Siemens and Schaeffler introduce Industrial Copilot at SPS
Siemens and Schaeffler showcased their collaborative industrial copilot leveraging generative AI, at the SPS Trade Show. The copilot aids in engineering and operational workflows by translating natural language instructions into programmable logic controller (PLC) code. This AI-powered technology addresses workforce challenges, enabling less experienced employees to elevate their roles in technical production tasks. The solution integrates Siemens’ advanced automation technology while simplifying manufacturing processes using generative AI.
- Organization
- Siemens
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Germany
- Published
- November 2023
Why do we believe this deployment?Customer identity, provider attribution, maturity, and source checks
- Customer
- Siemens
- Provider
- Microsoft
- Maturity
- Production
- Linked source
- Siemens
The copilot aids in engineering and operational workflows by translating natural language instructions into programmable logic controller (PLC) code
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Use case focus
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- 1AI Copilot
- 2Programming assistance
- Development of Industrial Copilot powered by generative AI.
- Transformation of natural language inputs into PLC code.
- Integration of Siemens automation technology.
- Prototyping at the SPS Trade Show to showcase capabilities.
- More inclusive workforce participation in manufacturing.
- Enhancement of engineering and operational efficiency.
- Ease in deploying complex manufacturing workflows.
- Promotion of innovative practices leveraging generative AI.
Architecture
Industrial Copilot integrates generative AI with Siemens automation systems, enabling PLC code generation through natural language inputs.
Sources & evidence2
- Customer explicitly identified
- Multiple corroborating sources available
- Recent evidence check available
- Last evidence check: Jul 22, 2026.
The same organization appears in newer AI deployment evidence.
- Same organization re-documented as recently as 2026.
- Cited source last checked Jun 12, 2026 — ok (0/2 broken).
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