KPIT comes up with its CoE in the U.S.

KPIT Technologies has launched the first Center of Excellence (CoE), showcasing PTC technology in the US, at KPIT's Raleigh, North Carolina location. The launch event, themed “Elevate to the Connected World with Smart Manufacturing and Connected Products”, has demonstrated how to build great customer experiences on the ThingWorxâ Industrial Innovation Platform using KPIT accelerators.

The hands-on demos have focused on Journeys to Excellence in manufacturing across the value chain of Model – Make – Move – Manage. Industrie 4.0 technologies use included connected devices, integrated sensors, the ThingWorx platform and augmented & virtual reality. Customers, participating in the CoE launch, have experienced how KPIT enables faster time-to-market by creating a closed loop manufacturing cycle between engineering, product manufacturing, supply chain and service using ThingWorx.

Probodh Chiplunkar, Head of Digital Business, KPIT, says, “It is the first of its kind in the US, and the second CoE that PTC and KPIT have collaborated on globally. Companies today want to create digital experiences for their users that are fast to build, yet scalable for the enterprise. Enabled by our accelerators built on PTC technologies, companies can quickly integrate IT and Operations Technologies for a connected manufacturing experience and better business outcomes, like a safer workplace, improvement in manufacturing OTD and unparalleled customer service.”

Digital technologies such as Industrial IoT, Cloud and Augmented Reality integrated with existing technologies in the manufacturing value chain have the power to change how companies deliver seamless experiences for customers and employees. KPIT demonstrations include:

IntelliAsset – platform for asset visualization, analytics and action in the near real time

KwikPick – hands-free Warehouse Picking solution with Wearable Glasses

EWI – AR-based electronic work instructions solution

Global Product Registration – seamlessly track and manage regulatory registrations and compliance from PTC’s Windchill PLM solution

iLink – enabling seamless integration between business systems like PLM, ERP, EAM and others

Other demos include solutions around remote collaboration, line clearance, Vuforia AR-based design reviews, and custom Navigateâ role-based apps.

Mike DiTullio, Executive Vice-President – Marketing & Sales, PTC, says, "KPIT is building solutions that provide value for discrete and process manufacturing industries. With an engaging user experience, KPIT’s accelerators integrate diverse systems using PTC’s ThingWorx, Navigate and Vuforia products. KPIT has shown true collaboration with the launch of this second CoE worldwide.”