SPX FLOW, a global leader in fluid technology, has partnered with Siemens to showcase advanced digital twin technology at the Manufacturing x Digital Centre in Chicago. As a premier hub for manufacturing innovation, MxD is driving advancements across industries, including food and beverage, chemicals, and batteries.
At MxD, SPX FLOW and Siemens are demonstrating the capabilities of digital twin technology, enhanced by industrial 5G connectivity and modular production using software-defined Module Type Package concepts. These innovations are highlighted through an automated mixing tank paired with a corresponding digital twin.
This collaboration integrates SPX FLOW’s expertise in fluid processing solutions—including mixers, pumps, and valves—with Siemens’ IoT connectivity solutions and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation capabilities. The result is a precise virtual replica of an autonomous mixing tank concept, allowing users to design, test, and optimise fluid systems in a risk-free digital environment. This approach improves efficiency, accelerates innovation, and reduces operational risks.
By creating a digital twin of a flexible, autonomous production process, Siemens can demonstrate the potential of virtual simulation technologies. Manufacturers can optimise production, validate throughput, and enhance efficiency and flexibility compared to traditional fixed production lines. Additionally, the innovative approach enables continuous mixing of materials or ingredients while an Autonomous Mobile Robot navigates the plant, maximising production capacity and quality.
Advancing Manufacturing Excellence
“Our innovative fluid technologies, combined with simulation-based digital twins and AI-driven modeling, allow us to deliver faster, customer-focused solutions,” said Tyrone Jeffers, vice president of global manufacturing and supply chain at SPX FLOW. “Together with Siemens, we are prioritising flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability, paving the way for a new era of manufacturing excellence.”
CFD modeling and IoT conditional monitoring support SPX FLOW’s product development by:
- Accelerating Innovation – Reducing modeling time while enhancing precision.
- Improving Efficiency – Refining designs with enhanced flow analysis.
- Seamless Integration – Aligning digital twins with real-world applications.
- Smart Products – Leveraging IoT monitoring for optimised performance and 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. “By working together with SPX FLOW and utilising live connections between the physical and digital worlds through digital twin models, we are helping customers achieve faster time to market, optimise system performance, reduce costs and resource usage, and deliver tailored, application-specific solutions to meet their unique needs.”
Through this partnership, SPX FLOW and Siemens are demonstrating how digital twin technology can transform manufacturing, offering greater efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability for the industries of the future.
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