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optimize your processes with state-of-the-art information technology
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view product knowledge as a key corporate asset and generate competitive advantages from it
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build the next generation of product selectors and system configurators
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digitalize structural knowledge of complex products and create true digital twins in 3D
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support and map standards such as ECLASS, ETIM, BIM, UL
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create customized technical documentation for variant-rich products
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integrate product knowledge into innovative content delivery platforms
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feed knowledge bots, such as GPT-4, to link powerful language models with robust knowledge models
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represent even the most complex cost calculations transparently
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transform your company in a timely, industry-specific, and strategic manner
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are ready for new demands we don't yet know about today
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bring our customers to the forefront of digitalization
Founded in Nuremberg, extensively connected
To provide you with the best solutions for your business, we continuously expand our knowledge and stay abreast of trends both domestically and internationally. Through extensive networking with universities, colleges, and research projects, we remain a step ahead of the times.
Turquoise (our clients): Hilti, Rehau, Siemens, BMW, cerafin, Dr. Schneider, Fehrer, Kico, ISH, Martin Bauer, Paessler, Voss, Waldaschaff Automotive, Kulmbacher Brewery, Ireks
Blue (our partners): bluesolve, FACTON, Empolis
Product Lifecycle Cost Management
Processes and IT Solutions for Complex Calculations
At a large, globally operating mid-sized company, the calculation of complex supply parts for the automotive industry was previously done using Excel templates, which no longer met the requirements for flexibility, reliability, and consistency. A new process needed to be defined and the calculation software Facton EPC had to be implemented.
Product Data- & Information Management
Deriving Technical Documentation Directly from the Product Model
For a globally operating technology corporation, the information model for the consistent creation of technical information (print, online, offline) is made more requirement-oriented, automated, and pragmatic. By using semantic technology, the information needs to be documented are automatically derived from the product model and, in some cases, answered directly from the knowledge graph. The remaining documentation needs are supplemented through interaction with an editorial system. This revolutionary approach has been presented at conferences.
Product Selectors & Configurators
Knowledge-Based 3D Product Configuration
Valuable structural knowledge for control cabinets and complex climate control solutions was semantically represented in a knowledge graph, including all Cartesian information, to provide the customer with the result of a configuration as a three-dimensional representation in BIM format as an IFC file.
Product Selectors & Configurators
Creation of a Digital Project Planning Manual
The selection of complex and highly variable combinations of components for electrical junctions was significantly eased for the end customers of our client through a knowledge graph-based web application (Digital Planning Assistance (siemens.com)). Additional assembly instructions for the customized junctions are provided in a downloadable PDF. At the same time, the valuable technical knowledge was semantically modeled and thereby secured for the long term.
Smart Knowledge Engineering
Intelligent Master Data Management with Knowledge Graphs
As part of the redevelopment of a complex electrical product, the master data development process was also innovated. Master data and compatibility knowledge were captured directly from knowledge holders using user-friendly interfaces and stored in a knowledge graph. From there, the data is provided to other systems (ERP, PLM, configuration landscape).
Product Selectors & Configurators
Creation of a Product Selector for Integration into Various Websites
To simplify the selection of a product from a very large variety of options, a web-based selector was developed across different product groups. The necessary knowledge is maintained in a knowledge graph. The application is used in various locations: Siemens Industrial Mall (Electrical Product Finder (siemens.com)), EPLAN Data Portal, and for embedding in electrical wholesaler shops via the Elbridge interface.
Smart Knowledge Engineering
BIM Standardization of Control Cabinets
As part of a project to standardize the representation of control cabinets within the BIM standard managed by buildingSMART, a semantic network was created to map the complex relationships between processes, use cases, features, and other relevant entities, thus establishing a key component for the digitalization of the construction industry. Knowledge can be maintained and viewed via a web interface. Application forms for buildingSMART (via PDF) and data templates (via IFC) are generated from the knowledge graph.
Product Selectors & Configurators
Design and Implementation of various Product Configurators
Complex configuration knowledge was semantically mapped in a central knowledge hub. Through web applications, end customers can configure and order electrical products. Safety switchgear SIRIUS 3 SK (siemens.com)
Business Process Management
Establishment of a Company-Wide Process Framework in a Mid-Sized Business
As the basis for updating the entire tool landscape, a company-wide process framework was implemented at a rapidly growing SME. The processes were structured, modeled, approved, and the necessary process organization was established. The relevant processes serve as the foundation for all tool tenders within the company. Added value is now also evident in the execution of quality certifications.
