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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
AIC – Automotive Intelligence Center
BOOST KICK OFF PROJECT
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Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Table of Contents
• Digitization in the Automotive Sector
• AIC, an automotive innovation center
Autonomous
Sustainable
Safety
Modularity
Customization
Lightweight
Connectivity
Intelligenc
e
Advanced
manufacturing
Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Strategic areas for automotive technological development
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Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Digitization is an integrator and a catalyst
• Traffic management.
• Energy consumption
• Efficiently connected means of transport
• Commercial transport efficiency through the optimal
use of vehicles based on fleet management
• More effective prevention of dangerous situations.
• Recognition of emergency vehicles with priority.
Connected vehicle
Economic, environmental and social
benefits
• Improving the experience inside and outside the vehicle.
• Access to the internet in the vehicle enables a whole new series of
applications and services.
• Real time automatic information sharing.
• More efficient transport > time and available resources.
• Traffic systems smartly connected to different transports will allow
intermodal customized solutions for users.
• Parking spaces availability management in order to reduce traffic.
Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Connectivity
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Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Autonomous Driving
360° View
Highly robust in all
situations
Architecture
Sensor redundancy, ECU, and
action
Security
Protection against deliberate
attacks and system malfunctions
Localisation
Precise and trustworthy
estimation of vehicle
positioning
Intelligence
Understand the situation,
plan, decide and act
Legislation
Global standard with clear
responsibility
Autonomous driving will…
 Increase road safety
 Synchronise traffic, increasing the level of efficiency and reducing emissions.
 Enable a better use of time on the road.
 Enable mobility for all ages.
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Advanced
Manufacturing
Processes
Human
Factory
Customer
Focused
Manufacturin
g
Smart
Manufacturin
g
Digital and
Virtual
Factory
Multitask
hybrid
machinery
Machine to
machine/syste
m to system
communication
Supply chain
management
smart systems
Life
Cycle
tracking
systems
Human-
Machine
Interaction
Automation of
knowledge
work
New
manufacturing
training
methods
Concurrent
engineering
Simulation and
virtual
immersion
Customer
Co-creation/
Open
innovation
Data
driven
design to
value
Data driven
demand
prediction
Advanced
energy
management
tools &
platforms
Adaptive
Manufacturin
g
Resource
Efficient
Factory
Data acquisition
and management
systems
Human-Robot
collaborative
interaction
Flexible and
reconfigurable
machinery
Equipment and
processes
monitoring
Assets smart
management
Process
simulation
and control
systems
Digital quality
management
Augmented
reality
Unitary
traceability
Consumption
monitoring &
control systems
Power
generation
Key information
systems
Digital transformation in the automotive sector
Digitization throughout the manufacturing strategy
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AIC – Automotive Intelligence Center
A unique value generating Center
Lean
organization
Integral Agenda
Advanced
services
Cutting edge
facilities
Specialized
equipment
Unique model
AIC
Value drivers
Settlement
support
Members Network
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Working under a cooperation and open
innovation philosophy that contributes to
the development of joint projects
Focused on
Automotive
sector
In a high-level
environment
Open to the
world
Integrating both its
own and third
parties’ capabilities
Market-oriented
Based on cooperation
and open innovation
Unique model
Value-creating Center
AIC focuses on providing value to the
automotive sector
Prime location including modern first-
class facilities
International vocation, clustering
companies from 6 different nationalities
Creating talent by bringing together its
own capabilities with the capabilities of
both member companies and the network
it works with
Through the development of market-
oriented projects
“Innovation through
cooperation”
AIC, a model
supported by the
European Union
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Lean organization
Professionality as a hallmark
AIC staff
AIC members – 750 professionals
Industry knowledge
and experience
In private sector
Multidisciplinary
education
AIC is focused on its member companies, ensuring the availability of its team’s talent
and professionality
The sum of AIC Team’s capabilities, the capabilities of member companies and the
capabilities of the Center’s network, leads to AIC model’s distinguishing talent.
