Navigate architectures to decode complexity
Explore complex products with an intuitive interface to navigate architectures, configurations, and dependencies. Empower teams with instant access to product knowledge, identify challenges, streamline development, and enhance collaboration across variants.
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Understand function realization
Navigate how each function is realized across ECUs, software modules, and physical components, fully traceable across variants, architectures, and development stages.
Visualize system-wide signal flow
Explore logical signal paths with interactive Sankey diagrams, revealing transmission chains, gateway transitions, and potential misalignments between domains.
Break down functions into signals
Access linked components, signal behavior, metadata, and ownership in one connected view, supporting cross-domain analysis and faster resolution of systemic issues.
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What types of data does SPREAD connect and analyze?
SPREAD integrates critical R&D 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 |
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| Functional Data | Mappings between logical functions, software modules, and hardware components (including function hierarchy and realizations) | Company specific system |
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.xml
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| Signal Data | Sender-receiver mappings, communication buses, signal properties, variants | Signal databases (e.g. DBC, ARXML) |
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.arxml
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| Vehicle Architecture | Logical and physical structure: components, ECUs, buses, gateways, topologies | Company specific system |
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.xml
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| Variant Configuration | Mapping of feature/function/component presence across vehicle variants | Company specific system |
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.xml
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| Issue Tickets | Description, criticality, affected car, software release, affected function incl. linked parts & software, … | Company specific system |
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| Data definition | As-is-state of signals, sender-/receiver-ECUs as well as the defined bits | Company specific system |
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FAQ
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.
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