Legacy CAD data still plays a huge role in automotive programs. From past product lines to discontinued platforms, these files hold valuable IP—but they often sit unused due to outdated formats or compatibility issues. TAAL Tech helps automotive clients bring their legacy data up to speed through CAD data migration and model conversion services.
Why Automotive Companies Migrate CAD Data
Shifting to new CAD or PLM platforms requires transferring design data safely and accurately. This isn’t just about file format—it’s about preserving design intent, relationships, and usability across future projects.
Common triggers include:
- Upgrading from CATIA V5 to V6
- Merging systems post-acquisition
- Reusing archived data for new variants
- Standardizing tools across global teams
Our Approach to CAD Data Migration
We combine automated workflows and manual validation to ensure nothing gets lost during the transfer. Our services include:
- Geometry and feature-based conversion
- Model healing for damaged or incomplete files
- Rebuilding relationships and references
- Batch migration support
Legacy to Modern CAD Conversion
In many cases, clients bring us scanned paper drawings, 2D legacy files, or outdated tool formats. We help modernize those into structured 3D models:
- Raster-to-vector translation
- 2D to parametric 3D modeling
- Cross-platform conversion (AutoCAD to CATIA, etc.)
Every converted model is reviewed by engineers to ensure its usability for future programs.
Case Snapshot: CATIA Migration for Tier-1 Supplier
One client needed to migrate 15,000+ assemblies from CATIA V5 to V6. Our team:
- Cleaned and pre-processed data
- Created migration macros
- Validated design consistency
- Delivered V6-compliant models with 99% accuracy
This helped reduce rework effort and allowed quicker integration into their global PLM system.
Protecting Design Integrity
During any migration or conversion, we preserve:
- Parametric constraints and history
- Assembly structures and hierarchy
- BOM alignment and metadata
- PMI and annotations
We perform quality checks before and after migration to make sure the results meet client expectations.
Flexible Delivery Models
Depending on the scope, we provide:
- Dedicated offshore teams for large-scale migrations
- Hybrid onsite-offshore execution for tighter integration
- Secure infrastructure and data handling protocols
Why Choose TAAL Tech
- Deep experience across multiple CAD platforms (CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Integration with major PLM ecosystems
- Quality-first approach with strong domain context
- Scalable teams to support enterprise-level transitions
CAD migration and legacy conversion unlock new value from old data. TAAL Tech provides the engineering insight and execution rigor needed to bring design files into the digital future.
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