What happened on day 2 of Realize LIVE Europe? Hosts Stephen Ferguson and Chad Ghalamzan reflect on the valuable insights gained from attending the event in this special episode. Stephen had some amazing one-on-one interviews with customers. Chad attended numerous presentations and shared different perspectives on the topics covered. Realize LIVE is an annual event that brings together Siemens software customers, partners, and experts to discuss various topics, including digital transformation, ...
Sep 08, 2023•18 min
Welcome to a special episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast. In this podcast, hosts Stephen Ferguson and Chad Ghalamzan share their expert insights on Day 1 of the Siemens Realize LIVE Europe event. Realize LIVE is an annual gathering of Siemens software customers, partners, and experts on cutting-edge topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. The event was held in July 2023 at the Infinity Hotel and Conference Center in Munich, Germany. Through this...
Sep 08, 2023•15 min
Welcome to the third and final special edition of the Engineer Innovation podcast. Join Chad and Stephen as they share their thoughts on Day 3 of the Siemens Realize LIVE Europe event. They also interview attendees to get their perspective on the event and what they gained. Realize LIVE is an annual event that brings together customers, partners, and experts in Siemens software to discuss various topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. The event was he...
Sep 08, 2023•13 min
In this episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast we go behind the scenes of the world’s largest ever marine validation experiment, in which 54 teams of engineers compete to simulate the performance of a cruise ship (full of passengers). My guest is Dmitriy Ponkratov from the Royal Institution of Naval Architects who has been performing marine CFD simulations for more than two decades with Lloyds Register of Shipping and RINA, and who is a veteran of many sea trials. In this episode we discuss:...
Sep 04, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast AI Expert Justin Hodges and (not so expert) Stephen Ferguson explain how engineers can start using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning TODAY, and quickly achieve massive productivity savings and extra insight into their simulations. We talk about: Using ChatGPT to massively increase engineering productivity The key steps required to perform any AI or Machine Learning project Some common pitfalls A way to rapidly assess which AI approach...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dave Griffith , Co-Host of the Manufacturing Hub Podcast , a show for manufacturing and industrial professionals seeking the best education and inspiration for how to improve their business and career. We talk about: Why Dave is so passionate about manufacturing. Why is manufacturing the “wild west,” according to Dave Griffith? The different factors driving digitization in manufacturing. What is “sensible digital transformation”? And why is it so important to ...
Jun 27, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On today’s episode of the Engineer Innovation Podcast , we’re joined by reformed engine combustion simulation expert Dr Simon Fischer , who traded in a stable career in engine simulation to become an expert in storytelling through simulation. In this episode we discuss Why Simon decided to get out of the engine simulation game. Which sort of CFD engineers are the most competent How the scope of CFD has, and is still changing The value of a multidisciplinary approach to simulation The risks and b...
Jun 22, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On today’s episode, we’re joined by John Perrigue , who is the Head of Digital Operations & Smart Manufacturing - Life Sciences at EMD Millipore and Senior Director at Johnson & Johnson, Digital Process Design. We talk about: How John first got involved with simulation and testing at Johnson & Johnson. How J&J uses digital twins and the benefits of this. How J&J’s simulation capacity grew and scaled over time. Tackling the human element involved in scaling. Do you need a Ph.D...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In a special Season 2 Bonus Episode we take a brutally honest look into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to try and dispel some of the hype that has built up around topic, and to see if we can distinguish what is possible now, and what might be possible in the future of AI. In this episode, you will learn about: How AI will change the profile of engineers in the future The role that AI will play in the future of engineering Extracting more value from simulation and test Using AI to r...
Jun 06, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Justin Hodges , Senior AI/ML Technical Specialist in Product Management at Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Remi Duquette , Vice-President of Innovation and Industrial AI at Maya HTT. We talk about: How ChatGPT has changed public perception and understanding of AI. How both Justin and Remi found their way into AI, and their journeys so far. Whether AI is accessible for people without much prior experience. Some of the best examples of AI and ML today. ...
May 26, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On today’s episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast, we’re joined by Virginie Maillard , Head of Global Research in Simulation and Digital Twin at Siemens . She’s here to talk about the role of the digital twin in the emerging industrial metaverse and what the future holds. We talk about: What is digital twin and what type of digital twin are there? What kind of research is taking place around digital twin? What is the industrial universe? How is different from other types of metaverses? How d...
