel’s Intelligent Process Automation AI platform leverages artificial intelligence to optimize and automate communication processes for businesses. With a focus on improving network performance and the customer experience, MetTel’s Intelligent Process Automation addresses 100% of network incidents, accelerating time to resolution with or without human intervention. In addition, MetTel has applied its award-winning AI Engine for Customer Service to expedite and improve responses to customers reaching out for support.

“Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses communicate and operate. At MetTel, we believe in the power of AI to drive innovation and productivity, streamline processes, and deliver unparalleled value to our customers,” said Ed Fox, MetTel CTO. “Our partnership with Talkdesk and the integration of GenAI features into our platform exemplify our commitment to staying at the forefront of AI advancements.”

“The compatibility of Talkdesk’s GenAI features with MetTel’s existing AI capabilities creates a powerful synergy,” said Chad Haydar, SVP Americas Channel, Talkdesk. “MetTel is an established AI leader in the communications industry, and we are thrilled to be able to work with MetTel to bring these powerful solutions to MetTel’s customers. Together, we are well-positioned to provide customers with unparalleled AI-driven communication solutions that drive efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.”

About MetTel

MetTel is a global communications solutions provider for businesses and government agencies. We design and deploy tailored connectivity and networking solutions for voice, data, mobility, and IoT by leveraging their global private network and the industry’s broadest portfolio of innovative technology. Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last four consecutive years, they digitally transform legacy networks with intelligence, security, and dedicated solutions management. This unique combination of solution design, deployment, and management creates an unparalleled customer experience with enhanced productivity and cost-savings, freeing organizations to focus on their core operations.

For more information, visit mettel.net.

PLANO, TX, Dec 15, 2023 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announces that autonomous factory automation start-up, wheel.me, has selected the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software to help drive development of its next generation Genius 2 – an autonomous system that can turn almost any object into an autonomous mobile robot. The wheel.me system allows customers to optimize intra-logistical operations by efficiently transporting goods on the factory floor without human intervention and can transform anything into an autonomous mobile robot with minimal effort – without the need to alter its design or form.

Autonomous factory automation start-up, wheel.me, selected Siemens Xcelerator as a Service to help drive development of its next generation Genius 2 – an autonomous system that can turn almost any object into an autonomous mobile robot (Image credit: wheel.me)

Designed and engineered at the company’s Oslo headquarters using Siemens Xcelerator as a Service, Genius 2 has been developed to work alongside people, freeing them from repetitive tasks and boosting productivity. Comprised of a set of four autonomous wheels with one wheel acting as the central brain, Genius 2 works alongside wheel.me’s indoor navigation technology and data analytics and is adaptable to different loads and sizes – possessing obstacle detection and dynamic path planning capabilities thanks to their advanced sensor technology. The accompanying software allows for customizable process flows and centralized control, enabling efficient navigation and successful transportation throughout customer’s facilities.

wheel.me’s Genius 2 mobile robot system is adaptable to different loads and sizes and possess obstacle detection and dynamic path planning capabilities thanks to their advanced sensor technology (Image credit: wheel.me)

In 2023, wheel.me realized it needed to move from its existing multi-vendor toolset of disparate engineering systems and basic management solution from to a single, unified platform that not only encompassed mechanical design, but also brought together its team and data with robust lifecycle management capabilities. As Casper Rødsrud, Head of Mechanical Engineering at wheel.me, explains, “We realized that using bits and pieces from different software suppliers was slowing down development, so we decided to look for integrated solutions and somewhere where we could get the whole package.”

Designed and engineered with the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software, the wheel.me system allows customers to optimize intra-logistical operations by efficiently transporting goods on the factory floor without human intervention, transforming anything into an autonomous mobile robot with minimal effort without the need to alter its design or form.
(Image credit: wheel.me)

Supported by local sales partner, Clevr, wheel.me selected Siemens’ Mechanical Design bundle (an interoperable bundle of Siemens’ NX software and Solid Edge software) for product engineering along with industry proven Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Teamcenter® software. This enables the team to flexibly switch between its chosen design tools in a controlled, centralized and data managed environment. As Rødsrud explains, “The ability to get access to both NX and Solid Edge gives us the flexibility we need to choose the tool best suited for the project needs. It’s the flexibility that’s key and knowing that we can do quick concept designs in Solid Edge, then move to NX during in-depth design as well as to carry out any necessary simulations is also important for our team.”

“We believe that startups are the lifeblood of innovation across the complete spectrum of the design and manufacturing industry. We’re delighted to work with wheel.me as they explore the potential for autonomous robotics in the factory and warehouse,” said Mats Friberg, vice president & managing director, Nordic Operation, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “It’s another great example of how the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio is bringing world-class design and engineering capabilities in a controlled, managed and secure lifecycle management environment to pioneering companies of all sizes, to help them truly innovate and explore the future.”

The team at wheel.me is anticipating that the growth the company is experiencing isn’t likely to let up anytime soon, so scalability of processes and infrastructure is critical both now and the future. “The demand is continuously growing and we want to grow with it,” concludes Rødsrud, “We are growing globally, especially in Europe and the US, and are very excited for what the future will bring.” wheel.me is embracing this accelerated pace, but also know it needs to make sure the growth is sustainable, and that their resources are being used wisely – and Siemens Xcelerator as a Service is the toolset of choice as they explore the future of autonomous factory automation with their customers.

