Siemens Drives Industrial Transformation, End-to-end Innovation

As industrial processes grapple with the digital transformation, integrated solutions are emerging as one of the best tools to streamline this process. The convergence between hardware and software, digital twins, and the need for talent and local infrastructures will be the main trends redefining processes across multiple industries, said experts during Siemens Assembly 2025 Mexico.

“We are not just pushing technological boundaries; we are enabling companies to accelerate their digital transformation while managing growing challenges,” says Tony Hemmelgarn, CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Computing, Integration, and Supply Chain Transformation

During the event, Hemmelgarn addressed one of the most pressing issues in modern engineering: the enormous computational demands required for tasks such as fluid dynamics simulations. These tasks often exceed the capabilities of traditional infrastructure, requiring flexible resource management. Siemens offers solutions that balance computational loads across internal hardware and cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, says Hemmelgarn. 

Hemmelgarn underscored that the top 500 supercomputers in the world rely on Siemens’ software to manage these complex computational demands, highlighting the company’s significant role in high-performance computing.

“As industries increasingly rely on complex simulations, the demand for efficient computing resources continues to grow,” says Hemmelgarn. “Siemens is positioning itself as a key player in supporting this shift, providing scalable solutions that allow companies to navigate the complexities of modern engineering.”

Hemmelgarn also addressed the growing complexity of product development, particularly the need to integrate software and hardware. In many industries, these two components have been developed in silos, creating significant integration challenges. For example, the number of vehicle recalls since 2019 has exceeded the combined total of the previous 138 years, explained Hemmelgarn. The majority of these recalls stem from hardware-software integration issues. Siemens has responded by developing solutions that integrate traditionally separate workflows into a unified development process. The company has also embedded predictive capabilities at the chip level, enabling manufacturers to identify potential points of failure and take proactive steps to prevent system breakdowns.

To address this problem, Siemens recently launched a headset for engineering design. “Initially designed for virtual environments, the headset — integrated with Siemens’ NX software — has now been adopted for use in factory settings. Here, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and other operational demands have introduced new challenges that must be addressed to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware,” says Hemmelgarn.

The increasing interdependency between software and hardware is a significant factor behind the rising complexity in product development. Companies are now tasked with ensuring that these two elements work together efficiently, as failures in integration can lead to significant operational disruptions.

“These developments are particularly important in the automotive sector, where product failures can have serious safety implications and lead to significant financial losses. Siemens’ integrated solutions aim to mitigate these risks by enhancing the collaboration between hardware and software development teams,” says Hemmelgarn.

Modernizing Legacy Systems with Low-Code Platforms

One of the significant barriers to digital transformation is the prevalence of legacy systems in many organizations. Hemmelgarn highlighted Siemens’ Mendix platform, a low-code solution designed to help businesses modernize their infrastructure without abandoning existing systems. Siemens has also been recognized as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for low-code platforms for eight consecutive years, which reflects its ability to help businesses modernize quickly and effectively.

The Mendix platform has been particularly impactful in regions like Mexico, where the company has trained 10,000 engineers in its use, says Hemmelgarn. General Atomics and BAE Systems, for example, have utilized Mendix to rapidly build internal applications and integrate disparate systems, achieving significant time savings. General Atomics created a technology documentation portal in just one month, a process that would have previously taken two years.

While technological transformation often seems slow initially, it accelerates rapidly once the right systems and infrastructure are in place, says Hemmelgarn. The idea of incremental growth leading to exponential change is at the core of Siemens’ approach to digital transformation. Hemmelgarn emphasized that the company’s continued investment in technologies such as digital twins will enable businesses to gain predictive, real-time insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

“By focusing on long-term investments and the seamless integration of innovation into business operations, we are helping companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic market,” says Hemmelgarn.