This move enables dSPACE to accelerate product development, support quality assurance, reduce costs for technical infrastructure, and ensure high IT security.
dSPACE has developed a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that enable automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to develop and test software and hardware components for new vehicles long before they hit the road.
Beyond vehicle development, however, dSPACE also has a significant presence in the aerospace industry and in industrial automation. Now, dSPACE will be relying on CIM Database Cloud from CONTACT Software to increase efficiency in product development.
Previously, dSPACE used a self-developed solution that no longer adequately supports the company’s strong international growth. Data was distributed across multiple IT systems, which lacked the scalability to map complex business processes. By implementing CIM Database Cloud, dSPACE is now able to reduce routine tasks and sources of error while increasing productivity and quality in product development and manufacturing processes.
The existing development environment consisting of the ECAD system Altium Designer, the MCAD system Autodesk Inventor, and an ERP system has already been integrated into the CIM Database Cloud.
A connection to manufacturing service providers is currently being implemented, which will simplify data exchange and make it traceable. Further integrations are planned, according to the company.
dSPACE said that it had chosen the Platform as a Service (PaaS) operating model.
“The PaaS model with its extensive DevOps services supports dSPACE’s digital transformation strategy, as it allows us to optimally map our business processes,” explained Christian Böhner, Project Manager for the PLM implementation at dSPACE. “Other cloud-based solutions (such as ERP) can be seamlessly integrated in a data-driven and cloud-native manner, without dependencies on local infrastructure. This creates an end-to-end digital thread between the various development departments and production. Additionally, the cloud solution provides high security standards and reduces infrastructure costs.”
dSPACE provides simulation and validation solutions used in the development of connected, self-driving, and electrically powered vehicles. Its offerings range from comprehensive solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services, as well as training and support.
dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn and has three project centres in Germany, along with subsidiaries in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, South Korea, India, and Sweden.
