Ducati
motorcycles are regarded as some of the most attractive and powerful in the
world. Their intricate Italian design and high performance standards sets them apart
from all other machines. They produce approximately 40,000 bikes each year,
which are sold in more than 60 countries. Of the 90 engineers that are employed
by Ducati, 60 are dedicated solely to design.
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| Ducati Streetfighter |
Ducati chose a PLM suite from
Siemens PLM which included NX (Unigraphics) for design and Teamcenter for their
data management. Since implementing this combination, they have reported a
reduced development time by more than a year, reporting a reduced design and
development cycle time from between 36 to 40 months to just 24 months.
NX has provided a great degree of
flexibility for Ducati designers. Synchronous Technology from NX creates a hybrid
approach, giving the user full range on deciding how to achieve the final
result and providing flexibility in generating 3D models with different
methods. Seamless sharing of data throughout the entire cycle supports an
integrated approach throughout all processes, which significantly reduces
cost and error.
Teamcenter has also provided
several benefits which support significantly reduced cycle times. As the
need to share model data is increasing, Ducati has experienced even closer
collaboration with both the internal development team as well as with external
suppliers. Teamcenter allows designers to work in parallel with these external
suppliers, eliminating lag time in the cycle. “We couldn't imagine working
without Teamcenter,” commented Piero Gusti, IT Manager for R&D at
DucatiMotor Holding.
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| Ducati uses more that 50+ NX workstations and 250 Teamcenter workstations |
Ease of adoption, a short learning
curve, seamless data sharing, and a high degree of data security were some of the
other benefits reported by Ducati, in addition to a shorter cycle time. Gusti
continued, “In the past, it used to take 6 to 12 months before accessories were
marketed. Now they are ready together with the bike, generating significant sales
synergies.”
To learn more about how Ducati leveraged
a custom NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter solution from Siemens PLM,
click here.
You can learn more about solutions from NX and Teamcenter by clicking the links
below.
Bridget Hatfield
Ally PLM Solutions
