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SMART PRODUCT

Smart Product: from the initial idea to a successful market launch

Smart products are an integral part of forward-looking corporate strategies. These intelligent systems combine sensor technology, data analysis and connectivity into a powerful whole. As core elements of the Internet of Things (IoT), they optimize business processes, increase operational efficiency and provide the basis for data-based decision-making. The seamless integration of smart products into existing or new infrastructures opens up potential for companies to offer innovative services and customized solutions.
 

The EDAG Group supports companies through all phases of the product engineering process – from the initial concept to a successful market launch. Our holistic 360-degree approach includes both the further development of existing smart products and the realization of completely new concepts. We rely on rapid change loops and lean decision-making structures to be able to respond flexibly to market requirements and technological innovations. Using certified development methods for complex mechatronic systems and our many years of project management expertise, we ensure the implementation of sophisticated product developments – from a blank sheet of paper to solution-independent system integration and the functional validation of smart products. 

Our goal is to create robust, scalable and cost-effective solutions that meet the individual requirements of our customers and sustainably strengthen their competitive position.

  • As a total development partner with a global presence, the EDAG Group successfully develops smart products from the initial vision to series production. Our customers benefit from the expertise of a globally networked team of specialists with many years of experience in the research and development of digital systems.
  • In collaborative development, we work with our customers in all branches of industry, such as energy, medical technology and aviation, to determine their specific needs. Our process model enables us to exploit the full potential of smart products and develop customized solutions that are precisely tailored to individual needs and market conditions.
     

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Topic overview


Intelligent products for the digital future

In the age of Industry 4.0, companies are faced with the challenge of finding the optimal level of digitalization for their requirements. But how can smart products be implemented effectively? Our Couchtalk offers a well-founded overview of the current state of industrial digitalization and presents tried and tested solutions. Find out how the strategic integration of digital technologies optimizes your value chain and paves the way to a future-proof smart factory.


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Proven functionality

The EDAG Group's product development is characterized by a highly integrated and multidisciplinary approach that combines advanced simulation technologies with agile development methods. From innovative concept definition to final validation, we enable accelerated time to market while maximizing product quality.
 

  • Our focus areas
      • Portfolio framing with a focus on target definition, USPs, functions and attribute management to optimize the product life cycle
      • Strategic management of development targets, costs and quality to ensure the highest product standards
      • Holistic product development in a 360-degree approach from idea generation to market launch and beyond
      • Integrated function development, validation and documentation for maximum product maturity and cost-effectiveness
  • Your benefits
      • Optimized use of resources through targeted consideration of development alternatives
      • Objective success control using key figure-based monitoring
      • Cost-efficient development through proven methods and tools
      • Transparent achievement of objectives through a clear and valid project plan

Aesthetics with added value

Agile structures and time-efficient processes enable us to respond quickly and flexibly to current market trends and customer requirements. By using generative design and the latest development methods, we are able to develop innovative products in a short time and bring them to market. In doing so, we always focus on the needs of our customers in order to design aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly smart products.

  • Our focus areas
      • Definition of the design DNA for customer products to create a distinctive brand identity
      • Form-finding and development in line with the manufacturing concept for optimal product realization
      • Final digital design surface creation as the basis for tool approval
  • Your benefits
      • Result-oriented development of multidisciplinary products with added aesthetic value
      • Accelerated market launch through efficient design processes to ensure timeliness
      • Consistent achievement of product goals through uncompromising design optimization

Cost-optimized and future-proof systems
 

The EDAG Group develops smart products based on scalable mechatronic architectures and the consistent application of the design-to-cost approach. Using innovative development methods, we implement cost-effective and reliable production solutions while maintaining the highest quality standards. This approach enables an optimal cost structure and future-proof systems in the face of changing market requirements.

  • Our focus areas
      • Continuous product development in the double-V model/X model with a focus on cost efficiency
      • Target definition, USP development and function optimization as part of portfolio framing
      • Fact-based control of development goals, costs and results to achieve an optimal product maturity level, profitability and life cycle
  • Your benefits
      • Customized, scalable new product development and solution-independent system integration
      • Reduced development costs and time through interdisciplinary teamwork
      • Objective tracking of targets and guaranteed results through key figure-based project management
         

Sustainable operation

The EDAG Group develops intelligent products with optimal energy and resource management for sustainable operation. Innovative technologies and smart solutions enable efficient and environmentally friendly product performance throughout the entire life cycle.

