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Client: Lars van der Greft Location: The Netherlands VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault OVERVIEW: Cadline was originally introduced to Smitsair to conduct a review of their design, configurator and data management systems and processes. It was established that there was a product configurator in place in Smitsair’s ISAH system, but it provided 2D drawings which were generated with scripts that could no longer be maintained. In addition, to process non-standard orders meant an engineer had to manually edit the flat patterns in 2D which is much more difficult than if these could be edited using a 3D model. Drawings and project files were linked in the ERP system by using shortcuts within specified tabs, but the files itself were stored in Windows folders with no version or revision control. PROJECT GOALS: Three main opportunities were presented to Smitsair, focussing on Design, Data Management and System Integration capabilities. In combination, these would enable the business to automate, and semi automate the configuration to order process for Standard and one-off projects respectively. The first goal was to provide the design team with the software and skills to produce their own 3D intelligent product models that could be configured and driven by rules-based design tools. The second opportunity was to centrally manage design and product data in an environment better suited to manage data, control revisions and control the release of information to the wider business. The third focus area was automated design generation and system integration to reduce man hours spent on repetitive tasks and data entry. SOLUTIONS: To transition the design team from 2D drawings to 3D modelling, Cadline created a training programme for the designers, giving them the skills to generate 3D product models using Autodesk Inventor. Cadline took the lead on the first three product range models. Logic and requirements were defined, and configurable models developed using Autodesk Inventors iLogic Module. Further training was provided so that the design team could create their own new Inventor iLogic models in the future. Using Autodesk Vault Professional to manage all 3D and 2D design data, as well as other project files, would provide a secure environment for data, revision control of files and manage the release of data to the rest of the business. The project team then developed an automated workflow around the Autodesk tools to deliver product configuration, system integration, file exports and notifications. BUSINESS OUTCOMES: Smitsair has now developed in house 3D design capabilities and can build new product models that include rule-based design tools to drive automated product configurations for their customers. The integration and automation provided from the configuration in ISAH through the design process is enabling designers to focus on new product design, innovation and one-off project design development. Standard Product Configurations created in ISAH are now automatically fed through the developed workflow to produce 3D models using master iLogic models, which are uploaded into Vault and released. Vault has been integrated with ISAH to automatically update Bills of Materials in the ERP system when files are released from Vault. Consumable files such as DXFs are generated and email notifications sent. CONCLUSION: The foundations are now in place for automated design and the controlled release and management of data. System integration has provided further opportunities to automate outputs and produce a wider range of files for both Smitsair customers and productions teams.

Client: Gary Blenkinsopp Location: Durham, UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Moldflow, Autodesk Powershape, Autodesk PowerMill OVERVIEW: Husqvarna is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, brush cutters, cultivators, garden tractors, and robotic lawnmowers. Its UK headquarters are in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. At any given time, Husqvarna has multiple high-value and technically complex projects running all over the world. It is critical, therefore, that it delivers these projects in a timely fashion. If it is late on one project, then there can be a domino effect, with the other projects behind impacted too. Husqvarna uses Autodesk® PowerShape® CAD modelling software for manufacture which it also uses for viewing and interrogating the designs. In addition, Husqvarna has in place the full Autodesk® Moldflow® filling analysis for plastic injection moulding. It has also just upgraded and implemented Autodesk® Fusion 360 with PowerMill® CNC machining software for manufacturing electrodes, turning modifications for manufacturing and engineering jigs and fixtures. DESIGNING AND MACHINING TOOLS IN PLACE: Gary Blenkinsopp, Technical & Tooling Manager at Husqvarna, said: “PowerMill is new for us. It is step on from the old-fashioned way of doing things where you work primarily with 2D drawings. Everything is now in 3D. We have one person who has recently joined the company who is experienced in Powermill and we have trained another two people up. We are keen to give them enough time on the software to become conversant with it.” Husqvarna chose to work with Autodesk Platinum Partner, Cadline, to support it in using the Autodesk software and to provide training on the software. The challenge for Husqvarna was that historically it outsourced much of its tooling work to third parties, but it was running into delays with timelines not being met and the cost of outsourcing electrodes, including associated transport charges. All this meant Husqvarna was incurring significant expenses on an ongoing basis and the approach was also causing issues with project timelines. To address these concerns, it decided to invest in a Hurco VMX Series- 3 Axis Performance CNC Machine and to bring its tooling capabilities in-house. GAUGING THE BENEFITS: The use of Autodesk PowerMill itself brings a range of benefits to Husqvarna. The surface finish controls on the software are superb. Also, macros can be written and then batch processed for the components and the different variants of component, and then automated. But beyond this, what are the benefits of Husqvarna doing a lot of the CNC work itself? According to Blenkinsopp, it comes down to time and cost. “We are limited in size in terms of what we can put on our machine,” he said. “Previously, if we had to send items out to the Midlands or to Yorkshire, for example, to be worked on, there would be a transport cost involved with it and sometimes a delay in getting the transport. This new approach, however, gives us the flexibility to pick and choose what we want to do.” “If it is a quick turnaround, we can definitely opt to do it ourselves,” added Blenkinsopp. “We can have total control in-house of that workflow from inquiry right through to production. If there is a more complex, longer-term project, we can still subcontract it but that frees up our machine to do other work.”

