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Siemens and Intel collaborate on advanced semiconductor manufacturing ……
・Siemens and Intel collaborate to improve production efficiency and sustainability of semiconductor manufacturing in scopes 1 to 3 of the value chain
・ Semiconductors are extremely important not only to the global economy but also to reducing carbon emissions in each country by enabling sustainable solutions.
・ Intel and Siemens aim to expand their respective product lineups of cutting-edge IoT solutions by leveraging Siemens’ automation to improve the efficiency and sustainability of semiconductor
manufacturing
Siemens AG, a leading technology company, and Intel Corporation, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with each other to advance the digitalization and sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing. That’s it. The companies will now focus on advancing the future of manufacturing, evolving factory operations and cybersecurity, and supporting a resilient global industrial ecosystem. [Image 1
“Semiconductors are the lifeblood of the modern economy. Hardly anything works without semiconductor chips,” said Cedric Naike, Member of the Board of Directors and CEO of Digital Industries at Siemens AG. We are proud. Siemens will bring its entire cutting-edge product line of IoT-enabled hardware, software and electrical equipment to this collaboration. Together, our companies will contribute to achieving global sustainability goals. It is something that we do.”
This MoU identifies key areas of collaboration as we explore the possibilities of various activities. Some of these areas include optimizing energy management and addressing carbon emissions throughout the value chain. For example, the collaboration will explore the potential of leveraging digital twins to standardize solutions in complex manufacturing facilities that require significant initial investment. In a facility like this, even a 1% increase in efficiency is significant.
We also explore possibilities for minimizing energy use through advanced modeling of natural resources and environmental footprints (metrics used to assess the environmental impact of products and corporate activities) throughout the value chain. Intel will explore product and supply chain modeling solutions in collaboration with Siemens to obtain more detailed information on product-related emissions. This will drive new data-driven discoveries and accelerate the reduction of the environmental impact of the industry as a whole. [Image 2
We also explore possibilities for minimizing energy use through advanced modeling of natural resources and environmental footprints (metrics used to assess the environmental impact of products and corporate activities) throughout the value chain. Intel will explore product and supply chain modeling solutions in collaboration with Siemens to obtain more detailed information on product-related emissions. This will drive new data-driven discoveries and accelerate the reduction of the environmental impact of the industry as a whole. “The world needs a more globally balanced, sustainable, and resilient semiconductor supply chain to meet growing demand for chips,” said Kayvan Esfarjani, Intel’s principal vice president and chief global operations officer. By expanding our collaboration with Siemens, we can build on Intel’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and take advantage of Siemens’ product line of automation solutions. “We are very excited to be able to explore new areas of efficiency and sustainability in the industry. This MOU will benefit the regional and global industrial value chain.”
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Implementing sustainable behaviors throughout the semiconductor lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, operations, efficiency, and recycling, is essential to meeting the growing demand for powerful and sustainable semiconductor chips. Technology has the power to accelerate solutions to reduce the climate impacts associated with computing across the technology industry and, by extension, the global economy. Automation and digitalization are key to meeting the challenge as the industry strives for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. By combining our strengths and expertise, Siemens and Intel are poised to lead the way in driving positive change.
[Reference materials]
This document is a Japanese translation of a joint press release issued by Siemens AG (Munich, Germany) and Intel Corporation (Santa Clara, United States) on December 4, 2023 (local time). The official languages of this document are German and English; both languages shall prevail for its content and interpretation. The original press release and related materials can be viewed at the URL below (in English). https://sie.ag/4Py8zW
[About Siemens AG]
Siemens AG (headquartered in Berlin and Munich) is a technology company with core businesses in industry, infrastructure,
transportation and healthcare. From resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, smart buildings and power grids, to clean and comfortable transportation, and advanced healthcare, we develop purposeful technologies that deliver real benefits for our customers. Provide added value. By connecting the digital and physical worlds, Siemens empowers our customers to transform industries and markets, and helps billions of people change their lives. Siemens also owns a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, a publicly traded company that is shaping the future of healthcare as a leading global medical technology provider. In the fiscal year 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group had sales of EUR 77.8 billion and net income of EUR 8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the number of employees worldwide is approximately 320,000. Further information can be found at http://www.siemens.com/.
[About Intel]
As an industry leader, Intel creates world-changing technologies that advance progress and enrich lives around the world. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we design and manufacture semiconductor products that solve the major challenges facing our client companies, and work every day to advance their evolution. Maximize the value of data and transform business and society for the better by making all computing devices intelligent, including the cloud, network, edge, and more. For more information about Intel innovation, visit
https://newsroom.intel.co.jp or https://intel.co.jp.
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subsidiaries. Other company names, product names, etc. are generally indications, trademarks, or registered trademarks of each company. [Siemens Group in Japan]
For more than 135 years, since Siemens opened its first office in Tsukiji, Tokyo in 1887, we have contributed to the development of Japanese industry as a trusted partner of Japanese customers. In recent years, our core business has been providing advanced products, services, and solutions that promote digital transformation (DX). Leveraging our global technology and knowledge, as well as our experience in the Japanese market, we will help our Japanese customers achieve digitalization and sustainability, strengthen their
competitive advantage and value imagination. In fiscal year 2022, which ended at the end of September 2022, Siemens Japan’s sales were approximately 215.5 billion yen and the number of employees was approximately 2,600. More information can be found at
http://www.siemens.com/jp.