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Press Release15 May 2023Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Scaling high performance EV battery production: Cellforce chooses Siemens Xcelerator
Rendering of the Cellforce gigafactory in Reutlingen, Germany
Siemens will become Cellforce’s preferred supplier in automation and digitalization
technology, speeding up completion of the Cellforce gigafactory in Reutlingen,
Germany. Both companies will join forces to enhance battery design, manufacturing
process and building operations, from production design, planning and simulation;
product design and simulation to the automation of the entire production process.
Both companies will also work together to create a sustainable, comfortable and
safe working environment with Siemens building management technology and
energy performance services.
Siemens will provide a broad range of solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator
portfolio, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES), industrial Edge computing, and tools for IT/OT connectivity, fire
safety and security, measurement and control technology to enhance energy
optimization for the carbon net-zero battery cell factory.
Siemens’ comprehensive end-to-end solution will support Cellforce to produce highperformance batteries at scale, while meeting throughput, cost, and sustainability
targets.
“End-to-end digitalisation of design and production is key for a commercially
successful battery cell production with the lowest CO2 footprint in Germany,” said
Dr. Markus Gräf, COO of Cellforce.
Siemens strengthens its technological leadership in fast-growing battery market
With this strategic agreement, Siemens is expanding its footprint in the battery
manufacturing industry. The company has recently signed several partnerships with
leading companies, demonstrating its deep domain know-how in this dynamic and
fast-growing market.
Premium batteries require premium technology – Siemens technology,” said Cedrik
Neike, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and CEO Digital Industries.
“This is why Siemens is supporting with its technological leadership in the battery
market this partnership.”
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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 Smart Infrastructure (SI)is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the
future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems,
buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source –
with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With
an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward
protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of
September 30, 2022, the business had around 72,700 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 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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