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Press Release13 October 2022Digital IndustriesNuremberg
ACC and Siemens partner to enable sustainable battery cell gigafactory production
Battery module designed and manufactured by ACC
The partnership is part of the Siemens Xcelerator open
digital business platform, launched in June this year, where a curated
portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware and software and commitment to strong
partnerships aims to accelerate digital transformation. This partnership will make
it easier and faster for ACC to progress towards its planned gigafactories at
scale.
Siemens will provide ACC with access to its Digital
Enterprise portfolio of hardware and software: from production design to
product design, from product lifecycle management to energy management systems.
As a starting point, Siemens and ACC plan to create comprehensive digital twins
of the battery and the production lines. Leveraging Totally Integrated
Automation and Teamcenter software from Siemens Xcelerator, ACC will be able to
better connect design and manufacturing to scale-up production.
“The emergence of a European
equipment industry is a key success factor for ACC, whose ambition is to be a
European leader of automotive battery cells and modules. We must facilitate the
establishment of an entire battery ecosystem, covering the entire value chain.
In this perspective, being able to rely on Siemens is very important for ACC.
Throughout the project, Siemens Xcelerator offers the perfect set of solutions
for our needs” said Yann Vincent ACC CEO.
At the same time, Siemens is extending its footprint
in the battery manufacturing industry. Siemens had previously signed several technology
partnerships with leading companies showcasing its deep domain know-how in this
this dynamic and fast-growing market. ACC’s gigafactories will increase the
availability of high-performing and affordable EV batteries in Europe,
accelerating the transformation of the automotive industry.
“Sustainably designed and produced batteries are good
for the planet and good for our business, as they power the green transition
and drive new growth” said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board of
Siemens AG, and CEO Digital Industries. “As a prime partner in the
transformation of the automotive industry, it is natural for us to join forces
with ACC, as we aim to jointly develop a sustainable European electric vehicle battery
production.”
Beyond the traditional customer-supplier relationship,
the agreement between ACC and Siemens extends to cooperation in the areas of
IT/OT connectivity. The MoU also covers infrastructure solutions including energy
management to create a carbon net zero factory and involves potential financing
options via Siemens Financial Services. It is a showcase of the depth and breadth
of Siemens’ technological leadership.
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Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. In close cooperation with its partners and customers, DI is the driving force for the digital transformation in the process and manufacturing industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, Siemens provides companies of all sizes with all the necessary products, along with consistent solutions and services for the integration and digitalization of the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific requirements of individual industries, this unique portfolio enables customers to enhance their productivity and flexibility. DI continuously extends its portfolio to include innovations and the integration of future-oriented technologies. Siemens Digital Industries, with its headquarters in Nuremberg, has a workforce of around 76,000 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.
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Patrick Lunz
Head of Media Relations, Siemens Digital Industries
+49 162 2638785