PLANO, TX, June 8, 2026 – Siemens named the winners of its third annual Techcellence Awards at Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit, adding a Responsible AI category as industrial companies expand their use of digital tools, sustainability programs and AI-driven engineering workflows.
“Our customers continue to set the pace for the future of industry through bold digital innovation,” said Del Costy, president and managing director for Americas, Siemens Digital Industries. “The Techcellence Awards recognize organizations and individuals who are not only responding to change but shaping it. As the engineering and design landscape evolves at remarkable speed, this year’s winners stand out for advancing innovation with purpose – from driving digital transformation and sustainability to pioneering new applications of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The introduction of our new Responsible AI award further reflects the growing importance of developing and deploying industrial AI with transparency, accountability and integrity.”
The Digital Transformation award recognizes a sustainable digital enterprise that integrates digital technologies to meet digital objectives and streamline processes. The category also considers how organizations use Siemens software to align technology programs with business goals.
Vivix Vidros Planos received the Digital Transformation award. The Brazil-based flat glass manufacturer has 100% national capital and is part of the Cornélio Brennand Group. Headquartered in Goiana, Pernambuco, VIVIX operates across Brazil and in international markets. Since 2021, the company has been implementing a long-term plan to move from foundational digital capabilities toward a data-driven industrial operation using technology and AI.
The Responsible AI award is new for the Techcellence Awards this year. It recognizes customers that embed ethical considerations and principles into industrial AI projects, with emphasis on transparency, fairness and accountability.
Lucid received the Responsible AI award. The company develops mobility technologies using proprietary systems and software-defined vehicle architecture for premium automotive segments. Lucid brought AI into the design process to evaluate design options with speed and efficiency while maintaining the validation standards required for vehicle safety.
The Sustainability Impact award recognizes an organization using Siemens technologies to support environmental and social outcomes. The category covers decarbonization and energy efficiency practices with measurable impacts across Greenhouse Gas Protocol Emissions Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
Haddy received the Sustainability Impact award. The company applies sustainability across design, production, supply chain management and end-of-life product handling. It uses a digital thread to track, manage and optimize environmental impact alongside business performance. Haddy is scaling its digital thread and adaptive production model across additional product lines and geographies, using circular economy principles and data infrastructure.
The Community Champion award recognizes an individual who shares Siemens technology expertise with peers. The award covers public contributions through technical answers, event participation, publications, product feedback and Siemens product advocacy.
David Stuckman, digital integration engineer at Procter & Gamble, received the Community Champion award. Siemens cited his expertise in Tecnomatix PlantSimulation, peer support and contributions to product development.
Winners are awarded VIP attendance passes for Realize LIVE 2027, scheduled for June 2027 in Detroit. Finalists and winners for Techcellence Europe will be announced at Realize LIVE Europe in Amsterdam from June 30 to July 2. Techcellence Asia-Pacific will be held for the first time at Realize LIVE Asia-Pacific 2026 in Bengaluru, India, from August 4 to 5.
Click here to know more about the 2026 finalists and winners of the Techcellence Awards and how to nominate for 2027.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a business unit of Siemens AG, provides industrial software, hardware and related services through the Siemens Xcelerator platform. The company’s portfolio includes product lifecycle management, electronic design automation, simulation and digital twin tools, manufacturing operations management and low-code application development. These products support design, engineering and production workflows across sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, machinery, medical devices and process manufacturing. Siemens Digital Industries Software traces its origins to 1963 as United Computing, later becoming Siemens PLM Software in 2007 before adopting its current name. It supplies technologies that help organizations manage product, process data, and improve development and manufacturing efficiency across a range of industrial applications.