Daimler Beats Economic and Environmental Constraints with PLM Solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes.Integrated CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. Machining, Programming and Simulation System Enables Quicker Powertrain Manufacturing for Fuel-Efficient Large and Complex Parts PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Regulatory News: Dassault Syst[c]mes (DS) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DASTY) (Paris:DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard ), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Management (PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design ) solutions, today announced that Daimler AG Daimler AG German automotive manufacturer. Its roots are in the auto companies founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, which merged in 1926. The Mercedes-Benz luxury car, first produced by Daimler in 1901, is the basis of the company's financial success. , a long-term IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) customer and Dassault Syst[c]mes partner, reached new levels of manufacturing productivity gains and increased energy-efficient output for Daimler's cars, using Dassault Syst[c]mes' CATIA. CATIA provides an integrated machining simulation solution for fuel-efficient large and complex engine and transmission parts. Automotive OEMs aim to improve the manufacturing time, product quality and safety of powertrain components as they are under tremendous pressure to improve conventional combustion engines' fuel efficiency. This is required by stringent environmental compliance standards. Environment friendly technologies, such as Daimler's fuel cell drive - designed to integrate future requirements linked with economic and CO2 emission efficiencies - are now under development but not yet ready for production. Powertrain manufacturers face a changing environment in which they must comply with new environmental restrictions while staying on time for product delivery to the market. "The fuel efficient, powertrain design process is quite challenging due to the delicate shape and texture of its part components. Design accuracy is key, explains Eric Buehler, senior manger ITP ITP - Intent to Package (Information Technology Production) and CAD-CAM systems manger, Daimler AG. With a traditional powertrain manufacturing approach, the CAM (computer-aided manufacturing computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), a form of automation where computers communicate work instructions directly to the manufacturing machinery. The technology evolved from the numerically controlled machines of the 1950s, which were directed by a set of coded ) and simulation systems run separately, causing lengthy production cycles and inciting errors. With Dassault Syst[c]mes' technology, we are able to assure high accuracy of engine machined parts, while speeding the manufacturing cycle, ultimately freeing more time for innovative designs." DS's CATIA Machining solution has allowed Daimler to put the latest virtual and environmentally-friendly manufacturing concepts to work as follows: * By incorporating all regulatory compliance requirements into processes built into CATIA, manufacturers can be sure they are meeting the latest environmental standards by testing the product design before engaging in a costly and energy- intensive manufacturing process. The programming tools in CATIA allow for easy adoption of new environment requirements that vary by country and region and are changed frequently by car emission and international standards organizations. * CATIA Machining, programming and simulations components, allow Daimler to digitally define the production of a powertrain component, such as an engine's cylinder head, before starting the "plant" manufacturing process, saving manufacturing energy and time and ensuring the accuracy of each step in the manufacturing process. * CATIA Machining Simulation tools give manufacturing experts at Daimler a chance to virtually test the "choreography" of parts production to ensure the finished product will meet precise design expectations and not damage plant production, costly machines. Adjustments are made virtually until perfection is reached, and only then do operators on the shopfloor launch the live machine performance. "CATIA Machining solutions are integral for Daimler's powertrain program," says Jacques Leveille-Nizerolle, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , CATIA, Dassault Syst[c]mes. "By working in tight collaboration, we have enabled Daimler to more efficiently plan, detail, simulate and optimize its powertrain machining in order to drive engine improvements." About IBM To know more about IBM and PLM solutions, visit: www.ibm.com or www.ibm.com/solutions/plm About Dassault Syst[c]mes As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Syst[c]mes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Syst[c]mes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Syst[c]mes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA DVIA Dvi Analog for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Syst[c]mes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Syst[c]mes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries. |
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