Siemens invests $165 million to expand U.S. manufacturing for AI infrastructure julia.wiemer@s… Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:37 Please use another Browser It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari BrowserContinue with the current browserPlease allow JavaScriptThis page requires JavaScript in order to be fully functional and displayed correctly. Please enable JavaScript and reload the site. How to enable JavaScript Press Release20 March 2026Siemens AGMunich Siemens invests $165 million to expand U.S. manufacturing for AI infrastructureNew and expanded manufacturing facilities strengthen Siemens’ capacity to power the rapid build-out of data centers across the United StatesInvestment builds on nearly $700 million Siemens has committed over the past several years to expand local U.S. manufacturing capacity, including new and expanded electrical products facilities in Pomona, California, and Fort Worth, Texas Siemens is investing more than $165 million to expand manufacturing capacity in the United States, strengthening the company’s ability to produce electrical infrastructure needed to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers.New and expanded manufacturing facilities strengthen Siemens’ capacity to power the rapid build-out of data centers across the United StatesInvestment builds on nearly $700 million Siemens has committed over the past several years to expand local U.S. manufacturing capacity, including new and expanded electrical products facilities in Pomona, California, and Fort Worth, Texas Siemens is investing more than $165 million to expand manufacturing capacity in the United States, strengthening the company’s ability to produce electrical infrastructure needed to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers.The investment will expand Siemens’ manufacturing footprint across North and South Carolina, creating more than 350 new jobs and accelerating production of critical electrical technologies used in data centers and AI factories.“Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming core economic infrastructure”, said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. “By expanding our manufacturing capacity in the United States, Siemens is helping build the backbone that will enable the next wave of industrial AI.”“These investments expand our ability to deliver the electrical backbone that powers the AI economy,” said Ruth Gratzke, President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure U.S. “As demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, customers need partners who can scale manufacturing quickly while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and speed of deployment.”As AI data centers scale rapidly, they are pushing power demand, density, and reliability requirements to unprecedented levels. Every layer of these facilities depends on highly reliable electrical infrastructure to distribute, manage, and protect energy flows across increasingly complex systems.Siemens is expanding production of integrated power distribution systems that allow data center operators to deploy electrical infrastructure faster by reducing on-site installation time and complexity. The investment is allowing Siemens to expand production of several key solutions which include prefabricated solutions to accelerate time-to-capacity as new AI workloads come online.Furthermore, Siemens is further ramping up its production medium-voltage protection and automation systems that ensure stable and resilient power supply, preventing disruptions to critical computing operations. Switchgear and electrical panels manage and control the safe distribution of electricity, while busway systems enable flexible and scalable power routing within large data center campuses.Investing in production capacity for these technologies that form the foundation of AI infrastructure will ensure that the growing demand for compute can be matched with reliable, efficient, and rapidly deployable power systems.Workforce development is also a critical component of this expansion. Through the Siemens Foundation, the company recently launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative designed to expand access to electrical training and create pathways into high-demand technical careers. The program began in North Carolina with a $9.25 million investment, developed in partnership with education institutions and workforce organizations.With these investments in manufacturing, technology, and workforce development, Siemens is expanding its role as a key partner in building the infrastructure that powers the global AI economy.For this press release PDF DownloadSiemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com. Read moreReference Number: ContactSimon Krause+49 173 4039683 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens and Rittal partner to design data center infrastructure of the future thomas.kuhnlei… Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:05 Please use another Browser It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari BrowserContinue with the current browserPlease allow JavaScriptThis page requires JavaScript in order to be fully functional and displayed correctly. Please enable JavaScript and reload the site. How to enable JavaScript Press Release17 March 2026Smart InfrastructureZug, Switzerland, Herborn, Germany Siemens and Rittal partner to design data center infrastructure of the future Strategic partnership to develop future-proof and highly efficient power distribution solutions Addresses at first rapidly increasing AI-driven data center power densities, aiming for standardized IEC infrastructure Key developments include a next