Polytechnic University of Turin

Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) is one of Italy’s most prestigious public institutions, with a history spanning over 160 years. It is renowned for academic rigor in engineering, architecture, and industrial design. The Department of Management and Production Engineering focuses on equipping students with state-of-the-art skills in product development, preparing them as future managers and strategic leaders in the manufacturing sector.

Stefano Tornincasa, Professor at Department of Management and Production Engineering, said there are benefits adding the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to their courses to educate and inspire students on collaboration at a global scale. By introducing the 3DEXPERIENCE platform into their engineering curriculum, he said the teachers ensure students are prepared for the future of product development and collaborative innovation, and are skills-ready for the workplace.

Within the university, the Department of Management and Production Engineering is dedicated to preparing students for the complexities of modern industrial systems. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between technical design and effective business management. A primary focus is equipping students with state-of-the-art skills in product development, from initial concept to final production. The program emphasizes a holistic understanding of the product lifecycle, preparing students not just as designers, but as future managers and strategic leaders in the manufacturing sector.

History with SOLIDWORKS

Prior to adopting the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Polytecnico di Torino used SOLIDWORKS as a foundational tool in its engineering courses. Students were proficient in using the desktop application for 3D modeling and design tasks. While effective for individual design projects, this approach presented challenges in fostering true collaboration and providing a comprehensive view of the entire product development process. The need for a more integrated, enterprise-level solution became apparent as the industry shifted toward cloud-based, collaborative workflows.

The university's decision to integrate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform was driven by a forward-thinking strategy to align its curriculum with the evolving demands of the engineering industry. The platform offers a singular, unified environment that could elevate the learning experience beyond traditional CAD modeling.

Key benefits for the university and its students include:

• Enhanced Modeling and Simulation: Students gained access to more advanced and sophisticated modeling capabilities within a unified interface, allowing for more complex and realistic project development.
• Improved Collaboration with Cloud-Based Solutions: The platform’s cloud-native architecture eliminated the barriers of desktop software. Students can now collaborate in real-time on projects, manage data seamlessly, and access their work from any location. This mirrors the collaborative dynamics of modern, geographically dispersed engineering teams.
• Exposure to Industry-Relevant Tools: By working with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, students are trained on the same technology used by leading global enterprises. This direct exposure to professional-grade tools for data management, project planning, and lifecycle control provides them with a significant competitive advantage upon graduation. The platform provides a practical understanding of how to manage a product from conception through its entire lifecycle in an integrated digital ecosystem.

Michela Renzi, a student in Master's degree program in mechanical engineering said: "The 3DEXPERIENCE platform allowed us to collaborative quickly and effectively across multiple devices".