About Surrogate Models and AI in the Hunt for the Market’s Best Multiphysics Simulation
In depth with COMSOL's VP of Development ED FONTES about the new version of Multiphysics 6.3. The Swedish software developer and world player in multiphysics simulation, COMSOL, has launched the new 6.3 version of its platform. It is a strong version that includes, among other things, automated tools for geometry management, GPU support for accelerated simulation and training of surrogate models, alongside a generally mirrored effort to simplify what was previously complicated.
The foundation is that the software has acquired a unique competitive position and has today climbed to nearly 200,000 users in the global corporate, academic and research arenas. In addition, COMSOL has a position on analyst CIMdata's global revenue top ten list for the entire CAE space.
But times are challenging; both technologically, think AI, and commercially, think market consolidation. Within the latter, for example, Synopsys' purchase of Ansys and Siemens' recent acquisition of Altair fall. The market picture is dynamic and competition is tough for all players.
So, in light of this, what does the future look like for COMSOL and the multiphysics domain? The question is hyper-interesting, not least when it comes to technology development around AI, artificial intelligence. PLM&ERP News has caught up with Ed Fontes for a discussion about this and the new Multiphysics 6.3.
"We stand strong both in terms of technology and commercial development," says Fontes. "Not least on the technology side, where the most important news in v6.3 is that you can now create surrogate models based on deep neural networks (DNN) on graphics cards (NVIDIA CUDA). Another exciting thing is that we've added a chatbot window. When you connect from COMSOL, we 'prime' the chatbot with all our manuals so that it 'knows' where to look. But the new automatic geometry preparation is also heavy. This means that removal of small artifacts in the geometry can be done automatically with the push of a button, if desired. All operations that the geometry engine then performs are shown as a sequence of operations in the model tree.”
COMSOL's vision revolves around simplicity on the surface that can handle complexity in depth, Fontes adds. "By building our solutions according to this, we can contribute to spreading the use of multi-physics solutions and increase the ability to create better products through the sharpened decision base," he says. The intention is to have the software, Multiphysics, take care of matters, using things like automation solutions and surrogate models, which can be AI-trained.
"Right, you can now create data-driven surrogate models, where the data for training the surrogate model is produced by a multiphysics model," says Fontes. "If you stretch the parameter space well during training, the surrogate model can approximate the multiphysics model very well. This means that you get a compact, minimally space-consuming and extremely fast model that can be used, for example, in our compiled apps and digital twins, or in other applications where the simulation must be delivered lightning fast and where you may not have access to a lot of computing power.”
But what is a surrogate model? Why is COMSOL's big trump card the platform's math engine, built on partial differential equations, which few, if any, other players, including Ansys, can match? How can you achieve 25 times faster simulations? And what is the background to the great demand for multiphysics models for batteries?
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The foundation is that the software has acquired a unique competitive position and has today climbed to nearly 200,000 users in the global corporate, academic and research arenas. In addition, COMSOL has a position on analyst CIMdata's global revenue top ten list for the entire CAE space.
But times are challenging; both technologically, think AI, and commercially, think market consolidation. Within the latter, for example, Synopsys' purchase of Ansys and Siemens' recent acquisition of Altair fall. The market picture is dynamic and competition is tough for all players.
So, in light of this, what does the future look like for COMSOL and the multiphysics domain? The question is hyper-interesting, not least when it comes to technology development around AI, artificial intelligence. PLM&ERP News has caught up with Ed Fontes for a discussion about this and the new Multiphysics 6.3.
"We stand strong both in terms of technology and commercial development," says Fontes. "Not least on the technology side, where the most important news in v6.3 is that you can now create surrogate models based on deep neural networks (DNN) on graphics cards (NVIDIA CUDA). Another exciting thing is that we've added a chatbot window. When you connect from COMSOL, we 'prime' the chatbot with all our manuals so that it 'knows' where to look. But the new automatic geometry preparation is also heavy. This means that removal of small artifacts in the geometry can be done automatically with the push of a button, if desired. All operations that the geometry engine then performs are shown as a sequence of operations in the model tree.”
COMSOL's vision revolves around simplicity on the surface that can handle complexity in depth, Fontes adds. "By building our solutions according to this, we can contribute to spreading the use of multi-physics solutions and increase the ability to create better products through the sharpened decision base," he says. The intention is to have the software, Multiphysics, take care of matters, using things like automation solutions and surrogate models, which can be AI-trained.
"Right, you can now create data-driven surrogate models, where the data for training the surrogate model is produced by a multiphysics model," says Fontes. "If you stretch the parameter space well during training, the surrogate model can approximate the multiphysics model very well. This means that you get a compact, minimally space-consuming and extremely fast model that can be used, for example, in our compiled apps and digital twins, or in other applications where the simulation must be delivered lightning fast and where you may not have access to a lot of computing power.”
But what is a surrogate model? Why is COMSOL's big trump card the platform's math engine, built on partial differential equations, which few, if any, other players, including Ansys, can match? How can you achieve 25 times faster simulations? And what is the background to the great demand for multiphysics models for batteries?
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The New Paths in Manufacturing: Real Time Data, IoT/IIoT and Networks Drive the Industry...
