In this virtual environment, PLM and IoT solutions are implemented that convey the benefits of the application with concrete practical examples.

Shandong Xuanji Industrial Automation develops smart factory solutions and has become a member of the CONTACT Global Ecosystem. With the support of the Davao Group, an investor in technology providers like Xuanji, the two partners have established a "digital twin simulation lab" in the Chinese metropolis of Jinan. There, they showcase integrated solutions for creating digital value in product development, production, and service, utilizing the latest AI and data analytics methods.

The new industrial laboratory by CONTACT Software and Xuanji is a key municipal project for the economic development of regional and other industries. The district government has promoted its location in the Davao Smart Industrial Park and pledged further support. The governor of Jiynang County and other high-level officials were present at the official opening of the simulation laboratory with the signing of contracts.
In China, the focus is currently on Industry 4.0, and there is great interest in solutions for successful implementation. "Smart products and production systems are the starting point for the automated or even autonomous control of digital processes," says Karl Heinz Zachries, CEO of CONTACT (pictured front right).
The German software manufacturer and its Chinese partner Xuanji are well-positioned in this sector: together, the two companies provide product lifecycle applications that support the digitalization of products and processes, from development to service and the shop floor. The showroom of the new industrial laboratory illustrates how this works in practice.