Bombardier has also adopted Siemens’ Mendix low-code platform
Aiming to streamline production and shorten programme timelines, Canadian aerospace company Bombardier has expanded its use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to address the challenges of modern aerospace design.
In a press statement, Siemens says that Bombardier will utilise the company’s software for 3D modelling, simulation and manufacturing. Additionally, capital software for electronic and electrical systems design will also be used.
It adds that the Canadian company is transitioning from its current system to German’s company’s Xcelerator suite to support a digital twin across the full aircraft lifecycle, thereby enabling improved performance and reduced programme cycle time.
Todd Tuthill
“Bombardier’s selection of a wider set of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio demonstrates the value the company has realised from using our software as well as the value of a cohesive and comprehensive digital thread to optimise the aircraft development process and accelerate delivery of innovation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Bombardier as we explore the future of a sustainable aerospace industry together,” says Todd Tuthill, Vice President, Aerospace & Defence Industry, Siemens.
In the statement Siemens says that Bombardier has also adopted Siemens’ Mendix low-code platform. The first application developed using Mendix improves efficiency through enhanced search functionality, linking external application data with teamcentre. This enhances data quality and security while reducing the workload for IT teams.
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The German engineering giant says that as part of the initiative, Bombardier is working with Siemens to support future workforce development. This includes collaboration with universities and schools to provide students access to Siemens’ software tools to support skill development for the aerospace sector.
“We are pleased to be working closely with Siemens to enhance and optimise our digital aircraft development process. With the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we can transform our processing capabilities and maximise all parts of the manufacturing process, seamlessly ensuring a solid pathway for further acceleration and innovation,” says Glenn Chapnik, Senior Director, Engineering, Projects, Processes and Tools, Project Planning, Bombardier.
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Meanwhile, Siemens says that since 2018, Bombardier has been using Siemens’ teamcentre software for product lifecycle management (PLM). This new implementation aims to establish a digital thread using teamcentre as the foundation, bringing together mechanical and electrical design in a PLM-based collaborative environment.
“Using Siemens Xcelerator provides an integrated solution spanning across engineering disciplines and downstream users, which could facilitate the use of consistent processes and leverage collaboration across the enterprise. Bombardier looks forward to what we can achieve from these capabilities,” adds Chapnik.