Client: Gattica Associates Ltd Location: UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Infrastructure Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk AEC Collections, Autodesk Civil 3D OVERVIEW: The utilities team had an established working knowledge of Civil3D, Navisworks and other Autodesk products having attended multiple levels of training courses however when applying these technologies to their projects it was acknowledged that delivering the output should be more efficient. Principal CAD Technician, Mihaela Gafita, and BIM Coordinator, Rocío Martín Durán, reached out to Cadline to understand how to make the application of the Autodesk technologies more effective and how to meet their project specific requirements more efficiently. By taking a consultative approach to exploring the current working practices David Lewis, the Cadline Customer Success Manager (CSM), reviewed their processes and prepared a plan that allowed the team to undertake a series of activities that would deliver targeted improvements and support additional service offerings. He provided guidance that supported the implementation of more effective workflows based on Gattica’s existing licences. PROJECT GOALS: A baseline assessment was required to benchmark their current capabilities so workflows could be optimised to become more focused and effective. The team required targeted, optimised workflows for both individual and multiple products to support the production of more efficient outputs. A key consideration was being able to identify when each of the optimised workflows should be implemented on a project based on the varying information and datasets in use. The overall goal was to improve project efficiency to deliver increased value to customers through the implementation of the optimised workflows at each stage in a project. As a consequence it accelerated the required staff development, supporting Gattica Associates’ aim to diversify its services offerings. SOLUTIONS: A programme was developed to review and consolidate the team’s knowledge, to identify the strengths and areas for improvement, enabling the Cadline team to provide targeted training underpinned by post training support. A significant aspect of this programme was the inclusion of a series of custom training courses and “at elbow training” supported by a series of webinars. David, the CSM responsible for the successful delivery of the programme, worked closely with our delivery specialists to ensure that the programme remained agile and adaptable as project requirements developed. BUSINESS OUTCOMES: A significant improvement in efficiency, through empowering users to implement optimised workflows at the right time, has had a significant impact on the overall productivity of the team. The ongoing conversations with Gattica Associates allow us to share industry knowledge and experience with the team. This helps us identify more areas for improvement when using Autodesk Civil3D and Infraworks on utilities projects from both a survey and design perspective. As the optimised workflows continue to be adopted and implemented, the next phase will be to review collaboration between site and office. In addition, the information delivered at handover will be reviewed to understand how this can be enhanced to further improve Gattica Associates’ working relationship with their clients. CONCLUSION: Our customer success approach to understanding each customers’ challenges and monitoring the outcome of the activities we deliver, coupled with our expert training and delivery approach, allows us to further develop plans together that produce continuous improvement at Gattica Associates. Mihaela Gafita, Principal CAD Technician, endorsed this approach, saying; “We have been working very closely with Cadline for the past years using a variety of services from solid training to excellent consultation. With Cadline’s help we have improved our internal workflows and we now offer our clients better quality products and services. Gattica is definitely looking forward to maintaining the relationship.” The additional support provided by our delivery team was a significant driver in the successful adoption of new technologies and has further strengthened the relationship between Cadline and Gattica Associates.

