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Ds Plm Success Story - Zvezda

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Rapid Prototyping Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	Zvezda, a leading Russian toymaker, faced challenges in maintaining its lead in the domestic market and securing its entry into the international market. The company needed to reduce product development time and modernize its operations with state-of-the-art technology used in modern toy manufacturing. The company's traditional methods based on outdated drawing technology were insufficient for creating exact replicas of modern aircraft, which have exceptionally sophisticated interior layouts. Increased competition in domestic and international toy markets forced Zvezda to adopt a new strategy that ensures technological support of its production process. The company's main business goals, such as constantly replenishing its stock, improving product quality, and focusing on innovation, necessitated the implementation of a more powerful system for automated design. Read More
About Customer	Zvezda Open Joint-Stock Company (Zvezda) is one of the largest producers of prefabricated models of civilian and military equipment, historical miniatures, table games, and toys in Russia. Located near Moscow, it is one of the most popular toy brands in the country. The company's strategic goals include the production of prefabricated models, particularly replicas of modern aircraft from aerospace manufacturers including Kamov, Sukhoy, MiG, and Tupolev. Zvezda's main business goals include constantly replenishing its stock, improving product quality, and focusing on innovation. The company produces over 50 new models annually in its core field of prefabricated models, military and historical miniatures, and successfully sells its products worldwide. Read More
Solution	Zvezda chose CATIA, a 3D modeling software, to speed up the design of exact replica models. The software was chosen because it is used by leading Russian design departments that work closely with the company to ensure technical precision of prefabricated aircraft models. After its designers completed training and began working with CATIA, the company noticed significant benefits in terms of time saved on designing and launching a new product coupled with overall product quality. CATIA is capable of solving design challenges such as making complicated break lines, designing tools, and creating sophisticated packaging. The software's powerful parameterization capabilities allow Zvezda to immediately change the dimensions of a form and to adjust it to a certain type of equipment. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

Zvezda, a leading Russian toymaker, faced challenges in maintaining its lead in the domestic market and securing its entry into the international market. The company needed to reduce product development time and modernize its operations with state-of-the-art technology used in modern toy manufacturing. The company's traditional methods based on outdated drawing technology were insufficient for creating exact replicas of modern aircraft, which have exceptionally sophisticated interior layouts. Increased competition in domestic and international toy markets forced Zvezda to adopt a new strategy that ensures technological support of its production process. The company's main business goals, such as constantly replenishing its stock, improving product quality, and focusing on innovation, necessitated the implementation of a more powerful system for automated design.

About Customer

Zvezda Open Joint-Stock Company (Zvezda) is one of the largest producers of prefabricated models of civilian and military equipment, historical miniatures, table games, and toys in Russia. Located near Moscow, it is one of the most popular toy brands in the country. The company's strategic goals include the production of prefabricated models, particularly replicas of modern aircraft from aerospace manufacturers including Kamov, Sukhoy, MiG, and Tupolev. Zvezda's main business goals include constantly replenishing its stock, improving product quality, and focusing on innovation. The company produces over 50 new models annually in its core field of prefabricated models, military and historical miniatures, and successfully sells its products worldwide.

Solution

Zvezda chose CATIA, a 3D modeling software, to speed up the design of exact replica models. The software was chosen because it is used by leading Russian design departments that work closely with the company to ensure technical precision of prefabricated aircraft models. After its designers completed training and began working with CATIA, the company noticed significant benefits in terms of time saved on designing and launching a new product coupled with overall product quality. CATIA is capable of solving design challenges such as making complicated break lines, designing tools, and creating sophisticated packaging. The software's powerful parameterization capabilities allow Zvezda to immediately change the dimensions of a form and to adjust it to a certain type of equipment.

Impact #1	Significant time savings on designing and launching new products.
Impact #2	Improved overall product quality.
Impact #3	Ability to consider different design options and choose the best one.

Impact #1

Significant time savings on designing and launching new products.

Impact #2

Improved overall product quality.

Impact #3

Ability to consider different design options and choose the best one.

Benefit #1	Produces over 50 new models annually.
Benefit #2	Successfully sells its products worldwide.

Benefit #1

Produces over 50 new models annually.

Benefit #2

Successfully sells its products worldwide.

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