Siemens partners with Databricks and FFT to turn production data into scalable AI-driven insights thomas.kuhnlei… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 08:09 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 Release16 June 2026Digital IndustriesErlangen Siemens partners with Databricks and FFT to turn production data into scalable AI-driven insights Siemens Industrial Edge and FFT DataBridge connect shopfloor and plant data directly to the Databricks Platform – no IoT middleware required New edge to cloud connectivity offers scalable advanced analytics and a unified, AI‑ready production data foundation Industrial customers can optimize their operations, reduce costs and increase productivity Siemens announced a new edge-to-cloud integration with Databricks, the Data and AI company, and long‑time automation partner FFT Produktionssysteme GmbH (FFT). Together, the partners will connect production data directly to enterprise AI – without complex IoT middleware. This will help industrial customers transform their data into actionable insights and scale industrial AI across global operations.   Siemens Industrial Edge and FFT DataBridge connect shopfloor and plant data directly to the Databricks Platform – no IoT middleware required New edge to cloud connectivity offers scalable advanced analytics and a unified, AI‑ready production data foundation Industrial customers can optimize their operations, reduce costs and increase productivity Siemens announced a new edge-to-cloud integration with Databricks, the Data and AI company, and long‑time automation partner FFT Produktionssysteme GmbH (FFT). Together, the partners will connect production data directly to enterprise AI – without complex IoT middleware. This will help industrial customers transform their data into actionable insights and scale industrial AI across global operations.   Siemens Industrial Edge enables customers to deploy and manage edge devices and apps on the production site. The app ecosystem allows seamless connectivity to industrial assets, IT systems and the cloud.With the new integration, customers are able to stream contextualized shopfloor and plant data from Siemens Industrial Edge via the FFT DataBridge directly to the Databricks Platform, where it can be analyzed and used to train AI models centrally for implementation across global production networks. These models can then be deployed back to the edge for execution at the point of production. This approach helps industrial companies optimize their operations, reduce costs and increase productivity with low‑latency, data‑driven decision‑making. It lays the foundation for physical AI and future autonomous operations. “Industrial AI only delivers value when data, context and execution come together,” said Rainer Brehm, COO Automation and CTO at Siemens Digital Industries. “With Databricks and FFT, we enable our customers to scale industrial AI across factories and plants and make AI-powered production real.” Operationalizing Industrial AI with seamless IT/OT integrationWith Siemens Industrial Edge and Industrial Information Hub (integration layer for industrial data), customers benefit from a secure, scalable and low-maintenance edge platform designed to unlock siloed industrial data and execute intelligent applications close to the production process. This includes advanced local analytics, physical AI and closed loop AI workflows that require low latency, high availability and strict security compliance.Databricks complements this with advanced analytics, machine learning and agentic AI for industrial data in a cloud agnostic, governed environment with minimal infrastructure overhead. This supports a wide range of advanced use cases, including predictive maintenance, quality optimization, energy management, supply chain optimization and agentic AI applications. “By uniting Siemens’ industrial automation and edge expertise with the Databricks Platform, we help industrial companies close the gap between industrial data and scalable business impact across their industrial network,” said Shiv Trisal, Global Industrials GTM Leader at Databricks. “This partnership is a foundational step in making human-agent collaboration a reality for industrial operations.”FFT DataBridge: Industrial‑grade data pipelines for adaptive productionFFT Produktionssysteme GmbH plays a key role in operationalizing the joint Siemens–Databricks architecture. As a long-standing Siemens partner with deep shopfloor expertise, FFT provides the DataBridge application that securely and efficiently connects Siemens Industrial Edge with the Databricks platform. FFT DataBridge streams contextualized, AI-ready production data from the edge to the cloud, where it can be combined with additional IT and OT data sources.“Together with our partners Databricks and Siemens, FFT DataBridge provides a simple, powerful gateway to the cloud for more than 30,000 potential customers,” said Volker Stark, COO at FFT Produktionssysteme. It is ready to use and does not require expensive and time-intensive transformation of data. By natively bridging the gap between IT and OT, we eliminate the need for complex IoT layers and significantly simplify industrial connectivity for customers of Databricks.”  With the combined offering from Siemens, Databricks, and FFT, industrial producers can unlock AI‑ready production data, scale Industrial AI, and optimize operations across global production sites.For this press release PDF DownloadLinks Siemens Industrial Edge Computing Architecture Databricks FFT DataBridgeFollow us at blog.siemens.com linkedin.com/siemens-industry Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally. 