On November 4, 2025, NEC Corporation and Siemens Industry Software Inc. announced a Technology Partner Program Agreement to expand global solutions in 3D robot simulations. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of solutions internationally and strengthen resources to support customer growth. NEC has developed a digital twin solution, “BluStellar,” which leverages advanced technologies to optimize manufacturing operations and improve productivity. Siemens, a leading technology company, promotes digital enterprises and provides software to enable manufacturers to create value rapidly.
The agreement involves the joint development of a robot teaching automation solution that combines NEC’s “Robot Task Planning” digital twin service with Siemens’s “Process Simulate” software for 3D robot simulations. This solution will automate the creation of plans for coordinating the motion of multiple robots, reducing the complexity and cost associated with manual teaching. The NEC Robot Task Planning software uses a proprietary algorithm to optimize robot motion plans using AI, while the Process Simulate software enables virtual teaching without interrupting production lines.
The integration of NEC Robot Task Planning into the Process Simulate user interface allows users to create robot motion plans with a single click, significantly reducing the workload required for teaching. This collaboration is expected to shorten production line setup periods, optimize cycle time, and enable fact-driven management. The partnership demonstrates the commitment of both companies to digital transformation and intelligent automation, aiming to deliver smarter, faster, and more resilient manufacturing solutions to customers worldwide.
According to Kosuke Hidashima, General Manager of NEC’s Technology Services Software Division, the collaboration will bring innovation to manufacturing in the digital transformation era by integrating NEC’s digital twin technology with Siemens’s global platform. Kunihiko Horita, Country Manager and Vice President for Japan at Siemens Digital Industries Software, emphasized the company’s pride in supporting NEC’s advancement in global leadership in robotics using digital twin technology and AI. The partnership is expected to create value for customers by enhancing productivity and competitiveness.