Siemens is taking the next step towards autonomous production: At SPS 2025, the technology company will demonstrate how generative AI-powered copilots implement autonomous workflows in production.
The Engineering Copilot TIA is a generative AI assistant that seamlessly works with the TIA Portal. It enables automation engineers to work smarter and faster. All it takes is to give instructions in natural language, after which the copilot automatically generates and adjusts project elements. The beta version is provided as a managed service and integrates seamlessly into TIA Portal versions 19 and 20. It handles complex engineering tasks directly in the development environment. Unlike conventional tools that merely make suggestions, the Engineering Copilot TIA independently performs complex engineering tasks. It automatically generates and modifies project elements and takes over time-consuming and repetitive work. This allows engineers to focus on value-adding activities.
The copilot has a wide range of functions. These include code generation and testing, creating visualizations, project localization, and workflow automation. Additionally, it assists in the configuration of
hardware and drives. Furthermore, it also provides guidance and context-sensitive support throughout the entire TIA Portal environment. Users can easily activate or deactivate these functions based on their specific requirements.
"Thanks to the autonomous capabilities of the Engineering Copilot TIA, we are fundamentally changing the way engineers work," says Rainer Brehm, COO of the Automation Business and CTO at Siemens Digital Industries. "We empower engineers to work more efficiently and confidently. The copilot independently takes over many repetitive engineering tasks. This allows engineers to focus on truly important and impactful tasks while significantly reducing development times. This is crucial for industrial companies in an increasingly competitive environment."
Siemens is currently testing the beta version together with pilot customers, such as the machine manufacturer F. Zimmermann. "With Siemens' Engineering Copilot TIA, we not only save time in engineering - we gain quality and innovation power," says Christian Gaarz, Head of Software Development & Commissioning at F. Zimmermann GmbH. "The AI support helps our teams focus on important development tasks, and our customers benefit from faster machine availability."
At SPS 2025, Siemens will demonstrate how customers can fully automate entire workflows through an autonomous production setup (Siemens booth, Hall 11).
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