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 moreReference Number: ContactLaura Egger+49 152 589 630 51 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens launches digitalized Vectron X locomotive and opens new Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach aniko.enderlei… Tue, 06/09/2026 - 08:54 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 June 2026Siemens MobilityMunich Siemens launches digitalized Vectron X locomotive and opens new Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach Vectron X combines proven locomotive technology with digital functionalities, including app-based functionalities and interfaces for thirdparty solutions A digital driver´s cab featuring Smart Screen, TrainPlay, app functionalities, and near real-time connectivity enhances user experience and operational efficiency Vectron X expands the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as part of an open, modular digital ecosystem with standardized interfaces New Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach triples overhaul capacity at the site and reduces turnaround times for Vectron customers in Europe Siemens Mobility today unveiled the next generation of highly digitalized locomotives for freight and passenger transport – the Vectron X – to customers and international media at its newly opened Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach. The new locomotive is based on the market-leading Vectron platform, which has proven itself in daily operation with nearly 3,000 units sold. Vectron X combines this proven technology with app-based functionalities, open interfaces for third-party providers, and a central Smart Screen in the cab. This allows the locomotive to continuously evolve with future customer requirements and be flexibly adapted to different operational needs. For operators, Vectron X enhances ease of operation and transparency. Data-driven applications, targeted maintenance, and app-based features help optimize operating costs and improve how efficiently each vehicle is deployed.  Vectron X combines proven locomotive technology with digital functionalities, including app-based functionalities and interfaces for thirdparty solutions A digital driver´s cab featuring Smart Screen, TrainPlay, app functionalities, and near real-time connectivity enhances user experience and operational efficiency Vectron X expands the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as part of an open, modular digital ecosystem with standardized interfaces New Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach triples overhaul capacity at the site and reduces turnaround times for Vectron customers in Europe Siemens Mobility today unveiled the next generation of highly digitalized locomotives for freight and passenger transport – the Vectron X – to customers and international media at its newly opened Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach. The new locomotive is based on the market-leading Vectron platform, which has proven itself in daily operation with nearly 3,000 units sold. Vectron X combines this proven technology with app-based functionalities, open interfaces for third-party providers, and a central Smart Screen in the cab. This allows the locomotive to continuously evolve with future customer requirements and be flexibly adapted to different operational needs. For operators, Vectron X enhances ease of operation and transparency. Data-driven applications, targeted maintenance, and app-based features help optimize operating costs and improve how efficiently each vehicle is deployed.  With its open, software-based architecture, Vectron X is part of Siemens Xcelerator – Siemens’ open digital business platform. It seamlessly connects rolling stock, operations, services, and infrastructure, enabling the integration of partner solutions via standardized interfaces. “With the Vectron X locomotive, we continue to evolve as a European market leader and, as part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, creating a scalable digital platform that grows with the requirements of our customers. Standardized interfaces and software-based functionalities enable more efficient operations throughout the entire lifecycle,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility. “Together with our expanding service offering and the new Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach, we are creating a fully digitalized end-to-end portfolio that seamlessly connects operations and maintenance and enables highly efficient deployment of our locomotives in both freight and passenger transport.” “The Vectron X perfectly connects the real and digital worlds by bringing digital functions directly into the locomotive. Smart Screen, app-based applications, TrainPlay, and near real-time connectivity simplify operation and make locomotive operations more transparent and significantly more efficient. Vectron X combines proven Vectron performance with intelligent software, creating clear added value for operators, locomotive drivers, and maintenance teams,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility. App Store and digitalized driver’s cab In the driver’s cab, the Vectron X relies on a digital operating concept. It complements the proven Vectron driver’s cab, with which locomotive drivers across Europe are already familiar. A central 11.6-inch Smart Screen consolidates key applications and information directly in the cockpit, ranging from operational data and route information to third-party applications available via an App Store. Additionally, selected customer- and operator-specific applications that drivers currently use on smartphones or tablets – such as for mission planning, operational coordination, or customer-specific information – will be displayed directly on the Smart Screen or mirrored via TrainPlay. This simplifies handling and supports more efficient workflows. With this approach, Siemens Mobility is bringing a CarPlay-like solution to rail for the first time, transforming the driver’s cab into a digital workspace that provides easier access to information and significantly streamlines processes.  