generation "sidecar" power rack that delivers fast, scalable, and standardized power directly in the data center white space Strategic partnership to develop future-proof and highly efficient power distribution solutions Addresses at first rapidly increasing AI-driven data center power densities, aiming for standardized IEC infrastructure Key developments include a next generation "sidecar" power rack that delivers fast, scalable, and standardized power directly in the data center white space New applications are made possible by the coordinated components from Siemens and the power distribution platforms from Rittal © RittalSiemens and Rittal have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop future-proof, sustainable solutions for more efficient data center power distribution in the IEC market. The standardized infrastructure is intended to accelerate the construction of high-performance data centers, minimize time-to-compute, and address the rapidly increasing power densities of AI applications.In AI data centers, power densities exceeding 100 kW per rack have become the norm. By 2030, the power density could increase to more than 1 MW. This requires innovative architecture for power distribution, cooling, and heat recovery. To address this, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, a leading international technology partner for efficient and safe power distribution, is partnering with Friedhelm Loh Group and its largest company Rittal, a global supplier of racks and standardized infrastructure, including power and cooling for leading hyperscalers.“We have a long-standing collaboration with Siemens in a number of fields. We are proud to be taking our partnership to the next level,” said Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of the Friedhelm Loh Group. “Both companies are driven by the desire to innovate. As technology leaders, we have a responsibility to keep strengthening our customers' competitiveness with the latest technologies.”One of the first joint solutions will be a “sidecar” application that is housed directly in the white space of a data center, where the server cabinets and data storage are located. By bundling the power electronics in a dedicated power rack that supplies the server racks, this type of power supply represents a breakthrough for future AI applications. It provides computing units with a fast, simple, standardized, and scalable supply of power. OCP standards and the modular solution with tested technology from Rittal and Siemens ensure fast deployment, high availability, reliable operation, and maximized tokens-per-watt. These are the prerequisites for quickly bringing these relevant technologies to the digital economy. Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of the Friedhelm Loh Group © Rittal Andreas Matthé, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure © Siemens“To enable the rapid growth of AI, we need smart, reliable, and scalable power supply solutions for data centers and we need them quickly. In combination with our innovative electrical products and solutions, Rittal is an ideal partner when it comes to speed and standardization in infrastructure,” said Andreas Matthé, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.Other Siemens and Rittal projects include the development of a standardized low-voltage distribution system for modular and containerized data centers as well as optimized solutions for operational and personal safety. The first customer projects are already underway.These data center applications are made possible by the coordinated components from Siemens and the power distribution platforms RiLineX and Ri4Power from Rittal Energy & Power Solutions.The collaboration between Siemens and Rittal is set to extend to other industries and applications in the future.For this press release PDF DownloadLinks Siemens Smart Infrastructure RittalSiemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. To protect this journey, we foster holistic cybersecurity to ensure secure and reliable operations. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2025, the business had around 79,400 employees worldwide. Read moreSiemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com. Read moreRittal is a leading global systems provider for hardware, software and automation. Its solutions for industrial, IT, energy, power and cooling applications are used in over 90 per cent of industries worldwide – standardised, customised and of the highest quality. Our delivery promise: Rittal series products are delivered within 24 hours in Germany and within 48 hours in Europe. With a combination of hardware, software and automation, Rittal, Rittal Software Systems (Eplan, Cideon) and Rittal Automation Systems (RAS, Ehrt, Alfra) optimise and digitise their customers' processes along the entire value chain – from control and switchgear manufacturing to mechanical engineering and the manufacturing industry to the energy sector and IT infrastructure. The companies are driving AI forward in industry and enabling high-performance IT infrastructure for AI applications worldwide. Environmental and climate protection, social commitment and ethical corporate governance are a given for Rittal. We take our responsibility for a sustainable future seriously. Our approach to conserving resources includes optimising our own production processes, minimising the carbon footprint of our products and providing solutions that support our customers in achieving their climate targets. With a ‘Gold’ rating from the independent rating agency EcoVadis, Rittal ranks among the top 5 per cent of the companies assessed. Family business and global player: Rittal was founded in 1961 and is the largest company in the owner-managed Friedhelm Loh Group. The family business stands for clear, lived values that unite ownership, management and staff. The Friedhelm Loh Group is internationally successful with 13 production sites and 95 subsidiaries, employs 12,600 people and achieved a turnover of 3.1 billion euros in 2024. In 2023, it was awarded ‘Best Place to Learn’ and ‘Employer of the Future’. In 2025, Rittal received the Top 100 seal for the fourth time in a row as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. The Rittal plant in Haiger achieved overall victory in the ‘Factory of the Year’ benchmark competition in 2025, ranking it as one of the best factories in Europe.Further information can be found at www.rittal.