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BricsCAD: A Game Changer for Studio Mouton's 3D Design Workflow

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Cement Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Construction Management Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Challenge	Studio Mouton, a construction engineering office based in Ghent, Belgium, was facing challenges with their design workflow. They were involved in a wide range of small and large structures, including complex international projects. While standard CAD tools were sufficient for most components of their projects, some portions with complex geometry required more specialized tools. The team needed software that could compute highly complex structural elements, utilize BIM data, and operate on a universal DWG file format. Furthermore, the team's rapid project decision-making process necessitated a system that could accommodate fast, seamless changes. Prior to the introduction of BricsCAD, Mouton's approach combined 2D and 3D drawing elements for each project, which was not optimal for their workflow. Read More
About Customer	Studio Mouton is a construction engineering office located in Ghent, Belgium. They work on a wide range of structures, both small and large, including one of Zaha Hadid’s last international projects, the magnificent Antwerp Port House. The team at Studio Mouton is known for making 'very rapid' project decisions and requires software that can keep up with their fast-paced workflow. They need a system that can compute highly complex structural elements, utilize BIM data, and operate on a universal DWG file format. Their projects often involve complex geometries that require more specialized tools than standard CAD tools can provide. Read More
Solution	The solution came in the form of BricsCAD, an open, customizable CAD platform. After nearly a year of testing various software packages, the Mouton team decided to switch to BricsCAD BIM. This platform's approach to 3D was more in line with what the team needed. BricsCAD offered a lot of room for adaptation and customization, allowing the team to adapt to every situation depending on the project. It operated in the DWG format, which was compatible with any CAD software, making it a valuable tool for Mouton. The biggest change for the team was that the 3D model became the basis for all the 2D drawings. BricsCAD's classic 3D modeling approach made it very easy to use, and the team could start modeling after just a brief look at the tutorial. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Cement

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Construction Management

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Challenge

Studio Mouton, a construction engineering office based in Ghent, Belgium, was facing challenges with their design workflow. They were involved in a wide range of small and large structures, including complex international projects. While standard CAD tools were sufficient for most components of their projects, some portions with complex geometry required more specialized tools. The team needed software that could compute highly complex structural elements, utilize BIM data, and operate on a universal DWG file format. Furthermore, the team's rapid project decision-making process necessitated a system that could accommodate fast, seamless changes. Prior to the introduction of BricsCAD, Mouton's approach combined 2D and 3D drawing elements for each project, which was not optimal for their workflow.

About Customer

Studio Mouton is a construction engineering office located in Ghent, Belgium. They work on a wide range of structures, both small and large, including one of Zaha Hadid’s last international projects, the magnificent Antwerp Port House. The team at Studio Mouton is known for making 'very rapid' project decisions and requires software that can keep up with their fast-paced workflow. They need a system that can compute highly complex structural elements, utilize BIM data, and operate on a universal DWG file format. Their projects often involve complex geometries that require more specialized tools than standard CAD tools can provide.

Solution

The solution came in the form of BricsCAD, an open, customizable CAD platform. After nearly a year of testing various software packages, the Mouton team decided to switch to BricsCAD BIM. This platform's approach to 3D was more in line with what the team needed. BricsCAD offered a lot of room for adaptation and customization, allowing the team to adapt to every situation depending on the project. It operated in the DWG format, which was compatible with any CAD software, making it a valuable tool for Mouton. The biggest change for the team was that the 3D model became the basis for all the 2D drawings. BricsCAD's classic 3D modeling approach made it very easy to use, and the team could start modeling after just a brief look at the tutorial.

Impact #1	The switch to BricsCAD has significantly improved Studio Mouton's design workflow. The team now designs everything in 3D, which has streamlined their process and made it more efficient. The 3D model is now the basis for all the 2D drawings, which has simplified their approach and made it easier for the team to work on their projects. The open and customizable nature of BricsCAD has allowed the team to adapt to every situation, depending on the project. The software works as expected, which has reduced the amount of time spent troubleshooting and allowed the team to focus more on their design work.

Impact #1

The switch to BricsCAD has significantly improved Studio Mouton's design workflow. The team now designs everything in 3D, which has streamlined their process and made it more efficient. The 3D model is now the basis for all the 2D drawings, which has simplified their approach and made it easier for the team to work on their projects. The open and customizable nature of BricsCAD has allowed the team to adapt to every situation, depending on the project. The software works as expected, which has reduced the amount of time spent troubleshooting and allowed the team to focus more on their design work.

Benefit #1	Switched to a 100% 3D design workflow from a combined 2D and 3D drawing approach
Benefit #2	Spent nearly a year testing various software packages before finding the right fit with BricsCAD
Benefit #3	BricsCAD operates in the universal DWG format, making it compatible with any CAD software

Benefit #1

Switched to a 100% 3D design workflow from a combined 2D and 3D drawing approach

Benefit #2

Spent nearly a year testing various software packages before finding the right fit with BricsCAD

Benefit #3

BricsCAD operates in the universal DWG format, making it compatible with any CAD software

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BricsCAD: A Game Changer for Studio Mouton's 3D Design Workflow

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