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The Alzmetall Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik relies on the digital twin to optimize manufacturing, training and collaboration.

• Risk-free training on the virtual machine without blocking the real one
• Simulation and verification of the tool paths and CNC programs in a virtual environment without interrupting the real machine
• Enhanced collaboration with the end customer, from pre-sales dialogs to after-sales suport

BeAM S.A.S fully relies on SINUMERIK ONE and the digital twin for the development and control of its innovative additive manufactring systems.

• First time right: simulating material application with the NX Virtual Machine
• Increasing process safety by avoiding collisions with SINUMERIK ONE
• Highly dynamic drives ensure the optimal quality of the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) workpieces

Breton uses the digital twin for the integrated development of software, mechanical and electronic components.

• Realistic simulation of workflows
• Use of production data to forecast incidents
• Halving the time-to-market

Hear from first hand how Breton increases the productivity of their machines with SINUMERIK ONE and which role the digital twin plays.

• Machine design verification and part program analysis in a virtual environment could provide the customer with a more appropriate solution
• Bring ideas to life means to Campro to deliver the right product to their customer and at the same time reduce the risks during the development process
• Campro discovers a new way of thinking because with the digital twin, Campro will be able to do the machine cutting test/training/service virtually

C.B. Ferrari is convinced of the flexibility and value of virtual testing.

• Multitasking flexibility from the virtual machine right to reality
• Virtual presentation of the machine performance to the customer without actually being on site
• Quicker execution of process analysis and optimization in a virtual environment that the machine manufacturer creates entirely themself

Chiron relies on the digital twin to significantly increase productivity.

• SINUMERIK ONE can be easily and quickly adapted to existing machines.
• Increased control performance leads to significant advantages in machine productivity
• A coherent overall package that impresses with simplified control application, commissioning and overall performance

Elb-Schliff Werkzeugmaschinen uses SINUMERIK ONE and the digital twin to make innovation and engineering processes more efficient and flexible.

• Risk-free realtime simulation and optimization of production processes with a virtual image of the machine without interruption of operations
• Web-based training, more efficient remote service and expansion of the digitalization portfolio with the digital twin

For Elha, the possibilities of virtual commissioning increase significantly with SINUMERIK ONE.

• Virtual commissioning with complete virtual test rack (software-in-the-loop)
• Shortened commissioning at the real machine by virtual writing and testing of the software beforehand
• Extended offer for machine operators through the digital twin

Fill uses the digital twin of SINUMERIK ONE for the continuous process over the entire life cycle of the machines and plants.

• Increase in machine and plant productivity even before real production begins
• Continuous digitalization over the entire life cycle
• Faster response times with increasing variant diversity and shorter production times

Fooke uses SINUMERIK ONE and the digital twin for the development and manufacture of its portal milling machines.

• Virtual training using the digital twin without interrupting manufacture
• Preparation of CNC execution in the digital twin
• More flexible reaction to changing manufacturing orders

• Digital Twin of SINUMERIK ONE has been integrated into the manufacturing processes and plays an important role in engineering, commissioning and manufacturing
• Digital Twin enables to innovate faster and shorten the product time-to-market
• Safer test cutting under virtual environment

Heinrich Georg has already trained his customers even before the first prototype of their machine is ready.

• Effective training on the "real-virtual" machine even at an early stage of development
• Enhanced machine productivity by optimizing programs and workflows long before the real machine is constructed
• Significant increased service support

Ghiringhelli achieves better results more quickly and efficient with the digital twin.

• Safe and efficient testing of new designs with the virtual machine before execution in reality
• Shorter machine set up without waiting for the real centerless grinder thanks to preliminary tests on the digital twin
• Better reaction to customer requirements as the entire solution can be shown virtually

Digital Twin brings Goodway a more efficient operation process.

• The processing procedure and machine parameters are optimized by virtual environment simulation to shorten the debugging time on the actual machine.
• Avoid machining collisions through real CNC motion data.
• Improve processing possibilities and safety.

When developing new machines, Haco relies on the digital twin of SINUMERIK ONE.

• Shorter time-to-market for innovative approaches
• More simple development of customized machines thanks to direct customer feedback on the digital twin
• Additional training possibilities for operator and service personal

SINUMERIK ONE allows the whole Hardinge team to be trained on the machine features before it is available. 

• It is amazing to operate a virtual machine without having a real one. This can effectively cut down on the development costs and times to build a machine and refine afterwards
• Hardinge believes the machine user will be excited to use the digital twin as it can easily and rapidly evaluate on cycle times and production cost
• Hardinge service team will be more relaxed to assist the customer remotely because the machine can be diagnosed via digital twin to solve problems

The increased processing power of the SINUMERIK ONE coupled with the SIMATIC S7-1500F PLC means that the machines are essentially future proofed.

• New features and machine functions can be added without fear of running into processor bottlenecks.
• Software design, debugging, optimisation and testing can be done at the desktop with digital twin technology, reducing development and commissioning time.
• The possibility of viewing a machine and evaluating its performance through digital twin technology without having to build it excites our customers.

This large-format, gantry-style machine is leading the additive manufacturing industry in segments such as aerospace and marine.

