Rapid, Reliable Low-Code System Integrations for Automotive Manufacturing
Challenge
As a fast-growing startup with limited IT resources, the company needed to quickly build an integrated digital infrastructure connecting PLM, ERP, and manufacturing partners while defining its internal processes.
Solution
Integration Framework delivered a low-code integration platform, connectors, and strategic support that streamlined PLM–ERP connectivity and supplier data exchange while fostering collaboration across teams.
Results
Within three months, the company achieved a scalable, production-ready integration ecosystem that unified product data, accelerated operations, and enhanced agility across development and manufacturing.
A UK-based EV (electric vehicle) startup, a subsidiary of a major OEM, set out to build a premium EV brand in partnership with leading engineering and manufacturing experts. Rapidly establishing robust IT systems was essential to support operations and product development. To achieve this, the company turned to TECHNIA for our Integration Framework, 3DEXPERIENCE SAP Connector, and a custom Connector for IBM MQ integration.
Building a unified digital backbone from scratch
As a startup building operations from scratch, the company faced several key challenges in creating an integrated digital backbone for rapid vehicle development and manufacturing scale-up:
- No existing integration between PLM and ERP systems (3DEXPERIENCE and SAP)
- The need to synchronize product data with manufacturing partners via IBM MQ
- Pressure to fast-track system integration while defining internal processes and data flows
- Minimal internal IT resources and immature business structures
To succeed in this fast-moving environment, they required a flexible, low-code solution with a short setup time.
Accelerating integration through low-code innovation
TIF provided all the essential components and strategic guidance to accelerate integration without overburdening internal teams. The implementation included:
- SAP S/4HANA Connector for transmitting PLM data to ERP
- Custom Connector for data exchange with suppliers via IBM MQ
- Definition and refinement of integration processes during rollout
Throughout the project, TECHNIA enabled seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners, co-creating robust operational models to support product data exchange across the extended enterprise.
Achieving scalable, production-ready integration in 3 months
Within just three months, the company achieved production-ready system integration, linking its PLM and ERP systems to external manufacturing operations. The outcome:
- Reliable, repeatable processes for synchronizing critical product data
- A connected digital environment enabling validated data sharing across the product lifecycle
- Fast, scalable operations through configurable, low-code integrations
By combining mature technology with deep domain expertise, TECHNIA empowered close alignment between product development and manufacturing, giving the customer the agility and scalability to meet ambitious launch timelines. Despite limited IT infrastructure, TECHNIA ensured seamless integration across SAP, IBM MQ, and 3DEXPERIENCE, quickly and confidently.
By pairing proven technology with engineering know-how, TECHNIA helps customers go beyond tools and platforms to build scalable, adaptive enterprise integration strategies, essential for success in fast-paced environments. The ability to deliver flexible, low-code integration solutions combined with hands-on, strategic consulting make us an ideal partner for both startups and established enterprise suppliers.
