CATIA 42123 225810592 2008-07-15T14:46:21Z EndingPop 710706 /* Notable industries using CATIA */ {{wiktionary|CATIA}}{{Infobox_Software |name = CATIA |screenshot = [[Image:Mtx.jpg|250px]] |caption = Machine tool simulation |developer = [[Dassault Systemes]] |latest_release_version = V6R2009 |latest_release_date = [[May 29]] [[2008]] |operating_system = [[Unix]] / [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] |genre = [[CAD]] software |license = |website = [http://www.3ds.com/products-solutions/brands/CATIA/] }} '''CATIA (Computer Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application)''' is a multi-platform [[Computer-aided design|CAD]]/[[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]]/[[Computer-aided engineering|CAE]] commercial [[software|software suite]] developed by French company [[Dassault Systemes]] and marketed world-wide by [[IBM]]. Written in the [[C++]] [[programming language]], CATIA is the cornerstone of the Dassault Systemes [[Product lifecycle management|PLM]] software suite. The software was created in the late 1970s and early 1980s to develop Dassault's [[Mirage (aircraft)|Mirage]] fighter jet, but was subsequently adopted in the aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and other industries. The software was also used by architect [[Frank Gehry]] in his building of the [[Guggenheim Museum Bilbao]] and [[Walt Disney Concert Hall]]. == History == '''CATIA''' started as an in-house development by [[France|French]] aircraft manufacturer [[Dassault Aviation|Avions Marcel Dassault]], at that time customer of the [[CADAM]] [[CAD]] software.<ref>[http://www.3ds.com/corporate/about-us/group-profile/history/ CATIA History on Dassaut Systemes official Web Site]</ref><ref>[http://www.edstechnologies.com/download/history-catia.pdf A history of CATIA by former CEO of Dassault Systemes Francis Bernard]</ref> The software name was initially '''CATI''' (''Conception Assistée Tridimensionnelle Interactive'' - French for ''Interactive Aided Three Dimensional Design'' ), but was renamed to '''CATIA''' in [[1981]]. At that time Dassault created a subsidiary responsible for the software development and marketing, and finalized a non exclusive distribution agreement with [[IBM]].<ref>[http://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/passion/history/1916-to-this-day/1965-1986/technological-revolutions.html?L=1 Technological Revolution article by Dassault Aviation]</ref> In [[1984]], the [[Boeing|Boeing Company]] chose CATIA as its main 3D CAD tool, making it the largest customer. In [[1988]], with version 3, CATIA was ported from the [[mainframe computer|mainframe]] to the [[UNIX]] platform. In [[1990]], General Dynamics/Electric Boat Corp chose CATIA as its main 3D CAD tool, to design the United States Navy Virginia Class nuclear submarine. In [[1992]] [[CADAM]] was purchased from [[IBM]] and the next year '''CATIA CADAM v4''' was published. Subsequently in [[1996]] '''CATIA V4''' was ported from one to four [[Unix]] operating systems, including [[IBM]] [[AIX (operating system)|AIX]], [[Silicon Graphics]] [[IRIX]], [[Sun Microsystems]] [[SunOS]] and [[Hewlett-Packard]] [[HP-UX]]. In [[1998]], an entirely rewritten version of CATIA, '''CATIA V5''' was released, with support for both [[UNIX]], [[Windows NT]] and [[Windows XP]] since 2001. In [[2008]], Dassault announced the market introduction of '''CATIA V6''' <ref> [http://www.3ds.com/news-events/press-releases/release/1776/1/ Dassault Systèmes Introduces V6 to the Market - Press release]</ref> ==Features and capabilities== Commonly referred to as a [[dimension|3D]] [[Product Lifecycle Management]] software suite, CATIA supports multiple stages of product development ([[CAx]]). The stages range from conceptualization, through design ([[Computer-aided design|CAD]]) and manufacturing ([[Computer-aided manufacturing|CAM]]), until analysis ([[Computer-aided engineering|CAE]]). CATIA can be customized via [[application programming interface]]s (API). V4 can be adapted in the [[Fortran]] and [[C (programming language)|C]] programming languages under an API called CAA. V5 can be adapted via the [[Visual Basic]] and C++ programming languages, an API called CAA2 or CAA V5 that is a [[component object model]] (COM)-like interface. Although later versions of CATIA V4 implemented [[NURBS]], V4 principally used [[polynomial|piecewise polynomial surfaces]]. CATIA V4 uses a [[non-manifold model|non-manifold solid]] engine. Catia V5 features a [[parametric feature based