Siemens has introduced a new artificial intelligence system designed specifically for industrial automation engineering, expanding its efforts to embed AI across manufacturing and industrial software workflows.
The company unveiled the Eigen Engineering Agent, an AI-powered system capable of planning, executing, and validating complex automation engineering tasks. Siemens says the tool is designed to operate beyond traditional AI assistants by completing engineering workflows with minimal human intervention.
The system is integrated with Siemens’ TIA Portal, its core automation engineering platform, enabling access to project-specific data, including control logic, device configurations, and system parameters. This enables it to generate engineering outputs tailored to real industrial environments.
Siemens said the tool is aimed at reducing repetitive engineering tasks such as PLC programming, HMI design, and configuration work, while maintaining industrial safety and compliance standards.
The company also highlighted early deployment results from pilot programs across more than 100 companies in 19 countries, reporting significant efficiency improvements in engineering workflows.
Peter Koerte, Siemens’ Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, described the development as a key milestone for industrial AI, noting that it represents a shift toward more autonomous engineering systems in industrial operations.
Siemens said the Eigen Engineering Agent will be made available to industrial customers through its digital platforms as part of its broader Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem strategy, which focuses on accelerating industrial digital transformation through AI and software integration.
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