Märklin PLM Implementation: CATIA and ENOVIA for Integrated Design

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Märklin PLM Implementation: CATIA and ENOVIA for Integrated Design

Case study showing how Märklin unified fragmented CAD systems with CATIA, ENOVIA SmarTeam, and 3DVIA Composer to cut design lead times and costs by 30%.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Märklin replaced multiple legacy CAD tools and manual processes with Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions after acquiring Trix and LGB. CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam created a single data environment, eliminated conversion steps between design and production, and standardized top-down design methods. 3DVIA Composer enabled non-engineers to generate technical illustrations directly from CAD data, reducing outsourcing and accelerating documentation.

Key takeaways

Consolidated four CAD systems into one CATIA/ENOVIA platform, lowering IT overhead

Eliminated data conversion between development and manufacturing

Implemented top-down design methodology with standardized handbooks

Enabled non-engineers to produce 3D-based technical illustrations in-house

Targeted 30% reduction in design lead times and costs

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