Optimizing Maintenance Integration with Tractian

Tractian provides maintenance solutions that enable industrial teams to work smarter, minimize downtime, and safeguard critical assets. By unifying vibration sensors, AI-powered condition monitoring, CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), and OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) tools within a single connected platform, Tractian offers maintenance and reliability professionals real-time visibility and actionable insights to accelerate decision-making.

Designed for the shop floor, Tractian combines ease of use with advanced technical capabilities. Trusted by thousands of teams across plants and facilities, the platform enhances early failure detection and supports more efficient, reliable operations.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Tractian supports global manufacturers with a local presence in Mexico City and São Paulo.

“One of the main reasons we chose to work with TECHNIA and TECMES was their expertise with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and APIs, which can be complex and constantly evolving. We wanted a solution that simplified our interaction with 3DEXPERIENCE, TECHNIA’s Integration Framework and ERP Connector offered just that, a robust interface that helped us streamline the connection between our PLM and ERP systems.

The collaborative approach, clear documentation, and use of platforms made the implementation process smooth and efficient. Having the flexibility to work with both low-code and deeper customization through Integration Framework modules significantly improved our user experience. Overall, the project was executed professionally, and TECHNIA proved to be a trusted partner in this integration journey.”

Giovani Ceotto, Product Development Engineer | Tractian

The integration gap

The Product Development team at Tractian utilized the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud; however, it was not integrated with their ERP system (SAP Business One). The internal workflow depended partly on manual handling, with PLM data informally transferred to personnel who manually entered it into SAP and then returned the results via email or file sharing. This approach created process bottlenecks and heightened the risk of human error. 

Connecting 3DEXPERIENCE with SAP

The TIF ERP Connector on the cloud enabled seamless connectivity between 3DEXPERIENCE on Cloud and SAP Business One. Implemented with the support of TECHNIA and the local Dassault Systèmes partner TECMES, the solution delivered:

• Structured identification of PLM data aligned with ERP requirements
• Automated data loading and document exchange from PLM to ERP
• Synchronization of Manufacturing BOMs
• Reduced manual entry through automated parameter and information exchange
• One- and two-directional metadata flow

The full integration was completed in under two months and is now fully operational in production. 

“TECHNIA and TECMES have contributed a lot to our 3DEXPERIENCE platform adoption with their expertise and knowledge on PLM concepts. They were a fundamental partner in making the architecture of this implementation a success.”

Thamires Cavalcante, Integration Architect | Tractian

Tangible business impact

Although newly deployed, the platform is already demonstrating significant benefits, including:

• Reduced manual processing
• Faster onboarding with lower training requirements
• Improved workflow visibility and accuracy
• Scalable support for future customers through TECMES

This successful implementation is enabling TECMES to extend similar cloud-ready integrations to additional local clients, setting a new benchmark for the region.