 The Challenge
Southmedic, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical instruments, designs, builds, and moulds its own components, then assembles them prior to shipping. The company required solid modelling software that could handle a multi-disciplinary approach to research and development. Designers also needed to reduce errors resulting from software incompatibility. Version changes and file-transfer protocols also called for a serious evaluation of software to meet the company's design needs.
The Solution
“We chose SolidWorks software because it helps us function as a one-stop shop for our customers. Other solutions were difficult to understand and did not allow single-window integration. SolidWorks and its integration-solutions speed the transition from concept to finished product, which is important for us as a single-source supplier for new and customer products. Using SolidWorks, we revolutionized oxygen therapy in acute and chronic care markets with delivery of our patented OxyArm product.”
Summary
- Depending on the complexity and requirements of the project, SolidWorks reduces design cycle by 45%
- Significant decrease in development costs
- Eliminated 40% of errors prior to manufacturing
- Designed and built injection moulds for a revolutionary new product and 5 variations
“Our customers range from large pharmaceutical companies, to local hospitals, to independent doctors worldwide. With SolidWorks software, we exceed our customers' expectations every time.”
Maurice Lavimodiere, Engineer
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