modeler|parametric]] solid/surface-based package which uses NURBS as the core surface representation and has several workbenches that provide [[Knowledge-based engineering#KBE methodology in CATIA knowledgeware|KBE]] support. [[As of 2007]], the latest release is V5 release 18 (V5R18). A major selling point for V5 is the new ability to work with other applications, including Enovia, Smarteam, and various [[Computer-aided engineering|CAE]] Analysis applications. ==Supported operating systems and platforms== CATIA V5 runs on [[Microsoft Windows]] (up to Windows XP and even for Windows Vista since the release R18 SP4) and various flavours of Unix: [[IBM AIX (operating system)|IBM AIX]], [[Hewlett Packard]] [[HP-UX]], [[Silicon Graphics]] [[IRIX]] and [[Sun Microsystems]] [[Solaris Operating System|Solaris]].<ref name='catia_v5_sysreq'> {{cite web|url=http://www-306.ibm.com/software/applications/plm/catiav5/sysreq/index.html |title=CATIA V5 System requirements |accessdate=2007-03-08 |publisher=IBM }}</ref> CATIA V4 is supported for those Unixes<ref name='catia_v4_sysreq'> {{cite web|url=http://www-306.ibm.com/software/applications/plm/catiav4/sysreq/index.html |title=CATIA V4 System requirements |accessdate=2007-03-08 |publisher=IBM }}</ref> and IBM [[MVS]] and [[VM/CMS]] mainframe platforms. CATIA V3 and earlier run on the mainframe platforms. ==Notable industries using CATIA== CATIA is widely used throughout the [[engineering]] industry, especially in the automotive and aerospace sectors. CATIA V4, CATIA V5, [[Pro/ENGINEER]], [[NX (software)|NX]] (formerly Unigraphics), and [[SolidWorks]] are the dominant systems. ===Aerospace=== [[Boeing|The Boeing Company]] used CATIA V3<!-- CATIA V4 did not exist in 1990. Boeing 777 first flight was 1994-06-12. --> to develop its [[Boeing 777|777]] airliner, and is currently using CATIA V5 for the [[Boeing 787|787]] series aircraft. They have employed the full range of Dassault Systemes' 3D PLM products, comprised of CATIA, [[DELMIA]], and [[ENOVIA]], supplemented by Boeing developed applications.<ref name="bca_cad">"[http://www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/pf/pf_computing.html Computing & Design/Build Processes Help Develop the 777]." [[Boeing Commercial Airplanes]].</ref> European aerospace giant [[Airbus]] has been using CATIA since 2001.<ref name="ab_cad">"[http://www.baselinemag.com/article2/0,1540,2089790,00.asp PLM: Boeing's Dream, Airbus' Nightmare]." [http://www.baselinemag.com Baseline].</ref> In 2006, Airbus announced that the production of its [[Airbus 380]] had been set back by two years at a cost of $6.1 billion because development was done on two versions of CATIA. It would appear that German and Spanish Airbus facilities used CATIA V4, while British and French sites had switched to V5. Among the problems: wiring harnesses manufactured using aluminium rather than copper conductors required special design rules including non-standard dimensions and bend radii; these were not easily transferred between different versions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=390123|title=What Grounded the Airbus A380?|date=[[6 December]] [[2006]]|first=Kenneth|last=Wong|publisher=CADALYST|accessdate=2007-12-12}}</ref> [[Canadian]] aircraft maker [[Bombardier Aerospace]] has done all of its designing on CATIA.<ref name='COE_NewsNet'> {{cite journal|title=Bombardier Aerospace Virtual Product Definition: Achievements and Future Directions|journal=COE NewsNet |date=August 2001|first=Isabelle|last=Latulippe|coauthors=|volume=|issue=|pages=|id= |url=http://www.coe.org/newsnet/aug01/|format=|accessdate=2007-03-07}}</ref> ===Automotive=== Automotive companies that use CATIA to varying degrees are [[BMW]], [[Porsche]], [[Daimler Chrysler]][http://www.coe.org/resources/newsarchives/theplant.cfm], [[Audi]],<ref name='COE_Newsnet2'> {{cite web|url=http://www.coe.org/newsnet/nov03/implementation.cfm |title=Product Lifecycle Management Solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes Boost Efficiency at Leading Premium Vehicle Manufacturer |publisher=COE Newsnet }}</ref> [[Volvo]], [[Fiat]], [[Gestamp Automocion]], [[Benteler AG]], [[PSA Peugeot Citroën]], [[Renault]], [[Toyota Motor Corporation|Toyota]], [[Honda]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[Scania_AB|Scania]], [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]],[[Proton (company)]],[[Tata motors]] and Mahindra. [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]] uses it in making tires for automotive and aerospace and also uses a customized CATIA for its design and development. All automotive companies use CATIA for car structures &mdash; door beams, IP supports, bumper beams, roof rails, side rails, body components &mdash; because CATIA is very good in surface creation and [[Computer representation of surfaces]]. ===Shipbuilding=== Dassault Systems has begun serving shipbuilders with CATIA V5 release 8, which includes special features useful to shipbuilders. [[Electric Boat|GD Electric Boat]] used CATIA to design the latest fast attack submarine class for the [[United States Navy]], the [[Virginia class submarine|''Virginia'' class]].