Siemens Expands Xcelerator to Cloud‑Based SaaS, Delivering On‑Demand Computing and AI‑Driven Simulation

Earlier this year, Siemens’ president and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn announced the company’s plan to convert its Digital Industries Software business to a cloud‑based SaaS model. Today, Siemens has broadened that strategy with the launch of Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS).

Brenda Discher, SVP for strategy and marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software, said, "XaaS will democratize access to the Xcelerator portfolio, giving manufacturers and their partners a single source of truth and on‑demand high‑performance computing from any device."

She added, "We’re not merely adding a new UI, basic file sharing or moving limited CAD to the cloud. We’re harnessing the cloud to deliver industry‑leading technology in new ways, easing access, flexibility and scalability for our customers."

XaaS provides on‑demand access to tools, features and compute resources, enabling companies to scale capacity instantly. The flexible, personalized solutions reduce the challenges of access, flexibility and scalability that manufacturing organizations face today.

With XaaS, manufacturers can add capacity quickly, adapting to market conditions. Ad‑hoc and established stakeholder groups can build and test products with comprehensive digital twins before committing to materials or equipment.

For instance, a multinational automotive OEM can increase collaboration across its globally distributed supply chain, securely connecting internal and multi‑tiered supplier teams worldwide. Mendix low‑code capabilities allow tailoring of the solution to meet specific needs.

Onboarding a new supplier is as simple as entering their e‑mail address; the app handles secure data sharing. If a suspension sub‑system requires a reusable simulation workflow, XaaS’s low‑code tools let FEA experts package it without a programmer. Virtual‑reality collaboration with CAD data from other systems is also possible.

An automotive startup can leap from concept to market introduction, using high‑end product development tools across mechanical design, electronics, and software without the need for costly IT infrastructure. The same toolset used by leading manufacturers is available at a fraction of the cost, from any device.

When working with a Shenzhen supplier to tweak a CAD file or recut molds, the browser‑based XaaS environment lets teams collaborate in a managed space. Prototype units in the field can feed sensor data into the digital twin, driving simulations with real‑world results quickly. Generative engineering—AI‑driven virtual tests based on real data—can accelerate product evolution.