Scaling H2FC Electric Motor Production at Aeristech
Challenge
Aeristech faced challenges in product development efficiency and interdepartmental collaboration due to the lack of an accurate control system as they transitioned from R&D to prototype and mass production.
Solution
TECHNIA provided Aeristech with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and SOLIDWORKS, offering a unified PLM environment that enhanced collaboration and allowed work from any location.
Results
The implementation of TECHNIA’s solutions led to an 80% increase in productivity, streamlined operations, and improved collaboration across Aeristech’s teams.
I would say productivity has gone up about 80%. We're no longer stuck in unproductive meetings. We no longer send out emails. Anything can be done through the app. We are agile.
Scaling Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development and Manufacturing
Aeristech, a company that designs, develops, and manufactures prototypes of high-speed electric motors for hydrogen fuel cells, partnered with TECHNIA to overcome challenges in their product development processes and interdepartmental collaboration.
The partnership has been instrumental in Aeristech’s transition from an R&D company to a prototype manufacturing company with aspirations to move into full-volume production.
Before partnering with TECHNIA, Aeristech faced significant challenges in the efficiency of their product development processes and interdepartmental collaboration.
As they transitioned from an R&D background into prototype and mass production, they struggled with controlling everything from parts to documents, procedures, and test documents.
The lack of an accurate control system made it difficult to communicate messages to the entire business, leading to inefficiencies and a reliance on numerous meetings and emails.
TECHNIA provided Aeristech with Dassault Systèmes software solutions, including the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and SOLIDWORKS. These tools offered a unified PLM environment, enabling seamless data transfer and improved collaboration across teams.
The cloud-based system allowed work to be done from any location, enhancing flexibility and productivity. The software also facilitated better control over parts, documents, and procedures, reducing the need for excessive meetings and emails.
The implementation of 3DEXPERIENCE led to significant improvements in Aeristech’s operations. Productivity increased by about 80%, with less time spent in unproductive meetings and sending emails. The software also enabled better collaboration and communication across teams, contributing to the company’s growth.
The cloud-based system allowed for work to be done from any location, further enhancing productivity. The software also facilitated better control over parts, documents, and procedures, leading to more efficient and streamlined operations
Retrofitting London’s Iconic Buses with Zero-Emission H2FC Systems
Project HEIDI aims to retrofit London’s iconic red double-decker buses with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell (H2FC) systems by 2026. Aeristech’s oil-free compressors enhance the H2FC systems, making hydrogen a cost-effective alternative to battery electric solutions and improving power efficiency, thanks to the high-performance prototypes’ specific pressure ratios.
Project HEIDI marks a notable breakthrough in the transportation industry and its mission of achieving net zero and pursuing sustainability. Green hydrogen has the potential to become the industry’s leading solution, and Aeristech are ready to scale their H2FC electric motor production to meet the market demand.
What Do Aeristech Think About 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS?
Marisa Kurimbokus, Head of Engineering and Product Development, highlighted the importance of the software provided by Dassault Systèmes and TECHNIA in this transition. She stated, “The software that Dassault Systèmes and TECHNIA are providing us will be absolutely key in this. It’ll make sure that we continually collaborate as a team, which is so important in this day and age of hybrid working. It’ll make sure that we have a single source of truth of information to work from, and it’ll enable us to go from where we are into the future in a very agile, promising way.”
Ralph Yazbeck, Lead Engineer on the Heidi project, also emphasized the benefits of the Dassault Systèmes software, stating, “By using Dassault Systèmes software, we’ve overcome quite a few challenges. 3DEXPERIENCE helped me save time because it allows me the flexibility to work with the team as a whole. 3DEXPERIENCE allows me to do this and to have all the information in one space.”
Andrei Gheorghe, Mechanical Engineering Team Leader at Aeristech, noted the significant increase in productivity since the implementation of the software, stating, “I would say productivity has gone up about 80%. We’re no longer stuck in unproductive meetings. We no longer send out emails. Anything can be done through the app. We are agile. We can adopt changes on the go overnight.”
The partnership between Aeristech and TECHNIA, facilitated by the implementation of Dassault Systèmes software, has led to significant improvements in Aeristech’s operations, productivity, and collaboration, paving the way for their future growth and success.
How Does Digitalization Contribute to Sustainability?
Aeristech are accelerating their H2FC electric motor production, meaning that these sustainable products will reach the market sooner. Hydrogen fuel cells do not produce carbon dioxide emissions during operation and offer high energy density. As such, they’re a promising alternative to traditional fuels.
The sooner these products are available, the faster they can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing global net-zero goals.
Get in touch today to discuss how TECHNIA can help make your product creation sustainable.
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