COGNIZANT's HAMPUS LINDVALL and BIRGITTE VILLADSEN on IoT/IIoT (Industrial IoT) and SMART MANUFACTURING. The rapid development in networking and IoT is driving a change in the manufacturing industry. Production lines, machines and factories are increasingly connected, creating a digital ecosystem where real-time data drives the next phase of smart manufacturing.
This is claimed in today's guest column by Hampus Lindvall, Automation Consultant and Birgitte Villadsen, Director IoT and Engineering, at the global IT and technology consultant Cognizant.
"IoT is an important enabler where physical assets are connected with the digital world. It gives manufacturers increased visibility into operations and promotes efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. From predictive maintenance to intelligent supply chains, IoT enables optimized processes, reduced downtime and customized production,” they write, arguing that business transformation is driven by generative AI (Gen AI), which augments human expertise using machine learning (ML). “Combined with IoT, Gen AI improves decision-making, automates routine tasks and promotes innovation by analyzing data from IoT systems. These technologies form the basis of the smart factories of the future, where human creativity and machine intelligence work together.”
But the current trends in networking, IoT and AI in the manufacturing industry are not only about technology, but also about changing business models and processes and creating a more sustainable and stable industrial future:
"Many organizations lack the ability to take advantage of the new opportunities. Digitization and implementation of connected devices is crucial. Organizations that have been lagging behind are now rushing to catch up and begin their journey towards Industry 4.0. According to Mobica, the IIoT market is worth $865 billion, with projected growth to $33.3 trillion by 2030,” the authors write.
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This is claimed in today's guest column by Hampus Lindvall, Automation Consultant and Birgitte Villadsen, Director IoT and Engineering, at the global IT and technology consultant Cognizant.
"IoT is an important enabler where physical assets are connected with the digital world. It gives manufacturers increased visibility into operations and promotes efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. From predictive maintenance to intelligent supply chains, IoT enables optimized processes, reduced downtime and customized production,” they write, arguing that business transformation is driven by generative AI (Gen AI), which augments human expertise using machine learning (ML). “Combined with IoT, Gen AI improves decision-making, automates routine tasks and promotes innovation by analyzing data from IoT systems. These technologies form the basis of the smart factories of the future, where human creativity and machine intelligence work together.”
But the current trends in networking, IoT and AI in the manufacturing industry are not only about technology, but also about changing business models and processes and creating a more sustainable and stable industrial future:
"Many organizations lack the ability to take advantage of the new opportunities. Digitization and implementation of connected devices is crucial. Organizations that have been lagging behind are now rushing to catch up and begin their journey towards Industry 4.0. According to Mobica, the IIoT market is worth $865 billion, with projected growth to $33.3 trillion by 2030,” the authors write.
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TECHNIA and SYMETRI Owner Addnode Group Opens New Office in Thane, India
The Swedish IT firm Addnode Group - owner of both the world's leading PLM consultant within Dassault Systeme's VAR sphere, TECHNIA, and the CAD, PLM and BIM consultant and leading Autodesk partner Symetri - under the ownership umbrella, announces today that it is opening a new Thane office in India. It is the subsidiary Addnode India that is responsible for the operation, which consists of providing capacity and business services to the companies within the Addnode Group.
Addnode India has been operating for 12 years so far has continuously grown, which was also reflected at the inauguration of the new one in Thane last week.
"It was a great day, and I'm incredibly proud of the Addnode India team," commented TECHNIA CEO Magnus Falkman on the opening of this new resource, which he describes as another milestone in the Addnode Group's development journey.
Addnode India's CEO, Saurabh Gupta, added that the new office and the company's staff have developed exceptionally well with its key position in the global group collaboration; a collaboration that therefore involves providing software development and implementation services.
""We are adapting to the ever-evolving work environment to empower our employees and foster a workplace that thrives on a global collaboration and adaptability. This approach brings numerous benefits aligned with our core values. As we step into this new chapter, we are deeply grateful for the trust, collaboration, and unwavering support from our customers, employees, and partners," said Gupta.
In total, Addnode Group today has approx. 2,700 employees and consists of around 20 subsidiaries with a geographical presence in 19 countries on four continents. Net sales in 2023 amounted to around $680 million. Group president and CEO is Johan Andersson, who has successfully run the group since taking the helmet in 2017. During his time at the top executive post, the group has continued to expand primarily via company acquisitions, but also organically; a growth highly appreciated by the company's shareholders. When he took over as CEO in 2017, the share price was just under 2 dollars, at the close of the stock exchange December 6 it was roughly five times as high, approx. 10 dollars. As the group's revenue and surplus mainly come from the PLM industry sister compnies, TECHNIA and Symetri, it is further proof that the area has a future with growth potential ahead of it.
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Addnode India has been operating for 12 years so far has continuously grown, which was also reflected at the inauguration of the new one in Thane last week.
"It was a great day, and I'm incredibly proud of the Addnode India team," commented TECHNIA CEO Magnus Falkman on the opening of this new resource, which he describes as another milestone in the Addnode Group's development journey.
Addnode India's CEO, Saurabh Gupta, added that the new office and the company's staff have developed exceptionally well with its key position in the global group collaboration; a collaboration that therefore involves providing software development and implementation services.
""We are adapting to the ever-evolving work environment to empower our employees and foster a workplace that thrives on a global collaboration and adaptability. This approach brings numerous benefits aligned with our core values. As we step into this new chapter, we are deeply grateful for the trust, collaboration, and unwavering support from our customers, employees, and partners," said Gupta.
