PAILOT wins the Siemens Industrial AI Award 2025 with AI-based APS from the cloud!
Our solution for AI-based detailed scheduling in the cloud prevailed among over 60 applications from all over Europe. An independent, international jury of top executives from various companies has decided: PAILOT is the best industrial AI application of the year - setting a new benchmark for modern production planning.
For us, this prize is more than just an award. It is a strong signal: the transformation in production planning has begun - and it is being driven by technologies such as APS systems, AI and cloud platforms. In this article, we explain why this is not only relevant for us, but also for production managers, digitalization teams and smart factory strategists.
The award as a sign of a change in technology
Many companies still plan their production using Excel, heuristic tools or rigid ERP modules. However, the requirements for efficiency, reaction speed and transparency are increasing rapidly - and with them the need for smarter systems that are modular and easy to integrate.
The Siemens Industrial AI Award shows that production planning needs a technological leap forward. Solutions that focus on artificial intelligence, automation and the intelligent use of data are gaining acceptance. The focus here is on significant improvements in the quality of planning itself (capacity utilization, delayed orders, etc.) as well as in the speed of planning solutions. By greatly increasing speed, AI enables companies to react to everything immediately, paving the way away from planning and towards control. Our award is proof that modern production planning is no longer a vision, but a reality - with real ROI and measurably more efficient use of production resources.
That's why our solution was convincing - according to the jury and customers
What convinced the jury? Three things above all:
- Industrial-grade AI
Our detailed scheduling runs in highly complex, real production environments in a stable, reliable and highly scalable manner. - Concrete added value
Our customers report significant improvements: shorter throughput times, lower set-up costs, greater planning reliability. - Cloud-based APS
Our software integrates seamlessly into existing IT landscapes - without lengthy projects or rigid on-premise dependencies.
The result: a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) within just a few months. Planners maintain a permanent overview, can simulate scenarios and react quickly to disruptions - instead of improvising based on gut feeling.
Why is this relevant for the industry?
For production managers in electronics manufacturing, metalworking and beyond, this award means that there is a solution that already works today - not just in theory, but in day-to-day business. Anyone thinking about digitalization, smart factory or APS will find a tried and tested trailblazer with PAILOT.
Especially in times of volatile supply chains, rising customer expectations and growing product complexity, systems are needed that think intelligently instead of just displaying data. Those who rely on the right tools at an early stage not only gain transparency, but also a measurable competitive advantage.
Conclusion: Excellent technology, tangible benefits
The Siemens Industrial AI Award 2025 is both a confirmation and a motivation for us. For anyone who feels that the time is ripe for a new generation of production planning, now is the time to act. AI-based production planning from the cloud is no longer a promise for the future - it is a reality. A reality that works, scales and inspires.
