SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE SAS

Their core work

Siemens Industry Software (formerly UGS/Siemens PLM) is the French arm of Siemens' digital industries software division, specializing in simulation, modeling, and product lifecycle management tools. In H2020 projects, they contribute advanced simulation capabilities — CFD, multiphysics modeling, digital twin platforms, and X-in-the-loop testing environments — to consortia working on electric vehicles, aerospace, drones, and smart manufacturing. Their role is consistently that of a software and simulation technology provider, enabling other partners to design, test, and optimize complex engineered systems digitally before physical prototyping.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Between 2014 and 2018, Siemens PLM's H2020 work centered heavily on automotive powertrain simulation — combustion engines, emissions reduction, biofuels, and early electric vehicle modeling (DiePeR, PaREGEn, COLHD, OBELICS). From 2019 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward autonomous systems (drones, urban air mobility, trustworthy AI), digital manufacturing (modular factories, digital twins), and advanced aerospace simulation (high aspect ratio wings, VTOL). This evolution mirrors the broader Siemens strategy of moving from traditional automotive CAE toward integrated digital twin platforms spanning mobility, manufacturing, and autonomy.

Siemens PLM is moving toward integrated simulation platforms for autonomous mobility (drones, VTOL, self-driving) and smart manufacturing, making them a strong partner for future projects combining digital twins with AI-driven autonomy.

How they like to work

Siemens PLM never coordinates H2020 projects — they join as a technology provider embedded in large consortia, contributing their simulation software stack and modeling expertise. With 351 unique partners across 30 countries, they are a well-connected hub rather than a loyal-partner type, appearing once in many different consortia rather than repeatedly with the same groups. This makes them an accessible partner: they are experienced at integrating into diverse teams and delivering defined software contributions without seeking project leadership.

With 351 unique consortium partners across 30 countries, Siemens PLM has one of the broadest collaboration networks in H2020 simulation software. Their partnerships span Western and Eastern Europe extensively, with strong ties to automotive OEMs, aerospace companies, research institutes, and universities.

What sets them apart

Unlike academic simulation groups or niche software SMEs, Siemens PLM brings industrial-grade, commercially supported simulation tools (Simcenter, NX, Teamcenter ecosystem) directly into research consortia. This means project results built on their tools have a clear path to industrial adoption — the software is already in use by thousands of manufacturers. For consortium builders, having Siemens PLM as a partner signals both technical credibility and a realistic route from research prototype to industry deployment.

Highlights from their portfolio

• AURORA
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 982,100) — focused on safe urban air mobility and VTOL rotorcraft, representing Siemens PLM's push into autonomous aviation simulation.
• DIMOFAC
  Flagship digital twin project combining modular production, plug-and-produce, and closed-loop lifecycle management — directly aligned with Siemens' core Industry 4.0 platform strategy.
• FOCETA
  EUR 595,750 for trustworthy autonomy and dependable machine learning — signals Siemens PLM's expansion from pure physics simulation into AI safety and verification.