Aerospace and Defense PLM
Unique solutions for aerospace and defense organizations looking to enhance their digitalization, simulation, and digital engineering capabilities.
Aerospace and defense companies face a variety of challenges which put creativity and cost-effective operation at risk. But that’s just where it starts. You’ve also got changing market volatility to consider, data security and emissions standards – the list goes on. So, how can PLM help?
Every successful business depends on a set of solutions that fit their specific requirements. Let’s find out how we can help you get ahead in a highly competitive and constantly developing industry.
Tell us about your organization’s challenges
Take a moment to read through the information below, and put a tick against the obstacles you’re ready to overcome. Once we know a bit more about your business, we’d be happy to put a custom demonstration together for you.
Product development
Efficient product development enables companies to reduce time to market, manage costs effectively, and roll out new features that meet consumer demands.
Requirements management
Defining, documenting, and managing the evolving needs and constraints of complex aerospace systems is typically much more intricate compared to commercial products. Evolving customer needs, regulatory compliance, and technology roadmapping.
CATIA and SOLIDWORKS are robust 3D CAD software tools that provide students with the ability to create detailed 3D models. They are crucial for learning product development and design principles, offering a hands-on approach to understanding complex design concepts.
Design complexity
Aerospace and defense companies face challenges in managing the complexity of systems due to the scale and interconnectedness of components. This requires a systems thinking approach to understand emergent behaviors and manage interdependencies effectively.
3DEXPERIENCE enables the integration of multiple engineering disciplines, simplifying problem definitions, and improving system integration.
Engineering simulation services
We specialize in the design of aerospace components, ensuring they meet industry standards for strength, durability, and weight efficiency. This includes finite element analysis and stress testing to validate performance under operational conditions. Simulations can include non-linear static analysis, dynamic analysis, bird strike analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and more. With expertise in advanced materials like composites, we assist in the development and application of lightweight materials that improve fuel efficiency and performance.
Engineering services
We offer rapid prototyping services and testing solutions, which allow for early validation of design concepts and performance before full-scale production,
reducing time-to-market and risk.
Multidisciplinary system integration
Integrating various engineering disciplines into a cohesive system is challenging due to differing methodologies and tools used across fields. Effective integration ensures that all components work together seamlessly, which is crucial for system reliability and performance.
CATIA Magic
CATIA Magic facilitates the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components into a cohesive system by providing a common platform for collaboration and design validation.
Additive manufacturing
Incorporating AM (additive manufacturing) into production processes offers benefits such as reduced material waste and the ability to produce complex geometries. However, it requires changes in design thinking and validation to ensure the structural integrity and performance of parts.
3DEXPERIENCE supports additive manufacturing by enabling design optimization and simulation, ensuring that parts produced through additive methods meet structural and performance requirements.
Structural analysis
Ensuring that structures can withstand operational stresses is critical. Advanced computational tools are used to predict how materials will behave under different loads, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
Aerodynamic simulation
XFlow offers aerodynamic simulation capabilities using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) to optimize performance and fuel efficiency
Abaqus
Abaqus and SIMULIA allow students to simulate real-world engineering problems, enhancing their understanding of stress analysis and structural behavior. They offer comprehensive FEA capabilities that are essential for engineering education.
Abaqus and SIMULIA allow students to simulate real-world engineering problems, enhancing their understanding of stress analysis and structural behavior. They offer comprehensive FEA capabilities that are essential for engineering education.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Ensuring that electronic systems do not interfere with each other is vital, especially in complex environments like aircraft, where numerous electronic systems operate simultaneously.
CST Studio Suite
For designing and analyzing high-frequency components and systems.
Engineering simulation services
Our advanced EMC simulations ensure aircraft and defense systems operate without interference and comply with stringent regulatory standards. We specialize in analyzing complex interactions between various electronic systems, assessing EMI/EMC concerns for radar integration, antenna design, and wiring harness analysis. Our services support performance verification through pre-compliance testing and investigation of emission and susceptibility issues. We also offer expertise in designing integrated E3 solutions for EMI, HIRF, lightning, and ESD protection, as well as evaluating electromagnetic compatibility in spacecraft and satellite systems.
Supply chain management
Quality assurance
Quality assurance demands rigorous testing, meticulous documentation, and strict adherence to stringent regulatory standards to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of complex systems where even minor failures can have catastrophic consequences.
Engineering services
We support clients with quality assurance processes and supply chain management to maintain high standards across all stages of production, from raw materials to finished components.
Real-time data sharing
Professors often struggle with creating interactive and collaborative learning environments. They need platforms that facilitate real-time collaboration and project management for effective teaching.