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com. Read moreReference Number: ContactChristian Wilson Siemens Smart Infrastructure+49 172 1385608 [email protected] MaltzanRittal+49 2772 5052680 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens expands data center partner ecosystem to scale next-generation AI infrastructure thomas.kuhnlei… Mon, 03/16/2026 - 06:46 Please use another Browser It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari BrowserContinue with the current browserPlease allow JavaScriptThis page requires JavaScript in order to be fully functional and displayed correctly. Please enable JavaScript and reload the site. How to enable JavaScript Press Release18 March 2026Smart InfrastructureZug, Switzerland Siemens expands data center partner ecosystem to scale next-generation AI infrastructure Strategic investment in Emerald AI bridges gap between AI compute demand and grid constraints through IT/OT convergence Fluence Energy Inc. (Fluence) energy storage solutions are designed to accelerate grid connection and enable faster data center deployment PhysicsX collaboration introduces AI-accelerated modeling for data center power infrastructure, enabling faster design iteration and predictive thermal management Expanded ecosystem brings compute and power flexibility together to accelerate grid interconnection and time to revenue for AI infrastructure operators As AI drives unprecedented demand for data center capacity, the industry faces a growing challenge in aligning rapidly expanding compute infrastructure with available power. To address this, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its data center ecosystem through a strategic investment in, and partnership with, Emerald AI, alongside the integration of Fluence battery energy storage solutions, and the addition of collaborative physics-based AI modeling with PhysicsX. Together, these capabilities create flexibility across compute, energy, and infrastructure systems, helping data center operators connect to the grid faster, scale efficiently, and operate reliably in a power-constrained world. Strategic investment in Emerald AI bridges gap between AI compute demand and grid constraints through IT/OT convergence Fluence Energy Inc. (Fluence) energy storage solutions are designed to accelerate grid connection and enable faster data center deployment PhysicsX collaboration introduces AI-accelerated modeling for data center power infrastructure, enabling faster design iteration and predictive thermal management Expanded ecosystem brings compute and power flexibility together to accelerate grid interconnection and time to revenue for AI infrastructure operators As AI drives unprecedented demand for data center capacity, the industry faces a growing challenge in aligning rapidly expanding compute infrastructure with available power. To address this, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its data center ecosystem through a strategic investment in, and partnership with, Emerald AI, alongside the integration of Fluence battery energy storage solutions, and the addition of collaborative physics-based AI modeling with PhysicsX. Together, these capabilities create flexibility across compute, energy, and infrastructure systems, helping data center operators connect to the grid faster, scale efficiently, and operate reliably in a power-constrained world. Building an ecosystem for next-generation AI infrastructure“Scaling AI infrastructure isn’t just a computing challenge, it is equally an energy and infrastructure challenge,” said Ruth Gratzke, President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure U.S. “As demand for AI processing accelerates, data center growth is increasingly constrained by grid capacity and interconnection timelines. Addressing this requires complex coordination across both the digital and energy domains. Siemens is actively investing in key technologies and partnerships to expand the ecosystem required to scale AI responsibly and support the next generation of data center infrastructure.”Emerald AI enables AI workloads to shift in time and location to align with grid conditions, allowing data center demand to respond dynamically to available power. By coordinating when and where AI workloads run alongside dispatching onsite energy resources, this approach helps smooth peak demand, achieves faster and larger grid connections for data centers, and reduces pressure on constrained power infrastructure. The strategic investment in Emerald AI strengthens Siemens’ ability to introduce flexibility at the compute layer. When combined with Siemens’ expertise in power infrastructure and operational technology, this creates true IT/OT convergence between AI workloads and power systems.A key element of this expanded ecosystem is the addition of Fluence’s grid-scale energy storage solutions, designed to support the next generation of high-performance AI data centers. As compute clusters grow in size and