Tecnitoys Reduces Model Car Development Time with CATIA and ENOVIA

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Tecnitoys Reduces Model Car Development Time with CATIA and ENOVIA

Tecnitoys implemented CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam to improve surfacing accuracy and data versioning for Scalextric miniature car design and manufacturing.

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June 4, 2026

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Tecnitoys, the Spanish manufacturer of Scalextric electric racing cars, replaced legacy design tools with CATIA for complex surface modeling and ENOVIA SmarTeam for product data and change management. The switch eliminated physical prototypes, enabled direct use of OEM 3D models, and ensured designers always accessed current versions. Benefits include reduced mold production time and improved engineering office organization.

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CATIA surfacing replaced physical clay and wood prototypes for miniature car bodies

Direct import of OEM CATIA files enabled accurate 1:32 scale replication of real vehicles

ENOVIA SmarTeam improved versioning control and eliminated access to outdated designs

Mold production time reduced by generating master references directly from 3D models

Future plans include adding kinematic simulation before production release

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