CAD and PDM Integration: Glaston Enhance Operational Efficiency

Glaston, a global leader in smart glass processing technologies and services, provides manufacturers across the architectural, mobility, display, and solar energy sectors with advanced solutions that enhance production efficiency and quality.
The company drives innovation by integrating intelligence into glass technologies and prioritizes sustainability through improved energy efficiency, automation, and safety. Guided by a strong commitment to environmental and ethical standards, Glaston’s responsible business practices are rooted in its Code of Conduct, with a continuous focus on enhancing product quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Optimizing resource allocation across multiple locations
Glaston needed to manage its vast operations across multiple countries while maintaining high-quality standards and optimizing resource use. This required enhancing design tools and software license management, handling large assemblies, and ensuring seamless integration of product data. To stay competitive, continuous innovation and access to cutting-edge technologies were essential.
Integrating CAD and PDM
To tackle these challenges, Glaston partnered with TECHNIA, using their global services and software solutions. By adopting SOLIDWORKS for design and integrating the PDM (product data management) system, Glaston streamlined operations. TECHNIA’s global license pool enabled efficient software management, ensuring up-to-date product models and reducing excess licenses, leading to significant cost savings.
Achieving operational efficiency and streamlining design
The partnership with TECHNIA resulted in streamlined design processes, improved license management, and greater operational efficiency. The integration of advanced tools, including SOLIDWORKS, allowed Glaston to maintain its competitive edge by delivering high-quality, innovative products, solidifying its leadership in the glass processing industry and supporting its commitment to a sustainable, energy-efficient future.