AIC network
Flexible teams
are built up
integrating
specific
capabilities
on a project-
basis
Proximity and
swiftness
Creativity with
values
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AIC’s commitment to move from ideas to business creation
The Basque Country
AIC
Lean
Organization
Cutting-edge
facilities
Specialized
equipment
Advanced services
AIC Agenda
Ideas identification
and competitive
analysis
R&D Projects Training
Creation of new
business
Integral Agenda
AIC Agenda
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Advanced services
Whole innovation cycle
Advanced services
 Opinion reports
 Market reports and tailored made reports
 Surveillance services
Competitive Intelligence
Training and talent
attraction
Research & Development
Branding and access to
international markets and
customers
Entrepreneurship and
support for investments
 Creation of Talent - Training
 Industry awareness
 Recruiting
 Counseling
 Project design
 Coordination
 Execution
 Awareness
 New products, processes and
technologies development
 New businesses support
 International network
 Communication platform
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Member companies
30
Professionals
750
The integration within AIC premises of different
companies (different nationalities, sizes,
processes/products ..) working independently but in a
coordinated way, encourages open innovation and the
accomplishment of high value-added cooperative
projects
• Industrial diversity (automotive
components manufacturing, engineering and
consultancy services, etc.)
• Integrating different processes
• Leadership in the use of cutting-edge
technologies
AIC members and network
A powerful platform
AIC members AIC network
High level partnership network that gives crucial
support and a guarantee of accomplishment when
developing their projects and initiatives
Collaboration with
OEMs & Tier1s
Collaboration with
other partners
institutions
Associations
Financial
institutions
Media
organisations
Universities and
vocational training
Centers
OEMs &
Tier1s
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Activities
A unique center for generating value
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Think Tank
Advisory body Competitive Intelligence
Virtual Development Center Smart Factory
Digital area Electrification area
Digital companies Engineering companies
Incubators & Start-ups Structural Solution Development
Digital Infrastructures Collaborative projects
Advanced programs Dual Vocational Training
Formula Student Experiential Learning Trainees grants
Dissemination activities Administrative support
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Strategic areas for Technological development
ICE advanced
systems
Propulsion
advanced
technologies
Vehicle
electrification
Safety Sustainable
mobility
Materials,
manufacturing and
design
Competence Centers
Lightweight Virtual
Development
Smart Factory
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LIGHTWEIGHT SMART FACTORY
COMPETENCE
CENTER
VIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCE
CENTER
CENTER
COMPOSITE ALUMINUM
H.S.STEE
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The Lightweight Competence Center
includes three kind of facilities to develop
strategic multimaterial & lightweight R&D
projects:
• Composites Center: Glass and Carbon
Fiber characterization and SMC process
manufacturing.
• Aluminium transformation by Low
Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) process.
• HSS: cold and hot stamping processes.
Product and process validation through
prototyping and material characterization.
The Virtual Development Competence
Center covers component & system
modelling and integration; vehicle model
development; driver-in-the-loop validation
through driving simulator.
Use cases
• Vehicle dynamics computational models
validation.
• Component/System model development
and validation
• Vibration control for ride handling/comfort
purposes.
• SIL/MIL/HIL+DIL
• Others
The Automotive Smart Factory (ASF) is an
advanced manufacturing pilot plant providing
first in class engineering and training services.
The facilities include stamping and MAG
welding processes as well as in-line
dimensional control and flaw inspection
systems.
The Smart System manages the results of the
verifications and real-time modifications of
stamping and welding process parameters for
a zero defect manufacturing system.
Research areas include:
• Machine learning
• Big Data
• In line inspection systems
• Others
AIC Competence Centers
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Virtual Development Center
The Virtual Development Center aims to be a reference in virtual design, development and
validation of systems embarked in tomorrow’s vehicle.
 The center is able to assist companies in their development process at various stages
Component, System and Vehicle
modelling
DIL Simulation Correlation with physical models
SiL
MiL
HiL
Hardware Software
6 DOF motion base
- Six servo actuators
- Houses the seat, steering
wheel, partial dashboard.
Visual & Audio
- 3 x 42’’ vibration
insulated LED panels
- 4-speaker audio
systemSteering system
- Control loading force
feedback steering system
Modular control software
Enables the flexibility of running component,
system or complete vehicle models.