Client: Colum Davison Location: UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Cloud & Construction Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Auto CAD, Autodesk Revit, Construction Cloud OVERVIEW: E+I Engineering is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, that pioneers unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. The company believes that their people are their best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Chartered Engineers to work in their manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years’ experience in delivering high quality integrated power solutions, their team are experts in providing technical services, project management services and unrivalled customer support for every client project. E+I Engineering has a proven track record in consistently delivering projects to the highest of standards. They boast a varied portfolio of successfully completed projects across the globe, specialising in mission critical power distribution for industries such as Data Centres, healthcare, industrial and Transport. With 30 years’ experience in the field, their team provides specialist technical services, unrivalled customer support and project management throughout the entire project. BUILDING A COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT: Working within a Common Data Environment (CDE) has become increasingly important to E+I Engineering. The company has been quick to transition away from paper-based processes and siloed ways of working, both internally and when working with partners, customers and suppliers. It was looking for a CDE that would enable it to access data from anywhere at any time and build a truly collaborative environment. PROJECT OUTCOMES: One of the goals E+I Engineering was looking to achieve from its implementation of Autodesk Construction Cloud was to enhance its own capability by focusing more on creating its own BIM content. It is planning to also make this content available to clientswho can access it from the E+I Engineering website. Davison highlighted thebenefits of the new solution. “It enables you to create a comprehensive historical record,” he said. “You can roll back and see the timeline and all the various versions of design models. It is also a good central repository for us at the design stage, enabling us to look after Excel and DWT files and share information between the BIM department and project engineers. We can also capture information from site and feed it back into Autodesk Construction Cloud.” PUTTING SOLUTIONS IN PLACE: Working with Cadline, E+I Engineering has now implemented many of the modules that make up Autodesk Construction Cloud. These includes Autodesk BIM Collaborate, which allows the company to carry out clash detection in the cloud. That helps it to complete effective designs when it receives models in from other disciplines and other agencies, by enabling it to create a federated model which pulls together allthe different models highlighting any clashes, and also creates related reports. Another key model E+I Engineering is using is known as ‘Autodesk Build’, which is used for onsite activities. This enables the company to see the documentation that is in the field itself on a mobile device but also to interact with those devices and report any data from a checklist or a commissioning sheet back into the cloud, so that it is all stored in a central location. TAPPING INTO THE BENEFITS: For E+I Engineering, the biggest benefit of using Autodesk Construction Cloud is that it stores data in the cloud, and users can therefore access that data from anywhere at any time, and therefore continue to be productive, when working remotely, or from home, or as part of a wider business ecosystem. A collaborative design approach based on Autodesk Construction Cloud enables users to have their design model in the cloud and share it widely. For E+I Engineering, this capability allows their designers across the world to all access the same model for example. FUTURE FOCUS: Cadline and Autodesk are now working on ways in which Autodesk Construction Cloud products can be used to address the wider business challenges E+I Engineering has. The electricalmanufacturer is itself looking at making further improvements including creating documentation, barcodescanning -and linking that through to the actual design data. It is looking at quantification. It is also considering how it could potentially connect Autodesk Construction Cloud to other business systems. Finally, it is focused on opportunities to adoptAutodesk Construction Cloud in other areas as well as looking at other Autodesk design software tools that could potentially bring benefits to design and engineering. It is a design future defined by opportunity, with Autodesk Construction Cloud at the heart of it.