Remote control functionalities Siemens Mobility is also bringing new digital functions to the rails for vehicle preparation. Remote Start allows the locomotive to be activated from a distance, significantly accelerating readiness for service and increasing operational flexibility. Near real-time connectivity and predictive maintenance A key feature of Vectron X is its comprehensive connectivity. The locomotive can transmit operational data in near real-time and securely connect to digital systems. This forms the basis for early detection of irregularities, more targeted maintenance measures, and a significant reduction in unplanned failures. This helps to stabilize operations and further improve availability. Advanced diagnostics, analytics, and condition monitoring functions also provide greater transparency regarding the locomotive’s condition. Operators can better assess the technical health of individual systems. Maintenance is able to shift from reactive to proactive, substantially increasing vehicle availability.New Rail Service Center: Expanding European service network Alongside the Vectron X launch, Siemens Mobility has opened a newly modernized Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach. With the new facility, the company triples the capacity at the site from around 25 to up to 80 overhauls and accident repairs per year. As one of the largest industrial employers in the region, Siemens Mobility has invested around 250 million euros in expanding the site in Allach where it employs approximately 2,500 people. “The new Rail Service Center Munich-Allach is our competence center for the maintenance of Vectron locomotives – from overhauls to accident repairs – and another important milestone in expanding our European service network,” says Elmar Zeiler, CEO Customer Services at Siemens Mobility. “With significantly increased capacity and fully digitalized workshop processes, we are creating the basis for faster and more predictable workshop visits.” Customers benefit from significantly shorter turnaround times and high locomotive availability. Solutions such as Railigent X enable condition-based maintenance before a vehicle reaches the workshop: anomalies are detected earlier, spare parts are scheduled faster, and repairs are prepared more precisely. This is complemented by consistently digital workshop processes that integrate paperless workflows, digital documentation, and optimized parts logistics.  For this press release PDF DownloadLinks www.siemens.com/mobility 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/mobility. Read moreReference Number: ContactAndreas Friedrich +49 1522 2103967  [email protected] Contact SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens and Infineon leverage silicon carbide technology to advance electrical protection in data centers and factories aniko.enderlei… Sun, 06/07/2026 - 08:51 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 Release08 June 2026Siemens AGZug Siemens and Infineon leverage silicon carbide technology to advance electrical protection in data centers and factories Infineon and Siemens collaborate to drive semiconductor circuit breaker technology for data centers, production facilities and battery storage systems Semiconductor circuit breakers are fast-acting, semiconductor-based electronic devices that protect electrical circuits and components from damage caused by short circuits or overloads Infineon's silicon carbide power modules enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability of the Siemens circuit breaker Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Siemens AG are partnering to advance electrical protection and ensure reliable operations in data centers, production facilities and battery storage systems. As part of the collaboration, Infineon will supply silicon carbide (SiC) power modules to Siemens for use in its SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breakers. This will enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability of Siemens' protection solution.  Infineon and Siemens collaborate to drive semiconductor circuit breaker technology for data centers, production facilities and battery storage systems Semiconductor circuit breakers are fast-acting, semiconductor-based electronic devices that protect electrical circuits and components from damage caused by short circuits or overloads Infineon's silicon carbide power modules enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability of the Siemens circuit breaker Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Siemens AG are partnering to advance electrical protection and ensure reliable operations in data centers, production facilities and battery storage systems. As part of the collaboration, Infineon will supply silicon carbide (SiC) power modules to Siemens for use in its SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breakers. This will enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability of Siemens' protection solution.  Andreas Weisl, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon"AI data centers and factories are becoming increasingly electrified and complex. This increases vulnerability to electrical failures and drives the demand for more sustainable, efficient and reliable power distribution systems," said Andreas Weisl, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer of Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon. "By combining our advanced silicon carbide technology with Siemens' expertise in power distribution, we are addressing this demand to ensure fast, safe and reliable operations in power-critical environments." A semiconductor circuit breaker, also known as a solid-state circuit breaker, is an electronic device that protects electrical circuits from damage caused by excessive current flow, such as short circuits or overloads. Unlike traditional electromechanical circuit breakers, which rely on mechanical parts to interrupt the flow of current and typically operate on the millisecond scale, the Siemens SENTRON 3QD2 uses semiconductor components and smart protection algorithms to perform this function. This enables ultra-fast interruption in the microsecond range, up to 1,000 times faster than conventional systems. This capability is essential for direct current (DC) grids and offers a significant increase in protection and system availability, which is crucial in applications like industrial manufacturing and AI data centers, where even a slight delay can cause costly downtime, data loss or expensive hardware damage in the event of electrical failures.  SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breaker Markus Grabmeier, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure"Our new direct current portfolio offers innovative solutions that not only improve energy efficiency but also enable the development of resilient, future-proof infrastructure," said Markus Grabmeier, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. "Direct current applications can decrease energy consumption and substantially cut material usage. By integrating batteries, peak power can also be significantly reduced. With this approach, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of our industries, while reinforcing our commitment to developing technologies that deliver tangible value to our customers and society." The collaboration addresses the increasing demands of power-critical applications, where speed, precision and reliability are essential. By integrating Infineon's 62 mm CoolSiC™ MOSFET module 1200 V into Siemens' advanced protection concepts, the companies are contributing to more resilient, efficient and future-ready power infrastructure. This joint approach supports the growing adoption of DC grids and highly electrified environments, helping industrial and infrastructure operators meet rising performance and reliability requirements. A demo showcase of the Siemens SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breaker will be exhibited at the Infineon booth (hall 7, booth 470) at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg from 9 to 11 June. Infineon at PCIM Europe 2026 PCIM Europe will take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 9 to 11 June 2026. Infineon will present its products and solutions for decarbonization and digitalization in hall 7, booth 470. For press inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Industry analysts interested in a briefing can email [email protected]. Information about Infineon's PCIM 2026 show highlights is available at www.infineon.com/pcim.  For this press release PDF DownloadSiemens 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 more About Infineon Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Read moreReference Number: ContactChristian WilsonSiemens Smart Infrastructure +49 172 1385608  [email protected] Veronika Seifried Infineon Technologies AG +49 89 23461662 [email protected] Contact SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Siemens and HighByte partner on industrial data operations to scale Industrial AI sabrina.messer… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 05:55 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 Release03 June 2026Siemens AGDetroit/Erlangen Siemens and HighByte partner on industrial data operations to scale Industrial AI Partnership delivers unified data infrastructure for industrial operations, combining Siemens Industrial Edge, HighByte Intelligence Hub and Intelligence Center X Customers can seamlessly connect, contextualize and consume industrial data to build AI models, agents and applications at scale HighByte Intelligence Hub now available on Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace Siemens is expanding the capabilities of its Industrial Edge ecosystem through a partnership with industrial software company HighByte. The collaboration enables customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize and transform data from both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) sources, helping them to get value from industrial data. Partnership delivers unified data infrastructure for industrial operations, combining Siemens Industrial Edge, HighByte Intelligence Hub and Intelligence Center X Customers can seamlessly connect, contextualize and consume industrial data to build AI models, agents and applications at scale HighByte Intelligence Hub now available on Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace Siemens is expanding the capabilities of its Industrial Edge ecosystem through a partnership with industrial software company HighByte. The collaboration enables customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize and transform data from both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) sources, helping them to get value from industrial data. HighByte Intelligence Hub is an industrial data operations software solution, designed specifically for data modeling, orchestration and governance. It is now available as an official application on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. Customers can efficiently consume and reuse industrial data sets from HighByte to build AI models, agents and applications at scale, using Siemens’ recently announced Intelligence Center X software. HighByte Intelligence Hub is now available on the Industrial Edge Marketplace."The partnership solves a core challenge to make AI-powered industrial production a reality: making data from diverse sources accessible, understandable and actionable across the enterprise," said Rainer Brehm, COO for automation and CTO at Siemens Digital Industries. "By bringing together Industrial Edge's robust OT connectivity with HighByte's DataOps capabilities and Intelligence Center X, we bridge the gap between shop floor operations and IT systems."Integrated solution for data access and contextualizationHighByte Intelligence Hub runs natively on Industrial Edge, where application and configuration management is handled. The solution integrates directly with the Industrial Edge's Connectivity Suite, enabling users to connect to a wide variety of OT data sources including PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols. HighByte's DataOps functionalities extend this connectivity to IT data sources, creating a unified data infrastructure that spans the entire production operation. A key capability of the integrated solution is data contextualization and pipelining. Using HighByte Intelligence Hub, users can apply flexible and scalable transformation rules to process data from multiple sources across IT and OT domains, adding business context and converting raw operational data into meaningful information. These contextualized datasets can then be made available to IT services in a transparent and scalable manner, with HighByte serving as a true Unified Namespace provider that standardizes data access across the organization. Beyond making OT data available to IT systems, HighByte Intelligence Hub can also be used to adjust machine setpoints in a secure and reliable way, by sending commands from IT data sources – such as manufacturing execution systems (MES) – back to PLCs via Industrial Edge's Connectivity Suite. The Siemens and HighByte partnership empowers customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize and consume industrial data to build AI models, agents and applications at scale."Industrial organizations have long struggled with fragmented data across IT and OT systems," said Tony Paine, CEO at HighByte. "By directly integrating HighByte Intelligence Hub with Industrial Information Hub on Industrial Edge, we give customers a direct path to