Siemens’ Software Picked for Australia’s Collins Class Submarines

Australia’s submarine company, ASC, has selected Siemens’ software to help sustain the nation’s Collins Class submarines. The Collins Class sustainment program (CCSM) will use Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.

The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software will streamline product design data development by creating a digital thread, a single source of truth, throughout the design process.

"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,” says ASC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Stuart Whiley. “With Siemens’ software, ASC is equipped to implement future upgrades that will preserve and strengthen Australia’s sovereign submarine capability.”

“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,” says Peter Halliday, CEO of Siemens Australia and New Zealand and member of the AiGroup Defence Council. “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 integrates PLM, 3D modeling 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.

“It’s a privilege to work with the ASC and provide Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer critical product lifecycle management software which is used in the design, engineering and construction of submarines all over the world,” says Samantha Murray, vice president and managing director Australia and New Zealand, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Siemens’ Teamcenter is used to help streamline processes, manage complex product information and improve collaboration across the entire submarine lifecycle—from initial concept to decommissioning.”

ASC Background

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for 40 years. ASC built Australia’s Collins Class submarines and now maintains and upgrades them, while providing in-operation service and support. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.