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Cool Gear International Inc.
Using SolidWorks software, Cool Gear has more control over its designs when working with overseas manufacturing partners, saving time and improving quality in the process.
The Results
- Increased new product development by 25 percent
- Compressed design cycles
- Improved design visualization
- Reduced costs related to prototyping, scrap, and rework
"The aesthetic look, overall form, and actual function of a design does not translate as well in 2D as it does in 3D. With SolidWorks, we were able to create a higher-quality product, while reducing the design cycle and minimizing scrap at the same time."
- John Mason, Designer
VAR: Computer-Aided Products, Inc.
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The Challenge
Cool Gear International Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets an innovative line of freezer bottles, storage containers, and entertaining products that use a reusable “freezer gel” to keep drinks and food cold for longer periods of time. As the company’s product line expanded, Cool Gear designers needed to move from the graphics design packages they had used to a 3D CAD system to support large-scale manufacturing operations.
The Solution
The company chose SolidWorks 3D CAD software because of its ease of use, advanced surfacing capabilities, photorealistic rendering functionality, broad data compatibility, and superior service and support. By implementing SolidWorks, Cool Gear has increased new product development by 25 percent, compressed its design cycles, improved design visualization, and reduced costs related to prototyping, scrap, and rework.
- Industry: Consumer Products
- Previous CAD: None,Pro/ENGINEER
- Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Professional