In total, Addnode Group today has approx. 2,700 employees and consists of around 20 subsidiaries with a geographical presence in 19 countries on four continents. Net sales in 2023 amounted to around $680 million. Group president and CEO is Johan Andersson, who has successfully run the group since taking the helmet in 2017. During his time at the top executive post, the group has continued to expand primarily via company acquisitions, but also organically; a growth highly appreciated by the company's shareholders. When he took over as CEO in 2017, the share price was just under 2 dollars, at the close of the stock exchange December 6 it was roughly five times as high, approx. 10 dollars. As the group's revenue and surplus mainly come from the PLM industry sister compnies, TECHNIA and Symetri, it is further proof that the area has a future with growth potential ahead of it.
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TECHNIA- OCH SYMETRI-ägaren Addnode Group expanderar och öppnar nytt kontor i indiska Thane
Svenska IT-koncernen Addnode Group - ägare av både världens ledande PLM-konsult inom Dassault Systemes VAR-sfär, TECHNIA, och CAD-, PLM- och BIM-konsulten och ledande Autodesk-partnern Symetri - under ägarparaplyet, meddelar idag att man öppnar ett nytt kontor i Thane i Indien. Det är dotterbolaget Addnode India som står för verksamheten, som går ut på att tillhandahåll kapacitet och affärstjänster till företagen inom Addnode Group.
Addnode India har varit verksamt under 12 år hittills och har kontinuerlig vuxit, vilket också speglades vid invigningen av det nya i Thane förra veckan.
"Det var en fantastisk dag, och jag är otroligt stolt över Addnode India-teamet,” kommenterar TECHNIA-chefen, CEO Magnus Falkman, öppnandet av denna nya resurs, som han betecknar som, "ännu en milstolpe i Addnode-gruppens utvecklingsresa."
Addnode Indias CEO, Saurabh Gupta, tillade att det nya kontoret och bolagets personal har utvecklats synnerligen väl med sin nyckelposition i det globala koncernsamarbetet; ett samarbete som alltså går ut på att tillhandahålla mjukvaruutveckling och implementeringstjänster.
”Vi hjälper Addnode Group-företag att bli framgångsrika i sitt uppdrag gentemot kunder och samhälle,” sa Gupta.
Totalt har Addnode Group idag ca 2 700 anställda och består av ett 20-tal dotterbolag med geografisk närvaro i 19 länder på fyra kontinenter. Nettoomsättningen 2023 uppgick till 7,4 miljarder kronor. Koncernchef och CEO är Johan Andersson som framgångsrikt drivit gruppen sedan tillträdet på topptaburetten 2017. Under hans tid vid rodret har företaget fortsatt att expandera via primärt företagsköp, men också organiskt; en tillväxt som uppskattats av bolagets aktieägare. Vid hans tillträde CEO 2017 låg aktiekursen på strax under 20 kronor, vid stängningen den 6 december i år var den drygt fem gånger så hög, 102:70. Eftersom koncernens intäkter och överskott huvudsakligen kommer från PLM-branschen, TECHNIA och Symetri, är det ytterligare ett bevis att området har framtiden för sig.
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Addnode India har varit verksamt under 12 år hittills och har kontinuerlig vuxit, vilket också speglades vid invigningen av det nya i Thane förra veckan.
"Det var en fantastisk dag, och jag är otroligt stolt över Addnode India-teamet,” kommenterar TECHNIA-chefen, CEO Magnus Falkman, öppnandet av denna nya resurs, som han betecknar som, "ännu en milstolpe i Addnode-gruppens utvecklingsresa."
Addnode Indias CEO, Saurabh Gupta, tillade att det nya kontoret och bolagets personal har utvecklats synnerligen väl med sin nyckelposition i det globala koncernsamarbetet; ett samarbete som alltså går ut på att tillhandahålla mjukvaruutveckling och implementeringstjänster.
”Vi hjälper Addnode Group-företag att bli framgångsrika i sitt uppdrag gentemot kunder och samhälle,” sa Gupta.
Totalt har Addnode Group idag ca 2 700 anställda och består av ett 20-tal dotterbolag med geografisk närvaro i 19 länder på fyra kontinenter. Nettoomsättningen 2023 uppgick till 7,4 miljarder kronor. Koncernchef och CEO är Johan Andersson som framgångsrikt drivit gruppen sedan tillträdet på topptaburetten 2017. Under hans tid vid rodret har företaget fortsatt att expandera via primärt företagsköp, men också organiskt; en tillväxt som uppskattats av bolagets aktieägare. Vid hans tillträde CEO 2017 låg aktiekursen på strax under 20 kronor, vid stängningen den 6 december i år var den drygt fem gånger så hög, 102:70. Eftersom koncernens intäkter och överskott huvudsakligen kommer från PLM-branschen, TECHNIA och Symetri, är det ytterligare ett bevis att området har framtiden för sig.
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Digitization and AI Central Themes When German PLM Challanger CONTACT Drew Record Crowds
"DON'T WAIT, JUST DO IT NOW!" The German software developer CONTACT Software is a European PLM and IoT player, which is growing quite quickly. The company, founded by Karl Heinz Zachries, sees it as its mission to make complex product data more accessible and connect employees across technical and organizational boundaries. Pretty much spot on what most PLM developers are aiming for today. In terms of revenue, it is not one of the big names in the PLM industry, the company brings in just under 60 million dollars. But they are growing strongly and have almost doubled their revenue compared to 2020 ($32 million).
