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	Creating an innovative drug delivery manufacturing system with SolidWorks software

Creating an innovative drug delivery manufacturing system with SolidWorks software

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries	Aerospace Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Digital Twin Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization Remote Collaboration
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Remmele Engineering, Inc. faced increasing complexity and diversity in automated systems, which highlighted the limitations of their existing 2D CAD tools. The company needed a more advanced design platform to handle new product-to-market ventures, innovative production processes, and pioneering manufacturing techniques. The goal was to improve communication, quality, and speed in the concept proposal, development, and production processes. Read More
About Customer	Remmele Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing systems for various industries, including military equipment, aerospace, consumer products, and medical products. The company has a history of utilizing AutoCAD® 2D design tools but recognized the need to upgrade to a more advanced 3D CAD system to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. Remmele's engineers conducted a thorough evaluation of fifteen 3D CAD systems and ultimately selected SolidWorks® software for its ease of use, technical functionality, and strong local support. Read More
Solution	Remmele Engineering selected SolidWorks 3D CAD software due to its ease of use, large assembly and configuration capabilities, robust design communication/animation tools, and ability to import/export AutoCAD data. The software's industry leadership position and strong local support were also key factors. SolidWorks enabled Remmele to handle complex projects, such as the development of an advanced manufacturing system for Aradigm Corporation's AERx® pulmonary drug delivery system. The 3D approach facilitated better communication with customers, improved quality control, and allowed for precise, high-volume production in a controlled environment. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Digital Twin

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Remote Collaboration

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Remmele Engineering, Inc. faced increasing complexity and diversity in automated systems, which highlighted the limitations of their existing 2D CAD tools. The company needed a more advanced design platform to handle new product-to-market ventures, innovative production processes, and pioneering manufacturing techniques. The goal was to improve communication, quality, and speed in the concept proposal, development, and production processes.

About Customer

Remmele Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing systems for various industries, including military equipment, aerospace, consumer products, and medical products. The company has a history of utilizing AutoCAD® 2D design tools but recognized the need to upgrade to a more advanced 3D CAD system to meet the demands of modern manufacturing. Remmele's engineers conducted a thorough evaluation of fifteen 3D CAD systems and ultimately selected SolidWorks® software for its ease of use, technical functionality, and strong local support.

Solution

Remmele Engineering selected SolidWorks 3D CAD software due to its ease of use, large assembly and configuration capabilities, robust design communication/animation tools, and ability to import/export AutoCAD data. The software's industry leadership position and strong local support were also key factors. SolidWorks enabled Remmele to handle complex projects, such as the development of an advanced manufacturing system for Aradigm Corporation's AERx® pulmonary drug delivery system. The 3D approach facilitated better communication with customers, improved quality control, and allowed for precise, high-volume production in a controlled environment.

Impact #1	Reduced design cycle by 25 to 30 percent.
Impact #2	Minimized errors and pinpointed their sources.
Impact #3	Improved concept visualization and communication with customers.

Impact #1

Reduced design cycle by 25 to 30 percent.

Impact #2

Minimized errors and pinpointed their sources.

Impact #3

Improved concept visualization and communication with customers.

Benefit #1	Reduced design cycle by 25 to 30 percent.

Benefit #1

Reduced design cycle by 25 to 30 percent.

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Creating an innovative drug delivery manufacturing system with SolidWorks software

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