- Schaeffler will use NVIDIA Omniverse to create digital twins of factories and equipment.
- By 2030, 50% of Schaeffler's global plants will be linked to Omniverse.
- Real-time simulations and AI tools will boost efficiency and reduce waste.
Schaeffler has revealed a new collaboration with NVIDIA focused on enhancing the company’s design and management of its manufacturing processes. The partnership concentrates on utilizing the NVIDIA Omniverse platform to model factories and machines as digital twins, enabling Schaeffler to experiment and improve its processes in a virtual setting prior to implementing real-world alterations.
By 2030, Schaeffler aims to link 50% of its worldwide manufacturing locations to the Omniverse system. The objective is to enhance production efficiency, boost flexibility, and minimize waste throughout its network of over 100 facilities.
Schaeffler will create digital representations of its equipment and facilities using Omniverse. These models enable teams to emulate and enhance workflows, material properties, and production processes instantaneously. The system additionally accommodates upcoming technologies, such as AI-based tools and humanoid robots, which can be assessed in a virtual environment prior to real-world implementation.
“Digitalization is a key part of how we plan to modernize production,” said Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer at Schaeffler AG. “With NVIDIA, we’re creating a system that helps us test and improve how our factories work—making them more efficient and responsive.”
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Real-time simulations can assist in early problem detection and enable quicker modifications during a product’s life span. AI features will facilitate the automation of intricate tasks, including precise assembly phases, and assist in standardizing optimal practices throughout all sites.
“Simulation-first methods are becoming central to how industries plan and improve their operations,” stated Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA. “This partnership lets Schaeffler model and test ideas virtually before they’re implemented—saving time, reducing costs, and lowering risk.”
Roberto Henkel, Schaeffler’s Senior Vice President for Operations Digitalization & IT, noted that the firm contributes decades of manufacturing knowledge to the initiative. “This collaboration will help shape how digital systems are used in real factory environments. Our experience will support further development of the Omniverse platform for industrial use.”