Siemens AG and DMG MORI, renowned leaders in precision machine tools and automation, are introducing a groundbreaking digital twin for machine tool processing available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace. This innovative offering, based on the Digital Native CNC Sinumerik One, comprises a digital replica of the control system, the machine tool, and the workpiece, ushering in a new era of enhanced sustainability, flexibility, and reduced time-to-market for the manufacturing industry. The CNC SINUMERIK ONE control system is a pivotal component in machining with machine tools.
Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, noted, “DMG Mori is the first partner from the machine tool industry to join the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace. Together, we’re shaping the future of an open ecosystem that seamlessly links domain expertise with cutting-edge technology. Siemens combines the real and digital worlds to enhance efficiency. This collaboration exemplifies our dedication to competitiveness, sustainability, and the industrial metaverse.”
Dr. Masahiko Mori, President of DMG Mori, emphasized the role of Digital Transformation (DX) in the future of the manufacturing process chain. He stated, “For us, the DMG Mori Digital Twin is a significant part of the Digital Transformation process. The Digital Transformation will even be accelerated by the recent and successful partnership with Siemens Xcelerator.”
The DMG Mori Digital Twin offers numerous advantages, including up to 40 percent faster ramp-up times and a significant reduction in energy consumption. It also minimizes unproductive testing on the machine by up to 75 percent by transferring non-productive tasks to the virtual realm. This approach helps customers avoid programming errors that can lead to defects and damage on the real machine, ensuring 100% collision-free production.
The significance of this achievement lies not only in the technology itself but also in the exceptional partnership that made it possible. Siemens and DMG Mori have leveraged their unrivaled expertise and technologies to create an innovative solution that sets the stage for a connected industrial future.
By merging a virtual representation of the customer-specific DMG Mori machine tool with the virtual version of Siemens’ popular Sinumerik One CNC and a virtual workpiece, this offering illustrates how ecosystems can foster innovation and address complex challenges.
This partnership also addresses the evolving needs of small and medium-sized businesses, offering them an accessible pathway to optimization. By harnessing the capabilities of digital twins, businesses can operate more efficiently with reduced energy consumption and increased productivity. Customers have the opportunity to simulate their requirements before committing to a real machine purchase.
Siemens CEO Roland Busch stated, “This innovation showcases Siemens Xcelerator’s core values of open collaboration and seamless integration. It not only transforms the manufacturing landscape but also makes a digital twin of an entire process accessible for small and medium-sized businesses embarking on their digital transformation journey.”
The German machine-building industry plays a pivotal role in global economic development, with over 60 percent of its production output being exported. As companies lay the foundations for the industrial metaverse, the collaboration between Siemens and DMG Mori signifies a turning point, demonstrating the power of partnership, innovation, and a shared vision for a connected future.