To reinforce its ongoing commitment to improving the technical stature of academic institutions and their ability to develop top-notch engineers and technologists, Siemens awarded $1.1 million in software programs to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation.

Together, Siemens and the SME Education Foundation will provide schools nationwide with academic solution packages that include use of a variety of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software programs from Siemens, unlimited seats to access the software programs, and accompanying curriculum.

Using the solution package provided by Siemens and the SME Education Foundation, students will have access to the same world-class product lifecycle management software and services that are used by commercial companies for digital product design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing and product data management.

Ideally suited for engineering, manufacturing, industrial design, and design and drafting programs, the tools in the solution package can be used at every academic level – from middle schools to graduate engineering research programs.