At Daimler, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) models are designed using CATIA. Components are managed in SMARAGD (based on Teamcenter Enterprise), a product data management system.

CMI provides a link between these two stages in the design phase, enabling CAD models to be managed in Teamcenter Enterprise. This allows seamless management of CAD designs - from single components to complex sub-assemblies.

A further benefit is that the data can be accessed by Daimler employees working at different sites in the world (Germany, USA, Brazil).