Siemens and Microsoft: AI-powered manufacturing of humanoid components
At Hannover Messe 2026, as part of our strategic partnership with Microsoft, Siemens played a pivotal role in the technology display Microsoft presented. The workflow running at the Microsoft booth was built to show what such a partnership actually means in practice, watch the video below.
What was on display
The demonstration featured Siemens NX X, the cloud-based SaaS version of NX, including both design and CAM, running on Microsoft Azure. The showcase illustrated a complete design-to-manufacturing workflow for a component used in humanoid robotics, a topic that drew significant attention across the show floor this year.
The capabilities shown demonstrated how the cloud, industrial AI, design, and manufacturing come together. A designer can input requirements in plain language and receive design options from the system. On the manufacturing side, an NC programmer selects the geometry to machine and the AI generates the machining strategy, tooling recommendations, and parameters automatically, with no manual programming required. The system also learns from previous jobs, adapting over time to a shop’s existing standards and workflows.
The role of Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure functions as the underlying infrastructure for NX X Manufacturing, enabling the cloud-based collaboration, simulation compute, and scalability the software depends on. The integration between the two platforms is what made the Microsoft and Siemens demonstration possible at Hannover Messe, and it reflects why we chose to show the technology together in the Microsoft booth.
A dedicated Siemens kiosk at the booth gave visitors access to experts across the broader Siemens portfolio, including both software and controls, with Azure as the common thread running through the stack.
The Microsoft booth also hosted a series of fireside chat conversations featuring executives from Siemens and Microsoft covering how manufacturers are deploying AI across connected industrial systems.
Why the Siemens/Microsoft partnership matters
The video closes with a line that sums up the intent: “This is what a real strategic partnership looks like in practice. Not a slide deck. A system.”
That quote nicely sums up the Siemens/Microsoft partnership. At an event the size of Hannover Messe, where technology announcements are constant, the demonstrations that hold up are the ones grounded in working software and real use cases. The NX X Manufacturing and Azure workflow shown qualified on both counts.
Watch the panel discussions with Siemens and Microsoft:
Experience a dynamic C-Suite conversation at the Microsoft booth with Siemens CEO Roland Busch and Microsoft CVP of Engineering Uli Homann as they explore the future of physical AI. The discussion covers how industrial AI differs from consumer AI, highlighting the need for precision, specialized data, and robust governance in manufacturing environments. They share real-world examples like personalized shoe production, discuss the impact of AI on workforce skills and leadership, and examine the rapid evolution of robotics and connectivity in factories. This session provides actionable insights for leaders and technologists navigating AI-driven transformation in industry. Watch here: The New Industrialists | Hannover Messe Siemens Fireside Chat
Watch the Panel Discussion with Microsoft: AI-Powered Manufacturing: From Big Ideas to Real Shop Floor Impact #Manufacturing #NXCAM LINK
Look here for more information about the Siemens / Microsoft partnership: www.siemens.com/siemens-microsoft
