The Future is Here: How Siemens is Shaping the Everyday with Industrial AI

What if the climate cooled, power outages became a relic of the past, and sustainable, efficient transportation was the norm? What if technology wasn’t just a tool but the foundation of a better, more inclusive world? These were some of the bold questions Peter Körte, Siemens’ Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, posed during his keynote at CES 2025. His message? The future isn’t just possible — it’s actionable, and Siemens is leading the charge.

🚀 The Power of Industrial AI

Industrial AI stands apart from its consumer counterpart. While traditional AI might misread the tone of an email, industrial AI operates in high-stakes environments like healthcare, manufacturing, and energy grids, where errors could be catastrophic. This means industrial AI must be safe, reliable, and trustworthy.

Here’s how Siemens is already putting industrial AI to work:

• Buildings: AI-powered systems reduce energy use and emissions by 30%.
• Energy Grids: As demand doubles, AI helps increase grid capacity by 30%, ensuring renewable energy sources like solar and wind are effectively managed.
• Factories: The Siemens Industrial Copilot, a 24/7 AI assistant, helps workers troubleshoot and program machines, addressing a growing skills gap in manufacturing.

✈️ Revolutionizing Air Travel with Jet Zero

One of the most exciting announcements was Siemens’ partnership with Jet Zero. Together, they’re developing a blended wing aircraft set to debut in 2030. This revolutionary design promises to:

• Reduce fuel consumption by 50%.
• Enable the transition to sustainable aviation fuels.
• Create the first fully digital aircraft, from design to maintenance.

With Siemens’ digital twin technology and Jet Zero’s bold vision, the project highlights how industrial AI accelerates innovation while prioritizing sustainability.

🌍 Supporting the Workforce

Peter Körte didn’t shy away from addressing workforce challenges, particularly in manufacturing:

• Skills Gap: Since 2019, the average factory worker’s experience has dropped from 20 years to just 3 years, leading to a 10% productivity decline, a 33% increase in product recalls, and a 9% rise in workplace fatalities.
• AI as an Ally: Siemens’ Industrial Copilot functions like a virtual colleague, available 24/7 to guide workers in programming, troubleshooting, and machine setup. By empowering workers to make smarter decisions, Siemens is enhancing both confidence and efficiency.
• Future-Ready Workforce: AI doesn’t replace workers; it amplifies their capabilities, enabling them to focus on creative, strategic tasks while AI handles repetitive or complex calculations.

🌎 Scaling Impact Across Industries

Siemens is making its transformative technology accessible not just to industry giants but also to startups. The newly launched Siemens 4 Startup program offers early-stage companies access to cutting-edge tools at discounted rates. This democratizes innovation, enabling smaller companies to tackle big challenges like marine electrification, water sustainability, and land restoration.

🔄 Tools to Drive Bold Leaps

Innovation isn’t incremental — it’s about taking leaps. Siemens introduced several groundbreaking tools at CES 2025 to help businesses leap forward:

• Siemens Industrial Copilot: Now available on-premise and on the industrial edge, ensuring data security and lower latency.
• NX Design Copilot: A generative AI tool that helps designers optimize and innovate with confidence.
• Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer: A collaboration with Nvidia that brings photorealistic 3D models to life, enabling faster, smarter decision-making.

Why Siemens?

Peter emphasized Siemens’ unique position to lead the way. Here’s why:

1. Unmatched Data: Siemens connects to over 17 billion devices and manages more design data than any other company.
2. Deep Industrial Expertise: Serving over 25 industries, Siemens understands the unique challenges of each sector.
3. Proven Leadership: Decades of AI innovation, 3,000+ AI patents, and a team of 1,500+ AI experts make Siemens a trusted partner in industrial transformation.

The Takeaway

This isn’t just about technology — it’s about transforming the everyday for everyone. Whether it’s enabling sustainable air travel, empowering startups, or closing the skills gap in manufacturing, Siemens is proving that industrial AI is more than hype — it’s a game-changer.

If you’re as inspired as I am by the bold possibilities of technology, let’s connect and discuss how we can drive meaningful change together.

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