Critical success factors at implementation of virtual techniques

In the global automotive industry, consistent use of virtual technology has become mandatory for the creation of highly competetive products. Beyond improving the productivity in all areas or the development process, today's available technology also needs to be used as a key enabler for the change of work processes and organisation. In this presentation some valuable experiences gained during the introduction of various techniques such as design-in-context, digital mock-up and CAD integration of simulation is discussed. Critical factors for a sucessful exploitation and for the acceptance by the users are identified and have to be addressed adequately and continually in the implementation of the virtual technology.