Gestamp Smart Factory Digital Transformation Case Study

This case study outlines Gestamp's initiative to oversee its digital transformation by developing a prototype for a smart, connected factory. The primary objective is to enhance the factory's flexibility in responding to specific client needs through the integration of 5G technology. This integration is part of a broader process occurring amidst significant disruptions in the automotive sector, particularly with advancements in networked electric vehicles. The case study details how coupling 5G with edge computing enables the pairing of the factory's physical components with a virtual model stored in the network. This technology is noted for its advantages in agile decision-making. The factory achieves high-speed 5G connectivity, which facilitates the use of digital twin technology in a secure environment. The study explains how the virtual replica of the factory optimizes production processes and supports informed decision-making by processing data from industrial equipment in real time through Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC).