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EXPERTISE		AERONAUTICS	AUTOMOTIVE	CONSUMER GOODS
	Product Engineering	Aerodynamic parts design, structural simulation, performance optimization	Automotive parts design, production line optimization, design change management	Consumer product design, product ergonomics improvement, product model development
	3D metrology	Measurement of complex parts (composites, structures), quality control of assemblies, measurement in demanding environments	Measurement of metal and plastic parts, quality control, inspection of large parts	Prototype measurement, consumer product control, production deviation analysis
	PLM Solutions	Aerospace product lifecycle management, change and traceability management, team collaboration for design and production	Vehicle lifecycle management, supply chain management, version and production management	Product version management, consumer product lifecycle management, integration of design and production tools

Use Story 01

Collaboration between PLM Systems (Dassault Systèmes) and Kromberg & Schubert Tunisia for Manufacturing Optimization with PLM Solutions

Context

Kromberg& Schubert, a major player in the manufacturing of wiring and electronic components for the automotive, aerospace, and other high-tech industries, is facing an increasing demand for the production of more complex wiring solutions and equipment. The company, with several production sites around the world, including in Tunisia, sought to optimize its design, manufacturing, and data management processes to meet the challenges of quality and efficiency.

To strengthen internal collaboration, improve product data management, and reduce the development time for new products, Kromberg& Schubert Tunisia decided to adopt a comprehensive PLM solution provided by Dassault Systèmes. The goal was to harmonize and optimize its entire product lifecycle, from design to production, including data management and quality control.

The challenge:

The specific challenges faced by Kromberg& Schubert Tunisia included:

Managing large amounts of technical data related to wiring designs and electronic components, particularly during large-scale automotive projects.
The complex management of production chains involving multiple suppliers and partners across several international sites.
The need for agile project management to quickly respond to market demands while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance with industry standards.

The solution: Integration of Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions

To address these challenges, Kromberg& Schubert Tunisia chose to implement a PLM platform provided by Dassault Systèmes, integrating several solutions such as ENOVIA for product data management, CATIA for design, and DELmia for the simulation of manufacturing processes. This solution was tailored to the company’s specific needs to ensure smooth project management and rigorous quality control.

Data centralization with ENOVIA

The ENOVIA platform, at the heart of the PLM solution, allows Kromberg&Schubert to centralize all product-related information, from initial design to production. Design and production teams can now collaborate transparently and in real-time, with centralized access to design plans, technical specifications, and supplier data.
o Improvement in change management: Thanks to ENOVIA, every change in the design is automatically updated and visible to all stakeholders, ensuring traceability and reducing the risk of errors or deviations.
o Enhanced communication: Real-time data sharing improves communication between technical, engineering, and production teams.

Design with CATIA for creating wiring and components

The adoption of CATIA for the design of complex components has allowed Kromberg& Schubert to design electronic products and wiring more precisely while adhering to strict quality standards. CATIA enables working in 3D, integrating stress simulations, and optimizing designs before production.
o Precision in design: The solution allows Kromberg& Schubert designers to create accurate 3D models and perform simulations before even fabricating prototypes, thus reducing the risk of defects during production.
o Rapid adaptation to customer demands: CATIA facilitates quick adjustments in product design based on customer requirements or changes in standards.

Simulation of manufacturing processes with DELMIA

Thanks to DELMIA, Kromberg&Schubert Tunisia was able to simulate and optimize its manufacturing processes before moving to physical production, thereby reducing costs and time associated with prototype production and the setup of manufacturing lines.

Supplier and Partner Management

By integrating suppliers and partners into the PLM platform via ENOVIA, Kromberg&Schubert Tunisia was able to manage its relationships with partners more efficiently throughout the product lifecycle, with an overview of the different production stages.
o Improvement in supply chain management: ENOVIA facilitated collaboration with suppliers, allowing for tracking material availability and ensuring optimized management of inventory and delivery times.

Results obtained:

Improved productivity

Thanks to the integration of Dassault Systèmes' PLM solutions, Kromberg & Schubert Tunisia was able to reduce the development time of new products by optimizing project management and communication between teams.

Optimization of product quality

The use of CATIA and DELMIA has enabled better product design and simulation, thus reducing manufacturing defects and improving the quality of electronic components and wiring produced.

Reduction of production costs

Simulating manufacturing processes before production allowed Kromberg & Schubert to identify inefficiencies and optimize costs associated with production.

Better collaboration with suppliers

Integrating partners and suppliers into the PLM platform has made project management easier and enabled smoother communication throughout the manufacturing process.

Product data tracking and traceability

Thanks to ENOVIA, Kromberg & Schubert was able to ensure complete traceability of each product, from development to production, including the management of modifications and customer returns.

