Siemens and MTDCNC showcase how Digital Twins are transforming CNC manufacturing

New video series explores Digital Twins, SINUMERIK 828D, NC code optimisation and the future of digital manufacturing.

Digitalisation is rapidly changing the way manufacturers programme, simulate and optimise machining processes. To help manufacturers understand how these technologies deliver real-world results, MTDCNC recently welcomed Siemens to its studios to film an in-depth technical video series dedicated to the future of CNC manufacturing.

Hosted by Clinton Perry, the series features Mark Coombes from Siemens, who shares practical expertise on how Digital Twin technology, advanced CNC controls and intelligent software are helping machine shops improve productivity, reduce setup times and achieve Right First Time manufacturing.

While Digital Twins have become one of manufacturing’s most talked-about technologies, many businesses are still unsure how they can be applied on the shop floor. Throughout the series, Clinton and Mark simplify the concept by demonstrating how manufacturers can validate machining processes before production begins, reduce programming errors, minimise collisions and improve overall machine utilisation.

The discussions focus on practical applications rather than theory, highlighting how digital manufacturing tools are helping businesses overcome skills shortages, reduce downtime and increase confidence throughout the machining process.

Among the technologies explored in the series are:

• Automatic on-machine NC code optimisation
• Offline programming, machining simulation and program verification
• On-machine collision detection and avoidance
• Digital Twin technology for CNC machining
• The fifth-generation Siemens SINUMERIK 828D CNC control
• Strategies for improving machine productivity and reducing setup times

As manufacturers continue investing in automation and smart manufacturing, the ability to simulate, verify and optimise machining processes before cutting metal is becoming an increasingly valuable competitive advantage. The series demonstrates how Siemens technologies enable manufacturers to make better decisions earlier in the process, leading to improved part quality, greater machine utilisation and more efficient production.

The collaboration between Siemens and MTDCNC reinforces both organisations’ commitment to educating manufacturers through practical, engineer-led content that delivers genuine value. Rather than focusing solely on product features, the series explores how digital manufacturing technologies solve everyday production challenges and help companies remain competitive in an increasingly demanding marketplace.

The first episode will be released soon across the MTDCNC platform, with additional episodes following over the coming weeks. Manufacturers interested in Digital Twins, CNC automation, Siemens SINUMERIK controls and improving machining productivity should follow MTDCNC to ensure they don’t miss the series.