Siemens Acquires Pixeom’s Edge Technology to Expand Digital Factory Solutions

Siemens has announced plans to acquire edge computing technology from Pixeom, a U.S.-based startup with offices in San Jose, California, and Udaipur, India. The acquisition will enhance Siemens’ Digital Industries division, specifically its Factory Automation business unit, by adding robust edge runtime and device‑management software components.

By integrating Pixeom’s technology, Siemens will broaden its industrial edge portfolio and accelerate the expansion of its digital enterprise solutions, supporting the next wave of industrial digital transformation.

The new edge ecosystem will empower manufacturers to capture and analyze production data directly on the shop‑floor. Local processing on individual machines will feed a higher‑level edge management layer, enabling real‑time analytics and rapid response to changing operational conditions.

“Cutting‑edge technologies such as edge computing open up new possibilities for automation,” said Ralf‑Michael Franke, CEO of Siemens’ Factory Automation unit. “With Siemens Industrial Edge, we are building an open ecosystem that delivers tangible benefits for companies of all sizes.”

Pixeom employs 81 people worldwide and operates out of San Jose and Udaipur. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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