Siemens Picked as Official Digital Twin Sponsor for FIA

Siemens Digital Industries Software has been selected by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) as “Official Digital Twin Sponsor.” This comes as the global governing body for motor sport and federation for mobility organizations worldwide expands its use of Siemens software. 
 
The FIA welcomed Siemens into its new Global Partnership Programme and will extend its use of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to create and refine aerodynamic concepts that shape the regulations for single-seater race cars, from Formula 1 to Formula 4. 
 
Using Siemens’ Designcenter NX software, the FIA can design complex vehicle models, visualize them in lifelike detail, and iterate digitally before running computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations on the model. 
 
This process enables the FIA to test and optimize car designs for performance and safety in a virtual environment.

Since 2022, the FIA aerodynamics team has used Siemens’ Designcenter NX software to generate over 14,000 individual computer-aided design (CAD) parts, for testing in over 10,000 CFD runs. Assessing the aerodynamics of the cars digitally has reduced the environmental impact of manufacturing prototypes and physical wind tunnel testing.
 
“We’re proud to partner with global technology leaders like Siemens to shape the future of motor sport. This collaboration shows the strength of our wider partner network, where world-class brands are helping us deliver progress across performance, safety and sustainability.” says Craig Edmondson, chief commercial officer, FIA.
 
“Siemens gives us the precision tools to design and test complex aerodynamic concepts virtually, reducing environmental impact while improving performance and safety. This technology is key to ensuring that racing remains closer, fairer, and more competitive—all while supporting our ambition to reach net zero by 2030.” says Jason Somerville, head of aerodynamics, FIA.

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