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News Release from: Dassault Systemes | Subject: 3D collaborative virtual PLM and CATIA
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2006
Airbus standardises product development
processes
Airbus has selected ENOVIA VPLM, a 3D collaborative virtual product lifecycle management solution, combined with CATIA, to standardize product development processes.
IBM and Dassault Systemes have announced that Airbus has selected ENOVIA VPLM, their 3D collaborative Virtual Product Lifecycle Management solution, combined with CATIA, to standardize product development processes Airbus is extending its ENOVIA VPLM user base to several thousand users, emphasizing the company's commitment to IBM and DS' PLM solutions
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ENOVIA VPLM solution has demonstrated its capabilities as an integrated part of the Airbus Enterprise Data Management system, enabling Airbus to perform digital mock-up reviews and clash detection earlier in the process.
Due to the demonstrated benefits, Airbus has decided to expand the usage of ENOVIA VPLM to all programs.
The CATIA and ENOVIA VPLM combination is becoming the standard environment for all new programs at Airbus.
"Increased collaboration and the ability to capitalize on past projects are critical to clients' ability to drive a profitable innovation strategy.
This is especially true in complex aircraft projects," said Herve Rolland, vice-president, Product Lifecycle Management, IBM Southwest Europe.
"Using our PLM solutions, Airbus will be able to better address clients' specific needs, while reducing costs and product development time." Etienne Droit, executive vice-president PLM Sales and Distribution, Dassault Systemes, said: "This decision by Airbus reflects the strength of our partnership and our commitment to the company's future development.
The Airbus teams on each programme will access a standardized configured digital mock-up, and capitalize on the developments of previous and current projects.
This will facilitate design and knowledge re-use, enabling innovation and accelerated product development.".
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