Dassault Systemes and IBM Announce Partnership with RENAULT for CAD/CAM/CAE Solutions
Dassault Systemes and IBM have signed an agreement with RENAULT, a French car manufacturer, to deploy Dassault Systemes' CATIA Solutions as the primary strategic system for CAD/CAM/CAE. This partnership aims to improve RENAULT's product development processes by implementing digital mock-up on all future programs. The agreement is a significant step forward in the companies' 18-month partnership, demonstrating CATIA's technological leadership in supporting automotive industrial processes.
Key Takeaways:
- RENAULT will deploy CATIA on over 1,200 seats and use it on all new car programs in conjunction with Euclid Styler and Euclid Machinist.
- The partnership will enable RENAULT to implement digital mock-up on all its future programs, improving product development processes.
- Dassault Systemes' CATIA, combined with Matra Datavision Solutions, will enable RENAULT to optimize its processes in shape design, digital mock-up, and digital manufacturing.
- The agreement reinforces the strong relationship of trust between IBM and RENAULT, with IBM committed to supporting RENAULT in reaching its objectives through its services and network.
- CATIA will be used by over 1,200 RENAULT employees, showcasing its widespread adoption in the automotive industry.
Statistics:
- Over 1,200 RENAULT employees will use CATIA as part of the agreement.
- The partnership is a significant step forward in the companies' 18-month partnership.
- 1,200 seats will be deployed with CATIA, demonstrating its broad adoption in the automotive industry.
- The customer base of Dassault Systemes' CATIA-CADAM Solutions comprises over 12,000 users, with 8,500 SolidWorks customers also utilizing its design-oriented software.
Sources:
- Dassault Systemes and IBM announce partnership with RENAULT for CAD/CAM/CAE solutions. (1998, December 16). Business Wire.
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