Client: Edwards Location: West Sussex, UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Fusion 360 Manufacturing Extension, Autodesk PowerMill OVERVIEW: Edwards, which is part of the Atlas Copco Group, is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, abatement solutions and related value-added services. Its products are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. Today, they are used within a diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications, steel, pharmaceutical and chemical, and for both scientific instruments and R&D applications. Technology and services provider, Cadline, has a longstanding relationship with Edwards stretching back 20 years and has successfully delivered multiple projects with them over that time. Cadine has been Edwards’ main partner for the provision of Autodesk mechanical, electrical and data management solutions that are integrated across Edwards’ design teams in the UK. SCOPING THE CHALLENGE: Within the computer aided manufacturing (CAM) side of the business, Edwards had been looking for a way to meet project deadlines more consistently and deliver projects more efficiently. So it started to look for a solution and began working with Cadline to fully understand the challenges it was experiencing in its production facilities. Platinum Autodesk Partner Cadline had previously typically engaged with the design and engineering functions at Edwards rather than the shop floor. This was now starting to change. In the early days of this new engagement, Cadline worked closely with Autodesk to understand Edwards’ specific requirements. This process includeds a full review of their computer numerical control (CNC) production facilities to establish what machining was being utilised and the manual tasks that were being performed. This included gaining a detailed understand of their existing software being used at the time, their production set-up and machining workflows. Working in partnership with Autodesk, Cadline’s Advanced Manufacturing team began the process of helping Edwards automate the programming of its turning and 5-Axis CNC machines. For the turning work, Cadline supplied Edwards with the cloud-based 3D modelling tool, Autodesk Fusion 360, a solution capable of automating CNC machine programming, and providing the flexibility for Edwards to work with automated tools and still input legacy data based on its own CNC code, which has been perfected over the years. For 5-Axis work, Cadline provided Edwards with the 3D CAM solution, Autodesk PowerMill®, which can automate OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS: Cadline has helped to transform the CAM process at Edwards. As Scott Woolven, Commercial Director, Cadline stated: “One of the big areas of benefit we identified was that Edwards was spending a lot of time taking parts and manually programming them into machines. This involved extracting the part information directly from a CAD file and generating the NC code on the machine tool controller which is now provided automatically as part of that workflow. This has significantly shortened the process for Edwards, saving the company many person-hours in the process.” “It also allows them to repeat the process so if they reproduce that part in the future, they can just call up the code they used last time. They don't have to reprogram it again,” added Woolven. “So there's lots of downstream efficiencies from them using that particular application.” LOOKING AHEAD: Moving forwards, Edwards is looking at how it can best leverage Autodesk software to support other functionality such as 3D generative design and 3D printing. It also has plans to expand the use of Fusion 360 CAM to other countries outside the UK, including to global production facilities, where it has potential to be used to standardise working practices across the group.

Client: Cova Security Gates Location: West Sussex, UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Vault, Autodesk PDM Collection OVERVIEW: The design team at Cova Security Gates was already a long-standing user of Autodesk product design technology, with Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical core to the organisation’s product development workflows. However, due to the company’s success and expansion, Cova were starting to outgrow current practices and needed to make a step change in the way design data is managed. Robust processes for revision management and release approval were in place but were largely manual, with significant scope for improved efficiencies through automation. Furthermore, the connection between the mechanical and electrical project data was limited, leading to issues with version control. Finally, the global pandemic had highlighted the need for a centralised data management system that could be easily accessed inside and outside the office with consistent performance regardless of the user’s location. PROJECT GOALS: Cova’s primary requirement was the ability to manage engineering models and drawings in a secure central location. Any proposed solution needed to reduce the use of incorrect file versions being used around the business, improve access for design when accessing data from multiple locations and reduce the time waiting to open design files over VPN. In addition, the solution needed to manage data and its release to the business more efficiently, reduce manual data management tasks and improve revision, version and release management. Cova also required improved back-office access to data, reduced effort in transmittal report creation, improved batch plotting, and a digitised change management and approval process. SOLUTIONS: Cadline’s recommended solution was Autodesk Vault Professional with Cadline AutoConnect. AutoConnect extends the functionality of Vault Professional and automates Auto Property Update, Auto File Creation such as PDF, STEP, DWG, file based BOM Export from Inventor, and Email Notification. Cova opted for a Microsoft Azure hosted server for their Vault implementation, enabling the business to work efficiently anywhere and reduce their IT server footprint and management costs. Cadline’s Vault Professional Quickstart was the agreed solution to ensure Cova were up and running as soon as possible. The Vault Professional Remote QuickStart is designed to deliver a pre-configured environment with the skills system administrators and users need to work with Vault Professional, in a short period of time. In addition to the Vault implementation, Cadline upgraded all of Cova’s Autodesk PDM Collection software to the same 2022 version which included the migration of the AutoCAD Electrical databases. BUSINESS OUTCOMES: All staff undertook Vault User and Vault Admin training to ensure full adoption of the new solution. The Vault Professional and Cadline AutoConnect implementation met all of Cova’s original requirements, and Cova have seen a significant improvement in efficiency, with users able to easily and quickly access data from multiple locations. Correct files are now being used due to the controlled revision, version and release management provided by Autodesk Vault Professional, and Cadline AutoConnect allows the creation of DWF and PDF files at lifecycle transitions. CONCLUSION: Cova now has the foundation in place to control the release and management of data. A secure, central location for data with improved revision, version and release management enables users to access the correct information, anytime, anywhere. Slow VPN connectivity has been addressed improving access and reducing time waiting, and manual tasks have been automated enabling Cova to benefit from the associated time and cost savings.

