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Tebet chooses bocad Tower
A Step-by-Step Implementation Focused on Long-Term Efficiency
For more than 30 years, Tebet GmbH has specialized in the design of steel transmission towers, delivering projects around the world. By implementing bocad Tower, the company has taken an important step toward modernizing its engineering processes. The objective was to evaluate the software's full potential under real project conditions while systematically assessing its strengths and areas for further development.
"Implementing bocad Tower is a strategic step for us to modernize our planning and detailing processes and improve efficiency over the long term."
Getting Started While Projects Continued
The first project completed with bocad Tower was the design of a 110 kV transmission tower. The goal was to execute the entire engineering process—from the initial design through to fabrication documentation—using the new software. At the same time, Tebet wanted to preserve its established workflows and maintain the quality and reliability that customers expect.Thanks to the user-friendly interface, comprehensive technical documentation and responsive support, Tebet successfully completed the project while gaining valuable experience for future implementations. At the time of the project (May 2025), the company identified opportunities to further improve 2D layout editing. Compared with dedicated 2D CAD systems, Tebet considered there to be potential for increasing efficiency and editing speed in this area.
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Accurately Modeling Complex Tower Structures
One of the key reasons for adopting bocad Tower was its ability to create precise, detailed 3D models of tower structures with complex inclinations. Tebet particularly values the simultaneous display of the engineering model and the visualization in the viewer. This enables engineers to review connection details during the design phase and identify potential issues at an early stage.In addition, the company uses 3D models as design templates for future projects and as training material for new employees. Tebet also sees the software's integration with existing systems and the automation of repetitive tasks as important factors in reducing errors and improving process reliability.
Custom Standards Deliver Long-Term Benefits
For Tebet, one of the greatest advantages of bocad Tower is the ability to customize libraries and macros to meet company-specific requirements. Although creating custom templates requires additional effort initially, the company believes this investment delivers significant benefits across all subsequent projects.
"The initial time invested in creating customer-specific templates and structures leads to lasting efficiency gains."
Automated bolt and point placement, together with the ability to model complex joints, further simplifies the design process while supporting the accurate implementation of individual tower geometries. Tebet also emphasizes the close collaboration with the support team, whose feedback process continuously contributes to the further development of the software.
Greater Efficiency Through Automation
The benefits become especially clear in everyday engineering tasks. Automatic generation of bills of materials, NC-DSTV data and part numbers significantly reduces manual work. As a result, engineers have more time to focus on optimizing structural designs, connection details and complex geometries.
"Engineers gain more freedom to focus on optimizing structural designs, connection details and complex geometries."
A Step-by-Step Transition to the Future
Tebet deliberately chose a phased implementation strategy for bocad Tower. While selected projects are already being completed with the new software, existing systems continue to be used for time-critical projects.
Structured online training, the user manual and direct communication with the support team on tower-specific engineering questions have helped accelerate knowledge transfer. At the same time, experienced engineers are building internal expertise by sharing their knowledge with the wider team.
The company's objective is clear: a complete transition to bocad Tower. Tebet is confident that the software's full potential will continue to unfold with every successfully completed project.