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Press Release15 September 2026Digital IndustriesChicago, IL, USA
Siemens
launches Meet at the Machine initiative for next-level CNC productivity
- New initiative brings together machine builders, software and automation technologies to address manufacturing challenges through integrated solutions
- TRAK Machine Tools is the first partner helping bring the framework to life
- First phase of this initiative is focused on enabling part manufacturers to start production preparation before machine delivery
Siemens today announced Meet
at the Machine, a new initiative designed to bring together machine builders,
software and automation technologies to accelerate innovation across the
machine tool industry and help manufacturers achieve productivity faster.
- New initiative brings together machine builders, software and automation technologies to address manufacturing challenges through integrated solutions
- TRAK Machine Tools is the first partner helping bring the framework to life
- First phase of this initiative is focused on enabling part manufacturers to start production preparation before machine delivery
Meet at the Machine provides a
framework for Siemens and machine builders to jointly deliver integrated
machining solutions that address real manufacturing challenges. The initiative
is designed to make manufacturing customers more productive and enhance quality
and performance. It brings engineering software, automation hardware and machine
expertise together in one solution, helping machine builders
deliver differentiated value.
Manufacturers today face
increasing complexity, workforce shortages and growing pressure to become
productive faster. While advances in software, automation and digitalization
continue to create new opportunities, many manufacturers still face challenges
connecting those technologies into efficient production workflows.
Siemens believes the next step in machining
innovation is creating a continuous digital thread that connects engineering,
programming, virtual validation and execution to deliver next-level
productivity starting from the first machine power-on. By improving the flow of
data across the part manufacturing lifecycle, organizations can reduce
complexity, accelerate ramp-up and create a foundation for continuous
improvement.
“Manufacturing truth has always ultimately been at the
machine,” said Mark Hindsbo, head of Operations Software at Siemens. “By
bringing together engineering software, automation hardware and machine
expertise, we enable our customers and users to be productive faster, accelerate
return on investment and reduce ramp-up time by up to 50 percent.”
Built in collaboration with
TRAK Machine Tools, the first phase of this initiative is focused
on enabling part manufacturers to be productive from day one. It addresses
one of the most common challenges manufacturers face when purchasing a new
machine: the time required to move from machine delivery to productive
machining. The solution combines software, automation and machine expertise
into a connected workflow that allows manufacturers to program, simulate and
validate production while a machine is still being built.
“When our customers invest in
a new machine, their goal is to achieve productivity and business results as
quickly as possible,” said Steve Pinto, president, TRAK Machine Tools. “Meet at
the Machine creates a new model for collaboration focused on customer outcomes,
and we are proud to be the first partner helping bring this vision to life.”
Traditionally, many
programming, validation and training activities begin only after a machine is
installed. The new initiative shifts these activities earlier in the process,
allowing manufacturers to prepare for production before physical machine
delivery and helping reduce ramp-up time.
Through the initiative,
Siemens plans to work with machine builders to develop future solutions that
address key manufacturing challenges through collaborative innovation.
To learn more about Meet at
the Machine, visit Siemens during IMTS 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago or
visit https://www.siemens.com/imts.
For this press release
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.
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Siemens AG(Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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