density, Fluence energy storage solutions enable data centers to accelerate grid connection by shaping load and coordinating ramp rates, making large AI-scale demand more predictable and easier for utilities to approve. This can turn power-constrained locations into viable data center sites and accelerate time to power, which can enable deployment of energy storage in months rather than years of grid upgrades. Fluence’s energy storage solutions can also provide dispatchable, on-site power that aims to enable data centers to operate during grid build-outs, capacity shortfalls, or outages. By supporting consistent power quality and flexible scaling, Fluence can help data center operators bring capacity online faster while maintaining the reliability required for mission-critical AI workloads.Strengthening this ecosystem further, Siemens is collaborating with PhysicsX to apply physics AI to the design and operation of data center power distribution systems. Using AI models trained on Siemens’ multi-physics simulation data, engineers can predict thermal behavior in complex busway systems in real time. With PhysicsX, simulations that once took days can run in under a second, enabling faster design iteration, optimized infrastructure for dynamic AI workloads, and the foundation for predictive monitoring across entire facilities.The rapid growth of AI will continue to place new and often highly dynamic demands on power systems, with large training and inference clusters creating rapidly shifting loads that challenge traditional grid planning and data center design. As a result, operators must find new ways to manage these demands while maintaining the performance and reliability required for AI infrastructure. Siemens’ expanded ecosystem is designed to help address this challenge by bringing together AI workload orchestration, grid-integrated energy systems, and AI-optimized physical infrastructure to support the next generation of AI infrastructure.For this press release PDF DownloadLinks Siemens Smart InfrastructureSiemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. To protect this journey, we foster holistic cybersecurity to ensure secure and reliable operations. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2025, the business had around 79,400 employees worldwide. Read moreSiemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com. Read moreAbout Emerald AIEmerald AI is the pioneer in AI-driven data center flexibility management, transforming energy-intensive data centers into intelligent grid assets. Its AI-powered Conductor platform enables data centers to dynamically adjust power consumption by orchestrating onsite energy resources alongside AI workloads, such as training, fine-tuning, and inference, across networks of data centers in real-time. For more information, visit www.emeraldai.co. Read moreAbout FluenceFluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Company's solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of projects successfully contracted, deployed, and under management across nearly 50 markets, the Company is transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.   Read moreAbout PhysicsXPhysicsX is an AI-native engineering company on a mission to accelerate innovation and overhaul what engineering and manufacturing look like today. The company is building a new software stack to deliver deep physics AI enablement across the entire engineering lifecycle. PhysicsX partners with leading organizations in aerospace & defense, automotive, semiconductors, materials, and energy & renewables, supporting them on some of their most critical and complex challenges. PhysicsX is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in London and New York. For press inquiries, contact [email protected]. Read moreReference Number: ContactJessica Humphrey+44 7921 728517 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens and Rittal enter into strategic partnership for data center energy infrastructure wolfram.trost@… Sat, 03/14/2026 - 14:12 Please use another Browser It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari BrowserContinue with the current browserPlease allow JavaScriptThis page requires JavaScript in order to be fully functional and displayed correctly. Please enable JavaScript and reload the site. How to enable JavaScript Press Release17 March 2026Siemens AGMunich Siemens and Rittal enter into strategic partnership for data center energy infrastructureThe goal is to create a standardized infrastructure for power distribution in data centersThe first step is to establish a fast, standardized power supply directly in the heart of a data centerSiemens and Rittal have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop future-proof, sustainable solutions for more efficient power distribution in data centers. The standardized infrastructure is designed to accelerate the construction of high-performance data centers, minimize time-to-compute, and address the rapidly increasing power densities of AI applications. The collaboration targets the market in which the electrical codes and standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are recognized and used, which covers a large number of countries worldwide. The goal is to create a standardized infrastructure for power distribution in data centersThe first step is to establish a fast, standardized power supply directly in the heart of a data centerSiemens and Rittal have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop future-proof, sustainable solutions for more efficient power distribution in data centers. The standardized infrastructure is designed to accelerate the construction of high-performance data centers, minimize time-to-compute, and