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Press Release18 July 2022Digital IndustriesPlano,
Texas, USA
Siemens acquires ZONA Technology, Inc; increases Xcelerator capabilities for climate-neutral aviation
With the global drive toward climate-neutral aviation gaining pace and the rebirth of interest in supersonic travel, innovations in aircraft configurations require careful and diligent use of aerodynamic and structural design optimization. Siemens Digital Industries Software today announces that it entered into an agreement to acquire ZONA Technology, Inc., a renowned specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions. The addition of the ZONA Technology, Inc. technology to Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio will assist customers in making their digital threads as comprehensive and as efficient as possible to help speed innovation, ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of more sustainable aerospace invention.
With the global drive toward climate-neutral aviation gaining pace and the rebirth of interest in supersonic travel, innovations in aircraft configurations require careful and diligent use of aerodynamic and structural design optimization. Siemens Digital Industries Software today announces that it entered into an agreement to acquire ZONA Technology, Inc., a renowned specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions. The addition of the ZONA Technology, Inc. technology to Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio will assist customers in making their digital threads as comprehensive and as efficient as possible to help speed innovation, ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of more sustainable aerospace invention.
Siemens Digital Industries Software today announces that it entered into an agreement to acquire ZONA Technology, Inc., a renowned specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions.
The ZONA Technology, Inc.
technology will become part of Siemens’ Simcenter™ software portfolio, allowing
the creation of a unique end-to-end airframe structure design and certification
analysis digital thread, beginning with early concept studies, through
high-fidelity aero-structural optimization and to the structural certification
and documentation. The combination of ZONA Technology, Inc. high fidelity
aeroelastic methods and industry leading Simcenter simulation can reduce
dependency on third-party aeroelasticity tools and replace disjointed workflows
for airframe analysis, simulation and verification.
"The aerospace
industry is facing unprecedented technological challenges as it pursues the
complexity of both climate-neutral aviation and the rebirth of supersonic
travel," said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior Vice President, Simulation
and Test Solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "The addition of ZONA
Technology, Inc. capabilities to the Xcelerator portfolio will help to support
our customers going further with their digital transformation and will
strengthen Siemens effort to build a comprehensive and cutting-edge end-to-end
airframe structure design and certification workflow to the Aerospace
industry."
"We are excited to
join Siemens Digital Industries Software and bring our expertise and technology
for aeroelastic simulation to improve the digital thread for aircraft
structures and airframe design," said P.C. Chen, CEO, ZONA Technology, Inc.
"A continuous digital connection between the flight physics and structural
departments can reduce the number of iterations and speed up the airframe
structure certification for aircraft companies striving to launch innovative
new aircraft programs on time and on budget."
Based in Scottsdale
Arizona, ZONA Technology, Inc. has been serving the aerospace community with
commercial software since 1988, with a primary focus on aeroelastic simulation
technology which helps to predict flight loads and flutter behavior. It is used
by some of the world’s largest aircraft OEMs.
The transaction is expected to close in the
second half of calendar year 2022. Terms are not disclosed. Learn more about
what this acquisition means for the aerospace industry
on our blog here.
Siemens Digital
Industries Software is driving transformation to
enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics
design meet tomorrow. The
Xcelerator portfolio helps companies of all
sizes create and leverage digital twins that provide organizations with new
insights, opportunities and levels of automation to drive innovation. For more
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Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 76,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.