Case Study: Sersa Maschineller Gleisbau achieves more efficient project data management with CONTACT Software's CIM Database

More efficient thanks to current project data

Sersa Maschineller Gleisbau, a Swiss company that develops specialized machines for railway construction and maintenance, faced challenges in managing complex design data and projects. Their outdated internal Product Data Management system could not support collaborative 3D design work, automatic generation of bills of materials, or efficient parts list management, making processes time-consuming. They partnered with CONTACT Software and implemented its CIM Database PLM system to address these issues.

The solution from CONTACT Software provided powerful search functions, enabled parallel collaborative work on designs, and automated the creation of bills of materials, which significantly shortened development times. A major result was the elimination of hundreds of duplicate parts and increased reuse of standard components. The integration with their ERP system and future plans for maintenance feedback loops further optimized their processes, leading to greater overall efficiency.

Sersa Maschineller Gleisbau

Vincent Kuring

Head of Engineering & Projects