_Codebeamer Update: Key to Merit Automotive’s Growth

Summary

Merit Automotive Electronics Systems is a global supplier of advanced mechatronic modules and switches for the automotive industry. Founded in Germany in the 1940s, Merit has been operating as an independent company headquartered in Barcelona, with a research center in Krakow and production facilities in various locations around the world.

The task of Transition Technologies PSC was to update the Codebeamer system – a platform used for Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), which enables advanced product and software development and management – to the latest version, as well as provide consulting on automation capabilities and future improvements at Merit Automotive Electronics Systems. An important aspect of this project was enhancing Codebeamer’s integration capabilities with PLM systems.

Challenges

• Preparing and testing the system on the client’s side and preparing the staff for upcoming migration changes.
• Synchronizing new update packages from the system manufacturer, PTC, with the client’s production environment.
• Adapting to the client’s working mode and minimizing disruptions: the update could only be performed during weekends or non-working days.

Solution

• Exporting the MySQL database schema to a single file and transferring it to the new server.
• A multi-step process for updating the Codebeamer software version, including necessary library and database migrations and complex functional testing.

 Results

• Increased productivity and responsiveness of the application, improved IT infrastructure performance, made possible by working with the latest software version.
• Unified database.
• A well-equipped technical team at the client’s side, thanks to the update and consulting with experts during the service execution.

We had been considering upgrading Codebeamer for several months. Remembering the turbulent process of the previous upgrade, this time we approached the process differently, seeking the help of Transition Technologies PSC.

They demonstrated an excellent understanding of our needs and advanced technological expertise. The Codebeamer environment update was not without its challenges due to the size of our database, but most importantly, the expert from TT PSC had several contingency plans ready for every issue encountered. Upgrading production systems is not easy, and it comes with a great responsibility. I must say we learned a lot from TT PSC, and the update has opened up new automation possibilities for us. We definitely recommend TT PSC as a trusted technology partner.

Ewelina ŁuszczekGlobal Product Lifecycle SupervisorMerit