Siemens, Foxconn to Develop Sustainable Manufacturing
The companies say they will work to support sustainable manufacturing processes for electronics, information and communications technology, and electric vehicles
![Young Liu, Foxconn CEO and Cedrik Neike, CEO of Siemens AG digital industries signing MoU Young Liu, Foxconn CEO and Cedrik Neike, CEO of Siemens AG digital industries signing MoU](https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt31d6b0704ba96e9d/bltb02f98d2bb365449/664646d81bf9d67c4b03890b/Screenshot_(854).png?width=1280&auto=webp&quality=95&format=jpg&disable=upscale)
Siemens has partnered with electronics manufacturer Foxconn to drive sustainability and digitalization in smart manufacturing.
Under the memorandum of understanding, the partners said they would work to define standards for the factory of the future and support innovations to “positively impact” global manufacturing processes in electronics, information and communications technology, and electric vehicles.
Siemens said it will provide its Xcelerator portfolio to optimize Foxconn's operations for efficiency and agility.
"We believe in the power of ecosystems to drive digital and sustainability transformation and scale technology,” said Roland Busch, Siemens AG’s CEO. “Our partnership underscores our commitment to shape the future of electronics manufacturing.”
“Foxconn is transforming into a platform solutions provider for smart manufacturing, smart EV and smart city,” said Young Liu, Foxconn’s CEO. “Joining forces with Siemens accelerates our digital transformation journey and opens up new possibilities for innovation and sustainability."
The companies also said they would use Siemens' factory automation portfolio and industrial software, including building blocks such as digital twin technology and AI, to improve sustainability across Foxconn’s supply chain.
“Electronics are the backbone of modern society, powering consumer goods to EVs and e-mobility solutions,” said Cedrik Neike, Siemens’ CEO of digital industries. “With Siemens’ domain know-how and leading portfolio in factory automation and software, we will accelerate the transformation of the electronics manufacturing industry and support Foxconn to achieve its sustainability targets.”
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