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Pushcorp, Inc.
Stewart Platform Manipulator Design and Layout Assembly, consisting of 597 parts
The Results
- Achieved "right the first time" design
"The time-savings alone is immediately noticeable."
- Greg Steele, Design Engineer
VAR: Texas Engineering Systems
The Challenge
Pushcorp manufactures end-of-arm robotic and automation tooling. Primarily, we make force-control tooling for automating manual processes. Because of the ever-challenging process of designing 3D products in 2D space, we decided to evaluate SolidWorks CAD software and other solid modelers, including Solid Edge and Pro/ENGINEER.
The Solution
We chose SolidWorks CAD software for its ease-of-use, tight integration with Windows, and powerful functionality. All other software fell short in each of these areas. The sheet metal feature in SolidWorks and the ability to integrate well with local shops that produce our product and also use SolidWorks CAD software allow all of us to be more productive. In addition, SolidWorks CAD software lets us "get it right the first time." The time-savings alone is immediately noticeable. And maintaining the drawing and inventory libraries has definitely been simplified. We also use SolidWorks Simulation for FEA analysis.
- Industry: Mold, Tool & Die
- Previous CAD: Pro/ENGINEER
- Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Standard
