Engineer Innovation: Conversations about Industry 4.0, Engineering AI/ML, Digital Twin, & Computer Aided Engineering.

Many of us have become almost entirely reliant on our smart watches. My smart watch can tell when I’m stressed. It nags me about not getting enough sleep. It tracks how much I move. It monitors my heart rate 24/7 and predicts how much oxygen is being circulated around my body. And it pings me with an endless stream of social media notifications, that I really should be ignoring.  

But what if this technology was available for machines?  

At engineering school one of the first things, we learn is how we can measure torque and bending on a shaft using strain gauges that convert deformation into an electrical signal that can be measured (and calibrated). But in the words of our guest, Forcebit CEO Jan Croes: 

“And sticking strain gauges on a shaft is not fast, it's not easy, and it's not reliable. Because what you have to do is you have to build up a sensor from scratch onto a shaft in an environment that is oily, that is messy, there is no room. And what you have to do is you have to completely put a barrier shaft, you have to mount strain gauges, you have to wire stuff, you have to balance it, you have to put duct tape around it, and you have to pray that things don't fly off.” 

This edition of the Engineer Innovation Podcast is about the engineering challenges involved in designing Forcebit a device that aims to make measurements on rotary drive systems as fast and easy as putting on a smartwatch. This is an important application of the digital twin technology in which the combination of simulation and measurement allows virtual sensors to replace physical sensors and increases our understanding of complicated systems. 

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future. 

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For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast. 

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, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. The event took place in July 2023 at the Infinity Hotel and Conference Center in Munich, Germany, and it was an incredible success.

We are thrilled to present this three-part series highlighting the key takeaways from Realize LIVE Europe. You'll gain insights from attendees, summaries of keynote speeches and presentations, and a recap of anything you missed if you could not attend. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow, and we hope you'll join us.

And don't forget - Realize LIVE 2024 is just around the corner! Visit https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/realizelive/ to save the date and ensure you don't miss out on this incredible event.

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software, which brings electronics, engineering, and manufacturing together to build a better digital future. We are passionate about what we do and excited to share our insights with you.

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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 three-part podcast series, we will provide key takeaways from Realize LIVE Europe, including attendee insights, keynote speeches and presentations, and a recap of anything you may have missed.

Don't miss out on Realize LIVE 2024 - mark your calendars now! For more information, visit https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/realizelive/.

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is proudly sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software, which brings electronics, engineering, and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and leave a 5-star review to help spread the word about the show. For more unique insights on cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

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 held in July 2023 at the Infinity Hotel and Conference Center in Munich, Germany.

This three-part series highlights the key takeaways from Realize LIVE Europe, including insights from attendees, summaries of the keynote speeches and presentations, and a recap of anything you may have missed if you could not attend.

Don't miss out on Realize LIVE 2024! Visit https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/realizelive/ to save the date.

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering, and manufacturing together to build a better digital future. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to follow us. Also, leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show.

For more unique insights on cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

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:

● The challenge of meeting IMO’s Zero Carbon Shipping target by 2050

● The pivotal role that simulation plays in designing the ultra-efficient ships required to meet these standards

● Exploring novel marine propulsion systems

● Establishing trust in CFD simulation as an alternative to towing tanks and sea trials

● Creating a dataset of sea trial data that can be used to validate CFD simulations at full scale and in real world conditions

● A massive validation effort that includes 54 companies and institutions.

● How CFD engineers deal with sometimes getting the answer wrong

● The Marine Digital Twin

● Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as applied to the marine industry

● Conducting sea trials on a cruise ship full of gin-and-tonic sipping passengers

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show.

For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

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: 

This podcast is available to watch (including the Part 2 Demo) at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1m1vu8_quoAqrddwd2i9HtPpp4xmWBzo.  

Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: 

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future. 

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:

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. 

For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

#Productivity #Construction #Manufacturing #Machinery #Structures

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

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show.

For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

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:

John Perrigue - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-perrigue/

This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. 

For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune into siemens.com/simcenter-podcast.

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: