Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signing MoU. (Image source: Siemens AG) Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries andMember of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in Smartfacturing (short for Smart Manufacturing) and outline the next steps for both companies. The MoU makes Siemens a preferred global supplier and strategic partner for Smartfacturing technologies, paving the way for transformative projects across Merck’s three business sectors. "Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics are at the core of improving lives and creating a more sustainable future. By combining Merck’s expertise in these vital sectors with Siemens’ cutting-edge hardware and software we are transitioning from a concept of mass production to a modular approach, saving time and increasing flexibility. With the MoU, we now aim to set new global standards for future production,” […]