{"id":408,"date":"2026-03-12T11:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/cre8ventures\/?p=408"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:17:07","slug":"beyondfence-joins-the-siemens-cre8ventures-digital-twin-marketplace-to-advance-fenceless-robotics-and-autonomous-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/cre8ventures\/2026\/03\/12\/beyondfence-joins-the-siemens-cre8ventures-digital-twin-marketplace-to-advance-fenceless-robotics-and-autonomous-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"BeyondFence Joins the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace to Advance Fenceless Robotics and Autonomous Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Siemens Cre8Ventures is pleased to announce that BeyondFence<\/strong> has joined the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration begins with a focus on fenceless robot automation<\/strong> and will expand into Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)<\/strong> and other autonomous systems. Together, Siemens Cre8Ventures and BeyondFence will explore how digital twins can accelerate the validation, deployment, and scaling of next-generation robotics solutions across European industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collaboration also supports the sovereign technology objectives of the EU Chips Act<\/strong>, helping connect emerging robotics and automation innovators with advanced digital engineering capabilities that accelerate industrial innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Siemens<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge: Robotics Must Become More Flexible and Human-Centric<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Industrial automation is entering a new era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While traditional robotics has delivered major productivity gains, most factory robots still operate inside physical safety fences<\/strong>, separating machines from people. This limits flexibility, reduces factory space efficiency, and slows the deployment of automation in industries that require frequent reconfiguration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, industries such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Food and beverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Consumer goods manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Logistics and warehousing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Life sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Automotive manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    are facing labour shortages and rising operational costs<\/strong>. These sectors increasingly require automation that can work safely alongside humans<\/strong>, rather than behind barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BeyondFence is addressing this challenge with a new approach to robotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What BeyondFence Does<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    BeyondFence is a European robotics system solution provider focused on Industrial 5.0<\/strong>, delivering integrated fenceless robotic automation systems designed to safely operate in close collaboration with humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than focusing only on robot hardware, BeyondFence develops the application layer and safety architecture<\/strong> that allows robots to operate safely without traditional cages or fences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Their platform combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Advanced Tactile Sensing Technology<\/strong>
    Detects physical contact almost instantly, enabling safe human-robot collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Safety-First System Architecture<\/strong>
    Built from the ground up to prioritise human safety in demanding industrial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AI-Driven Robotic Control<\/strong>
    Intelligent control systems that enable adaptive and responsive robotic behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Integrated System Design and Deployment<\/strong>
    End-to-end system design enabling rapid deployment across industrial sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Together, these capabilities allow robots to detect contact almost instantly and stop safely, enabling humans and robots to share the same workspace safely and efficiently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BeyondFence\u2019s Unique Technology Advantage<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    A key differentiator of the BeyondFence platform is its active sensing safety system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Traditional collaborative robots typically rely on torque sensing that detects collisions after impact<\/strong>, with reaction times of around 50\u2013100 milliseconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BeyondFence\u2019s fenceless robotics approach detects contact almost immediately, enabling reaction times of less than 5 milliseconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This dramatically reduces the force transferred to humans and allows robots to operate safely at higher speeds while sharing workspaces with people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additional advantages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instant Stop on Contact<\/strong>
    Detection in under 1 millisecond \u2014 among the fastest response times available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ISO\/TS 15066 Compliance<\/strong>
    Full compliance with collaborative robot safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Material-Independent Sensing<\/strong>
    Technology that works regardless of the material being handled or the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Industrial-Ready Systems<\/strong>
    Designed for demanding environments such as food processing and manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The platform is designed for rapid deployment and reconfiguration<\/strong>, enabling manufacturers to quickly adapt production lines to new products or seasonal demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Scalable and Asset-Light Robotics Model<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    BeyondFence combines deep robotics expertise with an asset-light business model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The company focuses on three core activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Market Origination with End Customers<\/strong>
    Identifying and developing opportunities directly with industrial end users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. System Architecture and Safety Design<\/strong>
    Designing the application layer and safety architecture at the core of every deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. IP Development and Platform Innovation<\/strong>
    Continuously advancing the proprietary robotics platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    System integrators then deploy and scale the solutions across factories and industrial sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This model allows BeyondFence to replicate solutions across industries and geographies<\/strong> without building large manufacturing operations, enabling rapid expansion while maintaining high margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How BeyondFence Enriches the Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    The Siemens Cre8Ventures Digital Twin Marketplace brings together companies developing breakthrough technologies across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Semiconductors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Photonics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Quantum computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Robotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • AI and sensing systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      BeyondFence enriches this ecosystem by contributing advanced robotics system architecture and safety technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Through the Digital Twin Marketplace, BeyondFence can explore how Siemens\u2019 multi-physics digital twin technologies<\/strong> help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Model Human-Robot Collaboration Environments<\/strong>
      Create accurate digital representations of shared human-robot workspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Simulate Robotic System Performance Before Deployment<\/strong>
      Validate system behaviour in virtual environments before committing to physical installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Validate Safety and Operational Performance<\/strong>
      Rigorously test safety architectures and operational parameters digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Accelerate Route-to-Market for Robotics Solutions<\/strong>
      Compress development timelines and move faster from concept to validated deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This approach aligns with the Siemens Cre8Ventures collaborative venturing programme, enabling innovators to move from early technology development to validated real-world deployment through structured collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Supporting the EU Chips Act and Europe\u2019s Industrial Sovereignty<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      The collaboration also contributes to the sovereign technology ambitions of the EU Chips Act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Europe is investing heavily in strengthening capabilities across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      • Semiconductors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • AI systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Robotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Autonomous platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Fenceless robotics and autonomous systems will play an increasingly important role in enabling advanced manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and industrial productivity across Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By bringing BeyondFence into the Digital Twin Marketplace, Siemens Cre8Ventures helps connect robotics innovation with Europe\u2019s broader semiconductor and digital engineering ecosystem<\/strong>, supporting the next generation of sovereign technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What Comes Next<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

        The initial focus of the collaboration will explore how BeyondFence\u2019s robotics platform can be positioned within the Digital Twin Marketplace starting with fenceless robotic automation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Future work will also explore the role of BeyondFence technologies in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)<\/strong> and other autonomous systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By combining advanced robotics with digital twin simulation and collaborative venturing<\/strong>, Siemens Cre8Ventures and BeyondFence aim to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation industrial automation across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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