Memorandum of Understanding signed to drive digital transformation through strategic projects across all three business sectors of Merck

签署谅解备忘录，通过默克所有三个业务部门的战略项目推动数字化转型

Siemens named one of the global preferred suppliers for Merck's next-level automation, boosting global smart manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator platform

西门子提名默克公司下一级自动化的全球首选供应商之一，利用西门子Xcelerator平台推动全球智能制造

Merck's cutting-edge production, enabled by Siemens, sets new standards in modular manufacturing

由西门子支持的默克尖端生产为模块化制造树立了新标准

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 today. 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, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in Smartfacturing (short for Smart Manufacturing) and outline the next steps for both companies.

领先的科技公司默克（Merck）和领先的科技公司西门子（Siemens）深化了相互合作，旨在今天将智能制造提升到一个新的水平。西门子公司数字产业首席执行官兼董事会成员塞德里克·奈克（Cedrik Neike）和默克公司电子业务首席执行官兼执行董事会成员凯·贝克曼（Kai Beckmann）签署了一份谅解备忘录（MoU），以扩大在智能制造（Smart Manufacturing）领域的合作，并概述两家公司的下一步行动。

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..

谅解备忘录使西门子成为智能制造技术的首选全球供应商和战略合作伙伴，为默克公司三大业务领域的转型项目铺平了道路。。

'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.

。通过将默克在这些重要领域的专业知识与西门子尖端的硬件和软件相结合，我们正在从大规模生产的概念过渡到模块化方法，从而节省时间并提高灵活性。

With the MoU, we now aim to set new global standards for future production,” said Cedrik Neike. “Our collaboration, which spans over 145 years, is a powerful reminder that Merck and Siemens are more than just partners - we are longstanding allies in shaping the future.”.

有了谅解备忘录，我们现在的目标是为未来的生产制定新的全球标准，”塞德里克·内克说。“我们长达145年的合作有力地提醒人们，默克和西门子不仅仅是合作伙伴，我们是塑造未来的长期盟友。”。

Kai Beckmann highlighted the importance of this partnership: “Our goal is to bring new products to market faster, more cost-effectively, and with a heightened focus on sustainability. Smartfacturing is essential to achieving this, and Siemens is the perfect partner for this journey. Their deep domain expertise and century-long familiarity with Merck uniquely positions them to rapidly implement and scale our vision.”.

凯·贝克曼（Kai Beckmann）强调了这种合作关系的重要性：“我们的目标是更快、更具成本效益地将新产品推向市场，并更加注重可持续性。智能制造是实现这一目标的关键，西门子是这一旅程的完美合作伙伴。他们深厚的领域专业知识和对默克长达一个世纪的熟悉程度，使他们能够迅速实施和扩展我们的愿景。”。

Merck drives an ambitious digital transformation agenda. At the core of this development is the digital transformation of manufacturing, Smartfacturing. The MoU introduces a centralized governance structure to streamline decision-making and a contractual framework to fast-track the partnership agreement, opening doors to new business opportunities and industry-leading advancements.

默克推动了一项雄心勃勃的数字转型议程。这一发展的核心是制造业和智能制造业的数字化转型。谅解备忘录引入了一个集中化的治理结构，以简化决策，并引入了一个合同框架，以快速跟踪合作协议，为新的商业机会和行业领先的进步打开了大门。

Central to this partnership is the Siemens Xcelerator platform, which will provide Merck with cutting-edge software and hardware solutions, enhancing their digital transformation efforts. One key element is modular production based on the plug & produce principle. This approach allows individual process modules to be added, removed, or reconfigured with ease, significantly reducing the time to market, lowering investment costs, and cutting CO2 emissions.

这一合作关系的核心是西门子Xcelerator平台，该平台将为默克公司提供尖端的软件和硬件解决方案，增强其数字化转型的努力。其中一个关键因素是基于即插即用原理的模块化生产。这种方法可以轻松地添加、删除或重新配置单个工艺模块，从而大大缩短上市时间，降低投资成本，减少二氧化碳排放。

The collaboration seeks to drive innovation, reduce complexity, and create growth for both companies..

此次合作旨在推动创新，降低复杂性，并为两家公司创造增长。。

A recent example of successful collaboration is the modular manufacturing line for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) production at Merck, based on the new automation standard MTP (Module Type Package), which ensures that the facility meets the highest standards of quality and safety, guaranteeing that every product manufactured adheres to rigorous industry requirements, ultimately safeguarding patient health and reinforcing Merck's commitment to excellence.

最近成功合作的一个例子是默克公司基于新的自动化标准MTP（模块式包装）的GMP（良好生产规范）生产模块化生产线，该生产线确保设施符合最高的质量和安全标准，确保生产的每种产品都符合严格的行业要求，最终保障患者健康，并加强默克公司对卓越的承诺。

Currently, Merck is utilizing this new automation technology for pharmaceutical and chemical production, but it can be applied to various production processes and manufacturing industries..

目前，默克公司正在利用这种新的自动化技术进行制药和化工生产，但它可以应用于各种生产过程和制造业。。