IHS Case Studies

Case Studies

IHS Specs & Standards - Instant access to U.S., historical, international, corporate and European standards and related technical documents

Pemex Petroleum Engineers Abstract Detail
Mexico's largest petroleum exploration and production division deploys comprehensive online Standards Library for employees worldwide to improve safety, ensure environmental compliance, reduce engineering and equipment costs, and increase product quality.

Environmental Regulation Challenges

Sub-Zero/Wolf Abstract
IHS Creates Environmental Parts Database to Assure Product Compliance in Critical Markets.

SAE Digital Library - A vital source for automotive engineers

Nissan Motor Co. Detail (PDF)
Electronic delivery of the SAE Technical Papers in PDF format enables Nissan engineers and research scientists involved in designing and manufacturing automobiles with immediate Web access to 17,000+ SAE documents, from a single product.

Validated Design Tools: ESDU (Engineering Sciences Data Unit) - Where research meets design

Cessna Aircraft Company Detail (PDF)
Web availability of critical engineering data reduces idea-to-design time and analysis by up to 50%, and enables a quicker, more consistent method to final production.

University of Bath, University of Bristol Detail (PDF)
Preparing the next generation of aeronautical/aerospace and mechanical engineers, and creating a greater industry demand for graduates and students with these design skills.

CatalogXpress®

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems      Abstract      Detail
Leading worldwide manufacturer of products for the cardiac surgery, interventional, and neurovascular sources vital components faster and more efficiently with CatalogXpress® from IHS. Search results for older or obsolete parts include component specifications and product datasheets, and contact/distributor or replacement information.

Marconi Medical Systems      Abstract      Detail
Medical imaging pioneer leverages online tool to complete component spec searches in minutes - not hours - saving engineers' time and increasing productivity. Full-text searching tool manages three million catalog pages and 16,000 manufacturers.

Orbital Sciences Corporation      Abstract      Detail
Leading manufacturer of small space and rocket systems uses online database to validate space-qualified components, quicker and more consistently than ever before.

HAYSTACK®

Bell Avon,Inc. Abstract Detail
Government contractor's awards up 85 percent after using IHS parts and logistics research service. "Intelligent bids" enable efficiency gains and profitable, efficient project management.