The main product, CIM Database, is an open and scalable PLM system. Its main advantages are solutions for collaboration and faster processes in projects reaching across disciplines, systems and organizations. The company claims that CIM Database's component architecture, "simplifies deployment and helps companies respond to new demands with agility." In this, it can be noted that the underlying open platform CONTACT Elements means that CIM Database PLM can be easily connected to IoT systems, such as Contact's own digital twin platform "Elements for IoT." This, says Contact leader, CEO Maximilian Zachries, means that you can fully exploit the potential for innovative product development with a digital thread end-to-end throughout the entire product life cycle. What makes Contact Software relevant right now is that it recently held a global user event in Munich that bears witness to the power of growth: Contact Open World 2024 actually attracted around 700 participants from 20 countries which was a new visitor record.
Generally, during the event, the company emphasized its position as a digitization partner and presented innovative solutions in the areas of PLM, IoT and AI, artificial intelligence, together with customers and partners. All under the motto "Fast Forward Digital Transformation". PIA Automation's Thomas Ernst's advice to the audience in connection with his case study was typical: "Don't wait, others are doing it now!"
From the opening keynote by CEO Maximilian Zachries to the presentations by science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar and AI expert Kenza Ait Si Abbou Lyadini, two topics unsurprisingly took center stage: AI and the interconnection of sustainability and economic efficiency.
Zacharies emphasized that systematic and rapid digitization is essential to navigate the challenging times of the age: "Pure data is the foundation - not just for AI, but for digitization as a whole," he said.
The company's AI manager, CIAO, Dr. Udo Göbel, also introduced upcoming AI applications in CONTACT's Elements platform, including a search solution for similar CAD models.
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The main product, CIM Database, is an open and scalable PLM system. Its main advantages are solutions for collaboration and faster processes in projects reaching across disciplines, systems and organizations. The company claims that CIM Database's component architecture, "simplifies deployment and helps companies respond to new demands with agility." In this, it can be noted that the underlying open platform CONTACT Elements means that CIM Database PLM can be easily connected to IoT systems, such as Contact's own digital twin platform "Elements for IoT." This, says Contact leader, CEO Maximilian Zachries, means that you can fully exploit the potential for innovative product development with a digital thread end-to-end throughout the entire product life cycle. What makes Contact Software relevant right now is that it recently held a global user event in Munich that bears witness to the power of growth: Contact Open World 2024 actually attracted around 700 participants from 20 countries which was a new visitor record.
Generally, during the event, the company emphasized its position as a digitization partner and presented innovative solutions in the areas of PLM, IoT and AI, artificial intelligence, together with customers and partners. All under the motto "Fast Forward Digital Transformation". PIA Automation's Thomas Ernst's advice to the audience in connection with his case study was typical: "Don't wait, others are doing it now!"
From the opening keynote by CEO Maximilian Zachries to the presentations by science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar and AI expert Kenza Ait Si Abbou Lyadini, two topics unsurprisingly took center stage: AI and the interconnection of sustainability and economic efficiency.
Zacharies emphasized that systematic and rapid digitization is essential to navigate the challenging times of the age: "Pure data is the foundation - not just for AI, but for digitization as a whole," he said.
The company's AI manager, CIAO, Dr. Udo Göbel, also introduced upcoming AI applications in CONTACT's Elements platform, including a search solution for similar CAD models.
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Digitalisering och AI centrala teman när tyska PLM-bubblaren CONTACT drog rekordpublik
"VÄNTA INTE, GÖR DET NU BARA!" Tyska mjukvaru-utvecklaren CONTACT Software är något av de senaste årens europeiska bubblare på PLM- och IoT-området, som växer tämligen snabbt. Bolaget, grundat av Karl Heinz Zachries, ser det som sin mission att göra komplexa produktdata mer tillgängliga och koppla samman anställda över tekniska och organisatoriska gränser. Tämligen mitt i prick alltså i förhållande till vad de flesta PLM-utvecklare idag tagit sikte på. Intäktsmässigt tillhör man inte PLM-branschens stora, bolaget drar in strax under 60 miljoner dollar, motsvarande i trakterna av 650 miljoner svenska kronor. Men man växer starkt och har nära nog fördubblat intäkterna jämfört med 2020 (december).
Huvudprodukten, CIM Database, är ett öppet och skalbart PLM-system. Dess främsta fördelar handlar om lösningar för samarbete och snabbare processer i projekt och över discipliner, system och organisationer. Bolaget hävdar att CIM Databases komponentarkitektur, ”förenklar driftsättning och hjälper företag att svara på nya krav med smidighet.” I detta kan noteras att den underliggande öppna plattformen CONTACT Elements gör att CIM Database PLM enkelt kan kopplas till IoT-system, som bolagets egna digitala tvillingplattform ”Elements for IoT.” Detta, menar Contact-chefen, Maximilian Zachries, gör att man fullt ut kan utnyttja potentialen för innovativ produktutveckling med en digital tråd end-to-end under hela produktlivscykeln.
