This conference paper was submitted for presentation at the NAFEMS World Congress 2025, held in Salzburg, Austria from May 19–22, 2025.

Abstract

Integrating Simulation Process and Data Management (SPDM) systems with Process Integration and Design Optimization (PIDO) platforms offers new opportunities to improve engineering workflows. This presentation highlights the benefits and practical applications of combining these tools to address challenges in managing data, automating workflows, and optimizing designs. SPDM systems help teams work together by organizing data, keeping track of versions, and ensuring clear records of changes. However, they often struggle with automating workflows, using AI, and being easy for engineers to adopt. On the other hand, PIDO platforms are designed to automate engineering workflows, explore designs with advanced methods like optimization and Design of Experiments (DoE), and use Machine Learning / AI to improve designs. By connecting these two systems, teams can overcome these challenges, making workflows smoother and data easier to use. This integration allows for seamless sharing of data, automatic workflow execution, and real-time updates of simulation results. Workflows are version-controlled and can easily adapt as designs evolve. Project managers can run complex simulations directly from their data management system without needing extra tools, while engineers gain access to better automation and tools for exploring design possibilities. Additionally, the system uses stored data to build predictive models, helping teams make smarter decisions and create more effective designs. The presentation covers two real-world examples. In one, engineers create workflows, while the SPDM system takes care of storing and tracking the data. In the second, project managers work directly in the SPDM system, making changes and running workflows without needing to learn a new tool. These examples show how the combined system improves teamwork, speeds up processes, and reduces errors. By bringing SPDM and PIDO together, engineering teams can save time, increase productivity, and improve how they work. This presentation will provide practical ideas for using these tools to make engineering projects more efficient and innovative.