Siemens Digital Industries Software Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Northeastern Engineers
Northeastern’s College of Engineering is collaborating with Siemens Digital Industries Software to provide faculty and students with access to industry-leading software that transforms how products are designed and manufactured worldwide. Through this collaboration, Northeastern engineers now have hands-on access to eight comprehensive academic software bundles that mirror what professional engineers use daily, helping to ensure Northeastern graduates enter the workforce proficient in cutting-edge tools used by major manufacturers.
“Our work with Siemens Digital represents a transformative opportunity for our faculty and students to teach, learn, and create next-generation solutions,” says Gregory Abowd, dean of the College of Engineering. “By providing access to the same professional tools used across industries, we’re working to ensure our graduates are not just theoretically prepared but practically equipped to drive innovation from day one.”
“Industry must partner with academia to address the growing digitalization skills gap.” added Dora Smith, Sr. Director of Global Future Workforce at Siemens Digital Industries Software, “Colleges and universities play a critical role in developing a digitally minded workforce. Through the collaboration between Northeastern and Siemens Digital Industries Software, we empower students with the mindset and skill set needed to drive digital transformation, and we continuously explore innovative approaches, like microcredentials, to further accelerate skill development and address emerging industry needs.”
The collaboration grants access to powerful tools spanning the entire product lifecycle, adding to the wide array of software and manufacturing equipment already on offer. Designcenter™ NX™ software and Designecenter™ Solid Edge® software enable sophisticated 3D modeling and design, while Simcenter™ 3D software and Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software provide advanced simulation capabilities that help engineers predict how products will perform before they’re built. The Teamcenter® platform teaches students modern data management practices, and Tecnomatix® portfolio introduces them to digital manufacturing concepts. For emerging technologies, students can explore additive manufacturing through specialized Designcenter NX tools and learn about smart factory operations with Opcenter.
These tools dramatically enhance engineering problem-solving by allowing students to visualize complex designs, simulate real-world conditions, and optimize solutions digitally. Instead of relying solely on theoretical calculations, students can test virtual prototypes, analyze fluid dynamics, predict structural failures, and streamline manufacturing processes—all within integrated digital environments.