Production losses in the form of stop time and quality deficiencies in rebuilding and new installation are very costly. The collaboration is now being deepened with a focus on helping customers minimize the risk of production losses through virtual simulation models, so-called digital twins. More specifically, the collaboration will focus on virtual simulation of commissioning, known as Virtual Commissioning. The offer to the customer is based on technical experts from ÅF with very good knowledge of Siemens digital offer. The automation solutions offered come from Siemens Digital Industries and the simulation software from Siemens PLM Software.

A virtual simulation of a production facility or a production process means that commissioning can be prepared at the smallest level of detail in a digital environment before it is realized. The advantages of using digital twins are many: shorter lead times, increased security during commissioning and escalation, and the possibility for operators to train in a simulation environment before it becomes "sharp mode".

"With the partnership, ÅF and Siemens will now jointly take the next step in streamlining our customers' digital transformation for improved efficiency and flexibility throughout their production," says Robert Larsson, EVP and Head of Division Industrial & Digital Solutions.

"Our customers are increasingly demanding a system perspective when it comes to how digital tools can improve the productivity of their production facilities. The cooperation with ÅF means that we can offer our customers extensive technical expertise and solutions in this area", says Göran Persson, Head of Siemens Digital Industries in Sweden.

For further information, please contact:

Cathrine Sandegren, EVP and Head of Communications and Brand
+46 70 292 68 26

Mats Friberg, VP Siemens PLM Software, Nordics
+46 70 915 15 02

About Siemens 

Siemens is a leading global technology company that conducts operations worldwide with a focus on power production and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, as well as automation and digitization in the process and manufacturing industry

Siemens PLM Software is a leading global provider of software solutions to drive the digital transformation of industry, creating new opportunities for manufacturers to realize innovation. With headquarters in Plano, Texas, and over 140,000 customers worldwide, Siemens Digital Industries Software works with companies of all sizes to transform the way ideas come to life, the way products are realized, and the way products and assets in operation are used and understood. For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.