AI at the core of design and manufacturing platforms

Dassault Systèmes has announced that its annual 3DEXPERIENCE World event will take place in Houston from February 1 to 4, bringing together users of the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms to explore the future of design, simulation, and manufacturing with artificial intelligence at the centre.

The event will focus on how AI is reshaping engineering workflows across industries, including commercial vehicles and public transport, where increasingly complex components require faster iteration, higher accuracy, and tighter integration between design and production.

Relevance for bus component development

For bus manufacturers and suppliers, digital platforms play a critical role in the development of structural parts, interiors, electrical systems, HVAC, and safety components. AI enabled design and simulation tools support earlier validation, optimisation of materials, and improved coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Dassault Systèmes will showcase its 3D UNIV+RSES approach, combining virtual environments with assistive, predictive, and generative AI. This holistic AI integration is positioned to support more efficient and sustainable product development, from concept design through simulation, manufacturing planning, and lifecycle governance.

Such capabilities are increasingly relevant as bus platforms evolve toward electrification, advanced electronics, and modular architectures, all of which place higher demands on engineering accuracy and cross discipline collaboration.

Industry perspectives and platform evolution

The agenda includes presentations from Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS leadership on platform strategy, user communities, and product evolution. A central element will be the annual reveal of the top ten SOLIDWORKS enhancements, which often directly impact daily engineering tasks such as component modelling, assembly management, and design validation.

Technical training sessions, certification programs, and live product demonstrations will further highlight how digital tools are being applied in real world manufacturing environments. Examples from customers and startups are expected to illustrate how advanced design platforms support faster prototyping, improved manufacturability, and scalable production.

AI as an operational enabler

Rather than positioning AI as a standalone feature, the event frames it as an embedded capability within engineering and manufacturing workflows. For bus OEMs and suppliers, this reflects a broader shift toward platforms that reduce manual effort, improve design quality, and support data driven decision making across the vehicle lifecycle.

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into industrial software, its role in component design, validation, and production efficiency is expected to expand, particularly in sectors managing complex, safety critical vehicle systems.

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