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        Digitalization takes productivity to the fast lane

        Tomorrow's competitive advantage for the automotive industry – starting today

        The automotive industry is the technological trendsetter among manufacturing industries. It keeps evolving on a fast pace and is a driver of the new era of digitalization. Digitalization helps the automotive industry to turn their ideas into successful vehicles faster and more efficiently.

        Digitalization can be easier than it seems – we are here to assist you with the digital transformation.

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        Digital twin

        The most holistic digital twin

        Our holistic approach for creating digital twins in the automotive industry offers tangible benefits: You can substantially reduce the number of prototypes you need during the development of new cars. It becomes possible to predict the performance of the production unit and the products themselves. And it ensures you can produce what your customers expect in terms of individualization and drive concepts.

        The digital twin in the automotive industry is the precise virtual model of a vehicle or a production plant. It displays their development throughout the entire lifecycle and allows operators to predict behavior, optimizing performance, and implement insights from previous design and production experiences.

        Our comprehensive concept of the digital twin consists of three forms: the digital twin of the product, the digital twin of production, and the digital twin of the performance of both product and production. Thanks to our comprehensive domain expertise and optimized tools, Siemens is the only company that offers this holistic approach.

        There is tremendous value gained from performing „what if" scenarios and predicting future performance with the digital twin. The ultimate goal of the digital twin is in the closed-loop connection between the virtual world of product development and production planning with the physical world of production system and product performance. Through this connection actionable insight is gained from the physical world for informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of products and production operations.

         

         

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        The value of the digital twin in automotive industry

        The dynamic development in the automotive industry is continuously increasing and confronts companies with new challenges. Worldwide demand for electric cars is on the rise, while the driving public – also those of us unwilling to make the move away from conventional drive systems – dreams of ever more individually designed cars.

        Digital twins can also go electric

        Global demand for electric vehicles is growing. However, customers still demand conventional drivetrains and increasingly more custom design options. To meet these challenges, digital twins can help to improve efficiency and flexibility.

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        Taking autonomous vehicles to the fast lane

        Autonomous vehicles will revolutionize the transportation industry like no other change since the invention of the automobile. Creating these vehicles demands agile, model-based development with integrated data flows and a heavy reliance on software-based simulation capabilities. Siemens PLM Software offers a full set of autonomous vehicle solutions for all key technical domains – from chip design to full vehicle validation.

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        The efficient way to mobilize your production

        Many assembly applications require continuous transportation of components between construction and assembly stations, different assembly halls, or from assembly hall to the end destination. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are used to transport components and ensure a reliable relocation.

         

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        Support and services

        Additional offerings for the automotive industry

        Our holistic digital twin offering is completed by additional services and training programs that help you gain speed in the digital transformation.

        Financial solutions

        Investments in the future demand intelligent financial solutions. Siemens Financial Services supports companies to master the digital transformation.

        Industry Services

        Comprehensive industry services and support for the digital future ensure added value throughout the entire lifecycle of machines and plants.

        SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy

        With SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy, we offer you the knowledge source you need, precisely tailored to when, where, and how you want it.

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        Applied digitalization in the automotive industry

        Find out how automotive companies around the world are using industry and application specific solutions to increase productivity, flexibility, and efficiency.

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        Audi AG
        Neckarsulm, Germany

        Digitally controlled processes increase flexibility

        • Manufacturing complexity and spare parts stocks both reduced

        • Shared data platform and TIA Portal cut engineering costs by 10 percent

        • Reduced power usage, and CO₂ production down 17,000 metric tons per year

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        BMW
        Leipzig, Germany

        Flexibility of production with automated guided vehicles

        • Seamless integration of AGV into BMW i3 production process

        • Controlled by SIMOVE with standardized SIMATIC and drive components

        • Maximum flexibility in production

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        Uniti
        Sweden

        The all digital electric city car

        • Optimized development of the new car thanks to its digital twin

        • Simulation and optimization of design and physical behavior in a complete virtual environment

        • Production planning with Simcenter and Tecnomatix platforms

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        Maserati S.p.A.
        Italy

        Digitalization in manufacturing

        • Shorter time to market without sacrificing quality

        • Efficient and intelligently-networked integrated software solutions along the complete product development and production process

        • More efficient, faster and more reliable processes thanks to state-of-the-art planning, development, and manufacturing methods

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        Continental AG
        Regensburg, Germany

        Greater flexibility with standard cells

        • Easy reconfiguration and replacement of processes at any time

        • Time savings during engineering thanks to TIA Portal and its standardized interfaces and unified operator control concept

        • Lean production as a step toward Industrie 4.0

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        Digitalization boosts productivity

        The requirements and demands of the automotive industry are as manifold as the new opportunities created through digitalization. However, each company has specific needs and requirements. With our comprehensive portfolio and deep domain know-how, we are prepared to support you with customized solutions. Don’t hesitate to contact our automotive experts to learn more.

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