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News Release from: Dassault Systemes | Subject: Dassault Systemes PLM
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2007
PLM speeds sailboat production
Blom decided to use DS' solutions to implement a parametric definition of its traditional sailboats and digitally prepare their manufacturing.
Traditional Dutch sailboat manufacturer, Blom, has selected Dassault Systemes' PLM shipbuilding solution to speed production By capturing Blom's artisan craftsmanship knowledge in a digital shipbuilding solution, the company is able to deliver boats quicker
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The complexity of our hull shapes with double curvature and recovery of the plates is the mark of tradition of our boats, but something painful to define manually".
"Designing a parametric model that is directly transformed into production data is a big step forward for us, allowing us to drastically shorten the manufacturing preparation", said Dink Blom, owner of Skipshelling Blom.
"It also helps us to significantly improve the accuracy necessary to easily assemble hull steel parts".
"We think that Dassault Systemes' Catia and its integrated solution for steel manufacturing is our way into the future".
Blom's traditional steel sailboats are built from similar structures and designs, but vary in dimensions.
To ease design and manufacturing complications, Blom decided to use DS' solutions to implement a parametric definition of its traditional sailboats and digitally prepare their manufacturing.
They also began using a new steel cutting and marking plasma machine driven by ALMA Act/cut software for nesting and cutting that is seamlessly integrated to DS' platform, eliminating the need for data transfer".
"Blom is a good example of how even smaller shipbuilders can benefit from our digital PLM solutions".
"It demonstrates that our shipbuilding solutions are helpful for any size yard, "says Francois Mathieu, Yacht Market Development Leader, Dassault Systemes.
Many types of shipbuilding companies, such as naval architects, small/large yacht shipyards and suppliers across the globe are benefiting from Dassault Systemes' shipbuilding/yacht solutions, which are helping them to transform their business and gain competitive advantages by improving key business parameters in product innovation and customer demand fulfillment.
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