Alexander Dennis Limited has recently adopted Zuken Inc.'s electrical and fluid CAD software, E3.series. Alexander Dennis chose E3.series after an extensive selection process which focused on their desire to create a fully-integrated electrical design process and a unified project and data management environment. They will use E3.series to help drive process change for electrical system and harness design.

A key factor in Alexander Dennis' decision was E3.series' object-oriented architecture, which will enable the company to create smart drawings which feed all stages of the design process, including manufacturing and purchasing. Additionally, Zuken's PDM adaptor (ZPA) will integrate electrical design and part data with Siemens TeamCenter, Alexander Dennis' chosen PLM tool. An additional factor was E3.series' built-in capacity for design process evolution; as process needs change, the system can be developed to keep up with new requirements.

E3.series will enhance the accuracy, consistency and availability of Alexander Dennis' data, helping them meet the future challenges of competitive product development and manufacturing.