[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":129},["ShallowReactive",2],{"w2yyfUymMivfrlpLOJdWMS0wQPENIN6dPeU60jQboxw":3,"_apollo:default":127,"_apollo:identified":128},{"seo":4,"posts":15},{"social":5,"openGraph":11,"__typename":14},{"twitter":6,"__typename":10},{"cardType":7,"username":8,"__typename":9},"summary_large_image","dassault3ds","SEOSocialTwitter","SEOSocial",{"defaultImage":12,"__typename":13},null,"SEOOpenGraph","SEOConfig",{"nodes":16,"__typename":126},[17],{"id":18,"slug":19,"title":20,"uri":21,"excerpt":22,"locale":23,"featuredImage":26,"tableOfContents":34,"content":45,"date":46,"translations":47,"author":48,"tags":62,"globalTags":84,"brands":100,"keywords":111,"seo":114,"__typename":125},"cG9zdDozMDU4NTY=","catia-idx-motorsport-surfacing","From Feature Trees to Surface Sculpting: How CATIA ICEM Design Experience is changing motorsport surfacing","\u002Fbrands\u002Fcatia\u002Fcatia-idx-motorsport-surfacing","\u003Cp>CATIA IDX motorsport surfacing gives engineers greater control over surface quality, combining parametric modeling and sculpting to create cleaner, lighter geometry for CFD, meshing and composites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":24,"__typename":25},"en_US","Locale",{"node":27,"__typename":33},{"large":28,"__typename":29,"medium_large":28,"thumbnail":30,"srcSet":31,"sizes":32},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhero-image-768x480.png","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhero-image-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhero-image-300x188.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhero-image-768x480.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fhero-image.png 913w","(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44],"Why Surface Quality Matters Differently in Motorsport|why-surface-quality-matters-differently-in-motorsport-0","When the Mathematics Becomes a Downstream Problem|when-the-mathematics-becomes-a-downstream-problem-1","IDX Combines Parametric Modeling and Surface Sculpting|idx-combines-parametric-modeling-and-surface-sculpting-2","Creativity Meets Engineering|creativity-meets-engineering-3","A Concrete Example: Simplifying a Compound-Curvature Surface|a-concrete-example-simplifying-a-compound-curvature-surface-4","Better Surfaces Can Support Better Results|better-surfaces-can-support-better-results-5","Why IDX Could Reshape Motorsport Surfacing|why-idx-could-reshape-motorsport-surfacing-6","A New Way to Think About Surface Modeling|a-new-way-to-think-about-surface-modeling-7","Conclusion|conclusion-8","FAQ|faq-9","\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=8dOn3K7_MfY\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002F8dOn3K7_MfY\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Daniel Vass - Origin Engineering ltd - Design \u002F Engineering - CUSE\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F8dOn3K7_MfY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>For motorsport engineers, surface modeling isn’t simply about creating the right shape. The quality of the underlying surface can dramatically influence everything that follows, from meshing for aerodynamic analysis to composite design and production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=8dOn3K7_MfY\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=8dOn3K7_MfY\">\u003Cstrong>Daniel Vass\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>, a design engineering consultant and founder of \u003Cstrong>Origin Engineering\u003C\u002Fstrong>, this is where \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.3ds.com\u002Ficem-design-experience\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.3ds.com\u002Ficem-design-experience\">CATIA ICEM Design Experience (IDX)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> introduces a fundamentally different approach to \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Ficem-surf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Ficem-surf\">surface modeling\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>. With experience spanning Formula 1, Le Mans Prototype (LMP) and GT cars, Daniel has seen firsthand how the mathematics behind a surface influences the engineering processes that come after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His experience with IDX points to a new way of working: combining the structured, parametric approach of \u003Cstrong>Generative Shape Design (GSD) \u003C\u002Fstrong>with the freedom of explicit surface sculpting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-surface-quality-matters-differently-in-motorsport-0\">\u003Cstrong>Why Surface Quality Matters Differently in Motorsport\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In passenger-car design, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Fdesign-styling\u002Fsurface-refinement\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Fdesign-styling\u002Fsurface-refinement\">\u003Cstrong>Class A surface quality\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> is closely linked to perceived quality. Reflections, continuity and visual refinement matter because the vehicle is produced at scale and ultimately experienced by a customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Motorsport is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As Daniel explains, a Formula 1 team may produce only a handful of chassis in a year, and the priority isn’t the visual quality of a reflection on a surface. It’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A front wing doesn’t need a beautiful reflection; it needs the correct airflow around it. Quality is secondary to that\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This means motorsport surfacing is driven primarily by function. The surface needs to support the aerodynamic requirements of the vehicle while remaining suitable for every engineering process that follows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And that’s where the underlying mathematics becomes important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-the-mathematics-becomes-a-downstream-problem-1\">\u003Cstrong>When the Mathematics Becomes a Downstream Problem\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of Daniel’s main frustrations with traditional surface modeling is the limited control over the mathematics generated behind the model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>Generative Shape Design\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the engineer controls the feature tree and the modeling operations, but the software largely determines the underlying mathematical representation. Daniel describes this as a kind of “black box.