CAD and PDM Integration: Glaston Enhance Operational Efficiency
Discover how Glaston improved efficiency through CAD and PDM integration, enhancing design processes and operational excellence.
Challenge
Glaston took on the task of managing extensive operations on a global scale while maintaining high quality standards and optimizing resources.
Solution
Glaston worked with TECHNIA’s software and services divisions to deploy SOLIDWORKS as an integrated CAD and PDM solution.
Results
The partnership streamlined design processes, improved operational efficiency, and reinforced Glaston’s competitive edge in delivering innovative, high-quality products.
Glaston
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.
Using MBD (model-based definition), CAD data and product information is managed clearly, accessible throughout the organization, and displayed visually. This reduces the risk of errors, increasing efficiency and quality at a lower cost.
