Siemens CES 2024: Advancing Food Technology

By Lorraine Abazeri

Siemens at CES 2024: Transforming the world with food technology

As we gear up for CES 2024, our team at Siemens is excited to unveil how our technological innovations are reshaping the consumer, retail, and food and beverage industries. This year’s keynote is not just about showcasing innovation; it’s a powerful demonstration of our commitment to creating sustainable and efficient solutions, directly addressing the real-world challenges you face.

Blendhub: Leading the way in sustainable innovation

One of our highlights at CES this year is our collaboration with Blendhub, whose Food-as-a-Service model is a valuable resource for local communities and a significant opportunity for those in the food and beverage industry. Blendhub, selected by the World Economic Forum as a noteworthy startup in several categories, including sustainability, is revolutionizing access to nutrition with their portable hubs – compact, fully functional F&B factories packed within 40-foot containers- aimed at reaching remote and underserved areas. At Siemens, our focus on sustainability is integral to our operations, and we enable our customers to embody sustainable initiatives. Blendhub’s innovative methods set a new standard in efficient, sustainable food production, delivering tangible benefits for the industry. Enabled by Siemens technology, this approach actively creates a circular economy, benefiting local producers and communities, the environment and long-term economic sustainability.

Siemens and Blendhub: A partnership driving technological excellence

The collaboration between Siemens and Blendhub leverages the Siemens TIA Control System and advanced Human Machine Interfaces, ensuring consistent and efficient operations of the production hubs. Additionally, we’re enhancing global supply capabilities by integrating Opcenter RD&L and Teamcenter X into Blendhub’s processes. This progress is empowering food and beverage companies with production lines that are more responsive and adaptable, meeting the evolving needs of the industry.

Digital Twin: A leap in operational efficiency

Discover how Siemens Digital Twin technology, powered by our cloud solutions, offers a practical way to optimize food production. This innovation is pivotal in enabling companies to minimize waste, reduce trial-and-error, and quickly adapt to market changes, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.

Cloud-based recipe innovation: Transforming the food and beverage landscape

With the innovative Recipes as a Service model, Siemens cloud technology is pioneering a new era in recipe management within the food and beverage industry. Blendhub’s adoption of this technology exemplifies the transformative impact of data and digitization on food manufacturing operations. This approach enables the rapid deployment of a wide range of customized and nutritionally optimized food solutions on a large scale. This approach remarkably enhances operational efficiency and broadens the options available to consumers, marking a significant stride in how manufacturers respond to market demands.

Transparency and Trusted Traceability: Pillars of quality

Siemens solutions contribute to the enhancement of traceability and transparency within Blendhub’s supply chain. This aligns with the growing consumer demand for greater transparency in food production. By meticulously documenting the journey of each ingredient, these solutions help ensure quality and strengthen brand reputation.

Sustainability: A core business advantage

At the heart of Blendhub’s operations, bolstered by Siemens technology, is a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. For food and beverage companies, this means adopting greener practices without compromising efficiency. Blendhub’s localized production models minimize environmental impact and lead to significant cost savings, harmoniously blending environmental stewardship with economic benefits.

The future with the Industrial Metaverse

Siemens is set to introduce Blendhub to the Industrial Metaverse, a development with limitless potential for transformation. Envision an ecosystem where IoT (Internet of Things), Edge and Cloud Computing, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Networks (5G and 6G), or Blockchain converge, enhancing the efficiency and integration of food production and delivery systems. This represents a future where unrestricted collaboration and operational flexibility become critical drivers of growth and efficiency in the food industry.

Discover the future at CES 2024: Transforming everyday life through innovation and collaboration

Join us at CES 2024 for an inspiring glimpse of how the collaboration between Siemens and Blendhub is actively shaping the future of food technology. Our partnership demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative and practical solutions that meet the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry. This alliance is more than just technological advancement; it’s about transforming ordinary days into extraordinary experiences for everyone, everywhere. By providing sustainable, accessible, and nutritious food solutions, we’re breaking down barriers and creating safe, efficient, and inclusive food production processes that transcend geographical boundaries.

Experience this transformation firsthand at Booth 10044 in the LVCC North Hall from January 9-12, 2024. Dive into the world of Siemens and witness how our innovations contribute to extraordinary everyday lives globally.

Take advantage of the opportunity to hear from Dr. Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, at our Keynote on January 8 at The Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian. We’ll dive into the future of industrial technology and our journey into the industrial metaverse – a path redefining how we live, work, move and make. Our commitment extends beyond technology; it’s about enhancing human security and societal well-being, demonstrating how digital innovations can transform everyday life for every person in every place.

To learn more about Siemens’ work in the Food & Beverage industry and how we’re driving sustainable innovation, visit our website.

Siemens at CES 2024

Lorraine Abazeri

As a passionate advocate for sustainable innovation in the consumer products and consumer packaged goods industry, I am excited about the incredible strides we’re witnessing at Siemens and the remarkable work being done by Blendhub. The concept of transforming everyday access to nutritious food on a global scale is a cause that deeply resonates with me. The way Blendhub is redefining food production, bringing it closer to those who need it the most, is not just inspiring; it’s a blueprint for the future. Being part of a team at Siemens that supports these transformative initiatives gives me a sense of pride and optimism. Every day, we’re not just talking about change; we’re actively participating in making it happen. I am excited to see how technology is leveraged to forge a more sustainable, accessible, and healthier world for for everyone, everywhere.