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The consequences often stay hidden while you create the surface. They appear later, during processes like meshing for simulation, or designing the composite lay-up of the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>In GSD you manage the tree, but you end up with the mathematics the software gives you. In IDX you’re in control of the mathematics as well, not just the tree\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For Daniel, this distinction is critical. Decisions made during surface creation can have a compound effect throughout the rest of the workflow. The objective, then, isn’t simply to create a surface that looks correct. \u003Cstrong>It’s to build one with the right structure from the start\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"idx-combines-parametric-modeling-and-surface-sculpting-2\">\u003Cstrong>IDX Combines Parametric Modeling and Surface Sculpting\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Daniel is careful not to describe IDX as simply “better” or “easier” than GSD. Instead, he sees it as \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>different\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>GSD encourages a structured, feature-based way of thinking, almost like assembling a model from individual building blocks. IDX introduces another dimension: \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Fdesign-styling\u002Fsurface-refinement\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcatia\u002Fdesign-styling\u002Fsurface-refinement\">surface sculpting\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This approach asks engineers to think not only about the sequence of features, but also about the surface itself and how its control points, spans and curvature flow behaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That sculpting mindset has traditionally been more associated with explicit \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-my3dexperience.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fwelcome\u002Ffr\u002Fcompass-world\u002F3dexperience-industries\u002Ftransportation-and-mobility\u002Fdesign-emotion\u002Fclass-a-surfaces\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-my3dexperience.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fwelcome\u002Ffr\u002Fcompass-world\u002F3dexperience-industries\u002Ftransportation-and-mobility\u002Fdesign-emotion\u002Fclass-a-surfaces\">Class A surface-modeling\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> in ICEM Surf. IDX brings elements of both approaches together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>IDX combines two worlds we thought weren’t compatible, it unlocked a new horizon for me\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>IDX also offers different levels of associativity, so engineers can choose how they want to work. It can feel closer to Generative Shape Design, or it can support a more explicit modeling approach. For Daniel, though, the most interesting possibility sits between the two: a hybrid mode where the parametric model continues to drive the design while a sculpting layer provides greater control over the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This flexibility lets engineers adapt their strategy to the problem rather than lock themselves into a single methodology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creativity-meets-engineering-3\">\u003Cstrong>Creativity Meets Engineering\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the aspects Daniel enjoys most about IDX is the \u003Cstrong>creative dimension\u003C\u002Fstrong> it introduces into an engineering workflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Surface modeling \u003C\u002Fstrong>remains an engineering activity, requiring precision and a strong understanding of design intent. But the sculpting capabilities also give the engineer more freedom to explore how a surface can be constructed. Because IDX is still a relatively new environment, Daniel is also discovering new ways of creating stable, parametric surfaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cem>It demands creativity from the user. It’s an engineering module and needs an engineering mindset, but it also needs creativity\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>This combination of engineering discipline and creative surface development\u003C\u002Fstrong> is particularly relevant when working with complex automotive and motorsport geometries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-concrete-example-simplifying-a-compound-curvature-surface-4\">\u003Cstrong>A Concrete Example: Simplifying a Compound-Curvature Surface\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Daniel illustrates the difference with a practical example: creating a \u003Cstrong>compound-curvature, twisted undercut side surface.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using GSD, the workflow may involve establishing several curves, combining them and adding multiple cross-section controls to achieve the required twist. The approach can be robust, but it also introduces extra geometry and structural complexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-1024x560.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316525\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-300x164.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-768x420.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-1536x840.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_29_52-3dexperience-2048x1120.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With IDX, Daniel can approach the same problem differently. He can create a basic curve, position its control points directly in plan and side views, create a surface and then sculpt the fall-off of the twist. The result can be achieved with fewer construction elements and fewer surface spans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-1024x560.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316526\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-300x164.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-768x420.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-1536x840.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_19_37-3dexperience-2048x1120.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>It’s quicker, it’s easier, and at the end of the day it’s lighter mathematics behind my surface\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The advantage isn’t simply speed. By reducing unnecessary complexity in the surface definition,\u003Cstrong> the engineer establishes cleaner underlying geometry for everything that follows.