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Tilman Buchner is the global leader for Boston Consulting Group’s Innovation Center for Operations (ICO). ICO is BCG’s network of capabilities and offerings that features 11 model factories in France, Germany, Singapore, Ireland, Brazil, China, and the US.

Tilman is an expert in the (industrial) metaverse and internet of things ecosystem, as well as a recognized thought leader in software-defined automation and cognitive robotics. With over nine years of C-level experience in multinational corporations, his executive leadership has been instrumental in steering complex organizations through digital transformation programs. Tilman is a frequent keynote speaker and author, especially on emerging technology, as well as patent holder of various software patents. In addition, Tilman serves as an advisor and coach to corporate startups.

His previous positions include Chief Mobile Officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Group and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at SevenVentures, roles that honed his multi-faceted perspective on technology and business.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, mechanical engineering, Aachen Technical University (RWTH)
  • Dipl.-Ing. RWTH Aachen, MIT, SNU
  • Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing., Fernuniversität Hagen

Publications and Videos

The Future of Physical Intelligence

By combining robotics and AI to master 3D perception, workflow planning, and object manipulation, embodied AI could transform automation and manufacturing, says BCG’s Tilman Buchner.

Go to Market with the Industrial Metaverse

The Industrial Metaverse will help companies reduce engineering time and enhance collaboration. AWS’s Bill Foy and BCG’s Tilman Buchner explain how the cloud empowers the Industrial Metaverse by closing the simulation-to-reality gap.

The Industrial Metaverse is Here

The industrial metaverse can help companies streamline their operations, but hurdles to adoption abound. Siemen’s Stuart McCutcheon and BCG’s Dr. Tilman Buchner describe how this cutting-edge tool can help cut the time to launch new factories by 50% and optimize their operation.

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Generative AI’s Role in the Factory of the Future

Instead of replacing traditional AI, GenAI offers complementary use cases for assistance, recommendations, and autonomy that pave the way to the factory of the future.
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The Automation Revolution in Manufacturing

The technologies needed to overcome many longstanding barriers to shop floor automation—and the skills needed to use them in combination—are finally available.
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Robotics Outlook 2030: How Intelligence and Mobility Will Shape the Future

Established robotics companies must counter startups that are innovating in areas with the potential to generate high profits and alter the dimensions of the industry.
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The Machinery Maker’s Guide to the IIoT Galaxy

The Industrial Internet of Things represents an unprecedented opportunity. To stay competitive, companies must master this universe and fast-track their initiatives.
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Advanced Robotics in the Factory of the Future

Robot functionality is improving and costs are declining, but producers need a comprehensive vision to capture the promised value.