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=== Digital Industries ===
The Digital Industries division focuses on the automation needs of [[Discrete manufacturing|discrete]] and [[Process manufacturing|process industries]]. This includes [[factory automation infrastructure]], [[numerical control]] systems, [[engine]]s, drives, [[Power inverter|inverter]]s, integrated automation systems for [[machine tool]]s and production machines, and [[machine to machine]] communication products. The division also develops [[industrial control system]]s, various types of [[sensor]]s, and [[radio-frequency identification]] systems.<ref name="FY2022" /> 
In industrial automation and industrial software, Siemens is the global market leader.<ref name="Handelsblatt"/>

In addition to hardware, Digital Industries supplies software for [[product lifecycle]] management (PLM), simulation and testing of mechatronic systems, and the MindSphere [[Cloud computing|cloud]]-based [[Internet of things|IoT]] operating system that connects physical infrastructure to the digital world. The software portfolio is supplemented by the [[Mendix]] platform for [[Low-code development platform|low-code application development]] and digital marketplaces like Supplyframe and Pixeom. Key customer markets span [[Automotive industry|automotive]], [[Mechanical engineering|machine building]], [[Pharmaceutical industry|pharmaceuticals]], [[Chemical industry|chemicals]], [[Food industry|food and beverage]], [[Electronics industry|electronics]], and [[Semiconductor industry|semiconductors]].<ref name="FY2022" />

In 2023, CEO [[Roland Busch]] announced the aim to raise software businesses sales share to 20% in the long term.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-12 |title=Siemens aims to raise software businesses sales share to 20% |language=en |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/siemens-aims-raise-software-businesses-sales-share-20-2023-04-12/ |access-date=2023-07-07}}</ref> In June 2023, Siemens launched a new open digital platform called "Siemens Xcelerator", which houses a curated portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software, and digital services from both Siemens and third parties. Siemens also announced a partnership with [[Nvidia]], aiming to leverage its Omniverse platform with its 3D design capabilities. Xcelerator is part of a broader industry trend towards digital environments ("[[metaverse]]s"), and is delivered through a [[software as a service]] (SaaS) subscription model, targeting accessibility for a range of businesses including small and medium-sized enterprises.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Revill |first=John |date=2022-06-29 |title=Siemens and Nvidia collaborate to expand digital services |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/siemens-nvidia-collaborate-expand-digital-services-2022-06-29/ |access-date=2023-07-07}}</ref>