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EKS InTec GmbH and Alibaba Cloud to Digitalize Manufacturing Industry with Scalable Digital Twin Technology

EKS InTec GmbH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba Cloud at Smart Production Solutions Expo in Nuremberg, Germany, on November 18, 2024.

Nuremberg, Germany, November 18, 2024 - In the era of rapid advancements in smart manufacturing, EKS InTec GmbH, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, at Smart Production Solutions Expo in Nuremberg, Germany, to deliver an innovative cloud-based solution to leading manufacturers worldwide. By integrating its digital twin solutions on Alibaba Cloud Workspace Cloud Computer and utilizing the scalability and flexibility of cloud computing, EKS InTec GmbH expands the horizon of digital applications.

EKS InTec GmbH provides digital twin solutions that allow manufacturers to have virtual representations of their production plants, facilitating testing, optimization, employee training as well as supporting operational and management decision-making in the virtual world. This resource-intensive solution runs on high-performance computing systems.

In collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, EKS InTec GmbH has integrated its digital twin solutions into the Alibaba Cloud Workspace. By deploying it as software in the cloud and streaming it to edge devices, customers of EKS InTec GmbH can access their virtual plants from anywhere through any device without upgrading their computer configurations, making it easier for customers to test, deploy, and utilize the solution in their internal training and decision-making processes.

Alibaba Cloud Workspace provides EKS InTec GmbH with a flexible infrastructure that delivers on-demand computing resources. This solution efficiently scales to meet increasing computational needs and releases cloud resources when not in use, thereby minimizing IT investment costs. IT expenses are also reduced by eliminating additional costs for hardware upgrades and maintenance.

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Holger Hämmerle, General Manager, EKS InTec GmbH (left), and Dr. Ye Huang, General Manager of Central Europe Region, Alibaba Cloud (right), signed a MOU at Smart Production Solutions Expo

Holger Hämmerle, General Manager of EKS InTec GmbH, said “We are thrilled to collaborate with Alibaba Cloud to advance digital twin technology in manufacturing. By leveraging the power of cloud computing, we make it easier for manufacturers to access and deploy digital twins, enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating their journey toward smart manufacturing.”

Dr. Ye Huang, General Manager of Central Europe Region, Alibaba Cloud, said “Teaming up with EKS InTec GmbH marks a significant step forward in our mission to support smart manufacturing solutions. This collaboration will leverage the power of Alibaba Cloud’s advanced technologies and global cloud infrastructure to enhance operational efficiencies and drive innovation in the manufacturing sector. Together, we are committed to delivering transformative results that support businesses in navigating the digital landscape.”

Edwin Zhang, Chairman of Shanghai EASUN Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of EKS InTec GmbH, attended the event and expressed his warm wishes and support for the collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and EKS InTec GmbH.

Under the collaboration, EKS InTec GmbH will launch the digital twin training solutions on Alibaba Cloud Workspace to customers in Germany and China starting at the end of 2024, and further roll out to more markets in Asia planned for mid-2025.

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The signing ceremony were attended by representatives from EKS InTec GmbH and Alibaba Cloud. From Left to right: Leiming Zeng, Senior Solution Architect, Alibaba Cloud; Dr. Ye Huang, General Manager of Central Europe Region, Alibaba Cloud; Edwin Zhang, Chairman of Shanghai EASUN Technology Co., Ltd; Holger Hämmerle, General Manager, EKS InTec GmbH; Kang Ju, Business Development Manager, Alibaba Cloud; Yuming Zhu, Key Account Manager China, EKS InTec GmbH

Cloud Computer is an emerging form of enterprise workspace solution. Drawing on the high levels of security, scalability, and compatibility that characterize the cloud, the Alibaba Cloud Workspace Cloud Computer allows users to fully leverage the power of cloud computing while minimizing the workload for local devices. Alibaba Cloud Workspace Cloud Computer is unlocking innovative possibilities for enterprises while lowering management costs, and it has already been effectively implemented in business scenarios such as workplace productivity enhancement, 3D visualization, and software development and distribution.

About EKS InTec GmbH

EKS InTec GmbH is a partner for development, design and software, as well as virtual commissioning of simple to complex production plants and special machines for the mobility industry and its system partners. The range of services begins with process planning, through the design of stations and complete production systems for body manufacturing to simulation and optimization of production processes. EKS InTec GmbH represents the complete digital development process.

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