Siemens to Acquire Lauterbach, Strengthening Embedded Software Debugging and Semiconductor Verification Portfolio - Machine Maker
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Lauterbach, a leading provider of debug and trace solutions for embedded software and complex system-on-chip architectures.
The proposed acquisition will combine Lauterbach's software debugging technologies with Siemens' hardware-assisted verification capabilities, giving semiconductor developers a unified view of hardware and software behavior during chip development. Lauterbach develops modular and extensible development and verification tools for microprocessors and embedded CPU cores.
Development Benefits
By integrating these technologies with Siemens' existing electronic design automation (EDA) and hardware-assisted verification solutions, the companies aim to help customers identify errors arising from complex hardware-software interactions at an earlier stage. The combined capabilities will allow embedded software to be developed and verified before physical chips are available.
With Lauterbach, we are further extending our industry-leading EDA portfolio for semiconductor design by bringing together our premier hardware-assisted verification portfolio with its industry-leading software debugging technologies. As semiconductors represent a core vertical for our technology strategy, this enables customers to test and optimize their products even before the actual chip is produced – significantly reducing development time.
Market Context
The acquisition is another step in Siemens' strategy to strengthen its position in electronic design automation. Increasing complexity in semiconductors and embedded software, driven by artificial intelligence, software-defined vehicles, the Internet of Things, multi-core architectures, cybersecurity and functional safety, is bringing hardware and software development closer together.
Headquartered near Munich, Germany, Lauterbach was founded in 1979 by brothers Lothar and Stephan Lauterbach. The company employs approximately 170 people and serves more than 1,200 customers globally, generating approximately €60 million in revenue in 2025.
Related
