Dyco doubles design speed and eases large-assembly handling by switching to SolidWorks software
New 3D CAD software increases productivity, quality, and efficiency
CONCORD, Mass., Dec. 11, 2006 - Dyco Inc., the leading manufacturer and integrator of turnkey container-handling systems, has switched to SolidWorks® 3D CAD software, a move that has nearly doubled engineers' design speed and for the first time will enable teams to work efficiently with very large assemblies.
"The big thing my guys are talking about is speed, and how it lets them design better products," said Dyco engineering manager Doug Gordner. "With our previous software, Autodesk Inventor®, it took five, 10, even 15 minutes to open a model. No longer do we have to keep single assemblies in multiple files to avoid crashes. It's also much quicker and easier with SolidWorks to customize a design for a customer who, for example, wants a machine to handle 12-inch-tall plastic containers versus standard 10-inch-tall plastic containers. SolidWorks is faster, more stable, and easier to use, a combination that lets us work nearly twice as fast on our most complex designs."
The 33-year-old Bloomsburg, Pa., company makes a full line of container-handling equipment, including fully automatic systems for bagging, debagging, annealing, palletizing, bottle turning, and conveying, many configured or fully customized for each customer. With their previous software, Dyco engineers were forced to split large files into two assemblies to avoid crashes, freezes, and other performance problems. They can now work easily with 6,000-part assembly designs and can add nuts, bolts, and other fasteners to designs, driving part counts even higher and increasing file complexity.
Dyco is making heavy use of the SolidWorks eDrawings® e-mail-enabled 3D model-sharing tool, which is helping CNC operators make parts and machine assembly personnel more quickly fit parts together. The company is also using the PDMWorks® product data management tool to replace its spreadsheet-based filing system and is beginning to use COSMOS® analysis software to streamline development and analysis of robotics equipment.
"Dyco machines optimize the efficiency of customers' plants, so the company keenly understands the critical importance of efficiency in its own business," said SolidWorks Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Rainer Gawlick. "That's why adopting SolidWorks software was a natural decision, and the result is that Dyco can design better products and deliver them more quickly to market."
Dyco relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller DesignPoint Solutions for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.
About Dyco
In 1973, Dyco began solving complex handling tasks created by the application of blow-molded containers to an ever-increasing number of products. And for over 30 years, Dyco has stayed focused on that challenge, growing in capabilities through each new project to become today's trusted innovator, designer and installer of specialized systems to handle plastic containers. Dyco has a full line of container-handling equipment including: Semi through Fully Automatic Bagging Equipment, Manual through Fully Automatic Debagging Equipment, Robotic Integration, Annealing, Palletizing. Also, Conveyor Solutions, such as Spiral Accumulators, Cable Conveyor, Table Top Conveyor, Mat Top Conveyor, Pallet Conveyor. For more information, visit www.dyco-inc.com.
About DesignPoint
DesignPoint Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions, including RULESTREAM®, SolidWorks, and COSMOSWorks®. DesignPoint attributes its success to one, simple principle: develop a complete understanding of the needs of its customers, and help them select and implement solutions to reduce time to market, cut costs, and increase sales. DesignPoint brings people and technology together to improve the efficiency of the entire design-to-manufacture process. For more information, visit www.design-point.com.
About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) and Dassault Systèmes’ ADRs may be traded on the US Over-The-Counter (OTC) market (DASTY). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.
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