Siemens’ Digital Thread: Connecting Design & Simulation - Bob Ransijn | Podcast #157

Explore Simcenter Systems simulation: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenter/systems-simulation/Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobransijn/In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Bob, a seasoned System Simulation Specialist and Presales Manager at Siemens Digital Industry Software, to explore the fascinating world of system simulation. Bob walks us through the origins of simulation — from its beginnings in the Manhattan Project to its evolution into a cornerstone of modern engineering.We cover the fundamentals of system simulation, discuss the rise of multi-physics modeling, and unpack the crucial differences between digital twins and digital threads. Bob also explains how AI and machine learning are driving faster, more accurate reduced-order models, enabling innovations like predictive maintenance and real-time digital twins.This episode highlights not just the technological evolution but also the democratization of simulation, making it accessible to a wider range of engineers and industries, from automotive to aerospace. Want to learn more?👉 Check out the following webinars by Siemens:System simulations for the heavy equipment industry: https://webinars.sw.siemens.com/en-US/system-simulations-for-heavy-equipment-industry/Boost fluid systems performance, through system simulation: https://webinars.sw.siemens.com/en-US/fluid-systems-simulation/Improve energy efficiency and performance of next generation cooling and heating technologies through digitalization: https://webinars.sw.siemens.com/en-US/hvacr-performance-and-efficiency-levels-with-system-simulation/