Dynamic model
Enables the execution of industry-standard
handling performance testing.
Tracks, roads & enviroments
New graphical environments may be integrated to
allow for other testing purposes.
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VDC Projects
Domain Areas
Projects
ALUMINUM
H.S.STEE
L
Component, System
and Vehicle
Modelling
Ride &
Comfort
Handling 6
Performance
Autonomous
Driving
AIC VEHICLE MODEL
SCOPE: Mathematical characterization
of the main blocks of a vehicle to
recreate their behavior in a simulator in
order to validate different components.
OBJECTIVES:
• Have a complete vehicle model as
close to reality as possible.
• Create a flexible modular model that
accepts different configurations.
• Use the tool to improve the
performance of the real implemented
blocks.
EXTERNAL STEERING MODEL
SCOPE: Integrate an external high-
level model of the steering system of
a car.
OBJECTIVES:
• Imitation of steering feel and
behavior for a generic car.
• Use the model as a vibration
control system of the steering
block.
• Study the influence of the
variables that define the steering
module.
EMOTIONAL
CAR
SCOPE: Design and
develop the first real-time
emotional-state decoding
application, conceived to
significantly improve the
interaction between
computerized systems and
human beings.
Human Machine
Interaction
MOTION
SICKNESS
SCOPE: Evaluation of
confort parameters in
vehicle passengers in
autonomous driiving
scenarios.
URBAN STRESS
SCOPE: Anlysis of urban
driving stress scenarios and
mitigation of consequences
through control of sensorial
triggers.
VIRTUAL
REALITY
SCOPE: Integration of
inmersive virtual reality
system in the simulator.
URBAN
LANDSCAPE
SCOPE: Development of
enriched urban graphical
environment.
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Procesosde fabricación
avanzada
Fábrica digital,virtual y
eco-eficiente
Fábrica humana
Fabricación orientadaal
cliente
Fabricación inteligente y
flexible
Entornos de fabricación
dinámica para su integración
ágil e inteligente,
Sistemas Inteligentes en el
Producto/Servicio y su
convergencia,
Monitorización de datos,
análisis, y su aplicación en la
fabricación,
Advanced Manufacturing
Processes
Digital, Virtual and
Resource-Efficient
Factory
Customer Focused
Manufacturing
Human Factory Estrategia de control de calidad
para la fabricación multietapa,
Smart and adaptive
Manufacturing
• ICT Solutions for energy-efficient
product life cycles and ECO-usage
• Manufacturing intelligence for informed
product design
• Cloud Computing
• …
• Advanced Materials
• Integrated manufacturing processes
• Manufacturing of high-performance
flexible structures
• Advanced joining and assembly
technologies for advanced and multi-
materials
• Additive Manufacturing
• Micro and Nano technologies
• Integrated factory models for evolvable
manufacturing systems
• Intelligent maintenance system for
increased reliability of production
system
• Energy monitoring and energy
management
• Multi-level simulation and analytics for
improving production quality and
throughput
• …
• New manufacturing education methods
and e-learning
• Advanced information models for
knowledge creation and learning
• New ways of interaction and
collaboration between workers and
other resources in manufacturing
systems
• …
• Manufacturing solutions for modular,
updatable, reconfigurable and
disassemblable products (Smart
products)
• Collaborative Robot
• Mechatronics and Cyber-physical
System
• M2M Cloud connectivity
• …
ASF-Automotive Smart Factory
Strategy - Support throughout the entire process
SPECIFIC ADVANCED
SERVICES
Services for modelling,
performance simulation, Big-
Data, Smart Interactions, Smart
Cells...
TECHNOLOGICAL TRAINING
Development of technological
capabilities through Experimental
Learning.
TURN-KEY ADVANCED
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Integral engineering services,
from strategy definition to
implementation.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
STRATEGY
Ad-hoc roadmap definition of
Advanced Manufacturing
strategies.
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Smart Manufacturing
Processes• In-line dimensional control
• In-line welding flaw inspection
• Machine learning: real-time manufacturing parameters
modification/correction
• Validate industrial scenarios
• …
• Data-matrix tag system
• Embedded manufacturing parameters
• Visibility with tagged material and
product management
• Error analyzing
• Selective recalls
• …
• Automated process
• Robot on AGV
• Fencing removal
• In-process decision making robot
• Security
• ....
