Mounting complexity, disruption and shifting customer demands are driving companies in many industries to seek faster and more efficient development methods across product and production lifecycles. Digitalization, and the Digital Twin specifically, have arisen as a means of helping companies accelerate processes, lower costs and reduce risk in an increasingly dynamic industrial environment.

In this episode of the Future Ready Podcast from Siemens, we are joined by one of our resident experts on the Digital Twin, Dominik Zettler, Vice President of Simulation for Industrial Systems at Siemens. The conversation explores the digital twin concept before examining common challenges and practical advice on how to get started on a digital transformation journey.

In this episode you’ll learn about: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:30) Making the Digital Twin tangible

(04:30) Digital Twin in production and across the lifecycle

(06:55) Evolution of product-to-production handover

(10:04) Roadblocks to Digital Twin adoption and how to move forward

About the voices: 

Dominik Zettler is Vice President of Simulation for Industrial Systems at Siemens. Over more than 20 years in the industry, Dominik has experienced the growth of digitalization technology from early 3D modeling to the advanced digital twins in use today. Now, Zettler focuses on go-to-market strategies and the development of new business models. Zettler also has experience in project management and general contracting from prior positions, where responsibilities included managing large-scale automotive projects and P&L accountability.

Conor Peick is a Marketing Professional creating forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with industry experts and executives to produce impactful content exploring the challenges companies face and the technologies that can provide solutions.