Case Study: Johannes Kepler University achieves 3× faster F1 component design using 50% less material with Solid Edge

University uses Siemens Digital Industries Software solutions to design F1 car component in one-third the time with half the materials

Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, faced extensive documentation and reporting requirements while running industry-oriented plastics engineering programs that rely on close collaboration between students and commercial partners. To speed design cycles, verify composite behavior, and centralize project data across student and industry teams, the university adopted Solid Edge as its CAD/PLM backbone.

Solid Edge delivered an integrated workflow for 3D part and assembly design, composites preparation and centralized data management, enabling efficient verification and transparent data exchange with partner companies. As a result, Johannes Kepler University cut design time for an F1 car component to one-third and reduced material use by half, while improving compliance with reporting obligations and strengthening research, education and industry collaboration.

Johannes Kepler University

Zoltán Major

Director of the Institute