Client: Brigade Location: South Darenth, UK + Global VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle (Fusion Manage) OVERVIEW: Based in Darenth, near Dartford in Kent, Brigade Electronics is a global market leader in vehicle safety systems, offering a comprehensive range of products to reduce collision risk and maximise efficiency, including camera monitor systems, reversing alarms, ultrasonic proximity sensors, digital recorders and thermal image cameras. Many of the company’s projects start with a new idea – the need, for example, for a sensor system capable of predicting future collisions and enabling the user to take action to avoid them. Projects typically move on into, first, a business case of what proposed systems should look like and deliver, and second, a developmental and commercial review phase, evaluating whether the solution has met the business case, or further tweaks are needed. SCOPING THE CHALLENGE: To make this process as efficient as possible, Brigade Electronics is focused on streamlining operational procedures and working practices. It identified the need to both enhance visibility over live projects and to restructure its new product introduction (NPI) process. At the same time, it wanted to move away from siloed, linear ways of working to reduce project delays, improve supply chain collaboration and more accurately meet customer delivery dates. In doing all this, Brigade Electronics was also looking to reduce manual working and eliminate tasks that did not contribute to core business goals. FINDING A WAY FORWARD: To help it address these challenges, standardise critical business processes and tailor workflows to its needs, Brigade Electronics decided to implement Autodesk Fusion Lifecyle, now Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage, a product lifecycle management (PLM) platform that connects people, processes and data across departments and geographies. Autodesk sold the product and took the lead on the implementation, before handing the account over to its platinum partner, Cadline, because of the reseller’s skillset and capability in PLM solutions delivery. Ryan Bates, PLM Systems Developer and Technical Administrator, said: “We were recommended Cadline by Autodesk and were immediately impressed with their service, support and knowledge of the Autodesk software. It was therefore an intuitive choice to work with them on this project.” Cadline focused on using Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage to digitise processes ranging from item and bills of materials management to change management, and from documentation management to snagging and problem reporting. At the same time, it concentrated on restructuring the whole NPI process to give Brigade Electronics enhanced visibility and control, enabling the company’s leadership teams to ensure any issues were identified and resolved quickly, project milestones were met and costs minimised. SUPPORTING DATA SHARING: Building on this work, Cadline has helped develop a range of workspaces for Brigade Electronics but has gone further by developing a bespoke approach that supports data sharing across the organisation and beyond. As Cadline’s commercial director, Scott Woolven, explains: “We have written a piece of bespoke code which sits around the system, so when a project is released, it gathers the right files for the right people and puts them into the right locations. And then all those people are notified so everyone has access to the correct version of the data at the right time.” REAPING THE REWARDS: Brigade Electronics is now reaping the rewards of having Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage and a new approach to data storage, management and sharing in place. The company now has solid and reliable product, project and business information, which is held within the system but can be made available to those stakeholders who need it when they need it. Brigade can quickly and easily share relevant data with distributors and suppliers downstream. The new approach has largely eliminated manual keying and manual entry into other systems and, partly as result of this, errors and delays in project delivery to customers. It can also share data with its engineering team which uses the Autodesk computer-aided design software solution, Autodesk AutoCAD LT ® for engineering drawings. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Brigade Electronics is happy with the success it has achieved in using Fusion 360 Manage to streamline operational processes. It currently has more than 50 users of the software across multiple departments. The company expects adoption levels to ramp up still further over the coming months and years as more and more stakeholders see the benefits of the product lifecycle management (PLM) data that Fusion 360 Manage offers up. Today, Brigade Electronics has several new projects in progress, including one aimed at improving meeting management which involves migrating data about supplier meetings and from supplier issues logs into the Autodesk system. It now wants to spread the word about the benefits of Fusion 360 Manage. The next phase therefore is getting suppliers to buy into and start using the solution and the processes that support it. Over time, Brigade Electronics is confident about extending the approach across its whole project ecosystem.

