Reconnecting & Innovating: Highlights From the Siemens DISW Users Meeting in Costa Mesa
Blog Article | April 28, 2025
Summary
The Siemens DISW Regional Users Club, hosted by Saratech on April 16, 2025, in Costa Mesa, CA, brought together industry professionals for in-person discussions on Siemens technology and digital innovation. Highlights included future vision and success stories from the Xcelerator platform, hands-on demos with NX Immersive Engineering using Sony VR, and strategic insights on implementing a digital thread. Attendees also explored NX workflow integration, Geolus Shape Search for design reuse, practical NX tips, and Teamcenter BOM management best practices. The event emphasized collaboration, efficiency, and immersive learning experiences for engineering teams.
Key Topics Covered
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Siemens DISW Regional Users Club 2025, Costa Mesa, CA
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Xcelerator platform future vision and success stories
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NX Immersive Engineering demo with Sony VR
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Strategic value of the digital thread
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NX workflow integration for productivity and collaboration
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NX user tips and efficiency best practices
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Geolus Shape Search for design reuse and geometry management
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Teamcenter BOM management best practices
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Networking, learning, and in-person engagement
It was a pleasure to reconnect in person at the Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) Regional Users Club, hosted by Saratech on April 16, 2025, in Costa Mesa, CA. After a long stretch of virtual events, it was refreshing to see so many familiar faces and engage in live discussions about the exciting future of Siemens technology.
Standout Moments from the Event
Future Vision & Success Stories
Derek England and Danny Sicking of Siemens kicked things off with powerful updates and inspiring success stories around NX and the broader Siemens Xcelerator platform. Their insights painted a compelling picture of what’s next in digital innovation.
Hands-On with NX Immersive Engineering
Attendees had the unique opportunity to demo the new Sony VR headset integrated with NX Immersive Engineering. The experience offered a glimpse into the future of design, collaboration, and immersive product development.
The "Why" Behind the Digital Thread
Madison Rye gave a thought-provoking talk on the strategic value of implementing a digital thread, helping teams understand not just the "how," but the deeper reasons "why" this approach matters for long-term success.
NX Tips & Shape Search Insights
In a dynamic breakout session, Matt Ostmeyer shared practical NX user tips, while Blake Lipofsky demonstrated the power of Geolus Shape for identifying and managing similar geometry, making design reuse and efficiency more achievable than ever.
Teamcenter & BOM Best Practices
Adam Cassedy and Michelle Simon delivered an informative update on Teamcenter, with a focus on Bill of Materials (BOM) management best practices—an essential topic for those navigating complex product lifecycles.
NX Workflow Integration
Mark Anderson wrapped up the morning with a session on integrated NX workflows, showcasing how seamless integration can unlock new levels of productivity and team collaboration.
It was truly an impactful and energizing day, filled with learning, networking, and innovation. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.
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