<ref name='conklin_virginia_class'> {{cite web|url=http://www.dsp.dla.mil/2006-DSP-conf/Conklin.ppt |title=Realizing Life Cycle Cost Savings Through Standardization |last=Conklin |first=James |work=Defense Standardization Program |publisher=Department Of Defense }}</ref>. [[Northrop Grumman Newport News]] also used CATIA to design the [[Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carrier|''Gerald R. Ford'' class]] of [[supercarrier]]s for the US Navy.<ref name='northrop_grumman'> {{cite web|url=http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/cvn21/facts.html |title=CVN 21 Facts |publisher=Northrop Grumman }}</ref> ===Other=== Architect [[Frank Gehry]] has used the software, through the C-Cubed Virtual Architecture company, now Virtual Build Team, to design his award-winning [[curvilinear]] buildings.<ref name='CADDIGEST'> {{cite journal|title=Gehry, Dassault and IBM Too|journal=AEC Magazine|date=September/October 2003|first=Martin|last=Day|coauthors=|volume=|issue=|pages=|id= |url=http://www.caddigest.com/subjects/aec/select/103103_day_gehry.htm|format=|accessdate=2007-03-07}}</ref> His technology arm, [[Gehry Technologies]], has been developing software based on CATIA V5 named [[Digital Project]].<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.gehrytechnologies.com/products.html |title=Digital Project |accessdate=2007-03-07 |work=Gehry Technologies }}</ref> Digital Project has been used to design buildings and has successfully completed a handful of projects. == Future implementations == [[Dassault Systemes]] has announced plans to release CATIA Version 6 (V6) in mid-2008. <ref>http://www.mcadonline.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=513</ref> The new interface allows designers to work directly with the 3D solid model rather than the feature-based design approach employed in CATIA V5. This version will also improve the Product [[Life cycle]] Management in a revolutionary way. This concept is called PLM 2.0 (in reference of the so called revolution in the Internet called [[Web 2.0]]). == See also == *[[Comparison_of_CAD_software|Comparison of CAD Software]] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * [http://www.3ds.com/products/catia/ CATIA V5 Official website] (Dassault Systèmes website) * [http://campus.3ds.com/students/download-software/catia/ CATIA V5 Student Edition] * [http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03004c/solutions/plm/country/uk/products/catiav5.html IBM CATIA page] * CATIA Video tutorials in [http://www.catiatutor.com www.catiatutor.com] * CATIA V5 French web site with methodology, videos in [http://catweb.fr catweb.fr] * [http://catia.friko.pl/ CATIA gallery by Maciej Ziemak] * [http://www.catiaforum.ru/forum/index.php CATIA Russian user forum] * [http://www.virtualbuildteam.com Virtual Build Team, LLC]- Pioneers in the practical application of CATIA software in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry. * [http://catia.technodat.cz CATIA Czech Website] - Dassault Systèmes Education Partner * [http://www.3ds.com/news-events/press-releases/release/1776/1/] Dassault Systèmes Introduces V6 to the Market - Press release == Gallery == <gallery> Image:EiffelCATIALeg.jpg|North Leg of the Eiffel Tower Image:CATIA_cre.jpg|Concept Product Image:Copy_of_CATIA_catb.jpg|CAT Image:Fax_1.jpg|FEM & Structural Analysis Image:whx.jpg| </gallery> [[Category:3D graphics software]] [[Category:Computer-aided design software]] [[Category:Computer-aided manufacturing software]] [[Category:Computer-aided engineering software]] [[Category:IRIX software]] [[Category:Product lifecycle management]] [[de:CATIA]] [[es:CATIA]] [[fr:CATIA]] [[ko:카티아]] [[hu:CATIA]] [[ms:Catia]] [[nl:Computer Aided Three dimensional Interactive Application]] [[ja:CATIA]] [[pl:CATIA]] [[ru:CATIA]] [[simple:Catia]] [[sk:CATIA]] [[fi:Catia]] [[sv:CATIA]] [[tr:CATIA]]