“While we buy all of our robots from ABB, the robots represent just one part of our custom automation systems. We add value by using the robots to invent new manufacturing processes through the design, fabrication and installation of all of the ancillary equipment, mechanical controls, interface tools and operational …

“Obviously, having access to each other’s designs allows us to collaborate more efficiently. We no longer have to email files or fax drawings, or worry about whether someone’s working with the correct revision. An added benefit is that SolidWorks Enterprise PDM lets us manage work across the organization. If the …

"Our vendors now use SolidWorks CAD software, which means they can use our 3D data eliminating the step of a 2D drawing for manufacturing the parts."

“Advantage for [ECCO] in implementing SolidWorks Plastics is the ability to understand how a part is going to behave in tooling.”

“The light bar base was the largest injected-plastic part that we have made. With SOLIDWORKS Plastics, I was able to modify the design to improve the flow of plastic in the mold. I added a large post for the injection sprue and ribs heading out from the post to serve …

"We decided to make SolidWorks a part of our pipeline not only because of its compatibility with other formats, but also because most designers and engineers who request human anatomy models are SolidWorks users."

"SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation enabled us to decrease pressure losses by 60% for each of our RC drill rod connections."

"We found the SOLIDWORKS environment to be a better solution for several reasons. SOLIDWORKS is easier to use—in fact, a lot of engineers right out of college know how to use it, which reduces training requirements—is better for integrating with our customers and partners; and provides the integrated design, analysis, …

“Thermoforming is a highly nonlinear process and is difficult to predict accurately via simulation. From a machinery standpoint, some of our presses must sustain 60-ton loads, and we need to make sure that we don’t break anything. SOLIDWORKS Simulation studies help us to analyze our systems to eliminate any weak …

“The biggest benefit of the SOLIDWORKS PDM implementation is that we now have one version of the truth. SOLIDWORKS PDM allows us to automatically replicate our vault to other design offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, which ensures that we are using the same data, rules, and workflows across …

“Our success as a company is all about making the most of critical resources by embracing advanced technology solutions like those provided by SOLIDWORKS and AMD FirePro. It gives us an advantage over competitors because we can do things faster and more cost-effectively.”

"SOLIDWORKS enabled us to communicate effectively with our moldmaker to tweak the design and make adjustments in real time, such as doing a better job hiding parting lines."

"Now we can go from a napkin-drawn concept to a prototype in just 12 weeks compared to six months before implementing a PDM system – and with a far higher degree of accuracy."

"We are getting more and more efficient, and our development and production throughput have grown since we implemented [SOLIDWORKS] EPDM. Our machines involve very large assemblies some in the 10,000-part range so finding ways to automate processes is important."

“The integration of SolidWorks Simulation is a big advantage for us. It allows us to use stress analysis and dynamics to really go after the performance of our coupler and braking systems. We have realized improvements in quality, and can attribute the extended wear we have designed into our systems …