ASC has selected Siemens’ software to help sustain the nation’s Collins Class submarines.
“For four decades, ASC has proudly led Australia’s submarine build and sustainment efforts – delivering more than 1,000 enhancements to the fleet of six Collins Class submarines,” ASC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Whiley, stated.
“With Siemens’ software, ASC is equipped to implement future upgrades that will preserve and strengthen Australia’s sovereign submarine capability.”
The Collins Class sustainment program (CCSM) – vital to maintaining Australia’s sovereign submarine capability into the 2040s – will use Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software will hopefully streamline product design data development by creating a digital thread – a single source of truth – throughout the design process. Teamcenter has also been chosen by other global submarine and naval shipbuilders across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
“We have a long and proud history supporting the region’s major defence programs with Siemens technology behind the scenes enabling our nation’s defence capability,” CEO of Siemens Australia and New Zealand and member of the AiGroup Defence Council, Peter Halliday, said.
“We understand the critical connection between advanced technology and software and advanced capability and outcomes. Using industrial software on vital defence programs like CCSM not only strengthens Australia’s sovereign capability – it also drives growth and innovation throughout the supply chain and wider economy.”
Teamcenter has integrated PLM, 3D modelling and material and asset management practices from conceptual design to production and through-life support.
This program will be delivered together with ASC’s implementation partner, professional services firm, Deloitte.
“Technology, innovation and a modernised workforce is at the heart of ASC’s future as Australia’s sovereign submarine capability, and this program is key to unlocking the technical and engineering capacity and advanced capability needed now and into the future,” Deloitte Australia National Aerospace & Defence Leader, Jesse Sherwood, highlighted.