Blu Homes Prefab Design with CATIA and 3DVIA Case Study

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Blu Homes Prefab Design with CATIA and 3DVIA Case Study

Case study showing how Blu Homes uses CATIA and 3DVIA for precision design, folding kinematics, and buyer configurators in modular prefab construction.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Blu Homes adopted CATIA and 3DVIA to manage large assemblies with tens of thousands of parts while maintaining 0.0625-inch tolerances required for folding homes during transport. The tools enable kinematic simulation of folding mechanisms, direct BOM generation, and an interactive 3DVIA configurator that lets buyers visualize options and see cost impacts in real time. Precision modeling also supports material optimization and eco-friendly component substitution without rebuilding models.

Key takeaways

CATIA handles assemblies of tens of thousands of parts with 0.0625-inch precision for folding structures

Kinematic simulation validates folding mechanisms and clash detection before manufacturing

3DVIA configurator provides interactive 3D tours and real-time BOM/cost updates for buyers

Design-to-BOM integration eliminates manual updates across engineering and marketing outputs

Precision modeling enables 40% wider homes with standard modular shipping footprints

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