With its cutting-edge solutions in automation, electrification, digitalization, and sustainability, Siemens is at the heart of the automotive revolution, empowering car manufacturers and suppliers to operate smarter and more efficiently.
The automotive sector is a core industry for Siemens, contributing approximately 19% of its Digital Industries business. The company boasts partnerships with the top 15 automotive players worldwide, including all German car manufacturing plants in Hungary. Globally, 23 of the top 25 car manufacturers rely on Siemens’ innovative solutions, and it’s not just the large factories benefiting—tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers in the automotive supply chain are also leveraging Siemens’ technology to stay competitive.
The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, particularly in the realms of automation and digitalization. Modern car manufacturing is driven by advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Siemens, through its Digital Industries division, provides the automation and digitalization tools needed to meet these challenges head-on. From product lifecycle management (PLM) to production lifecycle management, Siemens covers every facet of automotive manufacturing, from power supply and body shops to battery assembly and logistics.
As the automotive sector embraces trends like Industry 4.0 and the rise of smart factories, Siemens’ solutions are in high demand. These smart factories rely on automated, interconnected systems that require less manual intervention and can adapt quickly to changing production needs. Siemens’ software and automation solutions are the backbone of these next-generation facilities, ensuring seamless operation and high levels of productivity.
In recent years, sustainability and energy efficiency have come to the forefront of the automotive industry’s priorities. Siemens is helping manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint through innovative platforms like SiGREEN. It simplifies the management of product-level emissions, enabling manufacturers to track and reduce their Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This aligns with the broader industry trend towards reducing environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency.
Efficiency is also enhanced through Siemens’ edge solutions, which bring computing capabilities to the factory floor, preparing data for real-time processing and analytics. This enables manufacturers to optimize energy use in production processes, further contributing to sustainability goals.
Siemens is not only focused on today’s challenges but is also preparing for the future of automotive manufacturing. Virtualization, simulation, and computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) technologies are becoming increasingly essential as companies strive for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Siemens’ Xcelerator platform is a key enabler of these technologies, allowing automotive companies to innovate faster and more effectively.
Leading automotive companies, including the top 20 electric vehicle brands and 23 of the world’s top 25 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), are leveraging Siemens Xcelerator to stay ahead of the curve. The platform enables manufacturers to simulate production processes, helping them optimize assembly lines and avoid costly disruptions. The ultimate extension of this technology is the industrial metaverse.
The industrial metaverse refers to the application of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), AI, digital twins, and IoT in industrial environments. It allows companies to create digital replicas of manufacturing plants, supply chains, and other processes, providing a virtual environment to test and refine operations before implementing them in the real world. This not only enhances efficiency and productivity but also improves decision-making across the board.
At the core of Siemens’ success in the automotive industry is its strong collaboration with manufacturers. Siemens works closely with car makers and suppliers to understand their unique challenges and provide tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. The company’s Factory Automotive Solutions team even delivers complete turnkey construction of factory sections, ensuring a smooth integration of its technologies into existing manufacturing setups.
As the automotive industry continues to embrace digitalization and automation, Siemens is well-positioned to remain a key partner in its ongoing transformation. From enabling smart factories to supporting sustainability goals, Siemens is helping automotive companies navigate the future with confidence.
This article is set to be published in the Top 50 Executives, The Most Influential Automotive Executives in Hungary 2024 issue of November 4, 2024.
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