Spark Racing Technology needed to design, assemble and deliver an electric-powered racing car on time and within budget to all teams participating in the fourth season of the Formula E racing series. The company used Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally design and assemble the vehicle before physical build.
In less than two years, the team delivered the car on time thanks to its expertise, the robustness of the platform and the collaboration model it enables. “To make this project a success, we needed tools enabling us to go as fast as our ambitions, and that’s what we found through 3DEXPERIENCE,” said Théophile Gouzin, CEO of Spark Racing Technology. “Choosing the 3DEXPERIENCE platform was a clear win. For example, it enables us to assemble an entire car, produce accurate surfaces and manage our data efficiently.”
“The daily challenge when I create a new part is to make sure its function, specifications and price comply with customers’ requirements,” said Mélanie Péquet, mechanical engineer at Spark Racing Technology. “In this context, 3DEXPERIENCE helps us create parts to meet customer needs. It’s a powerful design tool meeting Spark’s needs. The platform saves us time; it is simple and very intuitive to use.
“We are a small team,” Péquet added. “We must be agile, responsive and the collaboration must be efficient. For example, if my colleague worked on a specific part and is on our customer’s site for tests, I can take the lead on the 3D model and modify it from the office, test it in a virtual environment, release it, and send it directly to the customer. Traceability enables us to save time.”
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