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        Digitalization takes productivity to the fast lane

        Our survey of senior executives from US manufacturing companies in the automotive sector shows that many firms are working toward this vision.

        Many auto manufacturers have started toward digitalization and are beginning to unlock the value of emerging technologies. Yet despite manufacturers’ clear appetite for digital, there remain a number of barriers to increased adoption. 

        Read the full 8-page report to learn the top reasons for digitalization.

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        Digitalization in the automotive industry

        Digitalization supports the automotive in many ways, all the way from product design to engineering, production planning and production execution and on to service.

        Digital Twins in e-car production

        How can Digital Twins help building an e-car? Learn more!

        Expert Talk: Production planning in the automotive industry

        "The major benefit of digital planning is that it speeds up the planning process and makes it possible to respond faster to market requirements." Dr. Ulrich Rossgoderer, Product Portfolio Development Manager

        Driving the automotive industry on its path to becoming a digital enterprise

        Only with the holistic approach for the entire value chain, automotive manufacturers can respond faster to market requirements and yield a lasting competitive edge

        Expert Talk: Experience the advantages of digitalization in automotive manufacturing

        The automotive manufacturers today need a holistic approach to stay competitive. This approach has to cover the complete product and production lifecycle. Thomas Schott, Vice President for Automation Products and Systems at Siemens Digital Factory, explains how Siemens technology helps to implement this holistic approach.

        360° Digitalization tour – Merging the real and virtual world in automotive manufacturing

        Learn more about the smooth integration of information and automation technology throughout the entire value chain – for highly flexible, individualized, and efficient production

        Solutions for the automotive industry In the fast lane with digitalization

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        Application-specific solutions for the automotive industry

        As a long-term partner of the automotive industry, Siemens offers a comprehensive range of products, systems and solutions across all steps of the automotive manufacturing, as well as customized solutions for infrastructure.
        Investments in the future demand intelligent financial solutions. Siemens Financial Services supports companies to master the digital transformation.

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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.
        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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        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. Siemens has the experience and expertise to match both in order to create optimal solutions for each individual company.

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

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