contextualized and standardized data. This is the foundation needed to build data products and leverage AI at scale with Siemens’ Intelligence Center X"Maximizing the value of industrial data at Vivix Vidros Planos Vivix Vidros Planos, one of Brazil's leading flat glass manufacturers, used the combination of Siemens Industrial Edge, HighByte and Intelligence Center X to completely digitalize their core production process with 30 industrial applications. Most recently, it built a smart application to predict and prevent the degradation of its most valuable asset, a $120 million glass furnace, to maximize its utilization and economic lifetime. Flat glass manufacturer Vivix Vidros Planos has used the combination of Siemens Industrial Edge, HighByte and Intelligence Center X to completely digitalize their core production process. Source: Vivix Vidros Planos“HighByte on Siemens Industrial Edge enables us to feed highly contextualized industrial data into Intelligence Center X, so that our developers can build industrial AI models, agents and applications at speed and scale, with very little support from our limited pool of OT experts. This combination is really driving OT, IT and AI convergence and accelerating our industrial agentic transformation,” says Aristóteles Terceiro Neto, industrial transformation manager at Vivix Vidro Planos. Neto shared how Vivix Vidros Planos is using the combined solution at Siemens' Realize LIVE Americas 2026 event this week in Detroit. For this press release PDF DownloadLinks Siemens Industrial Edge Siemens Intelligence Center X Siemens at Realize LIVEFollow us Siemens Blog LinkedIn Siemens Industry Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally. 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 moreReference Number: ContactLaura Egger+49 152 589 630 5 1 [email protected] SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English

Markus Grabmeier appointed CEO of Electrical Products at Siemens aniko.enderlei… Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:17 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 Release01 June 2026Smart InfrastructureZug Markus Grabmeier appointed CEO of Electrical Products at Siemens New leadership role effective June 1, 2026 Former CEO Andreas Matthé to retire at the end of September 2026 after successfully leading the business for fifteen years Siemens has appointed Markus Grabmeier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit at Smart Infrastructure, effective June 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Matthé, who will remain available in an advisory capacity until his transition into retirement at the end of September 2026. Andreas Matthé had been with Siemens for more than 40 years, holding, among other positions, the roles of Vice President of Power Automation and Energy Management Systems at Siemens Ltd. in South Africa and Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd. in China. From October 2010, he served as CEO of EP and its predecessor organization.  New leadership role effective June 1, 2026 Former CEO Andreas Matthé to retire at the end of September 2026 after successfully leading the business for fifteen years Siemens has appointed Markus Grabmeier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit at Smart Infrastructure, effective June 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Matthé, who will remain available in an advisory capacity until his transition into retirement at the end of September 2026. Andreas Matthé had been with Siemens for more than 40 years, holding, among other positions, the roles of Vice President of Power Automation and Energy Management Systems at Siemens Ltd. in South Africa and Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd. in China. From October 2010, he served as CEO of EP and its predecessor organization.  Markus Grabmeier, new CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart InfrastructureMarkus Grabmeier has a long-standing career in the electrification industry. He was most recently a member of the Executive Management Committee of Alfanar, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before that, he spent almost 14 years in various positions within Siemens. His career at Siemens began in Management Consulting. He then took on roles of increasing responsibility within the Low Voltage and Electrical Products businesses, including Head of New Business Development, General Manager of Siemens Electrical Apparatus Ltd. in Suzhou, China, and Head of global manufacturing. From 2020 to 2023, Grabmeier served as Executive Vice President responsible for China and East Asia at Siemens Electrical Products, based in Shanghai. “I thank Andreas Matthé for his long-term commitment to Siemens and his outstanding leadership and entrepreneurship. He developed with his team our Electrical Products business to an industry benchmark and an important pillar for Siemens. I welcome Markus Grabmeier back to Siemens and wish him success in leading one of our biggest businesses,” said Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and CEO of Smart Infrastructure. “I’m humbled and honored to rejoin the outstanding Siemens team. I’m looking forward to continuing our success story as an innovation leader in our industry, creating lasting impact for customers and society,” said Grabmeier. With approximately 26,000 people and 25 production sites worldwide, the EP business unit is a global supplier of low-voltage products and software tools for intelligent, safe and efficient electrical power distribution and for switching, protecting, measuring, and monitoring low-voltage power systems. EP has become an industry leader in the use of semiconductors for switching and protecting electrical circuits. This groundbreaking technology enables significantly faster and wear-free switching for superior protection, high multifunctionality and adaptability, improved sustainability and space savings. The business is strategically positioned to capture high-growth opportunities in the all-electric world, data centers, and the energy transition, while helping customers achieve sustainability, safety, and productivity. 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 moreReference Number: ContactChristian S. Wilson +49 172 138 5608 [email protected] Contact SiemensGet in touchFollow our global channels Follow Change region Global | English