Koenig & Bauer and Siemens have announced a strategic partnership to advance automation within mechanical engineering. The collaboration will focus on enhancing Koenig & Bauer’s modular automation system to support the development of machinery concepts that align with the needs of the modern print industry.
The joint effort seeks to combine Koenig & Bauer’s expertise in high-tech printing technology with Siemens’ capabilities in digital transformation and factory automation. According to the two companies, the goal is to create future-proof, flexible machinery that sets new benchmarks in modularity and efficiency.
Dr Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, described the partnership as a significant step in reinforcing the company’s innovative capacity. He continued: “By combining our expertise with the technological know-how of Siemens, we are creating synergies that will enable groundbreaking developments in mechanical engineering.”
Rainer Brehm, CEO of factory automation at Siemens, added: “The partnership with Koenig & Bauer is proof of Siemens’ dedication to spearheading the digital transformation in the machine industry. By combining Koenig & Bauer’s expertise with the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we’ll deliver comprehensive, flexible, and future-oriented solutions.”
Initial outcomes of the collaboration are expected to be presented in the near future, with both companies confident that the results will set new standards within the industry.
