Geberit, a manufacturer of sanitary products, uses the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to standardize engineering methods across its ceramic development sites in Europe. The platform provides a shared environment where mechanical, electronics, production and simulation teams can access common engineering data and collaborate on product development.
Geberit develops practical CAD standards based on engineers’ feedback, aiming to maintain consistent data while allowing design flexibility. As standards mature, engineers can work more autonomously with less day-to-day support. For ceramic products, engineers anticipate material shrinkage during firing. They also compare scanning data with CAD models to identify deviations and adjust designs for future production. The platform also integrates electronics design data developed using Altium, which supports products with features such as heated seats and automatic lid opening.
This approach aims to support collaboration, reduce duplicated work and manage increasingly complex product designs.
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