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Business acquisition

Siemens acquires Precision Innovations

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026

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The acquisition strengthens Siemens' position in the EDA market, potentially boosting its software revenue and competitiveness against peers like Synopsys and Cadence. It signals continued investment in AI-driven semiconductor design tools, which may positively impact Siemens' stock and attract investor interest in the EDA sector.

Semiconductor Electronic Design Automation Software

Siemens announced on July 20, 2026, that it has signed an agreement to acquire Precision Innovations Inc., a privately held electronic design automation (EDA) software company based in San Diego, California. The acquisition expands Siemens' EDA portfolio with AI-powered chip planning capabilities that help semiconductor teams optimize power, performance, and area earlier in the system-on-a-chip (SoC) design process. Precision Innovations develops EDA software built on the open-source OpenROAD framework, enabling faster feasibility analysis and reduced design iterations. The company will join Siemens' Digital Design Creation software portfolio, complementing existing digital design and implementation capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Siemens aims to address growing SoC complexity and accelerate time to silicon for its customers.

90 Siemens signed agreement to acquire Precision Innovations
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Siemens is the acquirer, expanding its EDA portfolio with AI-powered chip planning capabilities. The acquisition is expected to enhance its competitive position and revenue in the semiconductor software market.
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Precision Innovations is the acquired company, gaining access to Siemens' global distribution and resources. Its technology will be integrated into Siemens' EDA portfolio, potentially accelerating its growth.
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Siemens — Siemens Digital Industries Software is the division that will integrate Precision Innovations into its Digital Design Creation portfolio, enhancing its EDA offerings.
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Ankur Gupta is the executive vice president of IC Portfolio at Siemens EDA, who commented on the acquisition's benefits. His role is to oversee the integration of Precision Innovations' technology.
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Tom Spyrou is the CEO of Precision Innovations, who expressed enthusiasm about joining Siemens. He will likely lead the transition and scaling of the company's technology.
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OpenROAD is the open-source framework on which Precision Innovations' software is built. The acquisition may increase adoption of OpenROAD-based tools in commercial EDA workflows.
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Siemens — Siemens Healthineers is a majority-owned subsidiary of Siemens but is not directly involved in this acquisition. The event has no material impact on Healthineers.
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