Case Study: Atkins validates complex Hinkley Point C models with 3D Repo

Atkins validates Hinkley Point C models with 3D Repo for a £20bn project

Atkins, a multinational engineering and design company, faced the challenge of coordinating and validating 3D models from numerous separate teams using different software applications for the massive Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project. Their key challenges included detecting changes, handling design issues, and ensuring model accuracy across various sources. To manage this, they implemented 3D Repo's digital platform, specifically utilizing its 3D Diff change detection tool.

The solution provided by 3D Repo enabled Atkins to efficiently federate models of any size or file type and detect changes in real-time. This allowed for the early identification of conflicting information and modeling errors, which effectively managed change and prevented potential cost overruns and delays. The cloud-based platform democratized data for all stakeholders, provided robust security, and offered tools like clipping to spot even the smallest differences. 3D Repo's implementation resulted in a quick, accurate, and efficient validation process, crucial for the success of the UK's largest infrastructure project.

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