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Hexagon and Microsoft revolutionize manufacturing collaboration

Hexagon has partnered with Microsoft to improve data sharing in the manufacturing sector through Azure Fluid Relay Service and integrated manufacturing systems. Teams utilize Microsoft Teams and Hexagon tools to access real-time CAD data and simulations. Generative AI models are applied for better workflows and engineering simulations. The initiative leverages Azure’s high-performance computing for rapid manufacturing processes.

Organization
Hexagon
Location
Switzerland
Published
April 2024

Reported outcomes

1,000x

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Strategic outcomes

Speed & agilityEnabled real-time collaborationBetter decisions & insightImproved decision-making with AINew product / capabilityEnabled real-time CAD data accessCost efficiencyImproved manufacturing efficiencies reducing costs

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  • 1Digital Twin
  • 2Engineering Collaboration Planning
  • Manufacturing inefficiencies due to siloed data.
  • Difficulty in cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Slow decision-making cycles.
  • Skills shortage in manufacturing roles.
  • Implemented Azure Fluid Relay Service for real-time data sharing.
  • Integrated Microsoft Teams with Hexagon’s Nexus platform.
  • Utilized generative AI to enhance decision-making.
  • Deployed Azure HPC for fast engineering simulations.
Technologies
  • Faster decision-making with real-time collaboration.
  • Improved manufacturing efficiencies reducing costs.
  • Up to 1000x acceleration in engineering simulations.
  • Optimized workflows increased output quality.
Architecture

Azure Fluid Relay Service connects Hexagon’s Nexus platform with real-time data, visualizations, and AI-driven insights for cross-functional collaboration and workflows.

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