Siemens, in collaboration with Microsoft, has advanced the Siemens Industrial Copilot, making it capable of managing demanding industrial environments on a larger scale. Currently, over 100 companies in Europe and the US, such as Schaeffler and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, utilize the Copilot to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and tackle labor shortages. Thyssenkrupp plans a global rollout of the Copilot starting in 2025, allowing more than 120, 000 engineers to harness Gen AI for improved programming and operations. The partnership integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Siemens’ automation expertise, enabling companies to solve complex challenges more effectively. As of October 2024, since the Copilot's release in July, it has streamlined engineering tasks, allowing quick panel visualizations and simplified code generation, which alleviates manual labor and addresses skill gaps in the workforce. Thyssenkrupp demonstrates the Copilot’s capabilities by automating systems for battery production, enhancing the quality assurance processes vital for the eco-friendly energy transition.

The technology automates data management and documentation, allowing engineers to concentrate on more complex tasks and reduce downtime with real-time problem solving. In November 2024, more details will be shared at the SPS expo in Nuremberg, Germany. Siemens and Microsoft aim to redefine industrial efficiency with this transformative technology, encapsulated by the statement from both companies’ officials emphasizing the pivotal role of AI in fostering innovation and competitiveness in the industrial sector. For more information, visit Siemens’ websites or contact their press representatives.