Grundfos Leverages Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform on the Cloud to Drive Sustainability and Innovation
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump and water solutions, has announced its decision to adopt Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud as part of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy. This move will see the platform being utilized across all its business divisions—commercial building services, domestic building services, industry, and water utility—as the company focuses on sustainable product lifecycle management and enhanced service offerings.
With a multiyear agreement in place, Grundfos will leverage Dassault Systèmes’ full portfolio of industrial equipment industry solutions based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The goal is to manage product lifecycles more sustainably while driving its services business forward. By integrating virtual twins that combine modeling, simulation, data science, and artificial intelligence, Grundfos aims to empower 3,500 users to collaborate effectively, increase productivity, enhance traceability and control, reduce operating costs and time to market, and enable new business models at scale.
Addressing Global Water Challenges Through Digital Transformation
The United Nations declared a “Water Action Decade” to address the urgent need for sustainable development and integrated management of safe water resources. Despite significant progress, billions of people still lack access to clean and safe water. Grundfos’ adoption of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform underscores its commitment to addressing these global water challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
For over four decades, Grundfos has relied on Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA applications to design thousands of products that move and treat water. However, as the company sought new ways to innovate and operate efficiently, it recognized the value of migrating its data and processes to the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This shift provides Grundfos with end-to-end visibility across all operations, predictive maintenance capabilities, real-time performance analytics, and a digital thread throughout the product lifecycle. These capabilities will accelerate the development of more sustainable and high-quality solutions.
A Strategic Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
Björn Axling, Head of PLM at Grundfos, emphasized the alignment between Grundfos’ mission and the capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. “Grundfos’ purpose is to pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. To achieve this, we are focusing our business on sustainability and intelligent solutions to innovate differently, operate efficiently, and lead the market. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud supports this strategy with technology that has driven sustainable change across many industries. It also further deepens our long-standing relationship with Dassault Systèmes, built on a shared commitment to improve quality of life for people,” he said.
This partnership highlights the synergy between Grundfos’ vision and Dassault Systèmes’ technological expertise. By creating a virtual twin of the water lifecycle on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Grundfos is not only accelerating innovation but also setting a benchmark for the entire water and industrial equipment sector.
AI-Powered Virtual Twins: A Catalyst for Innovation and Sustainability
One of the most transformative aspects of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is its ability to create AI-powered virtual twins of complex systems, such as the water lifecycle. These virtual twins serve as dynamic, digital replicas that simulate real-world processes, enabling companies like Grundfos to test, optimize, and refine their solutions before implementation. This capability significantly reduces risks, accelerates development cycles, and enhances collaboration across teams.
Philippe Bartissol, Vice President of the Industrial Equipment Industry at Dassault Systèmes, highlighted the broader implications of this initiative. “By creating a virtual twin of the water lifecycle on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Grundfos embodies our 3D UNIV+RSES vision, accelerating innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in managing the planet’s most valuable resource, while setting a powerful example for the entire sector,” he said.
The integration of AI and data science into the platform enables Grundfos to predict outcomes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective measures proactively. For instance, predictive maintenance powered by virtual twins can help prevent equipment failures, reducing downtime and operational costs. Similarly, real-time analytics provide actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and innovation.
A Step Toward a Sustainable Future
Grundfos’ decision to migrate to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud reflects its dedication to sustainability and digital transformation. As water scarcity and climate change continue to pose significant challenges globally, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. By leveraging advanced technologies like AI, virtual twins, and cloud computing, Grundfos is positioning itself as a leader in developing sustainable water solutions.
The adoption of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform also demonstrates how digital tools can play a pivotal role in achieving sustainability goals. From improving resource efficiency to reducing environmental impact, the platform offers a comprehensive framework for managing complex systems responsibly. Moreover, it fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing across teams, breaking down silos and enabling a more cohesive approach to problem-solving.
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