Bombardier expands use of Siemens software to accelerate aircraft innovation
April 19, 2025
Bombardier has chosen to significantly expand its use of Siemens software in a move that is says strengthens its commitment to digital transformation across its aircraft development programmes.
The Canadian business jet manufacturer is now deepening its relationship with Siemens Digital Industries Software to help drive efficiency, performance and innovation across its operations.
As part of this extended partnership, Bombardier is implementing Siemens’ NX software to support 3D modelling, simulation and manufacturing processes, alongside Capital software for electronic and electrical systems design.
By integrating more tools from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Bombardier aims to build a fully connected digital thread that unites mechanical and electrical design within a single environment.
The shift away from legacy systems is expected to improve the speed and agility of aircraft development cycles while maintaining high standards of quality and performance across the product lifecycle.
Bombardier has also adopted Siemens’ Mendix low-code application platform. Its first application, already in use, has enhanced user efficiency by allowing external data to be easily linked with Teamcenter via improved search functionality. The company says this has helped streamline internal operations while bolstering data security and reducing demands on IT resources.
“Bombardier’s selection of a wider set of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio demonstrates the value the company has realized from using our software as well as the value of a cohesive and comprehensive digital thread to optimize the aircraft development process and accelerate delivery of innovation,” said Todd Tuthill, vice president of Aerospace & Defense Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Bombardier as we explore the future of a sustainable aerospace industry together.”
“We are pleased to be working closely with Siemens to enhance and optimize our digital aircraft development process,” said Glenn Chapnik, Senior Director, Engineering, Projects, Processes and Tools, Project Planning, Bombardier. “With the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we can transform our processing capabilities and maximize all parts of the manufacturing process, seamlessly ensuring a solid pathway for further acceleration and innovation.”
“Using Siemens Xcelerator provides an integrated solution spanning across engineering disciplines and downstream users, which could facilitate the use of consistent processes and leverage collaboration across the enterprise. Bombardier looks forward to what we can achieve from these capabilities,” added Chapnik.