• Training people for smart manufacturing
environments
• Data analysis and interpretation
• …
• Weld joint tracking technology by laser
scanners
• Butt welding in complex geometries
• …
ASF-Automotive Competence Center
Technologies and Funcionalities
Track & trace
Collaborative Robots
Research, Engineering and Training
Joining technologies
• Tooling
• …
Stamping technologies
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AIC – Automotive
Intelligence Center
Accelerating innovation
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Digital Transformation in the Automotive Sector

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    1 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INTHE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR AIC – Automotive Intelligence Center BOOST KICK OFF PROJECT
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    2 Digital transformation inthe automotive sector Table of Contents • Digitization in the Automotive Sector • AIC, an automotive innovation center
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    4 Digital transformation inthe automotive sector Digitization is an integrator and a catalyst
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    • Traffic management. •Energy consumption • Efficiently connected means of transport • Commercial transport efficiency through the optimal use of vehicles based on fleet management • More effective prevention of dangerous situations. • Recognition of emergency vehicles with priority. Connected vehicle Economic, environmental and social benefits • Improving the experience inside and outside the vehicle. • Access to the internet in the vehicle enables a whole new series of applications and services. • Real time automatic information sharing. • More efficient transport > time and available resources. • Traffic systems smartly connected to different transports will allow intermodal customized solutions for users. • Parking spaces availability management in order to reduce traffic. Digital transformation in the automotive sector Connectivity 5
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    Digital transformation inthe automotive sector Autonomous Driving 360° View Highly robust in all situations Architecture Sensor redundancy, ECU, and action Security Protection against deliberate attacks and system malfunctions Localisation Precise and trustworthy estimation of vehicle positioning Intelligence Understand the situation, plan, decide and act Legislation Global standard with clear responsibility Autonomous driving will…  Increase road safety  Synchronise traffic, increasing the level of efficiency and reducing emissions.  Enable a better use of time on the road.  Enable mobility for all ages. 6
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    Advanced Manufacturing Processes Human Factory Customer Focused Manufacturin g Smart Manufacturin g Digital and Virtual Factory Multitask hybrid machinery Machine to machine/syste mto system communication Supply chain management smart systems Life Cycle tracking systems Human- Machine Interaction Automation of knowledge work New manufacturing training methods Concurrent engineering Simulation and virtual immersion Customer Co-creation/ Open innovation Data driven design to value Data driven demand prediction Advanced energy management tools & platforms Adaptive Manufacturin g Resource Efficient Factory Data acquisition and management systems Human-Robot collaborative interaction Flexible and reconfigurable machinery Equipment and processes monitoring Assets smart management Process simulation and control systems Digital quality management Augmented reality Unitary traceability Consumption monitoring & control systems Power generation Key information systems Digital transformation in the automotive sector Digitization throughout the manufacturing strategy
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    8 AIC – AutomotiveIntelligence Center A unique value generating Center
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    Working under acooperation and open innovation philosophy that contributes to the development of joint projects Focused on Automotive sector In a high-level environment Open to the world Integrating both its own and third parties’ capabilities Market-oriented Based on cooperation and open innovation Unique model Value-creating Center AIC focuses on providing value to the automotive sector Prime location including modern first- class facilities International vocation, clustering companies from 6 different nationalities Creating talent by bringing together its own capabilities with the capabilities of both member companies and the network it works with Through the development of market- oriented projects “Innovation through cooperation” AIC, a model supported by the European Union 10
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    Lean organization Professionality asa hallmark AIC staff AIC members – 750 professionals Industry knowledge and experience In private sector Multidisciplinary education AIC is focused on its member companies, ensuring the availability of its team’s talent and professionality The sum of AIC Team’s capabilities, the capabilities of member companies and the capabilities of the Center’s network, leads to AIC model’s distinguishing talent. AIC network Flexible teams are built up integrating specific capabilities on a project- basis Proximity and swiftness Creativity with values 11
