Smart Factory

Smart Products are an integral part of forward-looking corporate strategies, combining sensor technology, data analysis, and connectivity into powerful overall systems. They enable the optimization of business processes, increase efficiency, and support data-driven decisions. As an integral part of the Internet of Things (IoT), they open up new possibilities for innovative service offerings and individualized customer solutions.
The development of smart products requires a holistic approach that spans from the initial concept phase to market launch. Agile methods and lean decision-making processes allow technological innovations to be flexibly integrated. This includes both the further development of existing intelligent systems and the realization of new concepts.
Successful implementation is based on proven development processes and interdisciplinary know-how. This allows smart products to be specifically tailored to specific requirements, creating customized solutions, leveraging the full potential of the technologies, and realizing marketable, scalable, and economical products.

In recent years, rapid digitalization has fundamentally changed the working world. New software and hardware solutions increase complexity in many areas, while the shortage of skilled workers makes the situation even worse. In the center of this technological transformation, the human being, the driving force behind everything, has almost been completely forgotten, leading to a loss of connection to the rapid changes. This is where the concept of Smart People comes in, putting people back at the center.

This concept, which includes tailored learning concepts and targeted, efficient, and effective empowerment of employees, effectively prepares the workforce for new technological challenges. The focus is not only on technical training but also on safety – both in terms of protecting people (safety) and systems (security). Software and applications specifically tailored to the needs of employees help them perform their tasks more efficiently, quickly, and error-free.

In an increasingly digitalized world, it is no longer enough to just offer a high-quality product. Companies that want to develop further rely on smart ecosystems to create additional added value for their customers and generate new sources of income.
The combination of physical products with digital services opens up new possibilities. Connected solutions create added value by optimizing processes, using data intelligently and enabling additional business models. The integration of modern technologies creates flexible, customizable offerings that secure long-term competitive advantages. The intelligent analysis of data not only provides transparency, but also valuable insights for process control and decision-making. At the same time, companies benefit from more efficient processes, less downtime and better customer loyalty.
A convincing user experience is essential. Intuitive applications, interactive platforms and personalized services make it easier to access products and increase their attractiveness. Companies can thus open up new sources of income and build long-term customer relationships. For a smart ecosystem to be successful, reliable infrastructure, ongoing support and scalable solutions are crucial.
A smart ecosystem combines products, digital services and data to create holistic added value.

The vision of a virtual world in which people can interact with digital objects emerged as early as the 1990s. Thanks to advanced technologies such as AR, VR, and artificial intelligence (AI), the so-called Metaverse has become a reality today. Specifically adapted for the industrial sector, this concept evolved into the Industrial Metaverse (IMV) as part of Industry 4.0. The Industrial Metaverse creates the conditions to connect digital and physical aspects of production and manufacturing. At the same time, it serves as a platform for a key technology: digital twins, which provide a highly precise virtual representation of physical objects or processes.
The future of the digital industrial age is based on an efficient and transparent digital infrastructure. Companies gain the ability to manage, monitor, and analyze data and information in real time. Additionally, scenarios can be tested, optimized, and predicted safely and cost-effectively, laying the foundation for a revolution in manufacturing. Virtual models help optimize operations and improve processes in a targeted manner. Collaboration between employees across different locations becomes easier, while costs are reduced through virtual testing and less effort is required when commissioning new systems.