To learn more about Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software visit https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/digital-transformation/cloud/.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries, Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

BOSTON, MA, Dec 15, 2023 – The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced a liaison agreement with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance.  The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance joined the DTC to not just exchange information but also to bring digitalization and collaboration to the next level.

The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance functions as a collaborative consortium comprising of prominent industrial companies actively involved in deploying cross-vendor Industry 4.0 solutions and services for manufacturing facilities and automated warehouses. Within industry and technology working groups, subject matter experts conceive practical scenarios and put them into practice using the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance reference architecture. These solutions, alongside detailed implementation instructions, are disseminated within the community and made accessible to parties beyond the Alliance.

“We are excited about working with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance,” said Dan Isaacs, GM & CTO of DTC. “We look forward to helping manufacturers and solutions providers further the use of digital twins in smart factories, oil & gas, pharma, and others based on Industry 4.0 and key open industry standards.”

“The collaboration between the DTC and the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance aims to drive the alignment of technology components and other elements to ensure interoperability,” says Ricardo Dunkel, technical director at the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. “Together we are working on the standardization and integration of technologies in vertical use cases, proof-of-concepts and Value Innovation Platforms (VIP). This collaborative partnership will be strengthened through the exchange of information, regular consultations and joint events to drive digitalization and promote collaboration.”

The two groups have agreed to the following:

• Realizing interoperability by harmonizing technology components and other elements
• Aligning work in Digital Twin Consortium Capabilities and Technology for adoption within vertical domains through proof of value projects and use cases, including:
  • Composable and Architectural Frameworks,
  • Advanced Capabilities and Technology showcases
  • Security and Trustworthiness applications
  • Conceptual, informational, structural, and behavioral models
  • Enabling technologies such as AR, VR, AI, and other advancements
  • Case study development from initial concept through operational analysis

The DTC and Open Industry 4.0 Alliance will exchange information through regular consultations, seminars, and training development vehicles.

About Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

By joining our alliance, manufacturers and providers of Industry 4.0 solutions and services worldwide can collectively help their customers to successfully transition to the industrial internet of things. Thanks to new synergies, Open Industry 4.0 Alliance members master Industry 4.0 – and enable operators to take business to the next level.

For more information, visit openindustry4.com.

About Digital Twin Consortium

Digital Twin Consortium is The Authority in Digital Twin. It coalesces industry, government, and academia to drive consistency in vocabulary, architecture, security, and interoperability of digital twin technology. It advances digital twin technology in many industries, from Healthcare and Lifesciences, Aerospace to Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Health. Digital Twin Consortium is a program of Object Management Group.

For more information, visit www.digitaltwinconsortium.org.

NUREMBERG, Germany, Dec 7, 2023 – Siemens has announced the acquisition of BuntPlanet, a technology company based in San Sebastian, Spain. BuntPlanet’s award winning software has been deployed around the world to support customers with smart metering solutions, water quality, asset management, and integration of hydraulic models and artificial intelligence for detecting leaks and other anomalies in water networks. Siemens has had a licensing agreement with BuntPlanet since 2019 to sell their leakage detection software known as SIWA LeakPlus. With this acquisition, BuntPlanet’s entire offering and team will be integrated with Siemens’ application portfolio for water utilities making it even more comprehensive for water customers.

Management from BuntPlanet and Siemens Digital Industries (from left): Ainhoa Lete (CEO BuntPlanet), Matthias Giczi (VP Finance Process Industries Software, Siemens), Anja Eimer (General Manager Global Water Industry, Siemens), Bart Moors (General Manager Process Industries Software, Siemens), Adam Cartwright (Strategy Director for Software in Water and Waste Water, Siemens), Raul Navas (COO BuntPlanet), Anna Elisabeth Meier (Business Partner People & Organization, Siemens)

“We are excited to welcome the BuntPlanet team to Siemens and strengthen our software portfolio for the water industry,” says Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens. “The digitalization of the water industry is key to tackling current and future challenges of the global water supply. This acquisition will enable us to provide our customers with a more integrated and comprehensive solution for managing their water networks.”

Aihnoa Lete, CEO at BuntPlanet, says: “By joining Siemens, we are becoming part of a team that is leading the digital revolution globally. We are excited about the growth that this closer relationship will bring.”

BuntPlanet’s core offering, BuntBrain, is a software platform with solutions for leak detection, water quality improvement, end-use water analysis, water loss reduction, asset management, digital twin and water meter management. The application includes the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence, big data, and hydraulic simulation to pre-locate leaks and other anomalies, minimizing risk of damage to infrastructure and reducing operational and maintenance costs. With proven integration with Siemens Measurement Intelligence hardware portfolio the combination of sector leading instrumentation and software has demonstrated detection of leaks as small as 0.25 liter per second. For instance, Siemens customer VA Syd, a Swedish water company, developed a smart leakage detection system based on the AI-powered SIWA LeakPlus application provided by Siemens.

Since December 1st, 2023, BuntPlanet is a 100 percent subsidiary of Siemens Spain. The company is assigned organizationally to Siemens Digital Industries and part of the Process Automation Business Unit. Once the integration has fully concluded, Siemens will make BuntPlanet’s offering also available on its open business platform, Siemens Xcelerator.

Further details on Siemens offering for the water industry can be found here: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/industries/water.html.

For further information on BuntPlanet, visit https://buntplanet.com.

About Siemens Digital Industries (DI)

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.