EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services, is streamlining product design and manufacturing processes through the use of collaboration tools to make key product information more easily accessible to suppliers and partners worldwide. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as EADS are developing more sophisticated products that rely on deeper integration between the mechanical, electrical, and software components of product development. To address these challenges, European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co., or EADS, launched a worldwide program named PHENIX, which stands for PLM Harmonization ENhanced Integration and eXcellence. Partnering with IBM and Dassault Systèmes, EADS’ goal is to integrate Dassault Systèmes’ tools such as product design (CATIA), digital manufacturing (DELMIA) and collaborative solutions (ENOVIA-VPM) into EADS’ PLM processes as key enablers for excellence and harmonization. The IBM Dassault Systèmes applications are currently deployed across EADS, a company known for its satellite launchers and space services, Airbus commercial aircraft, special mission and military aircraft as well as platforms for missile systems. These applications contribute strongly to support engineering and manufacturing industrial processes from end-to-end.
