Koenig & Bauer and Siemens announce strategic partnership
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Koenig & Bauer and Siemens have announced their strategic collaboration. The aim of the partnership is the further development of Koenig & Bauer’s modular automation system. By combining the expertise of both technology leaders, innovative solutions will be created that set new standards in the industry.
With this co-operation, Koenig & Bauer aims to underscore its focus on innovation and future-proof machinery concepts. The modular automation system enables flexible and efficient production processes that meet the requirements of modern manufacturing environments. The collaboration with Siemens will further enhance the performance of this system and set new benchmarks in terms of modularity and flexibility, according to the companies.
“This partnership is an important step in sustainably strengthening our innovative capacity and market position,” said Dr Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer. “By combining our expertise with the technological know-how of Siemens, we are creating synergies that will enable groundbreaking developments in mechanical engineering.”
“The partnership with Koenig & Bauer is proof of Siemens’ dedication to spearheading the digital transformation in the machine industry,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO of factory automation at Siemens AG. “By combining Koenig & Bauer’s expertise in high-tech printing technology with the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we’ll deliver comprehensive, flexible, and future-oriented solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers.”
The first results of the collaboration will be presented shortly and are expected to set new standards for the industry.