Intro
Alliance for secure and standardized data exchange
Shape this path together with us. Take advantage of our network for sustainable and intelligent structures and a robust standing in the automotive markets of the future.
We are the nucleus for initial answers to the top issue of data exchange in the automotive industry. Be there – live!
We connect to cross-industry networks and technologies for data infrastructure (GAIA-X) and data exchange. You benefit from an operational holistic system.
We connect industry outfitters and adopters. The Catena-X network is open and our technologies are scalable – no matter the size of your company. Become a member and join the network too.
Members
Join the Catena-X Network
Catena-X sees itself as a rapidly scalable and expandable ecosystem, which allows all contributors in the automotive value chain to participate equally. The goal: to provide an environment for the creation, operation and collaborative use of end-to-end data chains along the entire automotive value chain. Are you part of it?
Benefits
Our strengths
at a glance
As the Catena-X Automotive Network, we pursue the goal of creating a platform for all contributors in the automotive value chain. Together, we address challenges such as resilience, sustainability and geopolitics. We set ourselves the task of creating end-to-end data chains and connecting SMEs to our network.
We improve competitiveness for the companies involved. How?
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Consistent data chains for relevant value creation processes |
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Integrated SMEs |
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Industrialised data ecosystem |
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Value-added services through network-based, innovative approaches |
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Systemic (copy) protection for the European automotive industry |
Contact
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Board of Directors
Our board of directors
Here you can find the elected members of the board of the Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.

Chairman of the Board
Consortium Leader Catena-X Automotive Network
Program Manager Data Driven Value Chain
BMW AG

Vice Chairman of the Board
Executive Director of the Institute
Fraunhofer ISST

Treasurer
Director Automotive Ecosystems
Siemens AG

Director Strategic Partnerships and
Partner Management
Robert Bosch GmbH

Senior Vice President
Precious and Base Metal Services
BASF Corporation

Head of Digital Production
Volkswagen AG

Global Vice President
Industry Business Unit Automotive
SAP SE

CIO
ZF Group

CIO Mercedes-Benz Research & Development
Daimler AG
Advisory Board
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V. (VDA)
Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board
T-Systems International GmbH
BITKOM e.V.
German Edge Cloud GmbH & Co. KG
Robert Bosch GmbH
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
FAQ
The most important facts about Catena-X
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What is the Catena-X Automotive Network working on?
The Catena-X Automotive Network strives to create the conditions for the rapid and successful development of an open ecosystem for the efficient and secure exchange of information between companies in the automotive industry.
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What is the goal of the Catena-X Automotive Network?
The goal of the Catena-X Automotive Network is to create standardized data and information flows along the entire automotive value chain. The focus is on benefits and added value for each participant in the network while maintaining data sovereignty in accordance with the standards of the European Union (GAIA-X).
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Who can access the Catena-X Automotive Network?
The cloud-based network is intended to be open to all companies in the European automotive industry as well as their global partners along the entire automotive value chain.
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Is it worthwhile to participate as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)?
One focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises and their active participation is central to the success of the network. The Catena-X Automotive Network will therefore operate from the outset as an open network with "SME-ready" solutions in which SMEs are to participate quickly and with low IT infrastructure investments.
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Which use cases are planned?
The following use cases are planned as part of the implementation of the Catena-X Automotive Network:
- Traceability of hardware and software components (compliance with supply chain law à “Lieferkettengesetz”)
- Sustainability (proof of CO2 footprint, compliance with social standards)
- Circular economy (CO2 footprint minimization)
- Quality management (real time & collaborative quality management)
- Demand and capacity management (security of supply)
- Business partner database (master data service)
- Data and model-centric development and operations support (Digital Twin)
- Modular production (shared service)
- Manufacturing as a Service (Shared Service)
- Real-time control and simulation (Shared Service)
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What role does GAIA-X play for the Catena-X Automotive Network?
From a German and European perspective, GAIA-X is a prerequisite and enabler for the simple, efficient, sovereign and secure exchange of data and information in the automotive data economy. Thus, the Alliance will rely on GAIA-X, and depends in part on GAIA-X for its success.
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When was Catena-X Automotive Network e.V. founded?
The founding meeting of Catena-X Automotive Network e.V. took place on 07.05.2021.
Milestones
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