645 SolidWorks Testimonials

“Fulfilling the promise of solar energy requires modules that last longer and can be used anywhere. We tasked our engineers to use whatever tools were necessary to overcome lifecycle and durability challenges quickly and efficiently.”

“Our goal is not to take away jobs. Electricians and other workers know where they need to go, we want to get them there safer and easier The opportunity is to bring smart, robotic tools to every work truck by significantly driving down the price of robotics where the average service robot costs about $50,000.”

“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 as runners to improve flow. Instead of having to go back and add runners, which would have resulted in a delay, I had already done it. All the moldmaker had to do was change a gate dimension.”

“By making the switch to SOLIDWORKS, we have cut our design cycle from 16 weeks to less than 12 weeks. We used to create three prototypes prior to deciding on a production model; now, we only need one. This has saved a minimum of 160 man hours and substantial prototyping costs on a single project.”

"While we initially thought our reasons for moving away from Inventor involved data management and support, we discovered that we were also short on capabilities."

"Using SOLIDWORKS software, we are able to quickly develop and deliver systems that meet and exceed customer requirements. SOLIDWORKS is so easy to use that it hardly requires training, which contributed to our smooth transition and success with the software.”

“3DEXPERIENCE Works data management capabilities enable us to more easily assign the projects to the designers, track the progress of the assigned tasks, and maintain revision control and related drawing changes. We have multiple units and vendors in different locations; hence the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is critical for managing our data while designers access design files and collaborate from all of our locations. This data management solution also reduces IT overhead in terms of adding servers and their maintenance because it is hardwareindependent and operates in the cloud.”

“Now we are able to apply new ideas to designing a completely efficient compact feed mill without all the trial and error of making prototypes.”

“The corner treatment of weldments is truly awesome, because it gives us a clear idea of the joints.”

“With the SOLIDWORKS API, we were able to give EPDM data cards their own workflows for releasing designs to manufacturing— all linked through references. We put the manufacturing due dates, type of process, routing, and even paint color in EPDM. When Engineering releases a design to Manufacturing, the system automatically and instantaneously creates the eDrawings, purchase orders, and work orders that drive production and assembly.”

“Using technology to improve the bottom line is a driving principle of Automatic Handling, as is empowering our machinists and fabricators to become part of the development process. Whether it involves leveraging the SOLIDWORKS API to support a completely digital approach to production, or using webcams, microphones, and speakers to facilitate communication between development and production personnel via videoconferencing, our goal is to find ways to work smarter and more efficiently. Our decision to standardize on SOLIDWORKS is helping us achieve that objective.”

“We use SOLIDWORKS Premium software to perform linear static stress and deflection analyses to ensure that we have a good safety factor. With SOLIDWORKS Composer, our Media Group is able to rapidly create renderings and illustrations without needing to know how to use SOLIDWORKS CAD software.”

"Making a design change is at least 50 percent faster with SolidWorks, and the enhanced visualization in 3D allows us to identify more interferences."

"With SolidWorks, we can create a model once and use design tables to create several different-sized configurations automatically."

“With SolidWorks, we brought our design time down from four months to a single month, reclaiming three months of potentially lost sales of a high-demand product. What we’ve done wouldn’t be possible without integrated CAD and simulation software for quickly iterating virtual prototypes.”