3DEXPERIENCE provides real-time data sharing across the supply chain, improving decision-making and responsiveness.
Change management
Managing changes in design or production processes requires careful coordination to avoid disruptions. This involves updating documentation, retraining staff, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
Lean manufacturing
Implementing lean principles helps in minimizing waste and maximizing value by streamlining processes. This approach enhances efficiency and reduces costs in aerospace manufacturing.
DELMIA Apriso supports lean manufacturing principles by streamlining processes to minimize waste and maximize value.
Engineering services
We provide support in optimizing production processes, including manufacturing planning, tooling design, and assembly strategies. They work to streamline
production efficiency and ensure high-quality manufacturing of aerostructures.
Automation and robotics
The use of automation improves precision and consistency in manufacturing processes. Robotics can handle repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on more complex activities.
DELMIA Robotics provides solutions for automating manufacturing processes, improving precision, and reducing human error.
Regulatory compliance
Airworthiness standards
These standards ensure that aircraft are safe for operation throughout their lifecycle. Compliance involves regular inspections, maintenance, and updates based on regulatory requirements.
ENOVIA helps manage compliance with airworthiness standards by tracking regular inspections and maintenance requirements.
Environmental regulations
Aerospace companies must comply with environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions and minimizing ecological impact. This involves adopting cleaner technologies and practices.
LCA lifecycle assessment
LCA (lifecycle assessment) makes it easier to comply with environmental regulations by providing valuable insights in to existing processes, enabling the identification and adoption of cleaner technologies and practices.
Cybersecurity measures
Protecting sensitive data from cyber threats is critical in aerospace due to the potential impact on national security. This involves implementing robust encryption, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits.
3DEXPERIENCE offers robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
IP protection
Safeguarding intellectual property ensures competitive advantage by preventing unauthorized use or reproduction of proprietary technologies or designs.
ENOVIA ensures intellectual property protection by controlling access to proprietary technologies or designs within a secure environment.
Product lifecycle management
BOM traceability
Managing lab operations efficiently, including data management and workflow optimization, is a significant challenge. Lab managers need digital solutions to streamline these processes.
ENOVIA ensures traceability of materials used in production, aiding in quality control and regulatory compliance.
Engineering change orders
Managing ECOs efficiently ensures that changes are implemented smoothly without disrupting production or compromising quality.
ENOVIA manages ECOs efficiently, ensuring smooth implementation of changes without disrupting production or compromising quality.
Predictive maintenance
Using data analytics to predict when maintenance should be performed helps in avoiding unexpected failures and reducing downtime.
DELMIA Quintiq uses data analytics to predict maintenance needs, helping avoid unexpected failures and reduce downtime.
Obsolescence management
Managing obsolescence involves planning for the replacement or upgrading of outdated components to ensure continued operation of systems without interruption.
ENOVIA assists in planning for the replacement or upgrading of outdated components to ensure continued operation without interruption.
Collaboration
Concurrent engineering
The concurrent engineering approach uses parallel development processes to reduce time-to-market while maintaining quality by ensuring all stakeholders work collaboratively from the start of the project.
CATIA supports concurrent engineering by enabling parallel development processes that reduce time-to-market while maintaining quality.
Remote accessibility
Providing remote access to tools and data enables teams to work efficiently from any location, which is increasingly important in a distributed enterprise environment.
Cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE provides remote access to tools and data, enabling teams to work efficiently from any location.
Single source of truth
Centralizing data ensures that all stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information, reducing errors caused by conflicting data sources.
3DEXPERIENCE centralizes data to ensure all stakeholders have access to accurate information, reducing errors caused by conflicting data sources.
Data analytics and insights
Leveraging analytics provides insights into operational performance, helping you to make informed decisions to optimize processes and improve outcomes.
Let's solve your challenges, together
This page lists some of the most common challenges in the Aerospace and defense industry. If all of this sounds a lot like your business, don’t worry, you’re not alone!
How do we know? We’ve worked with hundreds of businesses across Aerospace and defense industries, and we’ve solved all of these challenges before. We’d love to work together with you to implement a solution that set you up for success.
Essential software for aerospace defence businesses
For complex engineering design and assembly modeling.
For design, engineering, simulation, manufacturing, and data management.
For end-to-end PLM (product lifecycle management) and collaborative innovation.
CATIA Magic
For creating, collaborating, and managing complex system specifications.
Abaqus
For advanced engineering simulations and comprehensive analyses.
For virtual testing, analyzing, and optimizing product performance.
CST Studio Suite
For designing and analyzing high-frequency components and systems.
For robust product data management, business analytics, and decision support.
For optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
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