BAE Systems Submarine Solutions signs Siemens Teamcenter PLM deal

Tony Johns, BAE Systems' future submarines director, says its new PLM (product lifecycle management) software will help drive productivity improvements. It is also aimed at establishing common processes and enhancing global collaboration across the lifecycle of the new submarine development and operations programme. "BAE Systems decided to deploy a PLM approach to the future nuclear deterrent submarine programme, as part of developing an integrated product delivery environment," states Johns. "[This] will enable the design process to be managed more effectively and predictably, in what is one of the most challenging new product programmes in UK industry today," he adds. Johns explains that due diligence showed Siemens PLM Software to be the best vendor. "We are very pleased to leverage their skill and experience in PLM toolsets and methodologies for the benefit of this programme," he says.