Ceer, Siemens to develop advanced automation system for EV manufacturing facility in KAEC

Ceer signs agreement with Siemens for an advanced automation system at EV facility

Ceer, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed an agreement with Siemens to develop an advanced automation system for its manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

This collaboration will redefine automotive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and will enhance the Kingdom’s economic growth, with projections of an additional $8 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034, the state-run SPA reported.

The core element of the agreements involves integrating Siemens Digital Industries’ solutions to ensure streamlined digitalization and automation within Ceer’s operations. As part of the commitment to knowledge-sharing, Siemens will offer an extensive training program for 100 engineers at Ceer. This initiative will cultivate local expertise, familiarizing them with Siemens’ advanced technologies, and will help to develop a competent workforce ready to spearhead innovation in the automotive sector.

Siemens concept for “Totally Integrated Automation” will play a central role in controlling and driving all aspects of production; Ceer’s manufacturing facility will deploy Siemens’ automation across manufacturing lines and production sections. Siemens Simatic Controllers will enable Ceer to automate factory operations such as robots and conveyor lines, including safety functionality.

Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand, was launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November 2022, Argaam earlier reported.

The company, which is a joint venture between PIF and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn), will license component technology from BMW for use in the vehicle development process. Foxconn will develop the electrical architecture of the vehicles, resulting in a portfolio of products that will lead in the areas of infotainment, connectivity and autonomous driving technologies. Each vehicle will be designed and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, and tested to the highest global automotive quality control and safety standards. Ceer vehicles are scheduled to be available in 2025.