SPX FLOW, a global leader in fluid technology, has partnered with Siemens to showcase advanced digital twin technology at the MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) innovation center in Chicago. MxD, a premier hub for digital manufacturing advancements, is driving innovation across key industries, including food and beverage, chemicals, and batteries.
As part of this collaboration, SPX FLOW and Siemens are demonstrating how digital twin technology, combined with industrial 5G connectivity and modular production using software-defined Module Type Package (MTP) concepts, can revolutionize manufacturing. The demonstration features an automated mixing tank equipped with an associated digital twin, providing a real-time, virtual representation of physical processes.
By integrating SPX FLOW’s industry-leading fluid processing solutions—such as mixers, pumps, and valves—with Siemens’ IoT connectivity and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation capabilities, this initiative enables manufacturers to design, test, and optimize fluid systems in a virtual environment. The ability to simulate real-world operations helps mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and accelerate innovation.
Through this collaboration, Siemens leverages SPX FLOW’s expertise to demonstrate how digital twins can optimize flexible, autonomous production processes. Unlike traditional fixed production lines, this technology allows manufacturers to validate throughput, enhance efficiency, and improve adaptability. Additionally, the use of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) enables seamless material mixing while navigating production facilities, ensuring maximum output and quality control.
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“Our innovative fluid technologies combined with simulation-based digital twins and AI-driven modeling enables us to deliver faster, customer-focused solutions,” said Tyrone Jeffers, SPX FLOW Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain. “Together with Siemens, we are prioritizing flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability, paving the way for a new era of manufacturing excellence.”
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and IoT-driven conditional monitoring are key components of SPX FLOW’s product development strategy, offering significant benefits such as:
- Accelerated Innovation: Faster modeling times with improved accuracy.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Optimized designs through advanced flow analysis.
- Seamless Integration: Ensuring digital twins align with real-world applications.
- Smart Product Development: Leveraging IoT monitoring to enhance equipment performance and enable predictive maintenance.
“This collaboration is a win for us and a huge win for our industrial customers,” said Del Costy, Managing Director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Working together with SPX FLOW and harnessing the power of live connections between the physical and digital worlds in digital twin models, we are helping customers to achieve faster time to market, optimize system performance, reduce costs and resource usage, and deliver tailored, application-specific solutions to meet their unique needs.”
By pioneering the integration of digital twin technology into fluid processing and manufacturing, SPX FLOW and Siemens are driving the industry toward greater efficiency, flexibility, and innovation. Their combined expertise is setting a new standard for smart, connected production systems, empowering manufacturers to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world.