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    AIC’s commitment tomove from ideas to business creation The Basque Country AIC Lean Organization Cutting-edge facilities Specialized equipment Advanced services AIC Agenda Ideas identification and competitive analysis R&D Projects Training Creation of new business Integral Agenda AIC Agenda 12
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    Advanced services Whole innovationcycle Advanced services  Opinion reports  Market reports and tailored made reports  Surveillance services Competitive Intelligence Training and talent attraction Research & Development Branding and access to international markets and customers Entrepreneurship and support for investments  Creation of Talent - Training  Industry awareness  Recruiting  Counseling  Project design  Coordination  Execution  Awareness  New products, processes and technologies development  New businesses support  International network  Communication platform 13
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    Member companies 30 Professionals 750 The integrationwithin AIC premises of different companies (different nationalities, sizes, processes/products ..) working independently but in a coordinated way, encourages open innovation and the accomplishment of high value-added cooperative projects • Industrial diversity (automotive components manufacturing, engineering and consultancy services, etc.) • Integrating different processes • Leadership in the use of cutting-edge technologies AIC members and network A powerful platform AIC members AIC network High level partnership network that gives crucial support and a guarantee of accomplishment when developing their projects and initiatives Collaboration with OEMs & Tier1s Collaboration with other partners institutions Associations Financial institutions Media organisations Universities and vocational training Centers OEMs & Tier1s 14
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    Activities A unique centerfor generating value 15
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    Think Tank Advisory bodyCompetitive Intelligence Virtual Development Center Smart Factory Digital area Electrification area Digital companies Engineering companies Incubators & Start-ups Structural Solution Development Digital Infrastructures Collaborative projects Advanced programs Dual Vocational Training Formula Student Experiential Learning Trainees grants Dissemination activities Administrative support 16
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    Strategic areas forTechnological development ICE advanced systems Propulsion advanced technologies Vehicle electrification Safety Sustainable mobility Materials, manufacturing and design Competence Centers Lightweight Virtual Development Smart Factory AIC Technical Unit 17
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    LIGHTWEIGHT SMART FACTORY COMPETENCE CENTER VIRTUALDEVELOPMENT COMPETENCE CENTER CENTER COMPOSITE ALUMINUM H.S.STEE L The Lightweight Competence Center includes three kind of facilities to develop strategic multimaterial & lightweight R&D projects: • Composites Center: Glass and Carbon Fiber characterization and SMC process manufacturing. • Aluminium transformation by Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) process. • HSS: cold and hot stamping processes. Product and process validation through prototyping and material characterization. The Virtual Development Competence Center covers component & system modelling and integration; vehicle model development; driver-in-the-loop validation through driving simulator. Use cases • Vehicle dynamics computational models validation. • Component/System model development and validation • Vibration control for ride handling/comfort purposes. • SIL/MIL/HIL+DIL • Others The Automotive Smart Factory (ASF) is an advanced manufacturing pilot plant providing first in class engineering and training services. The facilities include stamping and MAG welding processes as well as in-line dimensional control and flaw inspection systems. The Smart System manages the results of the verifications and real-time modifications of stamping and welding process parameters for a zero defect manufacturing system. Research areas include: • Machine learning • Big Data • In line inspection systems • Others AIC Competence Centers AIC Technical Unit 18
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    Virtual Development Center TheVirtual Development Center aims to be a reference in virtual design, development and validation of systems embarked in tomorrow’s vehicle.  The center is able to assist companies in their development process at various stages Component, System and Vehicle modelling DIL Simulation Correlation with physical models SiL MiL HiL Hardware Software 6 DOF motion base - Six servo actuators - Houses the seat, steering wheel, partial dashboard. Visual & Audio - 3 x 42’’ vibration insulated LED panels - 4-speaker audio systemSteering system - Control loading force feedback steering system Modular control software Enables the flexibility of running component, system or complete vehicle models. Dynamic model Enables the execution of industry-standard handling performance testing. Tracks, roads & enviroments New graphical environments may be integrated to allow for other testing purposes. AIC Technical Unit 19
