smartCable GmbH

Intelligent development tools for the product development process of the physical wiring system

The shorter development cycles, the increase in complexity, new safety and environmental requirements make it necessary to rethink previous processes and replace them with networked intelligent processes.

smartCable, with its IT tools V5H and MS_Cable, is a tool provider for the entire product development process from the physical wiring system to manufacturing. The standardized, accumulating data model used in the systems - the digital twin! – represents the logical and spatial arrangement of all components and their interaction in the vehicle. The integrated simulation modules are not only used for subsequent validation: simulation integrated into the design process helps developers to recognize problems and potentials in good time and to make the necessary decisions - supported by tools! – to make the necessary decisions. In both tools, a change module is available that formally describes changes as a constructive difference, identifies all affected data and documents and automatically carries out the necessary update steps through digital transformation.

• V5H: Design + Costing
• MS_Cable: Manufacturing + Costing
• Autopilot
• Autoplan
• Consulting
• Customizing
• Introductory support
• Training

• smartCable is project partner HiBord (highly reliable and intelligent on-board network topologies)
• Inclusion of functional safety requirements in the process
• Preview of resource utilization through coupling with delivery schedules

Innovations

• Content of the 3D model is directly comparable with wiring model and wiring harness drawing
• Geometric configuration enables reuse of partial models
• Autopilot navigates in 2D drawings and 3D models
• Engineering knowledge controls the process