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Enquip Improves manufacturing performance by 30% with CATIA and ENOVIA

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Customer Company Size
SME
Region
  • America
Country
  • Brazil
Product
  • CATIA
  • ENOVIA SmarTeam
Tech Stack
  • PLM solution
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Productivity Improvements
  • Cost Savings
  • Innovation Output
Technology Category
  • Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
  • Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
  • Discrete Manufacturing
  • Product Research & Development
Use Cases
  • Manufacturing System Automation
  • Predictive Maintenance
Services
  • System Integration
  • Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
Enquip is a Brazilian company founded in 1983 and located in the southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro. It develops and manufactures industrial equipment for use in cargo handling solutions and products such as hydraulic winches and electric or pneumatic telescopic cranes. These products are used in the energy, shipbuilding and construction industries and Enquip serves businesses across the nation including renowned companies such as Petrobras and its suppliers. With a focus on delivering high quality solutions, Enquip has stringent product development and manufacturing processes in place to support its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. It is a certified ISO 9001 firm and it has invested in technology solutions toward sustainable development.
The Challenge
Enquip, a Brazilian company that develops and manufactures industrial equipment for use in cargo handling solutions, was seeking to optimize its manufacturing processes and make better use of its existing hardware and machines. The company faced a key challenge in expanding and improving the management of its engineering data, a function that was previously limited due to integration and programming issues with production equipment. Enquip required an integrated PLM solution that was both robust, came with technical support, and was easy to integrate into existing software solutions.
The Solution
In 2009, Enquip chose CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam to perfect its technology in the areas of product design, finite element simulations, kinematic analysis, and parametric detailing in production. With CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam, Enquip staff now manages the development of manufacturing equipment virtually, but also validates manufacturing operations first using simulation to test the operation of the machines and the processes beforehand. By integrating all manufacturing processes into a single workflow, the company now has a “best practices” model that protects its intellectual property and allows Enquip to reuse successful manufacturing processes in other areas. The DS PLM solution also allows Enquip to quickly alter product designs throughout manufacturing in order to comply with any last-minute market changes or industry requirements.
Operational Impact
  • Enquip has significantly improved the programming and simulation of its machining processes.
  • The optimization of CNC programs has resulted in better use of machine resources and a more dedicated and trimmed production cycle.
  • With an accurate design plan, one that was tested virtually, Enquip made better use of its raw materials and avoided environmental waste.
  • Complex geometrical models that before required a great deal of programming time became easier to execute, and as a result, the machining cycle per part produced was cut significantly.
  • The savings in time translate into increased resources that can be invested in the development of new products.
Quantitative Benefit
  • 30% improvement in overall manufacturing performance
  • Significant step forward in the quality of products
  • Significant reduction in the machining cycle per part produced

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