Client: Stephen Storey Location: UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Cloud & Construction Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk®BIM 360™ OVERVIEW: bpha is a leading Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc. It is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop more, new affordable homes. bpha owns or manages over 19,000 homes. It is now embarking on anexciting new regeneration project which aims to improve and enhance a number of theirtower blocks in Bedford. The project was first conceived in 2015, when bpha consulted with residents to discuss the condition of the tower blocks and where improvements to the external fabric of the buildings and communal areas could be made. Following on from these discussions a complete review took place of 856 homes across 6 separate sites in Bedford. It was then identified areas in which could be invested to improve the longevity and desirability of the tower blocks. The project not only aims to repair the buildings but transform the communities in which the homes are situated. Improving communal spaces and providing a safe and desirable environment for our residents to live in. GAUGING THE CHALLENGE: The Hackitt Report, which was published in 2018 following the Grenfell Tower fire of the previous year, effectively signposted to organisations that they needed to have a comprehensive understanding of the high-rise blocks under their ownership or management, including the assets that are in them, the condition they are in and when replacements and repairs were made. In order to deliver this assurance around safety and comply with the regulations, Housing Associations have focused on improving record keeping. The use of building information modelling (BIM) has been an important part of this ongoing conversation. Given all this, bpha was eager to ensure that consultants and contractors that it might work with in the future were able to embrace a BIM methodology. At the same time, it also decided to use a BIM approach itself within the refurbishment programme -and turned to design and data management software provider, Cadline to help provide this capability. Stephen Storey, Senior Regeneration Manager for bpha, explained the rationale: “Cadline was great in the engagement phase. When we explained what we wanted from the system and what we really needed it to do, they didn’t try to push all aspects of the software. “When Cadline knew our key requirements they said it sounds like you just need Autodesk®BIM 360™Docs for now and you can increase that as and when you may need to in the future. That was refreshing to hear. They listened to us, and then provided us with exactly what we wanted and needed, which was great.” BENEFITS REALISED AND TO COME: Among the great benefits of Autodesk software solutions like BIM 360 Docs is that they can work effectively alongside third-partysoftware and also integrate seamlessly with many of these solutions. bpha has also been conducting drone surveys of some of the other tower blocks it manages in Bedford to assess the condition of these assets and what refurbishments and repairs need to be carried out. It has done this knowing that Cadline has the capability to review the drone images for each block and provide aninitial defect analysis report for each, summarising key findings and recommendations. Cadline has its own proprietary software, DynamicAIM, which can be used to help manage the data, and bpha is currently assessing whether this could further assist withthe management of its high-rise blocks post Hackitt report. bpha already sees BIM 360 Docs as having a key role to play in ensuring compliance with the new Building Safety Bill, once introduced. As Storey explains: “In order to comply, we will need to demonstrate to the regulators that we have a good understanding of what assets are in the building at any one time. The software should also provide us with a clear visual reference, enabling us to navigate through any part of that block in BIM. “It will also help us know when components are replaced and where these were sourced,” added Storey. “We have certainly been impressed with what we have seen from Autodesk BIM 360 Docs,” continued Storey. “It is a versatile piece of software. Once it starts to be deployed more widely across our new build and development teams, we would expect usage levels to ramp up quite significantly.”

