The next generation of design requires that industries adopt a forward-thinking, futuristic approach. We have to think not only about what could make existing machines better and faster, but also about how systems and processes could be streamlined and how efficiency can be increased. Forward-thinking is increasingly important in the digital age. Digitalization allows us to put our ideas into action through digital twins. We don’t have to commit to costly hardware because we’re able to take digital test drives before we buy.  Today I’m talking to Scott Felber, a Product Engineering Software Marketing Manager with Siemens Digital Industries Software. His role is to help customers understand how NX software can be utilized in the vast world of industrial machinery.  In this episode, Scott explains how interdisciplinary collaboration during the digital design process can ensure that the machinery of the future works for everyone. We’ll also talk about how the digital twin can catch potential crashes virtually, saving time and money.  Keeping costs down and increasing efficiency are important to customers operating within industrial manufacturing. The digital design phase is key in achieving these goals, saving time and money not only when a machine is physically operating on the floor, but throughout the design process as well.  Some Questions I Ask: What is a holistic design approach? (2:43)How are PLCs and Controllers influencing the design process? (3:51)What role does the digital twin play in the industrial machinery design process? (6:16)How are you managing to keep machine technology software current for customers? (8:09)What are the benefits of reusing data? (11:43)What current trends are you seeing in machine commissioning? (14:45)Where should customers start who are wanting to implement this technology? (20:00)How are cloud-based solutions being utilized? (22:33) What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Three of the most important changes that need to take place over the next few years, in order to progress toward the next generation of industrial machinery operations (1:52)How one company was able to cut machine development time by 50% (4:41)The full scope of the digital twin (6:49)How collaborative design management works (10:18)The difference between assemble to order and configure to order (13:27)Why virtual commissioning saves time and money (16:32)How augmented reality and virtual reality solutions are being applied (24:01) Connect With Jennifer Piper: Linkedin Connect with Scott Felber: LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.