Spatial Integrated Systems

06/17/2026

We'd be lying if I said we're not still thinking about Realize LIVE 2026.

What an incredible event filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and meaningful connections. A special shoutout to Patrick Delaney, who delivered an outstanding presentation on Plant Simulation and drew a fantastic audience. The engagement and conversations during and after the session reinforced just how much interest there is in leveraging simulation to drive smarter manufacturing decisions.

Missed Patrick's presentation at Realize LIVE? Don't worry—you'll have another chance! Keep an eye out for our upcoming webinar, where Patrick will be sharing his Plant Simulation expertise again.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, attended our session, and shared their insights. We can't wait to continue the conversation.

06/16/2026

🔍 Micro-Learn: Protect Your Designs with Solid Edge Auto-Simplify

Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. Simply saving a design as a neutral file format like IGES or STEP may not provide the level of protection you need when sharing models with customers, suppliers, or partners.

That’s where Solid Edge Auto-Simplify comes in.

In this Micro-Learn session, we’ll explore how Auto-Simplify helps safeguard your design intent by removing sensitive details while preserving the information needed for collaboration. It’s one of the most practical tools available for protecting your engineering data without slowing down productivity.

🎥 Turn up the sound and discover how this powerful feature can help secure your designs.

Be sure to follow our page and Cecil Pruitt for more quick tips, practical commands, and easy-to-remember ways to get the most from Solid Edge.

06/15/2026

Innovation moves faster when teams stay connected. See how Siemens Teamcenter® helps unify product development with a digital thread that connects engineering, manufacturing, and service.

Watch the video now: https://zurl.co/ASJD3

06/11/2026

Robotics is no longer a future-state conversation—it’s happening now, and the pace of innovation is accelerating.

AI, robotics, digital twins, and industrial automation are converging to reshape manufacturing and operations in meaningful ways.

One key takeaway: success won’t come from individual technologies alone. The real opportunity lies in orchestrating people, processes, data, and intelligent systems into a connected ecosystem that can adapt and scale.

As organizations continue their digital transformation journeys, the conversation is shifting from automation for efficiency to automation for agility, resilience, and innovation.

Whether you’re involved in manufacturing, industrial technology, AI, or digital transformation, this article offers valuable perspective on where the industry is headed.

Worth the read.

05/28/2026

If your team uses Siemens NX, creating custom part templates is one of the easiest ways to improve consistency and save time across every new design.

In my latest video, Dave Francis walk through how to create and configure custom NX part file templates, including:
✔️ Start parts
✔️ Standard layers & expressions
✔️ Template directories
✔️ PAX file editing
✔️ UGII_TEMPLATE_DIR setup
✔️ Adding templates to the NX “New” dialog

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here: https://zurl.co/zz0mD

In this Siemens NX tutorial, Dave Francis walks through how to create custom part file templates and template palettes in NX CAD.You’ll learn:What a part fil...

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

At SIS, culture starts with the people.

Kim shared that one of her favorite parts of working at SIS is the collaborative team environment and the strong sense of ownership across the company.

We’re proud to build a workplace where people feel connected, valued, and empowered to make an impact every day.

05/21/2026

🚀 Revolutionize your CAE workflow

Join Siemens to learn how meshless simulation with Simsolid eliminates bottlenecks and speeds up analysis—directly on full CAD assemblies.

📅 May 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM CDT

Don’t miss this chance to rethink simulation.

👉 Register today: https://webinars.sw.siemens.com/en-US/revolutionizing-cae-with-meshless-simulation/?spi=4057608

05/19/2026

We’re preparing to interview our in-house Solid Edge expert and want YOUR input 👇

What questions would you want answered about Solid Edge, CAD workflows, or engineering design?

Here are a few we already have:
🔹 What drew you to Solid Edge originally?
🔹 What is the coolest thing about Solid Edge in your opinion?
🔹 What features do you think are most underrated?
🔹 What advice would you give new users?

Now we want to hear from you:

❓If you could ask a Solid Edge expert anything, what would it be?

Drop your questions in the comments — we may feature them in the interview!

05/18/2026

Some careers are built by chance. Others are built through years of deep expertise and passion for an industry.

Kim’s career journey has taken her through leading organizations like IBM and Siemens, where she spent years working in strategy, marketing, and PLM software solutions across industries like aerospace, defense, and marine.

That passion for innovation and technology is exactly what makes Kim such a valuable part of the SIS team today.