Digital Transformation in Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Germany - A Use Case

This paper presents a newly created Product-Service-Systems reference framework supporting the integration of virtual commissioning and digital twins throughout the entire product service life cycle. This six-phase framework is ranging from target group definition to the integration of smart services into operational systems. Currently, Digital Transformation in the industry is driving increasingly efficient and intelligent production and services processes. This proposed reference framework is intended to facilitate the digital transformation process in SMEs in Germany, through the use of Digital Twins, for minimising errors, reducing commissioning time, and optimising system performance. Overall, this study demonstrates how this new approach would help SMEs optimizing their production processes while enhancing the quality and flexibility of their systems.