Case Study · Manufacturing & PLM
Unified Asset Management for Global Collaboration
We helped one of the world's leading toy manufacturers dissolve data silos by bridging their engineering PLM (Teamcenter) with creative production tools (Maya, Unity). The result: a uniform, scalable platform for global digital asset exchange and collaboration.
The Challenge
The "Engineering vs. Creative" Disconnect: Different global teams used different tools, with no standard way to share data.
Siloed Workflows
Engineering used Teamcenter with CAD; Production relied on Maya & Unity.
Integration Failure
Third-party tools and complex APIs failed to deliver value or true integration.
Lack of Uniformity
No standard global mechanism for sharing digital assets between diverse teams.
The Solution Details
ThoughtSpheres built a microservices-based bridge using Shotgun software to standardize data exchange.
Trigger
Shotgun script generates API key to initiate secure session.
Automate
Python script triggers to receive and process data automatically.
Process
Spring Boot microservice helps validate and handle business logic.
Exchange
Microservice communicates with Teamcenter via standardized APIs.
Persist
Data persists in DB layers; large files are stored in AWS S3.
Technology Stack
Robust architecture bridging PLM and enterprise applications.
The Impact
Total Uniformity
A single, standard method for sharing data across diverse tools and teams.
Global Scale
Microservices architecture enabled global rollout without performance loss.
Flexibility
Customizable to manage complex assets like CAD alongside metadata.
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