Det som aktualiserar Contact Software just nu är att man nyligen genomfört ett globalt användarevent i München som bär vittne om tillväxtens kraft: Contact Open World 2024 drog faktiskt till sig omkring 700 deltagare från 20 länder och innebar att man satte nytt besöksrekord.
Allmänt under eventet betonade företaget sin position som digitaliseringspartner och presenterade innovativa lösningar inom områdena PLM, IoT och AI, artificiell intelligens, tillsammans med kunder och partners. Allt under mottot "Fast Forward Digital Transformation". PIA Automation's Thomas Ernst råd till publiken i samband med sin fallstudie var typisk: "Vänta inte, andra gör det nu bara!"
Från den inledande keynoten av CEO Maximilian Zachries till presentationerna av vetenskapsjournalisten Ranga Yogeshwar och AI-experten Kenza Ait Si Abbou Lyadini, stod inte överraskande två ämnen i centrum: artificiell intelligens (AI) och sammankoppling av hållbarhet och ekonomisk effektivitet.
Zacharies betonade att systematisk och snabb digitalisering är avgörande för att navigera i deagens utmanande tider:
"Ren data är grunden - inte bara för AI, utan för digitalisering som helhet."
Bolagets AI-chef, CIAO, dr Udo Göbel, introducerade också kommande AI-applikationer i CONTACTs Elements-plattform, inklusive en lösning för sökning av liknande CAD-modeller.
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Huvudprodukten, CIM Database, är ett öppet och skalbart PLM-system. Dess främsta fördelar handlar om lösningar för samarbete och snabbare processer i projekt och över discipliner, system och organisationer. Bolaget hävdar att CIM Databases komponentarkitektur, ”förenklar driftsättning och hjälper företag att svara på nya krav med smidighet.” I detta kan noteras att den underliggande öppna plattformen CONTACT Elements gör att CIM Database PLM enkelt kan kopplas till IoT-system, som bolagets egna digitala tvillingplattform ”Elements for IoT.” Detta, menar Contact-chefen, Maximilian Zachries, gör att man fullt ut kan utnyttja potentialen för innovativ produktutveckling med en digital tråd end-to-end under hela produktlivscykeln.
Det som aktualiserar Contact Software just nu är att man nyligen genomfört ett globalt användarevent i München som bär vittne om tillväxtens kraft: Contact Open World 2024 drog faktiskt till sig omkring 700 deltagare från 20 länder och innebar att man satte nytt besöksrekord.
Allmänt under eventet betonade företaget sin position som digitaliseringspartner och presenterade innovativa lösningar inom områdena PLM, IoT och AI, artificiell intelligens, tillsammans med kunder och partners. Allt under mottot "Fast Forward Digital Transformation". PIA Automation's Thomas Ernst råd till publiken i samband med sin fallstudie var typisk: "Vänta inte, andra gör det nu bara!"
Från den inledande keynoten av CEO Maximilian Zachries till presentationerna av vetenskapsjournalisten Ranga Yogeshwar och AI-experten Kenza Ait Si Abbou Lyadini, stod inte överraskande två ämnen i centrum: artificiell intelligens (AI) och sammankoppling av hållbarhet och ekonomisk effektivitet.
Zacharies betonade att systematisk och snabb digitalisering är avgörande för att navigera i deagens utmanande tider:
"Ren data är grunden - inte bara för AI, utan för digitalisering som helhet."
Bolagets AI-chef, CIAO, dr Udo Göbel, introducerade också kommande AI-applikationer i CONTACTs Elements-plattform, inklusive en lösning för sökning av liknande CAD-modeller.
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Mot 2025 – om värdet av att möta den digitala transformationen med en helhetsmässig...
"Ökad komplexitet och ett tufft marknadstryck skapar nya spelplaner." De senaste åren har utan tvekan varit dramatiska inom industriell produktframtagning. På alla nivåer har digitaliseringstrenden, AI, digitala tvillingar, trådar, industriella metaverse och annat fört med sig vad som ser ut att landa i helt nya spelplaner. I detta ska vi heller inte bortse från påfrestningar som det ofta osäkra omvärldsläget skapar.
Det är utan tvekan värt att fundera över, analysera och agera på detta när vi går in i ett nytt år om några veckor. Dagens gästkrönikör på PLM&ERP News, Dale Tutt, VP för Global Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, noterar att han under vart och ett av de senaste åren reflekterat över de stora trenderna och utmaningarna som PLM-branschen har upplevt och delat sitt perspektiv på hur dessa krafter kommer att utvecklas och vilka nya strategier eller tillvägagångssätt dynamiken motiverar.
"Förra året undersökte jag hur förändringar i stora industriella trender hade skapat ett tryck på företagen och vilka effekter detta skulle ha på företagen 2024. Detta marknadstryck har knappast minskat inför 2025. Komplexiteten i produkter, tillverkningsprocesser och leveranskedjor fortsätter att öka, särskilt eftersom avancerad elektronik och mjukvara står för en större andel av produktfunktionaliteten. Tillväxten i komplexitet inom flera områden görs mer pressande av en acceleration i produktutvecklings-cykler mellan branscher eftersom företag söker konkurrensfördelar genom innovation. Samtidigt försvårar nya hållbarhetsregleringar och intensiv konkurrens om medarbetare med nyckelkompetenser uppgiften att vägleda ett företag genom detta tryck", skriver han och pekar på värdet av att bygga en holistisk strategi på vägen framåt.