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"better-surfaces-can-support-better-results-5\">\u003Cstrong>Better Surfaces Can Support Better Results\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The value of surface quality becomes especially clear when the model moves into \u003Cstrong>CFD (Computational Flow Dynamics) aerodynamic simulation\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before analysis, the surface needs to be meshed, so the quality and behavior of the surfaces matter when preparing the geometry for simulation. Daniel points to the relationship between curvature and pressure gradients. Smooth curvature gradients on a well-sculpted surface give a better starting point for meshing and the CFD work that follows. Unexpected behavior around aerodynamic neutral points, inflections and additional unnecessary segments can create local issues that need fixing later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The principle is straightforward: the cleaner the surface at the modeling stage, the better positioned the later work is to succeed. The same reasoning extends beyond CFD to composite lay-up design and offsetting the surfaces for downstream processes like meshing, simulation, composite design and production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-idx-could-reshape-motorsport-surfacing-6\">\u003Cstrong>Why IDX Could Reshape Motorsport Surfacing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For Daniel, the biggest opportunity is to improve surface quality from the start, rather than discovering the consequences of surface complexity later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Better surfaces can benefit:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>CFD meshing for simulation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Composite lay-up design for production\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Surface offsetting for modelling part thickness and interior components\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Downstream engineering workflows\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Crucially, Daniel doesn’t see this as requiring significantly more modeling effort. Instead, \u003Cstrong>IDX changes the way engineers construct the surface\u003C\u002Fstrong>, giving them greater control over how it’s defined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>It puts me back in control, instead of relying on the software to interpret my intent…\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That control extends to decisions such as how many control points a curve should have and whether additional spans are really necessary. For motorsport engineers under constant pressure to iterate quickly, \u003Cstrong>this mix of control, flexibility and span efficiency could make a real difference.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-new-way-to-think-about-surface-modeling-7\">\u003Cstrong>A New Way to Think About Surface Modeling\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>IDX represents a shift in how engineers can approach surface modeling. Rather than choosing between structured parametric modeling and explicit sculpting, they can combine elements of both, keeping the logic and associativity of a feature-based workflow while taking greater control over the surface structure itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Once you feel the difference in surface quality that IDX gives you, you can’t go back to not caring about it\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For motorsport and automotive engineering, where every design iteration can influence aerodynamic performance and manufacturing, \u003Cstrong>that change in perspective could open a new chapter in surface modeling.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-1024x560.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316527\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-300x164.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-768x420.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-1536x840.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002F2026-09-18-13_40_42-3dexperience-2048x1120.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-8\">\u003Cstrong>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.3ds.com\u002Ficem-design-experience\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.3ds.com\u002Ficem-design-experience\">CATIA ICEM Design Experience \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>gives motorsport and automotive engineers a new way to build surfaces, pairing parametric control with the freedom of sculpting. By putting the surface structure back in the engineer’s hands, IDX helps produce cleaner, lighter models that hold up well through every stage that follows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For engineers like Daniel, the real value is control, and using that control to create high-quality surfaces from the very start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-9\">FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>What is CATIA ICEM Design Experience (IDX)?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>CATIA IDX is a surface-modeling solution that pairs parametric modeling with surface sculpting, giving engineers control over both the feature structure and the surface itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>How is CATIA IDX different from Generative Shape Design?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>GSD offers a structured, feature-based approach. IDX adds a sculpting dimension and gives users more direct explicit control over how curves and surfaces are defined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>How can CATIA IDX improve surface quality?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By letting engineers work directly with control points, spans and curvature, IDX helps produce cleaner geometry with smoother curvature gradients and minimise unnecessary complexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>Why is surface quality important for motorsport engineering?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In motorsport, surface quality connects directly to performance. Clean surfaces give downstream processes such as meshing for simulation, composite design and surface offsetting a much better starting point, saving calculation time, avoiding unexpected geometry problems, and hence reducing re-work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>Can CATIA IDX be used for complex automotive and motorsport surfaces?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yes. 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