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Zygote Media Group
Using SolidWorks CAD software, Zygote has accelerated the development of soft-tissue anatomical models, such as the heart.
The Results
- Realized productivity gain of 300 percent
- Improved ability to model complex, organic shapes
- Facilitated cardiac product development by customers
- Developed first anatomically accurate heart CAD model
"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."
- David Dunston, Executive Partner and Designer
- Download Success Story (PDF, 159 KB)
The Challenge
As a leading provider of 3D human anatomy content, Zygote Media Group, Inc. has experienced an increasing demand for anatomical CAD models to serve as templates for medical device manufacturers that are developing new lifesaving technologies. The growing number of requests for soft-tissue models like the heart prompted the company to evaluate available 3D CAD modeling and surfacing technologies for producing licensable, parametric CAD models.
The Solution
The company selected SolidWorks Standard because of its ease of use, advanced surfacing capabilities, broad data compatibility, and widespread use throughout the medical device industry. By implementing SolidWorks, Zygote realized a productivity gain of 300 percent; improved its ability to model complex, organic shapes; facilitated cardiac product development by its customers; and developed the first anatomically accurate CAD model of the human heart.
- Industry: Medical
- Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Standard, SolidWorks Professional