I Siemens PLM-division, Siemens Digital Industries Software, leder Dale Tutt ett team av experter för att utveckla och genomföra branschspecifika produkt- och marknadsföringsstrategier i samarbete med de globala produkt-, försäljnings- och affärsutvecklingsteamen. Med över fem års erfarenhet i denna roll kombinerat med lång erfarenhet inom flyg- och försvarsindustrin, har Tutt en djup förståelse för de utmaningar och möjligheter som företag står inför i sina digitala transformationsresor.
"När jag blickar framåt mot 2025, skulle jag vilja fokusera på de grundläggande skälen till varför företag bör driva digital transformation och utforska hela omfattningen av vad digital transformation innebär", skriver han och noterar att det finns samtidiga osäkerheter på marknaden som kan skapa ett industriellt landskap som känns kaotiskt, som förändras snabbt och utan förvarning. "Vår instinkt är att agera som svar på kaos. Men när det gäller att bygga för industrins framtid är det avgörande att vi reagerar först genom att analysera situationen, för det andra genom att göra en plan och för det tredje genom att genomföra den planen. Sann digital transformation är en långsiktig strävan som kommer att ge kraftfulla fördelar för företag som använder teknologier inom nyckelområden,” summerar han. Vad handlar detta om?
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Det är utan tvekan värt att fundera över, analysera och agera på detta när vi går in i ett nytt år om några veckor. Dagens gästkrönikör på PLM&ERP News, Dale Tutt, VP för Global Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, noterar att han under vart och ett av de senaste åren reflekterat över de stora trenderna och utmaningarna som PLM-branschen har upplevt och delat sitt perspektiv på hur dessa krafter kommer att utvecklas och vilka nya strategier eller tillvägagångssätt dynamiken motiverar.
"Förra året undersökte jag hur förändringar i stora industriella trender hade skapat ett tryck på företagen och vilka effekter detta skulle ha på företagen 2024. Detta marknadstryck har knappast minskat inför 2025. Komplexiteten i produkter, tillverkningsprocesser och leveranskedjor fortsätter att öka, särskilt eftersom avancerad elektronik och mjukvara står för en större andel av produktfunktionaliteten. Tillväxten i komplexitet inom flera områden görs mer pressande av en acceleration i produktutvecklings-cykler mellan branscher eftersom företag söker konkurrensfördelar genom innovation. Samtidigt försvårar nya hållbarhetsregleringar och intensiv konkurrens om medarbetare med nyckelkompetenser uppgiften att vägleda ett företag genom detta tryck", skriver han och pekar på värdet av att bygga en holistisk strategi på vägen framåt.
I Siemens PLM-division, Siemens Digital Industries Software, leder Dale Tutt ett team av experter för att utveckla och genomföra branschspecifika produkt- och marknadsföringsstrategier i samarbete med de globala produkt-, försäljnings- och affärsutvecklingsteamen. Med över fem års erfarenhet i denna roll kombinerat med lång erfarenhet inom flyg- och försvarsindustrin, har Tutt en djup förståelse för de utmaningar och möjligheter som företag står inför i sina digitala transformationsresor.
"När jag blickar framåt mot 2025, skulle jag vilja fokusera på de grundläggande skälen till varför företag bör driva digital transformation och utforska hela omfattningen av vad digital transformation innebär", skriver han och noterar att det finns samtidiga osäkerheter på marknaden som kan skapa ett industriellt landskap som känns kaotiskt, som förändras snabbt och utan förvarning. "Vår instinkt är att agera som svar på kaos. Men när det gäller att bygga för industrins framtid är det avgörande att vi reagerar först genom att analysera situationen, för det andra genom att göra en plan och för det tredje genom att genomföra den planen. Sann digital transformation är en långsiktig strävan som kommer att ge kraftfulla fördelar för företag som använder teknologier inom nyckelområden,” summerar han. Vad handlar detta om?
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A Holistic Approach to Digital Business Transformation
“THOUGHTS AROUND THE NAVIGATION OF THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY.” The last few years have undoubtedly been dramatic in industrial product realization. At all levels, the digitization trend, AI, digital twins, threads, industrial metaverse and other things have brought with them what can result in completely new game plans.
It is undoubtedly worth thinking about, analyzing and acting on this. Today's guest columnist on PLM&ERP News, Dale Tutt, VP of Global Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, notes that in each of the past years, he has taken time to reflect on the major trends and challenges the industry has experienced and share his perspective on how these forces will to evolve and what new strategies or approaches these dynamics will motivate across industries in the coming years.
"Last year I investigated how major industrial pressures had changed and what effects these pressures would have on business in 2024. This year, we have seen many of these pressures continue. The complexity of products, manufacturing processes and supply chains continues to increase, especially as advanced electronics and software account for a greater proportion of product functionality. The growth in complexity across multiple areas is made more pressing by an acceleration in product development cycles across industries as companies seek competitive advantage through innovation. At the same time, new sustainability regulations and intense competition for workers with certain key skills complicate the task of guiding a company through this pressure," he writes, pointing at the value of building a holistic strategy in the path forward.
In Siemens PLM division, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Dale Tutt leads a team of experts to develop and execute industry-specific product and marketing strategies in collaboration with the global product, sales, and business development teams. With over 5 years of experience in this role combined with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Tutt has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing companies as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.
