DELMIA Digital Manufacturing Software
For optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
What is DELMIA?
DELMIA (digital enterprise lean manufacturing interactive application) is a leading digital manufacturing solution developed by Dassault Systèmes. It offers a wide range of capabilities to support the entire manufacturing lifecycle, from process planning and simulation to production execution and quality control.
DELMIA empowers manufacturers to virtually model, simulate, and optimize their production processes before physical implementation. This digital approach helps organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure the seamless integration of design, engineering, and manufacturing.
Most popular uses for DELMIA
Automotive manufacturing
DELMIA is widely adopted in the automotive industry, enabling manufacturers to virtually simulate and optimize their production processes. From body-in-white assembly to paint shop operations, DELMIA helps automotive companies reduce lead times, improve quality, and increase OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
By using 3DEXPERIENCE, Koenigsegg can reduce many steps within product and process development. In the end, this is a valuable part of sustainability for us.
Group Leader Manufacturing Engineering & Digital Manufacturing Lead, Koenigsegg
Aerospace and defense
DELMIA is instrumental in managing the complex manufacturing processes required for the production of aircraft, spacecraft, and military equipment. The software’s advanced simulation capabilities help aerospace companies validate production plans, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Consumer packaged goods
DELMIA’s versatility extends to the consumer goods industry, where manufacturers can leverage the software to streamline their production operations. From packaging design to assembly line optimization, DELMIA helps consumer goods companies improve efficiency, reduce costs, and respond quickly to market demands.
Industrial equipment
DELMIA is a critical tool for industrial equipment manufacturers, providing advanced capabilities to enhance their operations. The software’s augmented reality features enable more efficient and accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection processes, reducing downtime and improving quality control. DELMIA also supports complex disassembly and reassembly tasks through step-by-step digital work instructions, ensuring precision and traceability throughout the equipment lifecycle.
High-tech
High-tech manufacturers rely on DELMIA to optimize their production processes and execute operations more effectively. The software’s virtual simulation and modeling capabilities allow these companies to validate designs, manufacturing plans, and factory layouts before implementation, reducing errors and waste. DELMIA also empowers high-tech firms to create detailed, 3D-enabled work instructions for complex assembly and maintenance tasks, and seamlessly integrate these instructions with their manufacturing execution systems for enhanced visibility and control on the shop floor.
Why use DELMIA?
DELMIA offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance manufacturing operations and drive organizational success.
DELMIA’s virtual simulation and optimization capabilities enable manufacturers to identify and address bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and streamline production processes, leading to increased productivity and reduced lead times.
By virtually validating manufacturing processes and simulating production scenarios, DELMIA helps organizations ensure the quality and consistency of their products, reducing the risk of defects and rework.
DELMIA’s digital approach to manufacturing allows companies to test and refine their production plans before physical implementation, reducing the need for costly changes and minimizing waste.
DELMIA’s integrated platform promotes cross-functional collaboration, enabling seamless information sharing and decision-making across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
What can you do with DELMIA?
DELMIA offers a comprehensive suite of features and capabilities to support digital manufacturing and production planning:
Process planning and simulation
DELMIA’s advanced simulation tools allow users to virtually model and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring the feasibility and efficiency of production plans before physical implementation.
Production execution and control
DELMIA provides a centralized platform for managing and monitoring production operations, enabling real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Quality management
DELMIA’s quality control features help manufacturers ensure compliance with industry standards, reduce defects, and implement effective quality assurance measures throughout the production lifecycle.
Workforce management
DELMIA’s workforce management capabilities enable organizations to optimize the deployment of their human resources, ensuring the right skills and expertise are available at the right time.
Simulation and optimization
DELMIA’s virtual simulation and optimization tools help manufacturers identify and address production bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and streamline their manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
How to choose your manufacturing optimization solution
When selecting a manufacturing optimization solution, it’s important to consider the specific needs and challenges of your operations. Key factors to evaluate include:
- Compatibility with your existing enterprise systems and software tools
- Ability to handle the complexity and scale of your manufacturing processes
- Availability of industry-specific functionalities and templates
- Ease of use and intuitiveness of the user interface
- Access to training resources, technical support, and a robust user community
By carefully assessing these elements, you can ensure that the solution you choose aligns with your organization’s goals and seamlessly integrates into your manufacturing ecosystem.
How to buy DELMIA
Looking to purchase DELMIA licenses? Want to see a demo to understand what DELMIA can do? Or do you need to speak to an expert before you can make your decision?
DELMIA comes in all shapes and sizes. We’re here to make sure that you’re getting the right software package for your team.
Need help with DELMIA?
Ralf Kircheim and team are on-hand to provide tailored guidance and support with a deep knowledge of the full Dassault Systèmes portfolio. Reach out for a free consultation today.
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DELMIA Apriso provides all the core functionality available within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), enabling manufacturers to execute work instructions, track production, and manage quality directly on the shop floor. This ensures a smooth flow of information between the virtual planning and simulation capabilities of DELMIA and the real-time execution and monitoring capabilities of the MES.
DELMIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables cross-functional collaboration by providing a centralized, cloud-based environment where engineering, operations, and supply chain teams can access, share, and work on manufacturing-related data and processes. This helps to align stakeholders, improve decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the entire manufacturing ecosystem.
DELMIA’s work instruction authoring and execution capabilities help manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and traceability on the shop floor. By creating detailed, 3D-enabled work instructions and seamlessly integrating them with the company’s MES, DELMIA ensures that operators have access to the right information at the right time, reducing errors and enhancing overall manufacturing performance.
The DELMIA 3DEXPERIENCE platform is designed to be scalable and accessible for manufacturers of all sizes. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities that can be tailored to the specific needs and resources of each organization, enabling both large enterprises and small-to-medium businesses to optimize their manufacturing operations.
TECHNIA offers a range of Dassault Systèmes certified training courses to help DELMIA users develop their skills and expertise. These include online and in-person training sessions, as well as specialized certifications for different DELMIA roles and applications.
DELMIA users can engage with the broader user base through the Dassault Systèmes user communities. DELMIA communities are available for:
- Global operations,
- Collaborative lean operations,
- Virtual factory and robotics,
- Fabrication,
- Ergonomics,
- Process engineering,
- Planning and optimization,
- MOM (manufacturing operations management).
These platforms allow users to share their experiences, ask questions, and connect with DELMIA experts to get advice and support for their specific challenges.
DELMIA provides high-tech manufacturers with powerful virtual simulation and modeling capabilities to optimize their production processes. Users can virtually simulate product designs, manufacturing workflows, and entire factory operations to identify and resolve issues before implementation, reducing errors and waste.
The DELMIA 3DEXPERIENCE Work Instructions Author role enables manufacturers to create and manage detailed, 3D-enabled work instructions for complex assembly, maintenance, and other production tasks. These digital work instructions can then be seamlessly integrated with the company’s manufacturing execution system (MES) for real-time access and execution on the shop floor.
DELMIA augmented experience provides industrial equipment manufacturers with powerful augmented reality (AR) capabilities to enhance maintenance, repair, and inspection operations. Key features include overlaying real-time information and digital work instructions on equipment, allowing technicians to access critical data hands-free and improve efficiency, accuracy, and reduce downtime.