TY - SER AU - Schroder, Tim TI - Prototype for Perfection KW - FACTORIES KW - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT N1 - Planning and designing technically sophisticated products was, until recently, a long, drawn-out process. Today, however, Siemens relies on digital product development, which involves planning all steps-from the first model sketches to prototypes-in virtual reality. This makes it much easier for experts to coordinate their activities and often shortens the product development process by monthslocation, and even the strain on a worker's back ER -