May 12, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On today’s episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast, we’re joined by Guy de Carufel and Eric Duplain . Guy is the Director of Engineering and Operations at BMA and Eric is CFD Project Engineer, also at BMA. They’re here to discuss the impact of carbon emissions from industrial thermal systems. We talk about: The complexity and types of industrial thermal systems. Optimizing their customers’ existing processes and equipment Is fuel switching becoming a common practice? Responding to accusations...
May 03, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Ian McGann . Ian is the Director of Innovation for TSVT at Siemens Digital Industries Software . We talk about: What massive engineering data analytics is. How Ian collects the data he uses and the work involved in processing it. Spotting outliers in data — does it have to be manual? How machine learning is taking individual experience and making it more transferable. The payoff of massive engineering data analytics. Understanding executable digital twins, and...
Apr 14, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to another episode of Engineer Innovation — a podcast for engineers by engineers. Because we all want to build a better tomorrow, faster. Computer simulations have the ability to take unethical studies and test the set of circumstances in a safe way. This means that engineers now have the ability to learn more about dangerous situations without endangering any lives. One specific thing that simulations, like the SimCenter Madymo, are able to test is the impact of car and cyclist accident...
Apr 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
A big reason most devices never get to market is the cost of developing and testing viable prototypes. Most companies will run out of capital before their product is fully certified. Lowering the cost of development opens up the door for great innovations by bold startups to reach the market faster. If these innovations are, for instance, in the medical device space, their arrival to the market will improve the quality of life for many people. One of the ways to lower the cost of product develop...
Dec 02, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Most new technology products have a sustainability aspect attached to them. This is happening because we have very strict environmental regulations in many countries. Engineers now have to show regulators the environmental impact their products will have before they can get certified. This push for sustainability has also led to more investments in products such as drones and electric cars that reduce emissions. For instance, drones’ small carbon footprint makes them the perfect replacement for ...
Oct 04, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What is the future of the digital twin in automotive design? How do you accelerate product design and get it right first time? Will it replace physical testing entirely? Listen to this podcast to find out the answer to these questions and more. Essential listening for anyone involved in digitalization and vehicle performance engineering.
Aug 11, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to another episode of Engineer Innovation — a podcast for engineers, by engineers. Because we all want to build a better tomorrow, faster. Simulation allows engineers to understand how their designs will perform under different circumstances. It is an essential part of any development process as it gives confidence to designs before the actual manufacturing can start. Without simulation, it would be difficult to determine which combination of components and component design can give the ...
Aug 08, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to another episode of Engineer Innovation — a podcast for engineers, by engineers. Because we all want to build a better tomorrow, faster. One of the main differences between combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles is the level of noise generated. Combustion engines are loud while the latter is very quiet. While the lack of noise can be interpreted as a benefit, it also presents a few problems. First, it makes the vehicle unsafe to other road users who rely on vehicle sounds to ...
Jul 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this edition of the Engineering Innovation podcast, we step back five years to the birth of Simcenter and explore all of the reasons why the last five years have been some of the most tumultuous in the history of our species. Let's join Jean-Claude Ercolanelli and Stephen Ferguson as they talk about why 5 is a magic number.
Dec 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Engineers of the future entering the work environment will be entering one very different from what current engineers experience today. Let’s join Remi Duquette and Stephen Ferguson to explore how artificial intelligence will shape the engineer of the future. One thing is for sure - change is coming and with it the promise of an even brighter tomorrow.
Sep 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the second episode of Engineer Innovation — a podcast for engineers, by engineers. Because we all want to build a better tomorrow, faster. For a long time, engineers have just picked materials off a catalog without asking any ‘what if’ questions regarding them. This episode will dig into why past views of materials have limited innovation and what is being done to unlock performance by changing those views. We’ll discuss the crucial role of materials in product and system optimization...
Aug 18, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
People have been riding waves for more than 5000 years, which makes surfing one of the world’s oldest sports. The surfboard industry is worth $3 billion, and surfing will debut as an Olympic sport in Tokyo this summer. But it’s more than just a sport. In ancient Hawaiian culture, the art of he’e nalu (or “wave sliding”) is endowed with almost religious significance, where frustrated surfers would call upon the kahuna (priest) to aid them with a surfing prayer which asked the Gods to deliver grea...
May 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
