Siemens PLM Software has announced a new integrated machine design solution aimed at creating value for companies that develop and market machine tools and production machines.
According to Siemens PLM Software, Mechatronics Concept Designer represents a paradigm shift for the industry with a new systems engineering approach to machine design that captures “voice of the customer” input, manages early requirements and facilitates the simultaneous definition and simulation of the complex mechanical, electrical and automation software found in today’s increasingly complex machine tools.
The system offers an interactive simulation capability based on gaming technology, called Mechatronics Concept Designer, which can reportedly significantly reduce development time and improve product quality for the global machine design industry.
Mechatronics Concept Designer, which is based on Siemens PLM Software’s flagship computer-aided design application NX software and works in conjunction with its Teamcenter software, was announced at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago.
Siemens is also highlighting several other solutions at IMTS applicable to the machinery industry, including the Virtual Machine, a machine simulation toolkit that is part of the company’s Tecnomatix software suite of digital manufacturing applications.
The Virtual Machine allows OEMs to create a virtual version of a machine tool in software that can be used to maximise productive machine time on their customers’ real machines.