The emergence of the eSkootr S1-X, an electric racing scooter capable of reaching speeds up to 62mph, signifies a major advancement in the realm of micro-mobility. This innovative vehicle was brought to life through the adept application of PTC’s Windchill PLM, which played a crucial role in its rapid development from concept to competitive racing entry in just half a year.
By enabling designers and engineers to interact with live data from any global location, Windchill PLM surmounted numerous practical challenges, streamlining the process from the initial design phase to production, and ultimately to its racing debut. Dario Scalzotto, the project manager for eSkootr S1-X at YCOM, emphasized the fundamental role of PLM systems in managing projects in an organized manner. He recounted the excitement and challenges involved in developing a product from the ground up, driven by the iterative feedback from vehicle testing.
“PLM is essential to manage any project in a structured way, and Windchill demonstrated all its key features in helping us manage this project,” said Scalzotto.
Scalzotto noted the significance of arriving at the final Bill of Material (BOM) for the production vehicle, highlighting Windchill’s instrumental role in this process. The Windchill solution’s adaptability was evident in its seamless integration with YCOM’s pre-existing CAD and ERP software systems. This flexibility facilitated the exchange of 3D multipart Bills of Materials and product documentation, which could be tailored to specific project requirements.
The appropriate PLM solution also proved to be an invaluable corporate asset for YCOM, providing the necessary experience, expertise, and technology to not only meet established goals more efficiently but also manage parts, assemblies, and products comprehensively over their entire lifecycle.
Elliot Clarke, the UKi Director at PTC, lauded YCOM’s relentless pursuit of high performance, drawing on motorsport principles to expedite the development of mobility projects. He expressed pride in PTC’s support of YCOM, contributing to the company’s innovative efforts to amalgamate motorsport excellence with micro-mobility.
In a mere six months, YCOM achieved the remarkable feat of progressing from an idea to a prototype and then to production of several dozen vehicles ready for thorough track testing. This rapid development cycle met the project’s stringent time constraints and also served to redefine public perceptions of scooter capabilities, merging the competitive spirit with the ethos of sustainability.
