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Cycles Devinci, Inc.
Using SolidWorks Simulation solutions, Cycles Devinci has realized significant productivity gains, while simultaneously increasing the number of innovative concepts it develops.
The Results
- Shortened time-to-market from 18 to 10 months (44%)
- Decreased number of prototypes from three to one
- Reduced frame weight by an average of 25%
- Increased frame stiffness by an average of 30%
"We have deployed the SolidWorks virtual bench test on all of our product lines, resulting in our product development process becoming faster and more cost-effective, and the quality of our bikes continues to improve."
- Bruno Gauthier, R&D Department Director
VAR: SolidXperts, Inc.
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The Challenge
Cycles Devinci, Inc., is the top producer of bikes in Canada and a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-end mountain and road bikes. When the company moved into a large, modern production facility in 2001, its engineers explored migrating from 2D tools to an integrated 3D CAD system with simulation capabilities.
The Solution
The company chose SolidWorks 3D CAD, SolidWorks Motion, and SolidWorks Simulation software because of their ease of use, 3D visualization capabilities, and simulation/analysis tools, as well as the reseller’s superior expertise. By implementing SolidWorks Simulation, Cycles Devinci shortened its time-to-market from 18 to 10 months (44 percent), decreased the number of prototypes from three to one, reduced frame weight by an average of 25 percent, and increased frame stiffness by an average of 30 percent.
- Industry: Consumer Products
- Previous CAD: AutoCAD,Mechanical Desktop
- Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Professional, SolidWorks Motion
- Benefit:Ease of Use
