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ZURI
Zuri uses the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to design and develop its VTOL aircraft, create a virtual twin, and connect all teams and partners within a single digital environment.
How Zuri Unified Aircraft Development into a Single Digital Platform
The problem often does not arise in the design itself. It occurs when individual teams, tools, and data do not work together.
This was precisely the challenge faced by the Czech startup Zuri during the development of its hybrid VTOL aircraft. Design data was generated in various CAD tools, individual teams worked in separate environments, and with the increasing complexity of the project, it became increasingly difficult to maintain consistency in data, versions, and collaboration.
At Zuri, a technologically demanding product is being developed, where every change affects other parts of the design, simulations, and future certifications.
Like many other technology companies, a gap arose between where data is generated, where it is shared, and where it is actually managed.
Data migration between tools was time-consuming, collaboration complicated, and as the company grew, it became increasingly difficult to ensure effective scaling of development.
What the situation looked like before
The development of the VTOL aircraft took place in an environment of multiple CAD tools without a unified platform. Data was scattered, management was complicated, and migration between systems was time-consuming.
With the growing team, it became increasingly difficult to ensure effective collaboration, data consistency, and scalability of development.
How collaboration and solution implementation proceeded
In collaboration with TECHNODAT, the implementation of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform unified development, data, and collaboration into one environment.
The Zuri team gained access to real-time information, accelerated product development, and significantly reduced errors associated with versioning.
The cloud solution also allowed for flexible growth without the need to build its own IT infrastructure.
How the solution works from the system perspective
How Zuri describes this change
From Zuri's perspective, it was not just about unifying design tools, but about creating an environment where all teams can work on a single common data foundation. It was crucial to eliminate the complications associated with data migration between systems, simplify collaboration, and ensure that everyone works with the current version of the design.
With the increasing complexity of aircraft development and the involvement of additional specialists, it was essential to gain control over versioning, configurations, and traceability of changes across the entire product lifecycle.
“With our previous tools, we reached a point where it was impossible to model aircraft with the quality and accuracy we needed.
Now we can do that and bring the entire team together on one platform to validate each prototype. This is really important because every individual brings inputs from their area of expertise. We also want them to think like future customers and share their personal opinions from a user perspective to ensure the best possible experience.”
Now we can do that and bring the entire team together on one platform to validate each prototype. This is really important because every individual brings inputs from their area of expertise. We also want them to think like future customers and share their personal opinions from a user perspective to ensure the best possible experience.”
Michal Illich
Zuri
impact
What impact did the solution have in practice
The need to complicatedly transfer data between various CAD tools and check their consistency across systems has been eliminated.
The design and validation process of prototypes has accelerated, while the risk of errors caused by outdated data or duplicate work has decreased.
A significant benefit is also the ability to use the virtual twin of the aircraft for simulations, presentations to investors, and preparation for certification even before the physical prototype is created.
relevance
When does a similar approach make sense
This experience is relevant for companies developing complex products across multiple disciplines while also addressing collaboration between design, simulations, manufacturing, and external partners.
In such cases, it becomes crucial to create a unified environment for data management, collaboration, and control of the entire product lifecycle – from the initial design to production and certification.
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Why TECHNODAT was part of the solution
TECHNODAT assisted Zuri with the implementation of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Part of the project included creating a unified environment for design, data management, team collaboration, and working with the virtual twin.
Thanks to its experience in digitalizing development and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, TECHNODAT helped create an environment that supports development from the initial designs to preparation for certification and future production.
What has changed in everyday work
Thanks to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, there are now no differences between design environments, data versions, and the work of individual teams at Zuri. Design data, simulations, and development requirements are managed in one environment, and everyone works on the same current foundation.
Changes are more traceable, configurations clearer, and the entire development functions as one connected digital process — from design through validation to preparation for production and certification.
Why this approach is important
Zuri's experience shows that the benefit arises not just from connecting systems, but from changing the way data is handled and development is managed.
All teams work on a common data foundation, changes are more traceable, and the entire development process is more stable and better coordinated across the different phases of the project.
If you are dealing with a similar situation, you are probably facing the same problem
This experience is typical for companies developing complex products across multiple teams, tools, and disciplines while needing to effectively manage data throughout the entire product lifecycle.
If your design data is generated in different systems, teams work separately, and changes need to be complicatedly coordinated or manually checked, you are likely facing the same problem as Zuri.
In such situations, it becomes crucial to create a unified digital environment that connects design, collaboration, data management, and change management into one process.
We would be happy to look at your way of working with data and show you where the biggest complications arise and how the entire development can be simplified and better connected.
If your design data is generated in different systems, teams work separately, and changes need to be complicatedly coordinated or manually checked, you are likely facing the same problem as Zuri.
In such situations, it becomes crucial to create a unified digital environment that connects design, collaboration, data management, and change management into one process.
We would be happy to look at your way of working with data and show you where the biggest complications arise and how the entire development can be simplified and better connected.
What it means for you
These experiences translate into faster project realization, higher data consistency, and reliable engineering outputs in complex industrial environments.
We help you manage engineering complexity, modernize outdated systems, and confidently scale your engineering capacities.
ARE YOU DEVELOPING COMPLEX PRODUCTS AND COLLABORATING ACROSS TEAMS?
Innovation begins with the ability to manage the entire development as one process.
If you are currently dealing with complex coordination of development, the work of multiple specialists on a single product, or difficult change management during the design, you probably lack not another tool, but a unified environment for collaboration and data management.
It is precisely the ability to connect design, simulations, requirements, configurations, and decision-making into one digital process that determines the speed and quality of development today.
It is precisely the ability to connect design, simulations, requirements, configurations, and decision-making into one digital process that determines the speed and quality of development today.
HOW TO START DIGITALIZING DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
Every innovative project needs a solid foundation
We will show you what a modern digital environment for developing complex products can look like — from the first concepts through collaboration of development teams to validation, certification, and preparation for production.
We will help you identify areas where unnecessary delays, complications in change management, or data availability issues arise, and propose solutions that will support faster development, better collaboration, and greater control over the entire project.
We will help you identify areas where unnecessary delays, complications in change management, or data availability issues arise, and propose solutions that will support faster development, better collaboration, and greater control over the entire project.
