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Product Explorer

Navigate product architectures to decode complexity

Product Explorer provides a unified view of product architectures, mapping how each function is realized across components, software modules, and signals for a clear end-to-end understanding. Teams can navigate requirements, configurations, and dependencies with interactive visualizations, live metadata, and full traceability – reducing complexity and accelerating confident decision-making.

Navigate product architectures to decode complexity

What can you achieve with SPREAD's solutions?

up to
40%
shorter time-to-market
up to
70%
less errors in testing
up to
20%
lower warranty costs

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Use Cases
Product Explorer

What types of data does SPREAD connect and analyze?

SPREAD integrates critical data from multiple engineering systems and unstructured sources to provide complete traceability from issues to root cause. It connects and contextualizes:

Data Type Description Typical sources File Formats needed
Functional Data Mappings between logical functions, software modules, and hardware components (including function hierarchy and realizations) Company specific system
.json .xml
Signal Data Sender-receiver mappings, communication buses, signal properties, variants Signal databases (e.g. DBC, ARXML)
.dbc .arxml
Vehicle Architecture Logical and physical structure: components, ECUs, buses, gateways, topologies Company specific system
.json .xml
Variant Configuration Mapping of feature/function/component presence across vehicle variants Company specific system
.json .xml
Issue Tickets Description, criticality, affected car, software release, affected function incl. linked parts & software, … Company specific system
Data definition As-is-state of signals, sender-/receiver-ECUs as well as the defined bits Company specific system
.arxml

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FAQ

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What is Engineering Intelligence ?

SPREAD’s Engineering Intelligence is a specialized network of AI agents designed specifically for engineers. It is built on three core layers: Rapid Date Ingestion: Connectors integrate data from diverse engineering tools, creating a unified environment where AI agents access structured and unstructured data. Product Twin (PT): Powered by a robust Knowledge Graph, the PT is a digital replica of each product that organizes and contextualizes data, offering a single source of truth. It enables AI agents to analyze product relationships, anticipate challenges, and deliver context-aware insights. Action Cloud: This processing hub is where SPREAD’s AI agents operate, automating tasks like compliance checks, requirements optimization, and error management. Together, these layers enable engineers to focus on innovation while Agentic EI manages the data-intensive tasks.

What is an Engineering Intelligence Graph (EI Graph) ?

The Engineering Intelligence Graph (EI Graph) is the core technology behind SPREAD, mapping and linking various data points and relationships within product data to provide a comprehensive and actionable overview. If you like to learn more about it, please watch our video: Introduction to GraphQL.

What types of data does Product Explorer connect and analyze?

Product Explorer integrates critical R&D data from various systems, including:

  • Requirements: System and customer requirements from requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
  • Functions: Functional breakdowns mapped to components and signals.
  • Component data: Hierarchies, metadata, and mappings from PLM systems.
  • Signal data: Sender-receiver flows and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
  • Wiring Harness data: Connectors, wires, and terminals linked to physical geometry.
  • 3D CAD Geometry: Spatial layouts and system-level visualization.

How does Product Explorer integrate with existing systems?

Product Explorer seamlessly connects with:

  • PLM tools (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA).
  • Requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
  • Wiring harness tools (e.g., Capital, Zuken).

CAD platforms (e.g., CATIA, NX).

The solution ingests real-time updates and ensures traceability across dependencies and systems.

What kinds of delays or inefficiencies does Product Explorer prevent?

Product Explorer helps eliminate:

  • Late-stage integration errors by uncovering system-level dependencies early.
  • Bottlenecks in design by mapping functions to components and signals.
  • Inefficiencies in validation by providing clarity into communication flows and readiness metrics.

What kinds of insights does Product Explorer provide?

Product Explorer provide the following insights:

  • Traceability: end-to-end visibility across requirements, functions, and components.
  • Dependency mapping: insights into hierarchical relationships and interdependencies.
  • Validation readiness: improved validation preparation with precise sender-receiver mappings.
  • Immersive views: spatial and logical system representations through 2D and 3D visualizations.

Can Product Explorer be customized to meet my R&D requirements?

Yes, Product Explorer can be tailored to align with your R&D workflows, specific dependencies, and visualization needs. Customizations can include unique data mappings, 2D/3D visualization configurations, and tailored reporting.

How does Product Explorer stay updated with system changes?

The solution dynamically syncs with connected systems (PLMs, CAD tools, etc.), ensuring real-time updates for dependencies, configurations, and readiness metrics.

Can you show me how the solution works?

Yes, we'd be happy to schedule a follow-up meeting to demonstrate how the solution can integrate with your workflow. Reach out to us through our website or contact our team directly to book your session.

What types of data does SPREAD Product Explorer connect and analyze?

The solution connects various data sources, including CAD models, Bills of Materials (BoM), wiring harness data (KBL/VEC standards), and spare parts catalogs. This enables a structured and interactive overview of product configurations and lifecycle updates for Aftermarket operations.

How does SPREAD Product Explorer integrate with existing systems, including PLMs and PDMs?

SPREAD Product Explorer integrates CAD models, Bill of Materials (BOM), wiring harness data (KBL/VEC standards), and can even integrate spare parts catalogs. It also processes repair workflows, disassembly sequences, and technical documentation to enable VIN-specific authoring, validation, and optimization of service procedures. 3D CAD models provide interactive visualizations for precise repair planning and spare parts verification.

Can Product Explorer be customized to meet my specific Aftermarket requirements?

Yes, Product Explorer is designed to adapt to Aftermarket needs. It provides visibility into repair workflows, installed components, and lifecycle data. It is expected to integrate with PLM, PDM, and ERP systems for seamless aftermarket operations.

How does Product Explorer enhance visibility into vehicle and component data?

Product Explorer centralizes fleet and component data, providing real-time visibility into installed parts, software versions, BoM updates, and OTA changes. This ensures aftermarket teams have accurate, up-to-date information to improve service efficiency, optimize spare part planning, and reduce warranty costs.

How does Product Explorer update with changes in vehicle design or service procedures?

Product Explorer is planned to support workflow updates based on evolving BOM, CAD, and engineering data. The goal is to allow service teams to work with the most up-to-date repair sequences, reflecting new vehicle configurations and service requirements as they become available.

Can you show me how Product Explorer works?

Yes, we'd be happy to schedule a follow-up meeting to demonstrate how the solution can integrate with your workflow. Reach out to us through our website or contact our team directly to book your session.

How to

get started

1

Jointly scope
use cases

We bring practical expertise to understand your challenges and scope the right solutions  with you.

2

Deploy solutions
rapidly

Within weeks we deploy our platform, integrate the required product data and configure the defined solutions.

3

Rollout across
the company

We train users across teams, scale company-wide, and support you continuously on the way.