Joe Creed, CEO of Caterpillar, said: “As AI transcends the data level and starts to reshape the physical world, it is opening up new opportunities for innovation — from construction sites, factory workshops to workplaces, Caterpillar is committed to addressing the most severe challenges customers face by applying advanced technology in all aspects of the equipment and business.” The collaboration with NVIDIA is advancing this process at an unprecedented speed."

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, said: "For a century, the industrial equipment created by Caterpillar has shaped the entire world; in the era of artificial intelligence, NVIDIA and Caterpillar will collaborate in all aspects—from the autonomous construction fleet to the artificial intelligence data center that will help the next industrial revolution."

Empowering devices for the era of artificial intelligence

Caterpillar is investing resources to build an artificial intelligence-enabling future for its assets. NVIDIA enables real-time artificial intelligence inference on Caterpillar buildings, mining, and power equipment, laying the foundation for the next generation of autonomous operation and intelligent cockpit experiences. These upgrades will ensure that the device has the ability to operate AI-assisted and even autonomously, such as:

Transformation Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations

To meet the changing needs of the industry, Caterpillar is leveraging NVIDIA AI Factory to transform its manufacturing and supply chain systems to create safer, more efficient, and resilient production systems. Caterpillar's manufacturing digital data platform leverages this acceleration of the artificial intelligence infrastructure and NVIDIA's artificial intelligence library to automate and accelerate key manufacturing processes such as prediction and scheduling.

In addition, Caterpillar is building digital twin models for its factories with compliance physical accuracy based on NVIDIA Omniverse engine and OpenUSD standards. With these digital twins, the team can complete layout design, simulation of production processes and optimization before the completion of the physical factory.

Leading industrial innovation forward

Through its partnership with NVIDIA, Caterpillar is building an artificial intelligence-driven ecosystem that transforms equipment, construction sites, factories, and supply chains—reshaping the way global construction, transportation, and energy development is going to set new standards for the future of industrial innovation.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Corporation, with sales and revenue of $64.8 billion in 2024, is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-road diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel motors. For over a century, we have been helping our customers build a better and more sustainable world, and we are committed to driving a low-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, supported by our worldwide dealer network, create exceptional value for our customers and help them achieve success. Caterpillar operates across all continents around the world, primarily through three core divisions – the construction industry, the resource industry, and the power and energy sector, and provides financing and related services through the financial products sector.