ElringKlinger’s Start with Catena-X
When one OEM requested Catena-X integration, ElringKlinger saw more than just a compliance task: the automotive supplier from Dettingen saw an opportunity to lead in digital transformation across the automotive supply chain. What began as a reactive step quickly evolved into a strategic initiative. With Catena-X gaining traction as a standard across the automotive industry, ElringKlinger recognized the growing leverage and business potential of being an early adopter.
Motivation & Goals
ElringKlinger saw potential in use cases such as traceability and other upcoming ones. A key goal was to automate the creation and transmission of digital twin data to customers – ensuring standardized, sovereign and efficient data exchange. This goal has already been achieved and now it can serve as a blueprint for scaling similar use cases across production sites and lines.
Navigating the Ecosystem
At the beginning of their Catena-X journey, ElringKlinger encountered a complex landscape of players and standards. While the potential was clear, navigating the ecosystem required specialized support. Partnering with sovity provided the clarity and technical guidance needed to move forward with confidence and efficiency.
Why sovity?
After evaluating multiple providers, ElringKlinger chose sovity for several reasons:
- A well-balanced solution and pricing model
- Positive references from other customers, including OEMs
- Certified Catena-X Use Cases
- A trustworthy partner with deep technical expertise in Eclipse Dataspace Components (EDC) and Catena-X
Collaboration Highlights
sovity played a key role in enabling ElringKlinger’s Catena-X journey. The collaboration stood out for:
- Strong technical consulting and clear communication on solution requirements
- Fast interface adaptations based on OEM needs
- Quick implementation of aspect model changes into production
- Reliable support during the testing phase, including successful live data transfers between EDC Connectors.
- A solution-oriented mindset that helped reach technical go-live milestones efficiently
“sovity has truly been an enabler and accelerator for us to start our journey in the Catena-X ecosystem – technically proficient, customer-focused, and always ready to explore new paths together. Their deep understanding of the architecture and their proactive support have made them an invaluable partner in driving innovation and delivering measurable results.”
Philipp Hofstaedter, Head of Digital Transformation Operations at ElringKlinger AG
Results & Impact
Since adopting sovity’s solution, ElringKlinger has:
- Automated the transmission of digital twin data to customers for the use case of traceability
- Reduced manual effort in data collection and transfer
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration internally
More measurable results are expected in the coming months as the solution scales.
Looking Ahead
ElringKlinger is now evaluating additional Catena-X Use Cases, such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Company Certificate Management (CCM), with a focus on business value. sovity continues to be a trusted partner – listening closely to requirements, adapting interfaces quickly, and maintaining a strong customer focus.
ElringKlinger’s experience shows how the right partner can simplify Catena-X integration and unlock operational benefits. If you’re exploring similar use cases, sovity offers tailored support and proven expertise to help you get started.
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