The brief
The challenge.
Complex automation projects require specialist skills, while repetitive programming and configuration tasks take time away from higher-value engineering work.
The work
The approach.
thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering integrated Siemens Industrial Copilot into engineering for a battery-inspection machine. The assistant helps create TIA Portal projects, develop control code and generate machine visualisations, including support for data management and sensor configuration.
Reported outcome
Engineering assistance
control code and machine visualisation within an existing engineering workflow
Siemens reported the battery-machine integration in November 2024 and announced plans for wider use from 2025. The announcement describes an implemented use case and a rollout plan, not a verified company-wide productivity percentage.
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What this means for your project.
Put AI inside the tools specialists already use. Start with repeatable preparation tasks, retain engineering review and validate outputs against real operating requirements before expanding the scope.