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Shape the future in the industrial metaverse

Leverage the industrial metaverse to seamlessly integrate technologies like cloud and edge computing, industrial AI and Digital Twins. Optimize processes and drive sustainable practices, ultimately shaping the future beyond simulation.

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What is the industrial metaverse?

The industrial metaverse is the concept of a digital world to mirror and simulate real machines and factories, buildings and cities, grids and transportation systems. It’s a world that:

Is always on (persistent)
Allows for the interaction of an infinite number of people and assets (concurrent)
Offers full immersion into physics-based, photo-realistic, real-time simulations
Breaks barriers of distance
Enables a new level of collaboration

Explore the building blocks of the industrial metaverse

Discover the technologies that make the industrial metaverse possible.

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Simulation and Digital Twins

Digital Twins integrate real-world objects into the digital world, while simulation lets you study and predict an object’s behavior. Together, they optimize everything from design and production to operation and maintenance.

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Data analytics and AI

Digitalization and IoT environments generate huge volumes of data. Advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) analyze and interpret that information and enable programs and machines to find solutions by themselves.

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Connectivity and edge computing

Advanced network technologies and edge computing allow large, complex and highly distributed systems to gather real-time insights, analyze data quickly and make intelligent decisions.

Explore our industrial metaverse resources

Discover how to leverage the power of the digital world to solve real-world problems. This report from MIT Technology Review and Siemens discusses four key areas to master.

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Report

The industrial metaverse: 4 strategic imperatives

Discover how to leverage the power of the digital world to solve real-world problems. This report from MIT Technology Review and Siemens discusses four key areas to master.

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Use case

From Siemensstadt to smart cities

Explore key technological innovations in the industrial metaverse that are powering sustainable urbanization and reshaping cities — and how Siemensstadt Square in Berlin is making them a reality.

Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG, speaks about the potential of the industrial metaverse.

Video

The industrial metaverse is closer than you think

Watch this keynote address by Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG, to get inspired about what’s possible in the industrial metaverse — and how Siemens will help build it.

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Glossary

Industrial metaverse glossary

From avatars to virtual reality, get to know the terminology around the industrial metaverse. You’ll better understand how you can leverage its enormous potential for innovation and productivity.

Shape the future in the industrial metaverse

What is the industrial metaverse?