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Märklin PLM Implementation: CATIA and ENOVIA for Integrated Design

In brief: Case study showing how Märklin unified fragmented CAD systems with CATIA, ENOVIA SmarTeam, and 3DVIA Composer to cut design lead times and costs by 30%.

Case study showing how Märklin unified fragmented CAD systems with CATIA, ENOVIA SmarTeam, and 3DVIA Composer to cut design lead times and costs by 30%.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

Märklin replaced multiple legacy CAD tools and manual processes with Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions after acquiring Trix and LGB. CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam created a single data environment, eliminated conversion steps between design and production, and standardized top-down design methods. 3DVIA Composer enabled non-engineers to generate technical illustrations directly from CAD data, reducing outsourcing and accelerating documentation.

Key takeaways

Consolidated four CAD systems into one CATIA/ENOVIA platform, lowering IT overhead

Eliminated data conversion between development and manufacturing

Implemented top-down design methodology with standardized handbooks

Enabled non-engineers to produce 3D-based technical illustrations in-house

Targeted 30% reduction in design lead times and costs

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