Our capabilities as a system architect draw on major digital technologies, ranging from 3D creation to big data. For more than forty years, we have been among the pioneers in this industrial revolution.
Ever since the revolutionary advent of 3D modeling, we have been investing in digital innovations. This was the crucible that forged Dassault Systèmes, our long-standing partner. Our links with the world leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions provide us with the expertise and methods needed to adapt these powerful technologies to our industrial activities. The new tools we are deploying also enhance our ability to look ahead and take a comprehensive view - from design through production, and right down to support and the user experience.
In 2018, the decision was made to transition to 3DExperience, Dassault Systèmes’ unified platform, which has replaced all existing PLM solutions used in our civil and military aircraft programs. The development of the new Falcon and future combat aircraft is taking place using this platform.
We are currently using the 3DExperience platform on Dassault Systèmes’ sovereign cloud as part of the European FCAS program, as well as to support the operational readiness of aircraft operated by the French armed forces. Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes is the first collaborative engineering solution designed specifically to meet the cyber requirements of defense programs. This represents a significant step towards the creation of a sovereign European cloud.
This approach involves using a shared digital model to coordinate everybody involved in the development of large airborne systems. Implemented as part of the ATL2 modernization project, this framework is currently being applied as part of the FCAS/NGF collaborative project and is being used for our new programs. The system digital model allows security and data sovereignty considerations to be incorporated very early in the process.
Big data is used to optimize support for our civil and military customers. It enables the deployment of management, analysis and decision-making tools, based on strictly controlled and sovereign shared data. The digital twin of each aircraft replicates the various phases of its life cycle. This enables us to engage in predictive maintenance to improve the effectiveness of the support we provide and to maximize fleet availability.
Design, manufacture, support: towards a comprehensive digital vision