address the rapidly increasing power densities of AI applications. The collaboration targets the market in which the electrical codes and standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are recognized and used, which covers a large number of countries worldwide. In AI data centers, power densities exceeding 100 kW per rack have become the norm. By 2030, power density could increase more than tenfold. This requires new architectures for power distribution, cooling, and heat recovery. To address this, Siemens is partnering with the Friedhelm Loh Group and its largest company, Rittal, a global provider of racks and standardized infrastructure, including power and cooling for leading cloud providers.One of the first joint solutions will be an application that is housed directly in the heart of a data center where the server cabinets and data storage are located. By bundling the power electronics in a separate power rack that supplies the server cabinets, this type of power supply represents a breakthrough for future AI applications. Other Siemens and Rittal projects include the development of a standardized low-voltage distribution system for modular and containerized data centers as well as optimized solutions for operational and personal safety. The first customer projects are already being implemented. The collaboration between Siemens and Rittal is expected to extend to other industries and applications in the future.For this press release PDF DownloadSiemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com. Read moreRittal is a leading global systems provider for hardware, software and automation. Its solutions for industrial, IT, energy, power and cooling applications are used in over 90 percent of industries worldwide – standardized, customized and of the highest quality. Our delivery promise: Rittal standard products are delivered in Germany within 24 hours, and within 48 hours throughout Europe. Our approach: Rittal, Rittal Software Systems (Eplan, Cideon) and Rittal Automation Systems (RAS, Ehrt, Alfra) combine their hardware and software expertise to streamline, optimize and digitalize processes across the entire value chain for our customers including their IT infrastructure – from control and switchgear construction, machine building to factory operators or the energy sector. The companies are driving AI forward in industry and enabling high-performance IT infrastructure for AI applications worldwide. Environmental and climate protection, social commitment and ethical corporate management are a given for Rittal. We take our responsibility for a sustainable future seriously. Our approach to resource management and conservation involves continuous improvement of our own production processes and ensuring that our products have the lowest possible Product Carbon Footprint. Our solutions support our customers in achieving their own climate targets. With a “Gold” rating from independent rating agency EcoVadis, Rittal ranks among the top 5 percent of companies assessed. Family business and global player: Founded in 1961, Rittal is the largest company in the owner-operated Friedhelm Loh Group. The family business stands for clear, lived values that unite ownership, management and staff. The group operates worldwide, with more than 13 production sites and over 95 international subsidiaries. It has more than 12,000 employees and posted revenues of 3.1 billion euros in fiscal 2024. In 2023, the Friedhelm Loh Group was presented with the “Best Place to Learn” and “Employer of the Future” awards. In 2025, Rittal received the Top 100 seal for the fourth time in a row as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. The Rittal plant in Haiger achieved overall victory in the ‘Factory of the Year’ benchmark competition in 2025, ranking it as one of the best factories in Europe. Further information can be found at www.rittal.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com. Read moreReference Number: ContactWolfram TrostSiemens AG+49 174 1551859 [email protected] MaltzanRittal+49 2772 5052680 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens Demonstrates the Nordic Region’s First Automated Train Drive with ETCS and ATO in Finland nikoleta.petro… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:37 Please use another Browser It looks like you are using a browser that is not fully supported. Please note that there might be constraints on site display and usability. For the best experience we suggest that you download the newest version of a supported browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome Browser, Firefox Browser, Safari BrowserContinue with the current browserPlease allow JavaScriptThis page requires JavaScript in order to be fully functional and displayed correctly. Please enable JavaScript and reload the site. How to enable JavaScript Press Release10 March 2026Siemens AGMunich Siemens Demonstrates the Nordic Region’s First Automated Train Drive with ETCS and ATO in Finland Successful demonstration of European Train Control System (ETCS) combined with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) First-ever ATO operation on an ETCS mainline in the Nordic countries A key milestone in the digitalization of Finland’s rail infrastructure Siemens Mobility achieved a historic milestone in Finland, conducting the Nordic region’s first-ever automated train operation on an ETCS-equipped mainline. The successful demonstration, held on the 19-kilometer-long route between Juurikorpi and Hamina, showcased the seamless integration of Automatic Train Operation with the European Train Control System Level 2. Using a modernized train owned by Pääkaupunkiseudun Junakalusto Oy (JKOY) and operated