Multi-Discipline Engineering
Holistic, Comprehensive Solutions for Multidiscipline Engineering
Boost User Productivity for All Disciplines
Sustainable and digital transformations are at the heart of the market’s expectations, as well as innovations in many new technologies. This complexity must be handled carefully with traceability to satisfy safety, regulation compliancy and reliability. The answer is a unique multi-discipline, multi-CAD digital mock-up enabling mechanical, electrical, fluidic and simulation engineers to collaborate on a single source of truth.
With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, our customers are experiencing true digital continuity with a single source of truth and real-time collaboration. This allows them to simplify operations and spend more time on what they do best: develop breakthrough technologies for unprecedented innovations, design and manufacture best in class machines.
Flexibility Regardless of Production Method
There is a manufacturing talent shortage, and the pandemic made it worse. With this loss of manufacturing knowledge, engineers need better tools to assess manufacturability.
Whether parts are plastic, composite, or other material, CATIA can handle it. It supports various manufacturing processes, including injection molding, casting, stamping, sheetmetal bending, welding, and 3D printing. Further, cost estimates helps determine the best production method.
Fasteners Hold Everything Together
Fasteners are an integral part of the product development process. Considering the current market trends with A-VE´s , smart cities etc. the growing complexity of systems in general is directly impacting product development. The traditional way of designing and manufacturing products is not enough to keep up with the market’s fast pace.
The 3DExperience platform offers an end to end connected engineering solution for fastener definition/management, simulation and manufacturing with CATIA 3DExperience Fastening Application (Definition & Management).
CATIA Multi-Discipline Engineering software products are packaged as Roles on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to get you up to speed faster and work more efficiently with all needed applications available at your fingertips. Select a package that corresponds to your role in an organization.
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FAQ About Connected Engineering
Engineering acts as a bridge between product design and the manufacturing processes that bring it to life. By understanding both the technologies and the production methods, engineers ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing.
1. Selecting the Right Technology:
- Engineers analyze the product design and material properties (like plastic, composite, etc., as mentioned in the email). Based on this analysis, they choose the most suitable manufacturing process from options like injection molding, casting, stamping, etc. Each process has its own set of technologies.
2. Optimizing Technology for the Process:
- Once the process is chosen, engineers ensure the chosen technology functions effectively. They might:
- Design or modify molds for casting or injection molding.
- Program robots for welding or material handling.
- Set up parameters for 3D printing based on material properties and desired strength.
3. Using CATIA Software:
- CATIA can help with:
- Designing parts suitable for specific manufacturing processes.
- Simulating the manufacturing process to identify potential issues.
- Generating toolpaths for 3D printing.
4. Cost Estimation and Decision-Making:
- Engineers use their knowledge of both technology and manufacturing processes to estimate production costs. This helps them choose the most cost-effective method for a particular product.
Engineering constantly interacts with advances in science across various fields to innovate and improve technologies. Here are several ways engineering can take into account advances in science:
1. Interdisciplinary Synergy: CATIA facilitates collaboration among engineers and scientists from diverse fields such as physics, materials science, and biology. This collaboration ensures that engineering solutions leverage the latest scientific discoveries.
2. Research Integration: Engineering firms and academic institutions utilizing CATIA conduct research and development (R&D) to integrate new scientific findings into their projects. CATIA's tools and capabilities are often utilized to translate research outcomes into practical engineering solutions.
3. Materials Innovation: CATIA enables engineers to incorporate advancements in materials science into their designs. Whether it's utilizing nanomaterials or composites, CATIA helps engineers develop products with improved performance and durability.
4. Simulation and Analysis: With the MODSIM approach, both CATIA and SIMULIA provide advanced simulation and modeling capabilities, allowing engineers to simulate complex scientific phenomena. This empowers engineers to optimize designs and predict performance accurately.
5. Biologically Inspired Design: With CATIA, engineers can explore biomimicry, drawing inspiration from nature to solve engineering challenges. By replicating biological principles, CATIA aids in the creation of innovative designs for various applications.
6. Data-Driven Decision Making: CATIA facilitates data-driven design by enabling engineers to analyze large datasets. By leveraging data analytics, engineers can optimize processes and enhance performance based on empirical evidence.
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