How can automotive manufacturers accelerate development while managing increasingly complex data?

At the ASAM International Conference 2026 in Munich on November 4–5, Karakun will present EXOKNOX and demonstrate how efficient functional data management can help streamline development processes and reduce costs.

Driving efficiency with functional data

In modern vehicle development, functional data describes the physical and technological behaviour of components and systems. Managing this data across development teams, suppliers and simulation environments is essential for efficient, data-driven development.

EXOKNOX provides a central platform for managing functional data throughout the development lifecycle. By improving data consistency, traceability and accessibility, EXOKNOX helps engineering teams reduce manual effort, streamline workflows and collaborate more efficiently.

The platform also supports established standards such as ASAM ODS and FDX, facilitating the integration of engineering data into existing development environments.

For a practical example, read our article on function data management in virtual vehicle development, published in ATZ magazine.

Exploring the role of AI and semantics

Beyond functional data management, the conference will also address the growing importance of AI in automotive engineering.

On November 5, Michael Baumann, Head of Digital Engineering Solutions at Karakun, will present “No semantics, no intelligence: Why agentic AI remains blind without ASAM ODS”.

His talk explores how semantic data models can provide the foundation for machine learning and agentic AI in simulation-driven development.

Discover EXOKNOX in Munich

Meet Hans-Dirk Walter and Michael Baumann at our exhibition stand and discuss how EXOKNOX can support your functional data management challenges.

Interested in learning more? Get in touch to arrange a personal meeting during the conference.

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