How SANZ Clima scaled global engineering with cloud-based PLM
As manufacturing organizations expand globally, managing engineering data across locations becomes increasingly complex. Disconnected systems, inconsistent revision control, and manual file sharing slow development and introduce risk, especially when teams are working across continents.
For SANZ Clima, a global manufacturer of vehicle HVAC systems, adopting cloud‑based PLM became a turning point. By implementing Teamcenter X, Siemens’ cloud‑based PLM solution, SANZ Clima connected its global teams through a secure, centralized system, improving traceability, accelerating collaboration, and reducing project execution time.
🎥 Watch the customer video below to hear directly from SANZ Clima’s engineers about their experience with cloud‑based PLM.
The challenge: global teams limited by local systems
As SANZ Clima expanded its engineering footprint across the globe, the company faced challenges common to many growing manufacturers.
Engineering data was managed on local servers and shared via email, making it difficult for teams in different regions to collaborate effectively. Without a centralized system, engineers lacked consistent visibility into the latest designs, revisions, and project status.
These limitations underscored the need for a PLM solution for global teams, one that could unify data, standardize processes, and support collaboration across borders.
Why SANZ Clima chose cloud‑based PLM with Teamcenter X
SANZ Clima already relied on Designcenter Solid Edge for mechanical and sheet metal design, so PLM integration with CAD was critical. But equally important was aligning with the company’s broader IT strategy to move securely to the cloud.
Teamcenter X stood out as a cloud‑based PLM solution because it:
- Provides a secure, Siemens‑managed SaaS environment
- Creates a single source of truth for engineering data
- Enables collaboration across globally distributed teams
- Delivers strong revision control and traceability
- Integrates CAD and PLM seamlessly with Solid Edge
As Alejandro Blanco, Head of R&D at SANZ Clima, explains:
“We were looking for a cloud‑based solution that could provide greater IT security and bring our global locations together.”
Cloud‑based PLM for global collaboration
Moving to cloud‑based PLM fundamentally changed how SANZ Clima’s teams worked together.
Instead of managing files in disconnected folders, teams now collaborate through a shared cloud repository, ensuring everyone works with the same, up‑to‑date data, regardless of location. Engineers can clearly track revisions, understand project status, and retrieve previous designs when needed.
This shift was especially impactful for projects involving multiple countries, allowing engineers in Brazil, Spain, Germany, and the U.S. to work concurrently on the same product structures.
“The most impactful change was moving from email‑based document exchange to a cloud‑based unified database, which made communication easier and significantly improved our daily efficiency.”
Measurable results powered by cloud‑based PLM
By standardizing on Teamcenter X as its cloud‑based PLM platform, SANZ Clima achieved tangible business outcomes:
- 20% reduction in project execution time
- Up to 90% component standardization
- Improved revision control and design traceability
- Faster and more consistent global collaboration
For SANZ Clima, cloud‑based PLM wasn’t just about IT modernization, it directly supported faster innovation and scalable growth.
Designed for adoption and long‑term success
A successful PLM implementation depends on adoption. With Teamcenter X, SANZ Clima benefited from targeted training, configuration, and implementation support from Siemens partner Prismacim. Engineers quickly saw the value of working in a connected, cloud‑based PLM environment.
Delivered as SaaS, Teamcenter X also reduces IT overhead while providing the security, reliability, and scalability required by global organizations.
Cloud‑based PLM in action
SANZ Clima’s experience demonstrates how cloud‑based PLM for global teams can:
- Eliminate data silos
- Improve collaboration across regions
- Accelerate development without sacrificing control
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