Conclusion:

The collaboration between PLM Systems (Dassault Systèmes) and Kromberg & Schubert Tunisia has enabled the company to transform its way of working, optimize its design and production processes, while improving product quality and reducing manufacturing costs. The adoption of PLM solutions, including ENOVIA, CATIA, and DELMIA, has allowed the company to enhance internal collaboration, optimize product data management, and reduce development time, thereby strengthening its competitiveness in the market.

Use Story 02

Collaboration between PLM Systems and MISFAT for Product Engineering via the PLM Systems Design Office

Context

MISFAT, a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of electrical solutions, is facing growing challenges in managing the complexity of its products and meeting ever-tightening development deadlines. The company, which produces equipment for the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors, requires innovative solutions to improve its design process and ensure impeccable quality while meeting the demands of its customers.

To address these challenges, MISFAT turned to PLM Systems for product engineering services through its design office. The goal was to optimize the design, simulation, and project tracking of product development, while facilitating collaboration among teams.

The challenge:

Before turning to the product engineering services of PLM Systems, MISFAT faced several challenges:

Increasing product complexity: Managing increasingly customized and technical products, particularly in the automotive industry, imposed very high demands on design and performance.
Lack of support for advanced simulations: Although the company had competent engineering teams, it lacked dedicated technical support to address complex product simulation challenges.
Management of changes and updates: The process of managing changes within internal teams was not streamlined enough, resulting in inconsistencies in design and delays in production.

The solution: Product engineering services via the PLM Systems design office

To address these needs, PLM Systems provided MISFAT with its engineering office, composed of experts in product engineering and 3D modeling, to offer specialized support at every stage of the product development process.

Optimized product design

The PLM Systems design office supported MISFAT during the product design phase, creating detailed 3D models. The experts used advanced modeling tools to translate technical requirements into optimized designs.
o Detailed modeling: Thanks to the design office's expertise, MISFAT was able to benefit from more accurate and realistic designs, while ensuring that each product met technical criteria and was manufacturable within the given timeframe.
o Improved internal collaboration: The PLM Systems team also facilitated interdepartmental collaboration, particularly between engineers and production teams, to ensure that all technical aspects were considered during the design process.

Simulation and optimization of product performance

The design office implemented simulation services to test product performance under various conditions, focusing on strength, durability, and product integrity. This helped detect anomalies before manufacturing.
o Virtual Testing: PLM Systems experts conducted performance simulations to ensure products met industry standards while remaining competitive in the market.
o Performance Optimization: Support from the design office helped reduce the risk of errors in production and maximize product durability by validating their behavior under various conditions.

Management of design developments and tracking of changes

Thanks to the expertise of the design office, MISFAT was able to implement structured change management throughout the product lifecycle. Each modification was tracked and documented to ensure traceability and ensure that production was fully aligned with the latest versions of the design.
o Suivi des versions : Chaque modification, même mineure, a été correctement intégrée dans le processus de développement, ce qui a évité toute confusion et toute erreur de configuration lors de la production.
o Visibilité en temps réel : Le bureau d’étude a facilité une gestion efficace des versions des produits pour s'assurer que toutes les parties prenantes, des ingénieurs aux responsables de production, aient accès aux données les plus récentes.

Support for prototyping and rapid validation

In addition to simulations, PLM Systems provided support for the rapid prototyping phase, optimizing the process of creating physical prototypes and reducing the number of iterations required before mass production.
o Virtual prototypes: The use of digital models allowed MISFAT to quickly validate designs before moving on to the manufacturing of physical prototypes.
o Reduced costs and lead times: Thanks to the expertise of the design office, MISFAT was able to reduce the costs associated with prototyping and decrease time to market.

Results obtained:

Improvement of design efficiency: The technical support from the PLM Systems design office helped MISFAT accelerate the design of complex products while maintaining high quality.
Reduction of design errors: The collaboration helped better anticipate and avoid design errors through thorough simulations and tests before the production phase.
Optimization of development costs: By reducing errors and optimizing the prototyping process, MISFAT was able to lower development costs while improving product quality.
Improvement of cross-team collaboration: With the integration of the design office services, communication between MISFAT teams was streamlined, facilitating real-time information sharing and aligning stakeholders on development objectives.
Reduction of time-to-market: With the optimization of design, simulation, and prototyping processes, MISFAT was able to reduce the time-to-market for its new products.

Conclusion :

The collaboration between PLM Systems and MISFAT has significantly improved the company’s product engineering efficiency with the technical support from PLM Systems’ design office. This partnership not only helped reduce development costs and timelines but also contributed to the improvement of the quality and performance of the finished products, thereby strengthening MISFAT’s competitiveness in its key sectors.

This version of the use story highlights the product engineering services provided by PLM Systems without mentioning specific Dassault Systèmes tools. Instead, it focuses on the technical expertise and support provided by the design office to optimize the product development process at MISFAT.