Eterna Watch Manufacturing: 3DEXPERIENCE MES Case Study

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Eterna Watch Manufacturing: 3DEXPERIENCE MES Case Study

Eterna implemented Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE with DELMIA to program 3-axis CNC machines for complex watch components, cutting cycle times and material waste.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Swiss watchmaker Eterna needed advanced NC programming to maximize new 3-axis CNC milling machines for intricate mechanical movement parts. The company deployed the 3DEXPERIENCE platform including DELMIA Machining Pack, CATIA, and ENOVIA to simulate tool paths, generate machine code, and manage tooling libraries. Virtual verification eliminated collisions and rework, delivering right-first-time parts while reducing friction, tool wear, and scrap.

Key takeaways

3D simulation and automatic NC programming reduced production cycle times by validating parts before machining

Virtual collision detection and tool-path optimization lowered material waste and machine fatigue

ENOVIA tooling library management eliminated duplicate tool creation across six movement families

DELMIA Machining Pack enabled efficient programming of complex prismatic watch components on 3-axis CNC

Implementation with CENIT partner completed in one week, enabling rapid adoption of advanced machining capabilities

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