Industry leaders join forces Siemens and Trumpf partner to accelerate digital manufacturing and AI readiness

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With a new cooperation, Siemens and Trumpf aim to bridge the gap between IT and OT in industrial production. Their joint solutions are designed to improve efficiency, scalability and AI preparedness.

Technology company Siemens and machine tools and laser manufacturer Trumpf have announced a partnership to advance industrial production through digital manufacturing solutions. The collaboration combines Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio with Trumpf’s expertise in machine building and software.

The initiative addresses a key challenge in modern manufacturing: the disconnect between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems that has often limited efficiency and innovation. By bringing together Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio and Trumpf’s manufacturing know-how, the two companies aim to provide integrated solutions to bridge this gap. Both partners are working on open and interoperable IT interfaces designed to support artificial intelligence (AI) readiness for motion control applications.

“Real transformation in a factory begins when machines on the shop floor are connected through a shared digital backbone – so that data flows seamlessly, decisions happen faster, and production responds to changing conditions,” said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board at Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries. “By working with Trumpf, we’re making that connection easier. We’re bridging the gap between IT and OT so that manufacturers can adapt in real time and prepare for the AI era.”

Overcoming complexity with system integration

In today’s manufacturing environment, software is increasingly becoming a core factor alongside hardware. From intelligent control systems to data-driven optimization, effective integration of hardware and software enables greater flexibility, efficiency, and value creation. For Siemens and Trumpf, this development offers opportunities but also added complexity. Their cooperation is intended to accelerate innovation cycles, improve hardware–software integration, and promote scalable solutions through standardized interfaces.

The collaboration is expected to deliver practical customer benefits through modular system architectures and unified solutions. Standardized interfaces will allow for easier connectivity between shop floor equipment and enterprise systems. This can help reduce engineering costs, increase efficiency, and ensure scalability. Open, modular automation solutions are also intended to support AI readiness, enabling faster time-to-market, greater production flexibility, and more competitive operations.

“Trumpf is a leading company for smart factory solutions in the sheet metal industry. The cooperation with Siemens strengthens our position as a solution provider. Thanks to open standards, our customers will benefit from improved digital networking across production — from machines to robots, grippers and part recognition supported by AI,” said Stephan Mayer, CEO of Machine Tools at Trumpf.

The partnership builds on regular exchanges between development teams at both companies and highlights the role of collaborative ecosystems in addressing some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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