Siemens Agrees to Acquire Debugging Tool Maker Lauterbach
Siemens will acquire German embedded-software debugging firm Lauterbach to integrate chip verification tools with its digital twin capabilities.
Siemens agreed to acquire Lauterbach, a German manufacturer specializing in processor-trace and embedded-software debugging tools. The deal aims to merge Lauterbach's TRACE32 products with Siemens' hardware-assisted verification and digital twin capabilities, enabling semiconductor developers to test embedded software before physical chips are manufactured.
This integration seeks to reduce development cycles by identifying hardware and software errors earlier, specifically to address complexities arising from the Internet of Things, software-defined vehicles, and artificial intelligence. Stephan Lauterbach, the company's CTO and co-founder, noted the importance of "the increasing convergence of hardware and software development."
Stephan Lauterbach and executive Thomas Ullmann will remain with the company after the transaction. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Siemens did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