by VR-Yhtymä Oyj (VR), Siemens Mobility demonstrated state-of-the-art digital rail technology, delivering precise automated stops, smooth acceleration, and controlled braking. These semi-automatic (GoA2) test runs underscored the stability, repeatability, and innovation of the system in real-world mainline conditions, marking a significant step forward in the digitalization of Finland’s rail infrastructure. By maximizing the use of existing infrastructure, the ATO system based on ETCS enhances the capacity, efficiency and punctuality of mainline traffic, offering clear benefits for rail operations. Successful demonstration of European Train Control System (ETCS) combined with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) First-ever ATO operation on an ETCS mainline in the Nordic countries A key milestone in the digitalization of Finland’s rail infrastructure Siemens Mobility achieved a historic milestone in Finland, conducting the Nordic region’s first-ever automated train operation on an ETCS-equipped mainline. The successful demonstration, held on the 19-kilometer-long route between Juurikorpi and Hamina, showcased the seamless integration of Automatic Train Operation with the European Train Control System Level 2. Using a modernized train owned by Pääkaupunkiseudun Junakalusto Oy (JKOY) and operated by VR-Yhtymä Oyj (VR), Siemens Mobility demonstrated state-of-the-art digital rail technology, delivering precise automated stops, smooth acceleration, and controlled braking. These semi-automatic (GoA2) test runs underscored the stability, repeatability, and innovation of the system in real-world mainline conditions, marking a significant step forward in the digitalization of Finland’s rail infrastructure. By maximizing the use of existing infrastructure, the ATO system based on ETCS enhances the capacity, efficiency and punctuality of mainline traffic, offering clear benefits for rail operations. Photosource: Siemens Mobility  “Introducing ATO over ETCS to Finland – and for the first time to the Nordic countries – is a major milestone in modernizing the railway system,” says Marc Ludwig, CEO Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. “This demonstration marks a significant step toward more efficient and sustainable rail transport in Finland. We are proud to drive this transformation alongside the Digirail programme. With our technology, our customers can increase capacity by 30%, significantly improve punctuality, and save over 30% energy.” “Train automation combined with modern safety systems increases capacity, enhances safety, and brings greater predictability to rail operations. The testing phase marks a significant step toward automated rail transport and stands as a concrete result of years of close collaboration,” says Director Esa Sirkiä, who is responsible for Digirail programme in Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.  “Today’s test runs clearly demonstrate what can be achieved when railway stakeholders work closely together towards a shared goal. Train automation enables safer, more punctual and more energy-efficient operations, while also allowing the rail network to be used more efficiently. Finland has strong expertise in developing rail traffic, and initiatives like this move the entire sector steadily forward towards the future of rail traffic,” says Sanna Järvenpää, CEO of Fintraffic Railway Ltd. In these runs, Siemens Mobility showcased how the train performed an automated stop from 100 km/h with a precision of 30 to 80 centimeters, while also demonstrating smooth acceleration and controlled braking under ATO supervision. The test highlighted the seamless interaction between the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 and onboard automation, ensuring stable, repeatable, and efficient operations in real-world mainline conditions.ETCS is a standardized signaling and control system that enhances rail safety by continuously supervising train speed and movement authority. It replaces fragmented national systems with a common European standard. Building on this, ATO complements ETCS by automating key operational tasks like acceleration, coasting, braking, and stopping, further optimizing punctuality, traffic flow, and energy consumption. Digitalizing Finland's Rail System In 2024, Siemens Mobility secured two contracts supporting Finland’s forward-thinking Digirail initiative to modernize its railway infrastructure. As part of this effort, Siemens is equipping. for test purposes, two trains with onboard unit technology, enabling seamless communication between trains and rail infrastructure. This advanced train control system will increase network capacity, enhance safety, and reduce operational disruptions.Moreover, Siemens Mobility is modernizing the first commercial section (EKA) of the Tampere–Pori/Rauma line using Signaling X, a cloud-ready, virtualized platform that leverages commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware. This innovative solution simplifies infrastructure, ensures efficient operations, and sets a new standard for digital rail systems. The first segment is scheduled to be operational by 2029, marking a major milestone for safer and more sustainable rail transportation in Finland.Led by Finland’s Ministry of Transport, Digirail will implement ETCS nationwide, replacing aging systems to deliver safer, more efficient, and sustainable rail operations. Siemens Mobility is a vital partner in shaping this transformative project.For this press release PDF Download Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at www.siemens.com. Read moreReference Number: ContactMoritz Krause   +49 162 3480575 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English