Siemens and IFS form industrial AI partnership for closed-loop manufacturing

Siemens and IFS announced a strategic partnership on June 29, 2026 to connect engineering, manufacturing and asset management data using industrial AI and an executable digital twin.([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/siemens-and-ifs-partner-to-close-the-loop-across-the-product-lifecycle-with-industrial-ai-302813161.html)) The deal aims to help manufacturers bridge the gap between how factories are designed and how they actually run, improving uptime and lifecycle performance.