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Flex: Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in Catena-X
Flex, a global leader in end-to-end manufacturing, partnered with T-Systems and Catena-X to launch the first live, cross-organizational data chain for secure scope-3 CO₂ emissions data sharing. This milestone enables precise Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations using certified Catena-X solutions. With seamless interoperability, quick deployment, and scalability, Flex achieved compliance with Catena-X standards, showcased the solution live at the 2024 IMDS-AIAG conference, and laid the foundation for future applications like the battery passport.
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Andrea Garcia
Dec 19, 2024
WITTE Automotive: Traceability & PCF data exchange in Catena-X
WITTE Automotive, a global leader in mechatronic locking systems, partnered with T-Systems to implement Catena-X technology for secure and standardized data exchange. By leveraging the Catena-X Sandbox and Connect & Integrate solutions, WITTE successfully prepared for regulatory compliance, improved sustainability reporting, and streamlined collaboration with OEMs and Tier-n suppliers. This step-by-step adoption enabled accurate carbon footprint insights, enhanced traceability, and reduced data exchange inefficiencies, positioning WITTE as an innovator in the automotive industry.
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Andrea Garcia
Dec 19, 2024
RoX: Habeck kickoff, lauch@Duerr
RoX is creating a cutting-edge digital ecosystem for AI-based robotics, revolutionizing manufacturing, logistics, and services through data-driven efficiency and collaboration. Supported by BMWK funding and an extensive consortium including industry giants and SMEs, RoX aims to simplify adoption, enhance interoperability, and drive Europe’s industrial innovation forward.
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Chris S. Langdon
Nov 25, 2024