NX

Teamcenter

AEC Illuminazione
Designing urban lighting for citizens comfort and safety

Industry Electronics and semiconductor Business challenges Development of innovative products according to demanding quality standards Production for countries with divergent requirements Increasingly complex data: product specifications, design changes, environmental requirements Production efficiency Regulatory compliance Keys to success NX for development of all the core components of a lighting system Teamcenter for product and process data sharing, and management and control of internal procedures and regulations Support from Siemens PLM Software technicians

The use of NX and Teamcenter supports advanced research and innovation for producing the highest quality lighting solutions
Since 1957, AEC Illuminazione has been implementing solutions for public lighting, combining technology and design to achieve innovative solutions that offer maximum comfort and total safety to citizens. AECs lighting solutions are recognized for their integration with the urban environment in a uniquely harmonious and highly functional manner. Delivering rapid design, production and distribution, the company has become a leader in Italy in its sector and today plays an important role across Europe, the Middle and Far East, Australia and New Zealand. With such a broad geographic reach, its important to note that the companys products must meet the specific environmental compliance standards of each regional installation. Achieving company goals means tight control of various factors across development, including intense product research and an emphasis on advanced technologies and electronic solutions that power its equipment. Specifically, AEC tests, approves and certifies each product in company laboratories via rigorous technical assessments, before applying to official certifications. AEC does not simply validate and verify its products, but it develops them in harmony with the requirements to fulfill a consistent

and pervasive development strategy that supports its main principles such as energy savings and safety for citizens right into design criteria. At AEC, product development is driven by the selection of optical instru ments and the search for optimal materials and production processes. Product duration, versatility and customer support concur in honoring the commitment to the highest standards of quality. To maintain a leadership position in the context of a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market, AEC identified opportunities to improve operations in the areas of the computer-aided design (CAD) and collaborative product development management (cPDM) platforms. The company sought a unique tool, one which www.siemens.com/plm

Results Fast implementation Significantly reduced cycle time Improved product data access and re-use Enhanced regulatory compliance The possibility to have all operations integrated and to turn to one unique supplier, or better, to a real partner one that would give us welldefined assurances and be able to accompany us in advancing more complex projects as well as in future developments is crucial. Ing Lucchetti Project Manager AEC Illuminazione

would favor the development of a lighting system across multiple integrated components and one that would enable a significant reduction of samples and prototypes. The solution would manage the various stages of lighting system devel opment, including the handling of optical design and mechanics (with the study and modeling of complex surfaces), checks (including modeling and finite element analysis), fast and on-time changes and electric/electronic design. To fulfill these requirements, AEC chose Siemens PLM Softwares NX software, an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution. AEC noted the strength of NX in addressing comprehensive design across all core components of its lighting equipment: the optical unit, the structure and the cabling. In addition, with the production of an increasing volume of data connected to each specific component, as well as the need to exploit previous designs, trace the checks performed in various stages and manage constant updates and changes, AEC required an efficient and reliable product data management (PDM) system. The company chose Teamcenter software, a digital lifecycle management solution preconfigured for rapid development and fast return on investment, also from Siemens PLM Software. AEC cited the capability of Teamcenter to make accurate, up-to-date product and process information immediately and easily accessible for all of the companys operators, specialists and other persons with a need to know. A special AEC team was formed to screen various CAD and cPDM offerings. Through a series of practical demonstrations, the team found that the tight and seamless integration between NX and Teamcenter was especially advantageous, noting the solution served as a comprehensive answer to its product development requirements. A series of key factors contributed to selecting the Siemens solution, notes Ing Lucchetti, project manager, AEC. NX and Teamcenter, especially a number

of their advanced attributes, seemed to us to be the most suitable for our current and future needs. We considered the technology in terms of both the companys current requirements and projected needs. Lucchetti notes that the Siemens offering of specific tools in an integrated environment is another critical element. In many ways, the Siemens approach reflects AECs own pioneering and expansive outlook of product development processes. Lucchetti says, The possibility of having all operations integrated and to turn to one unique supplier, or better, to a real partner one that would give us well-defined assurances and be able to accom pany us in advancing more complex projects as well as in future devel opments is crucial. Benefits of the implementation have already been noted and are expected to become even more significant as new projects are brought on board. Benefits include increased productivity and faster production start time. AECs designers are achieving substantially improved information sharing, magnified by the fact that their updates are made in real time. Manage ment of information to comply with regional and industry standards and requirements is now being automated. Other advantages are expected as a result of more efficient filing and retrieval of documents and models by the companys technical office. The outcome will be better management and greater control of the companys internal procedures and regulations.

Solutions/Services NX www.siemens.com/nx Teamcenter www.siemens.com/teamcenter Customers primary business AEC Illuminazione implements public lighting solutions especially urban street applications, cycling lanes, pedestrian crossing areas and parkways combining technology and design to achieve innovative solutions that offer maximum comfort and total safety to citizens. www.aecilluminazione.com Customer location Subbiano (AR) Italy In only a matter of a few days after the implementation of the Siemens solution, our people realized how much simpler and faster data access had become, improving our ability to research and create better products. Ing Lucchetti Project Manager AEC Illuminazione

The most significant advantage of the new technology rollout is the acceleration of the production start time, made possible by the structuring of the bill of materials (BOM) inside the CAD system. Lucchetti notes, We are quite happy with the support of Siemens PLM Software, which performed a real and complete analysis of the company processes, as well as organizing and conducting the training of our personnel. Siemens consultants worked side-by-side with us in the performance of a pilot project in which we explored and supported the various stages of lighting system design. It was a positive transition. We found great enthusiasm throughout the technical office. In only a matter of a few days after the implementation of the Siemens solution, our people realized how much simpler and faster data access had become, improving our ability to research and create better products.

AEC management, which embraces innovation and sets evermore challenging goals, witnessed a confident attitude in the whole staff in dealing with the technology imple men tation an attitude it considers fundamental for the positive outcome of any project, especially when it encompasses a change of its technical infra structure and internal processes. With AECs focus on research and providing the best solutions to advance its lighting technologies, the company has no intention of being satisfied with its current status, and plans to assess future possibilities using Siemens technologies.

Siemens Industry Software Americas +1 800 498 5351 Europe +44 (0) 1276 702000 Asia-Pacific +852 2230 3333 www.siemens.com/plm
2013 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. D-Cubed, Femap, Geolus, GO PLM, I-deas, Insight, JT, NX, Parasolid, Solid Edge, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix and Velocity Series are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other logos, trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks used herein are the property of their respective holders. Z13 16474 1/13 A