Siemens Aims to Increase Automation in Manufacturing to 80% with AI

Siemens aims to increase automation in manufacturing to between 70% and 80%, up from the current 30% to 40%, as stated by Cedric Niki, a member of the executive board. Niki emphasizes that companies need to achieve annual productivity gains of 7% to 9% to maintain competitiveness, noting that AI can help protect jobs by enhancing production efficiency. Siemens plans to invest 500 million euros to transform its Erlangen plant into a model for AI-supported manufacturing by 2030, reflecting its commitment to integrating technology to improve performance and boost productivity.