Siemens Xcelerator empowers Skyroot in its digital transformation
By adopting Polarion software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Indian space tech firm Skyroot Aerospace is able to unify its software and systems development processes, improve traceability and compliance, enhance collaboration, and streamline lifecycle management.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Skyroot Aerospace, a space launch service company in India, has adopted Polarion software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to digitally transform its software development processes and enhance efficiency, as it aims to accelerate access to space for its customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hyderabad in the southern state of Telangana, Skyroot operates with a team of over 500 space professionals and leverages advanced manufacturing technologies — including carbon composites and 3D-printed engines — to build affordable, on-demand and versatile launch vehicles, according to a media release.
“As a fast-growing aerospace company serving a diverse set of global customers, optimizing our software lifecycle is essential to executing projects efficiently. Polarion provides a seamless solution to manage our software workflows, allowing our team to focus on what they do best,” said Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder & COO, Skyroot Aerospace. “With Siemens’ deep expertise in the aerospace industry, we know we have a trusted partner as we continue to push the boundaries of space technology.”
By adopting Polarion, Skyroot is able to unify its software and systems development processes, improve traceability and compliance, enhance collaboration across engineering teams, and streamline lifecycle management for its aerospace systems, the media release said.
“Skyroot Aerospace is a true pioneer in both the Indian private space industry and globally, achieving remarkable growth and investment as it builds out its program — and its testament to its vision that is adopting Polarion to accelerate its digital transformation,” said Mathew Thomas, Vice President and Managing Director for India, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The Indian space industry is set for growth, and I’m delighted to see that homegrown leaders such as Skyroot Aerospace are choosing Siemens as their trusted partner, and we look forward to helping it achieve its mission to make spaceflight affordable, on-demand, and versatile.”