• The SINUMERIK ONE solution allows Ingersoll to explore the initial machine designs, programming and commissioning much earlier in the process — prior to the machine being assembled
• Using Create MyVirtual Machine, Ingersoll can push the boundaries of the industrial 3D printing machine’s design even further
• The Digital Twin truly becomes a collaboration channel between Ingersoll and their customer

Kapp Niles were convinced by both the high performance of SINUMERIK ONE and the multiple benefits of the digital twin.

• Virtual simulation of the NC process and PLC control before the machine is built
• Optimization of NC processes without occupying machine time on the real machine
• Fast processes due to increased computing power for the NC and PLC program sequence

Faster testing and shorter development times: Liebherr trusts in the digital twin.

• SINUMERIK ONE is the future-proof system platform with more integrated programming (TIA portal) and flexible SIMATIC S7-1500F PLC
• Faster development and testing of software modules with the digital twin - and thus faster adaptability to customer requirements
• Virtual run-in of workpieces on the digital twin ensures collision-free operation and optimizes machining times without blocking a machine

For Litz, the new SINUMERIK is the future, because by using virtual SINUMERIK they believe it can shorten the machine tool design process.

• SINUMERIK ONE will excite Litz’ customers with more accurate machining cycle time and productivity calculation
• State-of-the-art engineering of machine from virtual to real is much more exciting and convenient at the same time
• Working offline on the machine in an office environment helps to significantly reduce the risks on real machine

SINUMERIK ONE controlled gantry-type machining centers

• Virtual production start and training on the digital model
• Full productivity directly after acceptance of the machine
• As a result, production could start much sooner.

Mikromat relies on the digital twin to optimize processes and increase safety at the same time.

• Optimal support of production planning
• Significant acceleration and increased safety during the introduction of new systems, new products and running-in processes
• Results-oriented process optimization with the digital twin

Efficient engineering is a major factor for Mikron. The digital twin plays a central role here.

• Efficient engineering shortens the time-to-market
• Early customer consulting in the 'virtual showroom'
• Preliminary machine acceptance in the virtual world helps meet deadlines

Pama relies on the digital twin to remain competitive.

• Go with confidence into future production with the digital twin
• Enhance increased productivity
• Virtual simulation closer than ever to reality

R&D Maschinenbau achieves tangible results more quickly in the development of its lathes with SINUMERIK ONE and the digital twin.

• Highly performant SINUMERIK ONE hardware and software
• Outsourcing of many programming and setup tasks to the digital twin
• Increased availability and productivity thanks to the digital twin

Key manufacturing processes are always simulated first using digital twins; in other words, detailed virtual images of the controls and machining.

• Faster communication with customers about deadlines
• More accurate planning and job preparation
• Increased productivity, even with smaller batch sizes and an increasing range of variants

For Rema Control's customers, production planning starts from the office instead of from the shop floor.

• With SINUMERIK ONE digital twin, Rema Control’s customers reached best new targets in production planning and quality
• Thanks to the new digitalization tools, Rema Control develops new machines in a virtual way, without mechanical parts needed
• Having the opportunity to use Siemens products allows Rema Control to have great technical support and to always be aligned with the best innovations in digitalization

Soraluce has focused on the performance of SINUMERIK ONE to get an excellent software design and improve our customers’ machining processes.

• The virtual commissioning of the machine (CNC, PLC, Safety Integrated, HMI, Collision Avoidance) during the engineering phase results in a perfect proven software and a substantial reduction of the machine commissioning times.
• Create MyVirtual Machine allows to virtually run the machining process of our customers’ workpiece, improving the process and increasing machine productivity.

With the SINUMERIK ONE CNC system from Siemens, STRAMA-MPS can significantly reduce cycle times and increase the output of its systems even further.

• With the integrated SIMATIC S7-1500F PLC, SINUMERIK ONE enables significantly lower cycle times at the PLC level. This makes PLC-controlled machining sequences faster processed
• Offline programming and virtual commissioning make it possible to save time and money, minimize risks and identify process problems faster

Tecno Logica uses SINUMERIK ONE Digital Twin during the development phase to achieve shorter time-to-market of the machines. Following benefits are important:

• Testing of part programs and detection of possible collisions through simulation of the digital twin reduces risks on the real machine
• Optimization of working paths and tool change sequences
• Training and after sales support on the digital twin offer higher availability of the real machine 

Tecnosystem appreciates virtual commissioning and high performance of SINUMERIK ONE.

• Shortened commissioning at the real machine by complete virtual test (CNC, PLC, Safety Integrated, HMI)
• High performant hardware SINUMERIK ONE with S7-1500F PLC managed by an innovative complete integrated software platform (Total Integrated Automation)
• New approach of a more efficient remote service support

Weisser derives construction, commissioning, manufacture and new business models from the digital twin.

• Parallelisation of processes and simulation shortens project times and saves resources
• Development of new business models by enabling users and suppliers to benefit from SINUMERIK ONE
• Machining simulation makes it possible to virtually machine new or modified workpieces and thus shorten the time-to-market

• The digital twin allows to perform faster engineering design with the 5 axis machine model NFX-400A.
• The pre-simulation of the processing program and the machine kinematics allow to find the interference point and reduce the loss caused by collision
• The digital twin concept makes sense not only from the engineering perspective, but also for marketing, service etc.