Digital twins (DTs) are already enhancing the way automobiles are built. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) improve product testing, worker training generally includes digital components, and vehicle designs can be made more efficient and aerodynamic through simulation. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of Automotive Engineering will discuss the various ways DT technology is impacting automotive manufacturing today and how it will impact tomorrow.
Key topics include:
- Demystifying DTs in manufacturing
- How DTs are revolutionizing manufacturing today by boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and enhancing quality
- Why DTs are seen as vital for maximizing safety and reliability in automation, enabling realistic simulations that anticipate issues, optimizing CNC machining, and supporting lights-out manufacturing
- How DTs will redefine automotive smart factories —integrating AI, IoT, and automation into self-optimizing production ecosystems
- The importance of digital adoption across the supply chain and how AI and DTs factor in
- The ways virtual models will drive real-time adaptability, reduce human intervention, and promote sustainability through optimized resources and lifecycle analysis
- Quality as the ultimate driver of productivity
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Matt O’Donnell, Strategic Account Manager, Tebis
Matt O’Donnell brings 35 years of manufacturing expertise to his role at Tebis America Inc., where he’s spent the last decade as Strategic Account Manager. With a degree in computer integrated manufacturing, a journeyman’s card in core and mold making, and prior experience in technical support, Matt offers deep technical and strategic insights into digital twin technology.
Jason Walker, Vice President – General Manufacturing Practice, Hexagon
Jason Walker joined Hexagon in 2015 and now leads General Manufacturing Practice as Vice President at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. As a seasoned manufacturing industry professional, he is passionate about driving business success through innovative technology solutions and is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of manufacturing organizations through technology and data. With two decades of experience working with leading organizations and supply chains, Jason specializes in simplifying complex problems, improving efficiency, and helping organizations achieve manufacturing excellence.
Marco Fliesser, Global Senior Director – Solution Architecture Data Analytics & AI, Altair
Marco Fliesser serves as Altair’s Global Senior Director of Solution Architecture Data Analytics & AI for automotive, leading the European team of Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Visualization experts. He specializes in applying data analytics to engineering and manufacturing processes for Altair’s industry-leading clients. With his strong background in data science, engineering, and manufacturing, he works with clients on innovative projects to converge those important fields. Throughout his 13-year career at Altair, he has pioneered using data-driven methodologies to improve product development processes. Since 2015 he has given statistics and DoE lectures to automotive master students at the University of Applied Sciences FH-Joanneum in Graz, Austria. He holds a dipl.-ing. degree in aerospace engineering.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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