Siemens’ Engineering Copilot TIA Brings Autonomous AI-Powered Automation to the TIA Portal Ecosystem!

Siemens is pushing the boundaries of industrial automation with the introduction of Engineering Copilot TIA, a generative AI-powered assistant designed to transform how automation engineers work inside the TIA Portal environment. Positioned as a major technological leap, this tool brings autonomous engineering capabilities directly into the workflows of machine builders, system integrators and manufacturing companies striving for greater efficiency and faster development cycles.

Delivered as a managed cloud-based service, the beta version of Engineering Copilot TIA seamlessly integrates with TIA Portal versions 19 and 20, enabling users to interact with the software using natural language commands. Instead of manually navigating menus or scripting code from scratch, engineers can simply describe their intent in everyday language, and the Copilot automatically generates or modifies project elements. This shift dramatically reduces the time spent on repetitive, detail-heavy engineering tasks that traditionally slow down automation projects.

The Copilot’s functionality covers a wide range of core engineering activities. It can autonomously generate PLC code, conduct code testing, and assist in developing visualizations for HMI applications. Additionally, it supports project localization and workflow automation, streamlining routine tasks that often consume valuable engineering hours. The tool also offers hardware configuration assistance, drive setup guidance and contextual recommendations across the TIA Portal environment — all of which help engineers navigate complex projects with greater confidence and precision.

One of the standout features of Engineering Copilot TIA is its ability to execute tasks autonomously. Engineers can choose to enable or disable specific capabilities, tailoring the AI assistant to their project requirements or workplace standards. Whether it’s assisting with incremental edits or autonomously completing multi-step engineering operations, the Copilot adapts to the needs of the user.

Siemens emphasizes that this advancement is not just about convenience — it is about empowering engineers to shift their focus toward higher-value, strategic work. According to Rainer Brehm, COO of the automation business and CTO at Siemens Digital Industries, the Copilot represents a major step forward in modern engineering workflows. By offloading routine tasks to AI, engineers gain more time for innovation, system optimization and problem-solving that directly impact productivity and competitiveness.

In industries where development speed and engineering precision are crucial, the Engineering Copilot TIA offers a significant advantage. As automation systems become more complex and manufacturing environments more demanding, tools like this provide a scalable way to reduce development times while improving overall engineering quality. Siemens’ approach ensures that AI becomes a reliable partner — not a replacement — supporting engineers at every stage of their workflow.

With its powerful capabilities and seamless integration into existing TIA Portal setups, Siemens’ Engineering Copilot TIA signals the beginning of a new era in industrial engineering, where autonomous AI tools enhance productivity, reduce bottlenecks and shape the future of smart automation.