Siemens AG has announced the successful beta testing of its Engineering Copilot TIA, a generative AI-powered assistant that automates engineering tasks. The Copilot operates alongside the TIA Portal, allowing automation engineers to work more efficiently by issuing natural language instructions that automatically generate and modify project elements. The beta version has been integrated with TIA Portal versions 19 and 20, and has been tested with pilot customers, including machinery manufacturer F. Zimmermann.
The Engineering Copilot TIA offers a range of capabilities, including code generation and testing, visualization development, project localization, and workflow automation. It also provides configuration support for hardware and drives, as well as guidance and contextual assistance throughout the TIA Portal environment. Users can enable or disable these capabilities depending on their specific requirements.
According to Rainer Brehm, COO of the automation business and CTO at Siemens Digital Industries, the Engineering Copilot TIA is transforming the way engineers work by empowering them to work more efficiently and confidently. The Copilot autonomously handles many repetitive engineering tasks, allowing engineers to focus on high-impact work while reducing development times. This is crucial for industrial companies in an increasingly competitive environment.
F. Zimmermann, one of the pilot customers, has reported positive results from using the Engineering Copilot TIA. Christian Gaarz, Head of Software Development & Commissioning, stated that the AI support helps their teams focus on important development tasks, and their customers benefit from faster machine availability.
At the SPS 2025 trade fair, Siemens will be demonstrating how customers can fully automate entire workflows through an autonomous production setup. The company will showcase the Engineering Copilot TIA’s capabilities and how it can be used to improve efficiency and productivity in industrial settings. The demonstration will take place at the Siemens booth in Hall 11. Overall, the Engineering Copilot TIA has the potential to revolutionize the way engineers work and could have a significant impact on the industrial automation industry.