Bombardier has announced an expanded partnership with Siemens to further incorporate the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software into its aircraft development process. The move aims to streamline Bombardier’s engineering processes and address modern aerospace design challenges.
Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace & Defense Industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software, commented on the partnership: “Bombardier’s selection of a wider set of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio demonstrates the value the company has realized from using our software as well as the value of a cohesive and comprehensive digital thread to optimize 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.”
Glenn Chapnik, Senior Director of Engineering at Bombardier, highlighted the benefits of the collaboration: “We are pleased to be working closely with Siemens to enhance and optimize our digital aircraft development process. With the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we can transform our processing capabilities and maximize all parts of the manufacturing process, seamlessly ensuring a solid pathway for further acceleration and innovation.”
The collaboration also extends to workforce development, with Bombardier working alongside Siemens to equip future industry professionals. By collaborating with academic institutions, they aim to provide students with access to Siemens’ software, thereby cultivating the skills required for industry entry.
Chapnik added: “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.”
For more insights into how Siemens Xcelerator supports digital transformation in aerospace and defense, additional information is available at Siemens’ official website. Siemens Digital Industries Software remains dedicated to accelerating transformation across various sectors by offering digital solutions for improved design, engineering, and manufacturing processes.