European Spallation Source: 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Complex Facility Integration

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European Spallation Source: 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Complex Facility Integration

Case study showing how ESS used the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to coordinate multi-partner design, clash detection, and configuration control for a large-scale neutron research facility.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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The European Spallation Source (ESS) project required integration of designs from 40+ in-kind partners across 13 countries into a single 3D master model. The team deployed the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with CATIA and ENOVIA to manage concurrent civil, structural, and equipment engineering while maintaining traceability and version control. Implementation partner TECHNIA supported rollout, training, and ongoing platform alignment. The platform enabled early clash detection, requirements tracking, and virtual installation sequencing for safer construction and long-term facility management.

Key takeaways

Single 3D master model integrated designs from multiple partners and CAD systems

Weekly model uploads enabled automated clash detection and design discrepancy resolution

ENOVIA workflow and requirements management supported configuration control and regulatory compliance

Virtual installation sequencing and simulation reduced on-site risks before physical work

Platform approach replaced siloed workflows with concurrent engineering across 80+ users

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