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
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Switzerland
- Published
- April 2024
Reported outcomes
1,000x
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Strategic outcomes
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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.
- 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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