Ardee Lighting Inc.
SUCCESS METRICS
- Shortened product design by 50 percent
- Decreased development costs by 25 percent
- Reduced prototype errors by 50 percent
- Doubled gross sales in last six years
The Challenge
Provider of small-scale, linear lighting solutions to illuminate architectural wall and ceiling coves, showcases, cabinets, kitchens, casework, exterior building facades, and signage. Our main focus is low-voltage linear accent and display lighting systems. Roughly 30 percent of sales must come from new products. We needed a faster way to bring new products to market.
The Solution
AutoCAD-based products were more time consuming and less intuitive to use. It was easy to transition from AutoCAD to SolidWorks. We can also use Photoworks images in Catalog Literature, saving on photography costs.
Previous CAD: AutoCAD
Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Professional
VAR: Trimech Solutions LLC