“Weight and resistance are important factors in delivering increasingly lighter and more resistant equipment. We develop and parameterize a 3D model with SOLIDWORKS, which we use for pre-interference analysis. Then, we use 3DEXPERIENCE Works SIMULIA Structural Mechanics Engineer to simulate the design and determine whether it is within required parameters—based …

“Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools, we can help our customers reduce weight by removing material where it isn’t needed, then send the customer the simulation report. This helps us get a design right on the first prototype, in most cases.”

"Because 99 percent of our products are designed in SOLIDWORKS, it’s much easier to set up all of the possible configuration combinations that are used by SOLIDWORKS Sell than with other solutions. SOLIDWORKS Sell is less costly and more affordable, and the implementation of SOLIDWORKS Sell is much smoother and …

"We believed that using Inventor and CADKEY software was holding us back in some respects. We were looking for a single system that was easier to use, more capable, and better suited to meeting our needs and goals and found SolidWorks CAD software."

"With SOLIDWORKS, I can clearly visualize the core design and use mass properties to maintain the integrity of design dynamics while changing the densities of the inner and outer cores to achieve the desired performance."

"I used SOLIDWORKS to design and check the linkages and cams, and did the same when working with optical and actuator systems. And when we need to make changes, they are quick and easy because of the parametric nature of SOLIDWORKS a change at the part level automatically updates associated …

“Between the customizable report generation tools in Smap3D and SOLIDWORKS eDrawings files, we can now more clearly and thoroughly communicate the need to make a design change, which facilitates customer comprehension and approval. The SOLIDWORKS/Smap3D solution improves the clarity and accuracy of documentation and communication throughout the entire process chain.”

"We now have a consistent way of getting data in and generating accurate designs using design tables and configurations."

“We are now using the PDM software both for revision and electronic data control, which enables us to have the electronic backups needed for meeting FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements.”

“Ease of implementation and maintenance is what sets Solidworks enterprise pdm apart from the other pdm systems out there.”

“At times, we work with outside design contractors and suppliers. Instead of dealing with FTP file transfers and verifying different versions, we can give a partner access to only the part of the database (vault) that is necessary for completing the task, which is much more secure and efficient.”

“Transferring to SolidWorks was the only logical consequence to ensure that we give our students the best job prospects.”

“With SolidWorks Simulation tools, we can identify areas of high stress and potential failure before we cut metal, which allows us to improve design performance quickly and inexpensively.”

“SolidWorks Simulation capabilities allowed us to put the hydraulic brake line detangler through its paces—all on the computer screen—ensuring that the product was safe and effective before Mike Montgomery attempted his first stunt, jump, or ride.”

"SOLIDWORKS allows us to reduce development and lead-times, as well as reduce the time required for research and development."