Dassault Systèmes Joins KUKA’s Mosaixx Digital Ecosystem

As demand for automation and robotics in manufacturing continues to grow, companies are trying to find ways to develop smarter, more efficient solutions. A key challenge in the industry is the complexity of integrating advanced digital technologies, such as virtual twins and simulation tools, into real-world manufacturing processes.

To help address these challenges, Dassault Systèmes has partnered with KUKA to join the company’s Mosaixx digital ecosystem. Dassault Systèmes will now be able to provide its powerful 3DEXPERIENCE platform to KUKA's future and existing customers. By integrating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem, KUKA customers now have access to Dassault Systèmes’ virtual twin technology. Simply put, this means KUKA customers can now design, simulate, and test robotic solutions in a digital environment before ever laying a hand on physical equipment.

KUKA customers will now have access to Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE suite as the two companies partner together. Image used courtesy of KUKA

KUKA and Dassault Systèmes

Now, let's consider the implications of the KUKA-Dassault Systèmes partnership and what this integration means for the average factory that is considering robotic automation. To start, it's about accessibility. KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem, launched in 2024, acts as a cloud-based hub. Think of it as an app store but for industrial software. By joining this hub, Dassault Systèmes offers its 3DEXPERIENCE suite to a wider audience. These features will let engineers run simulations and analyze them with real-time data. Imagine being able to tweak a robot arm's movement in a virtual space and instantly see the impact on production flow without the more costly trial and error on the factory floor itself.

And what about the broader scope? According to KUKA, the global industrial robot market is currently valued at $16.5 billion and still seeing explosive growth. Driven by AI and the push for energy efficiency, the number of robots in factories is surging, and this partnership between KUKA and Dassault Systèmes allows for the creation of more adaptable solutions.

With access to Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE, KUKA customers will be able to lay out everything digitally prior to manufacturing or testing products. Image used courtesy of KUKA

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

These tools, which were perhaps daunting to some, are now more accessible and can enable diverse sectors to innovate. With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, companies can essentially create a digital town of their products and processes that enable them to test products or new manufacturing layouts before addressing real-life scenarios.

Ultimately, the partnership between KUKA and Dassault Systèmes addresses the core issue of adapting and innovating in a rapidly growing industrial landscape. By offering easy access to virtual twin technology and enhancing collaboration, Dassault Systèmes and KUKA are enabling companies in various industries, such as the automotive or medical, to develop more efficient and adaptable solutions that can transform day-to-day operations and drive the future of automation.