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Transforming Vehicle Art with IoT: A Case Study on Peter Litger's Car Body and Spray Painting Center

Technology Category

Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors

Applicable Industries

Automotive
Specialty Vehicles

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation
Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Vehicle Performance Monitoring
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure

About The Customer

Peter Litger's customers are not just private individuals looking for unique designs on their vehicles. His clientele also includes transport and logistics companies like NELO-NEUSS and Schumacher International Transport. These companies seek Peter's expertise to create distinctive designs on their trucks and trailers, making them stand out on the road. Peter's artistic creations have won first prize three times at the prestigious International ADAC Truck Grand Prix, and HERPA, the maker of miniature cars and trucks, has several of Litger's models in their product range. His work has brought him admiration, recognition, praise, and prizes, as well as substantial financial returns.

The Challenge

Peter Litger, the CEO of a Car Body and Spray Painting Center in Germany's Rhein-Sieg district, faced a unique challenge. His business was not just about fixing scratches or dents on vehicles; it was about creating unique, artistic designs on vehicles, transforming them into moving pieces of art. However, creating these designs by hand was a time-consuming process, and it was difficult to ensure consistency and precision in every design. Moreover, Peter was one of only two people in Germany who painted by hand using an airbrush, which added to the complexity of the task. The challenge was to find a solution that could help streamline the design process, improve efficiency, and maintain the high quality of the artwork.

The Solution

The solution came in the form of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, a software that Peter found to be intuitive and easy to use. He started by taking a photo of the vehicle and scanning it into the Corel program. He then looked for ideas for pictures and designs on the web or in books and scanned them too. Using CorelDRAW, he was able to adapt the color gradients, retouch, expand or shrink the contours, and add lettering or text. The vectorization of the scanned pixel graphics was particularly useful because he could enlarge or shrink them without changing the proportions of the design. Once the customer approved the design, Peter used an overhead projector to project the image onto the vehicle, sketched the contours in black and white, and then painted the design on the vehicle. This process significantly improved the efficiency and precision of his work.

Operational Impact

The use of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite has not only improved the efficiency and precision of Peter's work but also expanded the scope of his services. Aside from creating unique designs on vehicles, he uses the software for his everyday publicity needs, such as designing business cards, flyers, invitations, and newspaper ads. He also uses it for smaller vehicle paint jobs like lettering and logos. Moreover, the software has enabled him to communicate the wide range of services he offers more effectively. He can now create PDF ads and email them to vintage car clubs in the region, thereby reaching a wider audience. Despite the increased workload, Peter still finds time for his personal interests, thanks to the improved efficiency brought about by CorelDRAW.

Quantitative Benefit

Peter's work has won first prize three times at the prestigious International ADAC Truck Grand Prix.
HERPA, the maker of miniature cars and trucks, has several of Litger's models in their product range.
Peter's work has brought him between 4,500 and 25,000 euros per order.