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    VDC Projects Domain Areas Projects ALUMINUM H.S.STEE L Component,System and Vehicle Modelling Ride & Comfort Handling 6 Performance Autonomous Driving AIC VEHICLE MODEL SCOPE: Mathematical characterization of the main blocks of a vehicle to recreate their behavior in a simulator in order to validate different components. OBJECTIVES: • Have a complete vehicle model as close to reality as possible. • Create a flexible modular model that accepts different configurations. • Use the tool to improve the performance of the real implemented blocks. EXTERNAL STEERING MODEL SCOPE: Integrate an external high- level model of the steering system of a car. OBJECTIVES: • Imitation of steering feel and behavior for a generic car. • Use the model as a vibration control system of the steering block. • Study the influence of the variables that define the steering module. EMOTIONAL CAR SCOPE: Design and develop the first real-time emotional-state decoding application, conceived to significantly improve the interaction between computerized systems and human beings. Human Machine Interaction MOTION SICKNESS SCOPE: Evaluation of confort parameters in vehicle passengers in autonomous driiving scenarios. URBAN STRESS SCOPE: Anlysis of urban driving stress scenarios and mitigation of consequences through control of sensorial triggers. VIRTUAL REALITY SCOPE: Integration of inmersive virtual reality system in the simulator. URBAN LANDSCAPE SCOPE: Development of enriched urban graphical environment. AIC Technical Unit 20
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    Procesosde fabricación avanzada Fábrica digital,virtualy eco-eficiente Fábrica humana Fabricación orientadaal cliente Fabricación inteligente y flexible Entornos de fabricación dinámica para su integración ágil e inteligente, Sistemas Inteligentes en el Producto/Servicio y su convergencia, Monitorización de datos, análisis, y su aplicación en la fabricación, Advanced Manufacturing Processes Digital, Virtual and Resource-Efficient Factory Customer Focused Manufacturing Human Factory Estrategia de control de calidad para la fabricación multietapa, Smart and adaptive Manufacturing • ICT Solutions for energy-efficient product life cycles and ECO-usage • Manufacturing intelligence for informed product design • Cloud Computing • … • Advanced Materials • Integrated manufacturing processes • Manufacturing of high-performance flexible structures • Advanced joining and assembly technologies for advanced and multi- materials • Additive Manufacturing • Micro and Nano technologies • Integrated factory models for evolvable manufacturing systems • Intelligent maintenance system for increased reliability of production system • Energy monitoring and energy management • Multi-level simulation and analytics for improving production quality and throughput • … • New manufacturing education methods and e-learning • Advanced information models for knowledge creation and learning • New ways of interaction and collaboration between workers and other resources in manufacturing systems • … • Manufacturing solutions for modular, updatable, reconfigurable and disassemblable products (Smart products) • Collaborative Robot • Mechatronics and Cyber-physical System • M2M Cloud connectivity • … ASF-Automotive Smart Factory Strategy - Support throughout the entire process SPECIFIC ADVANCED SERVICES Services for modelling, performance simulation, Big- Data, Smart Interactions, Smart Cells... TECHNOLOGICAL TRAINING Development of technological capabilities through Experimental Learning. TURN-KEY ADVANCED ENGINEERING SERVICES Integral engineering services, from strategy definition to implementation. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING STRATEGY Ad-hoc roadmap definition of Advanced Manufacturing strategies. AIC Technical Unit 21
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    Smart Manufacturing Processes• In-linedimensional control • In-line welding flaw inspection • Machine learning: real-time manufacturing parameters modification/correction • Validate industrial scenarios • … • Data-matrix tag system • Embedded manufacturing parameters • Visibility with tagged material and product management • Error analyzing • Selective recalls • … • Automated process • Robot on AGV • Fencing removal • In-process decision making robot • Security • .... • Training people for smart manufacturing environments • Data analysis and interpretation • … • Weld joint tracking technology by laser scanners • Butt welding in complex geometries • … ASF-Automotive Competence Center Technologies and Funcionalities Track & trace Collaborative Robots Research, Engineering and Training Joining technologies • Tooling • … Stamping technologies AIC Technical Unit 22
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    23 AIC – Automotive IntelligenceCenter Accelerating innovation THANK YOU