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CAD migration

Securely transfer drawings, models & data.

We take over your data - structured, lossless, compatible into the new environment.

A CAD system change raises many questions: Will my drawings be retained? Can 3D models, layers, structures and metadata still be used?

Whether DXF, DWG, STEP or native formats: We ensure that your design data is also reliable in the new system.
CAD migration - Solid-Edge efficient design

When CAD migration makes sense

  • Multi-CAD environments

  • Switch to Solid Edge or Siemens NX

  • Technical limitations in the old system

  • Company mergers or reorganization

CAD migration - Services

What we actually do - services at a glance

  • Format migration & drawing transfer

  • 3D model transfer & feature recognition

    • Structure & project migration

    • Drawing sets, folders, parts lists

    • Attribute transfer & file naming

  • Prepare connection to PLM or PDM

    • Testing, restoring & test runs

    • Data comparison before/after migration

    • Test protocol & quality assurance

    • Fallback level for errors

CAD migration - target systems

Target systems & compatibility

We migrate to, among others:

  • Siemens Solid Edge - 2D/3D with Synchronous Technology

  • Siemens NX - High-end CAD for design & simulation

Other systems on request.

CAD migration - Our processes

Our process - how your CAD migration works

  1. Data analysis & target definition

  2. Conversion strategy & mapping

  3. Test migration with real data

  4. Validation & release

  5. Rollout & user support

CAD migration - challenges

Typical challenges - and how we solve them

Challenge: design standard that has evolved over decades
Over the years, the company has developed a specific methodology - well thought-out, reusable and tailored to your design practice. This is contained in your 3D models: Feature structures, parametrics, sets of rules, model hierarchies.

Problem of conventional migration
Standard formats such as STEP or IGES only transfer geometry - but no intelligence. Your models end up as "dead" solids in the target system. Feature logics, histories and model structure are lost.

Our approach: Feature-based CAD migration
With our method, we not only capture and transfer the geometry, but also the conceptual model behind the component.Your feature structures, design principles and reuse logic are retained - in the new system, traceable and capable of further development.

Successful and secure CAD & PLM migration

... and fast too

ECAD - MCAD Merge parts lists

How does that work?

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Pick up knowledge

Would you like to simplify processes? We can advise you personally.

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