  • Our focus areas
      • Compliance with environmental regulations and achievement of sustainability goals
      • Cost reduction and increased competitiveness
      • Improved corporate image and risk minimization through commitment to a circular economy and social responsibility
  • Your benefits
      • Optimized use of resources through targeted consideration of development alternatives
      • Objective success control using key figure-based monitoring
      • Cost-efficient development through proven methods and tools
      • Transparent achievement of objectives through a clear and valid project plan

Intuitive interaction

When developing complex products, we rely on smart display and control units that enable intuitive interaction between humans and machines. Our user-centered approach combines ergonomic design with innovative operating concepts to transform even highly complex smart products into user-friendly and efficient-to-operate solutions.

  • Our focus areas
      • Development of smart displays with flexible, intelligent and networked display solutions
      • Design of well-thought-out HMI concepts for responsive, intuitive and efficient operation and visualization
      • Implementation of integrated design concepts for consistent operation across platforms in product displays, apps and web applications
  • Your benefits
      • Increased user acceptance through intuitive controls and high-quality displays that minimize the learning curve
      • Increased efficiency and productivity through seamless HMI integration and user-centered design
      • Improved customer satisfaction and brand loyalty due to a consistently positive and smooth technology experience

Secure connectivity

In the development of smart products, the EDAG Group relies on stable interfaces that realize secure connectivity in global ecosystems. Our advanced cyber-physical systems establish reliable networking and data communication according to the highest security standards, while ensuring seamless integration into complex, networked environments.

  • Our focus areas
      • Integration of future-proof standards with established, standardized interfaces for long-term compatibility
      • Optimization of products and interfaces for maximum performance and fast data transfer
      • Implementation of the highest data security and data protection standards with end-to-end protection of communication
  • Your benefits
      • Increased product intelligence through secure, reliable and high-performance communication with other devices and the internet
      • Optimized real-time data communication from the connector to the cloud
      • Future-proof product solutions through compliance with the highest data protection standards

Scalable life cycle

Upgradeable and robust software architectures are the basis for the long-term attractiveness and security of smart products. A flexible software base, supplemented by OTA software updates and innovative manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing), enables continuous adaptation to changing market requirements and security standards.

  • Our focus areas
      • Long-term modernity and security of the smart product over its entire lifecycle
      • Option to implement and monetize new features and services on existing devices
      • Cost-efficient product maintenance and optimization through remote diagnostics and maintenance
  • Your benefits
      • Optimized use of resources through targeted consideration of development alternatives
      • Objective success control using key figure-based monitoring
      • Cost-efficient development through proven methods and tools
      • Transparent achievement of objectives through a clear and valid project plan

Maximum maturity at all times

As a digital representation of the real product, the Digital Twin enables seamless control over the entire lifecycle and forms the basis for transparent implementation. By linking physical and digital elements in a Cyber Physical System, we achieve maximum maturity for our customers' smart products.

  • Our focus areas
      • Comprehensive product life cycle management from development to use and recycling, including resource-efficient disposal and reuse
      • Analysis and visualization of the interactions between product design and manufacturing processes for a transparent evaluation of the effects of product changes on the entire production chain
      • Holistic product development process including training, standardization and automation
  • Your benefits
      • Agile adaptation of production processes for maximum flexibility
      • Enhanced product quality through transparent key performance indicators and continuous improvement processes
      • Accelerated time-to-market product development through optimized development processes and standardization

 

 

Smart Product Engineering: your pioneer for forward-looking innovations

As an established solution provider in the research and development of smart products, EDAG takes responsibility for overcoming complex challenges in the digital transformation. In close cooperation with our customers, we analyze the specific optimization requirements, define precise goals and develop an individual roadmap. We focus on the development of scalable architectures that optimally combine functionality, safety and user-friendliness and can be seamlessly integrated into smart ecosystems. With our agile project methodology and modern development tools, we design innovative solutions for your industry. Let us work together to exploit the full potential of your product ideas and develop smart products that meet your business requirements and are appreciated by your customers.

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Michael KüpperVice President Smart Product