In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. Siemens Healthineers, a global medtech leader, is at the forefront of this shift, leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to revolutionize patient care, streamline operations, and drive sustainability. At the heart of this transformation lies the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
Using Siemens Xcelerator software including Polarion, NX, Xpedition, Capital, Simcenter, Tecnomatix and Active Integration, Siemens Healthineers relies on Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integration to connect its IT landscape. Teamcenter is the digital thread backbone supporting Siemens Healthineers’ digital transformation and achievement of sustainability and regulatory compliance. Drawing from a broad range of applications and the power of PLM integration, Siemens Healthineers manages complex data and processes efficiently to improve healthcare outcomes for patients.
Digitalization is the key enabler for us to really reach those value drivers.
Andreas Zimmermann, Head of ITL Product Management, Siemens Healthineers
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Pioneering Breakthroughs in Healthcare
Siemens Healthineers offers a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostic imaging, fluid analyzers, and advanced scanning technologies. Their mission is clear: pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere—sustainably.
Breaking Down Silos with a Digital Thread
Historically, Siemens Healthineers faced challenges with data silos and fragmented toolsets across R&D and supply chain management. With over 700,000 installed systems and 17 million regulatory documents, managing complexity was a monumental task.
Enter the digital thread— with Teamcenter as the digital thread backbone that connects every phase of product development, from ideation and engineering to manufacturing and logistics. This integration not only enhances collaboration but also accelerates innovation and ensures regulatory compliance.
Teamcenter is our PLM backbone, connecting the dots of the digital threads.
Filipp Rosinski, Head of SHS TE PLE Integrated Process & Tool Landscape (ITL), Siemens Healthineers
The Power of the Digital Twin
One of the most transformative aspects of Siemens Healthineers’ strategy is the use of digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems. These twins allow for early simulation and testing, reducing time-to-market and improving product reliability.
But the innovation doesn’t stop there. Siemens Healthineers is also pioneering the concept of the patient twin, using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to personalize treatments and improve population health outcomes.
AI-driven Insights for Better Care
With over 85 AI-powered products, Siemens Healthineers is harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostics and treatment planning. These tools not only support clinicians but also unlock new insights from existing data, driving better outcomes for patients.
We see the potential of AI to be able to get that new insight into the data we already have in Teamcenter.
David Barber, Principal Engineer, Siemens Healthineers
Sustainability Through Smart Design
Sustainability is a core value for Siemens Healthineers. Through eco-design principles and tools like Teamcenter Integrated Material Management, the company ensures that every product is optimized for environmental impact—from material selection to lifecycle performance.
For instance, by redesigning systems to reduce helium usage—a critical resource in medical diagnostics—they’ve significantly lowered their environmental footprint.
We use Teamcenter Integrated Material Management to manage materials that get used in our products like structural steel, plastics, fluids, oil or any cooling fluids … We have a full breakdown of the material composition of our system that we then can use to comply with standards like REACH or RoHS.
Frederic Said, Principal Key Expert Product/Production Data and PLM Enterprise Architecture, Siemens Healthineers