Altair Case Studies SimData Manager: Centralizing and Standardizing CAE Data for Global Collaboration

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SimData Manager: Centralizing and Standardizing CAE Data for Global Collaboration

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases
Applicable Industries	Retail
Use Cases	In-process Traceability Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration
Challenge	The case study highlights three main challenges faced by companies in managing their Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) data. The first challenge is the need for a central location where all CAE users can manage their data within an enterprise for easy retrieval and full traceability from CAD to CAE, and all versions of CAE to the final report. The second challenge is the lack of standardization in methods used by different engineers, the loss of knowledge when employees leave, and the manual nature of the processes. The third challenge is the difficulty in tracking versions of CAD and CAE models and distributing project data globally, especially for companies with multiple development organizations in different geographic locations. Read More
About Customer	The customer in this case study is any company that uses Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) in their operations. These companies often have multiple engineers working on different projects, and they need a way to manage their CAE data efficiently. They may have development organizations in different geographic locations, making it difficult to track versions of CAD and CAE models and distribute project data globally. They also face challenges in standardizing methods, retaining knowledge when employees leave, and automating their processes. Read More
Solution	The solution to these challenges is the SimData Manager, a simulation data management software by PDTec. The software stores all CAE data centrally in a database and provides full traceability via an audit trail, addressing the first challenge. To tackle the second challenge, SimData Manager supports method standardization, captures all knowledge in the company, and automates the process which can be built interactively in the system. For the third challenge, SimData Manager provides a versioning system for CAE-related data and allows access via a web client, enabling global teams to work closer together on joint projects and provide all project team members access to them. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases

Applicable Industries

Retail

Use Cases

In-process Traceability

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Challenge

The case study highlights three main challenges faced by companies in managing their Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) data. The first challenge is the need for a central location where all CAE users can manage their data within an enterprise for easy retrieval and full traceability from CAD to CAE, and all versions of CAE to the final report. The second challenge is the lack of standardization in methods used by different engineers, the loss of knowledge when employees leave, and the manual nature of the processes. The third challenge is the difficulty in tracking versions of CAD and CAE models and distributing project data globally, especially for companies with multiple development organizations in different geographic locations.

About Customer

The customer in this case study is any company that uses Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) in their operations. These companies often have multiple engineers working on different projects, and they need a way to manage their CAE data efficiently. They may have development organizations in different geographic locations, making it difficult to track versions of CAD and CAE models and distribute project data globally. They also face challenges in standardizing methods, retaining knowledge when employees leave, and automating their processes.

Solution

The solution to these challenges is the SimData Manager, a simulation data management software by PDTec. The software stores all CAE data centrally in a database and provides full traceability via an audit trail, addressing the first challenge. To tackle the second challenge, SimData Manager supports method standardization, captures all knowledge in the company, and automates the process which can be built interactively in the system. For the third challenge, SimData Manager provides a versioning system for CAE-related data and allows access via a web client, enabling global teams to work closer together on joint projects and provide all project team members access to them.

Impact #1	The implementation of SimData Manager has resulted in several operational benefits. Global collaboration has become possible, with CAE data easily located by all necessary parties. Changes in CAD can be easily identified, and consistency is maintained from CAE to CAE. All versions of CAE up to the final report are traceable. The software has also helped save important engineering time, increase CAE quality, and keep data live and available. Furthermore, global teams are now able to work closer together on joint projects, capture models, and provide all project team members access to them.

Impact #1

The implementation of SimData Manager has resulted in several operational benefits. Global collaboration has become possible, with CAE data easily located by all necessary parties. Changes in CAD can be easily identified, and consistency is maintained from CAE to CAE. All versions of CAE up to the final report are traceable. The software has also helped save important engineering time, increase CAE quality, and keep data live and available. Furthermore, global teams are now able to work closer together on joint projects, capture models, and provide all project team members access to them.

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SimData Manager: Centralizing and Standardizing CAE Data for Global Collaboration

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