”Looking ahead to 2025, I’d like to refocus on the fundamental reasons why companies should pursue digital transformation and explore the full scope of what digital transformation entails,” he writes noting that there are simultaneous pressures on the market that can create an industrial landscape that feels chaotic, changing quickly and without warning. “Our instinct is to act in response to chaos. But, when it comes to building for the future of industry, it is critical that we respond first by analyzing the situation, second by making a plan, and third by executing that plan. True digital transformation is a long-term endeavor that will deliver powerful advantages to companies that adopt technologies in key areas,” he asserts. What is it about?
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It is undoubtedly worth thinking about, analyzing and acting on this. Today's guest columnist on PLM&ERP News, Dale Tutt, VP of Global Industry Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software, notes that in each of the past years, he has taken time to reflect on the major trends and challenges the industry has experienced and share his perspective on how these forces will to evolve and what new strategies or approaches these dynamics will motivate across industries in the coming years.
"Last year I investigated how major industrial pressures had changed and what effects these pressures would have on business in 2024. This year, we have seen many of these pressures continue. The complexity of products, manufacturing processes and supply chains continues to increase, especially as advanced electronics and software account for a greater proportion of product functionality. The growth in complexity across multiple areas is made more pressing by an acceleration in product development cycles across industries as companies seek competitive advantage through innovation. At the same time, new sustainability regulations and intense competition for workers with certain key skills complicate the task of guiding a company through this pressure," he writes, pointing at the value of building a holistic strategy in the path forward.
In Siemens PLM division, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Dale Tutt leads a team of experts to develop and execute industry-specific product and marketing strategies in collaboration with the global product, sales, and business development teams. With over 5 years of experience in this role combined with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Tutt has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing companies as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.
”Looking ahead to 2025, I’d like to refocus on the fundamental reasons why companies should pursue digital transformation and explore the full scope of what digital transformation entails,” he writes noting that there are simultaneous pressures on the market that can create an industrial landscape that feels chaotic, changing quickly and without warning. “Our instinct is to act in response to chaos. But, when it comes to building for the future of industry, it is critical that we respond first by analyzing the situation, second by making a plan, and third by executing that plan. True digital transformation is a long-term endeavor that will deliver powerful advantages to companies that adopt technologies in key areas,” he asserts. What is it about?
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A New AI-Powered Vibration Analysis Tool Aimed at Revolutionize Maintenance
SIMULATION & ANALYSIS. World leading manufacturer of paper and dissolving pulp, SÖDRA CELL, has successfully tested a solution that analyzes data across thousands of machines without requiring things like machine-specific details, preset manual alarm thresholds or machine type classifications. The software, Viking's Analytic’s MultiViz Vibration, has been installed on a small scale, but already shows promising savings and effectivization potential.
An interesting aspect of state-of-the-art maintenance work concerns the increasing importance of digitization and sensors for highly productive industrial plants. This parallels the fact that more and more concepts based on predictive maintenance instead of emergency and remedial interventions have gained a significantly stronger foothold. Like the fact that more and more companies are starting to look at what AI can do in this context.
During a recent maintenance event, organized by the National Organization for Swedish Maintenance, a number of aspects of these factors were presented and a particularly interesting case study–involving AI, sensors and predictive maintenance–was the Södra Cell case story. The company has an extensive machinery park and Södra Cell's David Svahn, Data Engineer Vibration SCTD, and Viking Analytics’ COO, Stefan Lagerqvists, gave an account at the event of an interesting investment in sensors and vibration analysis under the heading, "Can AI streamline vibration analysis and predictive maintenance at manufacturing companies?"
From a maintenance point of view, vibration analysis can be of fundamental importance. Vibrations can affect mechanical movements, which in turn can generate material stress and/or unwanted dynamic behavior in a system.
At Södra Cell, this is a reality to take into account. In their presentation, Svahn and Lagerqvist said that the company is now moving away from traditional hand-held vibration measurement instruments in favor of wireless sensors. Currently, 3,000 sensors are installed, with the goal of completing the transition by 2027–2028. The new sensors offer continuous monitoring, eliminating the need for manual measures. But despite the progress, the system generates about 1,100 alarms per week, which are handled by just two engineers. Alarm thresholds are often determined based on intuition and require frequent updates. While existing tools, such as data filtering, offer some relief, the need for more robust solutions is clear.
Viking Analytic’s AI-driven tool, MultiViz, could be exactly that robust solution. It is currently tested on 5% of Södra Cell's wireless Airius sensors with temperature measurement that transfer vibration data via the mobile network. Initial results show a significant reduction in workload, saving engineers 2-3 hours of analysis daily with just the 5% sensor coverage. A reasonable indication is that full-scale implementation can result in much greater time and cost efficiency.
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An interesting aspect of state-of-the-art maintenance work concerns the increasing importance of digitization and sensors for highly productive industrial plants. This parallels the fact that more and more concepts based on predictive maintenance instead of emergency and remedial interventions have gained a significantly stronger foothold. Like the fact that more and more companies are starting to look at what AI can do in this context.
