Ducati Renews Siemens Partnership to Expand Digital Twin and Simulation Use

• Ducati has renewed the use of Siemens’ digital twin and simulation tools to connect real-world testing with virtual design.
• The Siemens Xcelerator platform brings engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams into one system to speed up development and improve collaboration.

Ducati has renewed its technical partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software, extending the use of Siemens Xcelerator to deepen its digital twin and simulation capabilities. The collaboration enables Ducati to design, test, and refine motorcycle components remotely, often during race weekends, based on data captured from physical track performance.

"Our partnership with Siemens has not only helped us meet current challenges but has also positioned us perfectly to meet future challenges, both on the racetrack and in the global market. We are ready to continue winning, with innovation as our guiding principle, always together with a technological partner that allows us to remain competitive and at the top," said Massimiliano Bertei, CTO, Ducati Motor Holding, in a press release. "In the world of racing, being able to modify your bike until the last second is crucial. For example, during race weekends, we can remotely design new components using Siemens' technology, which are then sent to the track and printed on a 3D printer."

Ducati’s development process now centers on a digital twin powered by the Siemens Xcelerator platform, linking virtual models to real-world data from the racetrack. Simulation tools are used to test and refine components before they’re built, while track data feeds back into the system to improve designs. This closed loop helps coordinate engineering decisions across simulation, testing, and production.

Ducati now uses a single Siemens platform to unify its racing and street bike development. Mechanical, electronics, and software teams work in the same system, with shared data and tools across both divisions. This setup allows faster coordination and eliminates silos between departments.

🌀 Tom’s Take:

Ducati is turning digital twin tech into its core R&D engine, linking race data, simulation, and production in one system.

Source: PR Newswire / Siemens