05-02-2013, 01:57 PM
A short history of CATIA and Dassault Systemes
A short history of CATIA.pdf (Size: 3.88 MB / Downloads: 113)
The roots: from 1967 to 1981
From 10 years experience in 3D mathematics
Taking into account CADAM interactive user’s interface
To integrate better 3D and CADAM
To reduce design/manufacturing cycle time by 4
To allow deployment within Dassault Aviation
The start-up: from 1980 to 1995
Version 4 in production at all major sites
Market segment focus (from task to process-driven)
Addressing all markets (Auto, Aero, F&A, Consumers
goods, Shipbuilding, Plant design)
Shift in IBM/DS relationship: Hardware independence
8000 customers
CONCLUSION
1- A long-term vision
2- Strong management & professionals to execute
3- A customer-driven culture
4- A partnership-driven culture
5- and a lot of work…
6- and some luck…