Client: Anonymous Location: UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Manufacturing & Data Management Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Vault Professional, Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle OVERVIEW: For most bespoke solutions providers working in the offshore energy sector, it is important to put in place end-to-end processes and workflows that cover data management and design and engineering and deliver operational efficiency and business agility. For one such provider, these were the key drivers behind a decision to migrate their whole approach in this area to one based on Autodesk software solutions and supported by Autodesk reseller, Cadline. The provider had previously relied on a single legacy data management system, based on aging technology with little provision for wider process management. It decided to migrate to a fully integrated data management and process lifecycle management (PLM) system robust and resilient enough to manage its working processes but agile enough to support rapid changes in response to shifting business requirements. It went out to market and ran a thorough review of available software solutions. Having examined these solutions, the bespoke solutions provider decided to opt for the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, including a combination of Autodesk Vault Professional product data management (PDM) software and Autodesk’s Fusion Lifecycle cloud-based lifecycle management software solution. SCOPING OUT THE SOLUTION: The bespoke provider has bought multiple licences of both Autodesk Vault and Fusion Lifecycle. It has also rolled out and implemented the software solutions and accessed the professional services offered by Cadline in support. The provider is now pushing the boundaries of what it is possible to achieve with the two software solutions operating in tandem. Organisations frequently use Vault to manage work in progress and engineering data and then push the bill of materials ‘down the line’ into the Fusion Lifecycle tool. The provider does all this but also goes further by generating drawing registers and developing and managing project standards. Paul Watson, Head of Digital Manufacturing, Cadline, said: “They are looking to manage all their design and engineering work and all related processes inside Vault. And they have also built task management for every single engineer into the system as well.” Cadline is increasingly going beyond day-to-day support to deliver special projects designed to improve the system further, including providing improvements to certain areas of the system. REAPING THE REWARDS The bespoke solutions provider is now on a unified Autodesk platform managed and maintained by Cadline. The focus is not on introducing radical change but instead on refining the approach and adapting the system to deliver efficiency gains. The provider is now calling Cadline to deliver specific projects designed to further enhance the solution in certain key areas. As of today, the key benefit that the Autodesk product portfolio delivers to the provider on this project is how the seamless integration of all the key solutions helps drive operational efficiency. According to the provider’s spokesperson: “For us, the main benefit of using Inventor, Vault and Lifecycle together is the smooth workflow it supports. When you are designing in Inventor, all the metadata effectively flows into Vault and can then flow on into Fusion.” “It is easy to design, store work and then check and approve it. We can visualise work, ensure data quality and ensure rigorous engineering process is embedded into the design tasks and the entire product lifecycle.“

Client: Anonymous Location: Global VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: AEC Autodesk Solutions: AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Naviswork, AutoCAD P&ID, Autodesk Vault OVERVIEW: This customer is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. As an Energy System Integrator, it understands, design, builds and services optimal power systems for future generations. Its offering includes ultra-flexible internal combustion engine-based power plants, hybridised solar power plants, energy storage & integration solutions, as well as gas to power systems. The technical sales team at the customer believed that the existing design communication methodology used during the sales process was significantly extending the early stages of the project. Technical design elementswere typically communicated using 2D drawings even when some of the early design activities had beencarried out in 3D. This resulted in a disconnected workflow and a less than optimal experience for their clients. PROJECT GOALS: The high-level goal was to optimise the sales communication process by enabling the team todevelop and deliver the early-stage design layouts completely in 3D including plant, piping, buildings,roads and site area, in a much shorter time. The specific goals included: Project development in 3D with 2D output created automatically. A more efficient design workflow as a result of process simplification. Improved automation of outputcreation and editing. More compelling and accessible customer facing documentation The intention was to continue to develop the same layout model throughout the sales and operational phases of the project to improve information accuracy and consistency. SOLUTIONS: We worked with the team at the customer to develop a set of workflows, based around AutoCADPlant 3D, that would allow their projects to be developed and communicated using a 3D model, throughout the development-sales-operations layout lifecycle. The workflows also included Autodesk Navis works for aggregating and visualising the project models, AutoCAD P & ID for producing 2D schematics and Autodesk Vault to manage the project data. Based on these workflows, we delivered a series of learning and development activities to enable the team to employ them on their early pilot projects. BUSINESS OUTCOMES: The early pilots demonstrated a significant reduction in the time to create the sales layout documentation and, importantly, the round trip time to deliver design changes was much reduced. The team’s new ability to produce a wider variety of modern design communications including 3D visuals and walk-throughs allowed it to deliver an improved customer experience. In addition, the use of a consistent 3D model throughout the design and delivery of the project improved information accuracy and reduced the amount of rework and duplication of effort. CONCLUSION: Our long-standing relationship with this customer allowed us to identify and recommend areas for implementing Autodesk 3D technology to improve a well-established project delivery workflow. Our specialist expertise with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navis works and Autodesk Vault uniquely positioned Cadline as a trusted advisors whilst we worked with the team to develop the optimised, fully model centric workflows. We continue to provide guidance, support and training on this ongoing project as the processes are applied to new projects.

