The new IKARBUS bus developed on the Mercedes chassis has been released into traffic and is ready for intercity passenger transportation.
This bus is powered by an ecological engine with Euro 6 tag, 7.7 liters volume and 299 horsepower, while the six-speed manual gearbox is in charge of the transmission. Lane departure warning system (LDWS) and Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) are in charge of passenger safety.
After detail analysis of the design methodology, the Mercedes company which is the world's leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, known for its luxury vehicles, buses, trucks, and off-road vehicles, gave their confidence to Ikarbus company to develop and manufacture this bus. Strategic cooperation agreement enabled that the bus designed on the Mercedes chassis is adorned with recognizable Mercedes's three-spoke star.
The overall 3D model of the IK-312MB bus for intercity transport was developed on Dassault Systèmes CAT3DX PLM Platform. During the design and manufacture of prototypes, the basic CATIA modules were used, as well as advanced PLM technologies, which are used to track and optimize designs, improve the overall design and manufacturing process. A unique platform ensures traceability of information, achieving quality and reducing total production costs.
The attractive look of the bus is the result of IKARBUS designers proficiency to use Dassault Systèmes advanced tools for complex surface design. The new IKARBUS bus made on the Mercedes chassis is equally attractive from the inside and from the outside.
The complexity of the bus design process requires engineer expertise, as well as adequate tools such as used by the IKABBUS engineering team. Dassault Systèmes CAT3DX PLM Platform enabled engineering team to respond quickly to all challenges of this complex project.
Significant progress of IKARBUS company development and production has been contributed by a strategic decision in 2006th to deploy designing process on the most advanced PLM Dassault Systèmes CATIA3DX Platform.
A partner of Dassault Systèmes company, CADCAM Group company from Belgrade, implemented this PLM software and together with the IKARBUS team worked on improving the knowledge, skills, and methodology of work. Significant progress of design and production preparation processes have been achieved and enabled IKARBUS engineers to deliver their knowledge in the best possible way and to reduce the time of product development as well as production costs.
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