VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Mar 13, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes has announced its 10-year collaboration with the Chair and Institute for Machine Elements & Systems Engineering (MSE) at the RWTH Aachen University to boost the engineering and industrial product development skills of Germany’s future workforce.
MSE will integrate Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud into RWTH Aachen University’s mechanical engineering curricula for up to 13,000 mechanical engineering students, making the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) the core technology of its education programs. MSE and partnering chairs can train students and junior engineers in MBSE, integrating the latest virtual twin applications.
Students acquire hands-on, industry-aligned skills applicable across diverse industrial sectors, facilitating their transition into the professional world and reducing reliance on lengthier corporate training periods.
Besides education, joint research activities of MSE and Dassault Systèmes are fostered to enhance model-based systems engineering methods and processes. The Center for Systems Engineering (CSE) transfers new technologies resulting from research to industry. CSE is an interdisciplinary hub at RWTH Aachen Campus, bridging academia and industry for engineering advancements.
“The transformation to an AI-supported, seamless digital product development process requires engineers trained on MBSE methods and tools. Therefore, we decided to use the tool chain of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform,” said Professor Georg Jacobs, director of the Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering (MSE), RWTH Aachen University. “Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes is the greatest of that kind for a major technical university and will strengthen the ability of industry to innovate in the years to come.”
MBSE is integral to streamlining the development of autonomous vehicles, enabling the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software architectures. Professionals with expertise in modeling and simulation within this domain are increasingly valued by companies operating in regulated and competitive markets as they implement experience-driven and circular development approaches for complex products.
“Mastering systems engineering is an imperative for industrial innovation in the Generative Economy. By training future engineering professionals with the right skills, our partnership with MSE and CSE at RTWH Aachen University will help bridge the skills gap, boost student employability, and accelerate industrial transformation in Germany. This is the power of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and the cloud in action,” said Valérie Ferret, vice president, 3DEXPERIENCE Edu, Dassault Systèmes.
Source: Dassault Systèmes
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Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a leading multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients, and citizens. It offers a comprehensive suite of software applications, including CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for manufacturing operations, and SIMULIA for realistic simulation. The tools serve various industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and high-tech. As of 2023, Dassault Systèmes employs approximately 23,811 individuals across 194 global offices. In 2023, the company reported revenues of €5.67 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the software industry. As of 2024, Dassault Systèmes serves over 350,000 enterprise customers across more than 150 countries.