During a recent maintenance event, organized by the National Organization for Swedish Maintenance, a number of aspects of these factors were presented and a particularly interesting case study–involving AI, sensors and predictive maintenance–was the Södra Cell case story. The company has an extensive machinery park and Södra Cell's David Svahn, Data Engineer Vibration SCTD, and Viking Analytics’ COO, Stefan Lagerqvists, gave an account at the event of an interesting investment in sensors and vibration analysis under the heading, "Can AI streamline vibration analysis and predictive maintenance at manufacturing companies?"
From a maintenance point of view, vibration analysis can be of fundamental importance. Vibrations can affect mechanical movements, which in turn can generate material stress and/or unwanted dynamic behavior in a system.
At Södra Cell, this is a reality to take into account. In their presentation, Svahn and Lagerqvist said that the company is now moving away from traditional hand-held vibration measurement instruments in favor of wireless sensors. Currently, 3,000 sensors are installed, with the goal of completing the transition by 2027–2028. The new sensors offer continuous monitoring, eliminating the need for manual measures. But despite the progress, the system generates about 1,100 alarms per week, which are handled by just two engineers. Alarm thresholds are often determined based on intuition and require frequent updates. While existing tools, such as data filtering, offer some relief, the need for more robust solutions is clear.
Viking Analytic’s AI-driven tool, MultiViz, could be exactly that robust solution. It is currently tested on 5% of Södra Cell's wireless Airius sensors with temperature measurement that transfer vibration data via the mobile network. Initial results show a significant reduction in workload, saving engineers 2-3 hours of analysis daily with just the 5% sensor coverage. A reasonable indication is that full-scale implementation can result in much greater time and cost efficiency.
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AI Expert, Jair Ribeiro, VOLVO Group: ”Challenges, Opportunities and Europe’s Role on the AI...
Today's guest columnist on PLM&ERP News is VOLVO GROUP's Jair Ribeiro, Analyst & Insights Leader and senior expert in Artificial Intelligence. In his article, he reflects on the AI landscape in Europe and the broader challenges we face as a continent, also looking at Sweden's potential in the AI area. In the latter case, based on Carl-Henric Svanberg and the Swedish AI Commission's recent report to the government, AI Roadmap for Sweden.
In the European perspective, Ribeiro’s starting premise is a report by Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) and prime minister of Italy. In this, Draghi writes about European competitiveness and highlights the critical gaps in innovation and productivity across Europe.
"Draghi emphasizes the need for structural changes to boost growth, suggesting that Europe must align its innovation strategies more closely with the United States and China, which have outpaced the continent in technological development. His insights reflect the policy and economic shifts required to enable Europe to compete in the 21st century,” notes Volvo Group's senior AI expert.
In the case of Carl-Henric Svanberg, well-known in both global and Swedish business after holding the positions of Chairman of both AB Volvo and BP, Ribeiro states that this heavy Swedish industry profile has been decisive in shaping the discourse on Sweden's industrial future:
"As head of the Swedish AI commission, his report presents a roadmap for how Sweden can use AI to maintain and enhance its industrial leadership. Svanberg's deep involvement with industry giants and his understanding of global markets lends significant weight to his recommendations, which focus on deregulation, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and investing in AI education and skills.”
The AI topic is generally very urgent, claims Ribeiro, both from the European and Swedish perspective: “We are at a pivotal moment where technology, regulation, and leadership must converge to chart a future for European AI that is both globally competitive and uniquely impactful," writes Ribeiro, who in his role as Volvo Trucks' analytics and insight leader advocates data-driven innovation as support for, "driving the company's journey towards AI excellence with strategic insights and technical expertise, which drives business success through advanced analytics.”
Will we make it through the tough AI journey ahead? Ribeiro points to challenges, but is optimistic:
“As European technology leader, I remain optimistic. I think we have the talent, the infrastructure and the vision – what we need now is the determination to act decisively and to work together.”
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In the European perspective, Ribeiro’s starting premise is a report by Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) and prime minister of Italy. In this, Draghi writes about European competitiveness and highlights the critical gaps in innovation and productivity across Europe.
"Draghi emphasizes the need for structural changes to boost growth, suggesting that Europe must align its innovation strategies more closely with the United States and China, which have outpaced the continent in technological development. His insights reflect the policy and economic shifts required to enable Europe to compete in the 21st century,” notes Volvo Group's senior AI expert.
In the case of Carl-Henric Svanberg, well-known in both global and Swedish business after holding the positions of Chairman of both AB Volvo and BP, Ribeiro states that this heavy Swedish industry profile has been decisive in shaping the discourse on Sweden's industrial future:
"As head of the Swedish AI commission, his report presents a roadmap for how Sweden can use AI to maintain and enhance its industrial leadership. Svanberg's deep involvement with industry giants and his understanding of global markets lends significant weight to his recommendations, which focus on deregulation, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and investing in AI education and skills.”
The AI topic is generally very urgent, claims Ribeiro, both from the European and Swedish perspective: “We are at a pivotal moment where technology, regulation, and leadership must converge to chart a future for European AI that is both globally competitive and uniquely impactful," writes Ribeiro, who in his role as Volvo Trucks' analytics and insight leader advocates data-driven innovation as support for, "driving the company's journey towards AI excellence with strategic insights and technical expertise, which drives business success through advanced analytics.”
Will we make it through the tough AI journey ahead? Ribeiro points to challenges, but is optimistic:
“As European technology leader, I remain optimistic. I think we have the talent, the infrastructure and the vision – what we need now is the determination to act decisively and to work together.”
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