Client: David Lewis Location: Glasgow, UK VinZero Partner: Cadline Industry: Infrastructure Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk Civil 3D OVERVIEW: The highways team at the AECOM office in Glasgow, UK had found success in adopting Autodesk Civil 3D to deliver better projects more efficiently, following a companywide programme of learning and development. However, it identified a number of areas that would benefit from the further development of specific workflows, content and training to deliver additional efficiencies and standardised ways of working. David Lewis, the Cadline Customer Success Manager (CSM) assigned to the team, prepared a plan that allowed the team to undertake a series of activities that would deliver the targeted improvements and support additional service offerings. PROJECT GOALS: The overall goal was to develop a series of workflows and accompanying training activities that would remove repetitive, time-wasting tasks from some of the core design activities delivered by the team. Specifically, the design of drop kerbs was disproportionately inefficient and lent itself to being partially automated, if the user had access to theright content and skills. We anticipated that the time to deliver the associated tasks could be reduced by at least two thirds allowing the team to be more competitive as well as adding increased flexibility to design optioneering. SOLUTIONS: We developed a programme of work specific to highways design at AECOM to accommodate different user capabilities, roles and responsibilities. Our training activities supported the introduction of new skills as well the levelling up across the department of the core Autodesk Civil 3D skill set. These activities were delivered in a virtual environment and underpinned by post training support and access to a dedicated CSM. David, the CSM responsible for the successful delivery of the programme, worked closely with our delivery specialists to ensure that the programme was agile and could be adapted to meet changing personnel and project requirements. Part of his role was to plan the next phase of the programme with a view to supporting the progression deeper into multiproduct workflows following the successful adoption of workflows from each series of training BUSINESS OUTCOMES: A significant improvement in design efficiency by empowering users to be able to produce elements of their design in a third of the time that they were able to previously. The success of the programme has allowed us to work with the team at AECOM to identify more areas for improvement when using Autodesk Civil 3D on highways design projects and introduce additional design and collaboration technology. The next phase of the programme will introduce Autodesk InfraWorks into the early-stage design workflow as well as extending the training activities to include management awareness courses. “Attendees of the advanced course have adopted more efficient workflows into their projects, allowing for aspects of designs to be completed in a shorter timeframe. The advanced course allows for a deeper understanding of Civil 3D and allows AECOM to provide a customised experience for our clients.” CONCLUSION: Our customer success approach of maintaining close relationships the teams at AECOM and monitoring the outcomes of the activities we deliver, allows us to further develop the plans together that produce continuous improvements at AECOM. As we find success in specific areas such as drop kerb design by introducing sub-assembly composer skills, we are able to extend these new technology skills into other activities that are suited to automation.

Client: Kalayojan Architects & Urban Designers Location: Uyo, Nigeria VinZero Partner: Capricot Industry: Cloud & Construction Autodesk Solutions: Autodesk REVIT OVERVIEW: The proposed International Worship Centre (Uyo Cathedral) boasts a breathtaking design. Designed on a podium, the building will allow direct pedestrian access from the drop off to the concourse level. The concourse provides an option for the church visitor to choose to spend time after service within the complex by visiting the museum, cafeteria, etc. A multi-purpose space has been accommodated within the space for various reasons associated with revenue. 3D BIM modelling allowed the church (client) to see every aspect of the new design - both inside and out - in realistic detail, regardless of the angle. Capricot aided Kalayojan's adoption of BIM technologies for the purpose of this project and was appointed to further federate the concept model for schematic and detail design. OUTCOMES & BENEFITS: With BIM, there are a wide variety of components proved beneficial to this project. Everything from lighting simulations and acoustic analysis to air flow simulations and circulation can be examined and revisited at anytime. Lighting can also be configured for both daylight and artificial lighting studies. Using BIM as a starting point during the conceptualizing of a project can typically be a little rigid because it demands you to know so much about a project. Yet, with the church decision-making team and the design team all participating in the design of the new facility, everyone watches the creation of the design together and the typical— and oftentimes time and money consuming back and forth of the traditional design process is eliminated, or at least greatly reduced. Thanks to BIM, the architect, builder, church owner and representative staff members, audio-visual and lighting designers, project engineers and electrical contractors, can all sit down together and hash out the details of the project. BIM typically covers geometry, light analysis, climate zone information, and quantities and properties of building components. Using BIM, an architect can create walls, structural members, doors and windows as features, virtually allowing reality for the customer. For example, a church leader can open the front door and tour the building before the onset of the project onsite. They can even see a representation of the pastor in front of the church and the congregation. Using BIM in a real-time design session proved to be a much more efficient way of approaching the project for both the client and design team. It ensured the design remained closely aligned with the church's vision, as changes would be made and visualised instantly, and design concepts could be created in just a few days.