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Innovative Manufacturing Services: Enhancing Conveyor System Development with DraftSight Professional

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Sensors - Electrical Conductivity Sensors
Applicable Industries	Electrical Grids Electronics
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Leasing Finance Automation Material Handling Automation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Innovative Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) was in need of a more efficient and cost-effective 2D design solution for developing electrical schematics and accessing legacy 2D files. The company had been using SOLIDWORKS 3D mechanical design software for creating custom manufacturing and automation systems, but continued to use AutoCAD 2D software for accessing legacy design files and creating electrical panel schematics. The challenge was to find a solution that could seamlessly integrate with their existing SOLIDWORKS implementation, provide access to legacy 2D data, and support the development of electrical schematics in a more cost-effective manner. Read More
About Customer	Innovative Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) is a provider of high-quality manufacturing, material handling, and automation system solutions to customers across a range of manufacturing industries throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 2003, the company became the master North American distributor for Swedish conveyor systems manufacturer Carryline AB in 2006 through the establishment of IMS’ Carryline USA Division. IMS has a background in project management, mechanical design, electrical design, and controls engineering. The company designs and builds conveyor systems, with some touching on automation, and is committed to doing almost everything in 3D using solid modeling. Read More
Solution	IMS found the solution in DraftSight Professional 2D design software. The software was added to the company's existing SOLIDWORKS implementation due to its ease of use, seamless integration with SOLIDWORKS, and its ability to provide access to the software’s Toolbox. The Toolbox is a library of industry-standard hardware that can easily be inserted into drawings. DraftSight Professional also drives the company’s CNC mill and supports legacy users and automation routines. With DraftSight Professional, IMS engineers can easily create new 2D factory floor layouts for its conveyor, automation, and manufacturing system implementations, as well as open and modify legacy designs that were created in AutoCAD, at a fraction of the price of maintaining the company’s legacy system. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Sensors - Electrical Conductivity Sensors

Applicable Industries

Electrical Grids

Electronics

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Leasing Finance Automation

Material Handling Automation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Innovative Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) was in need of a more efficient and cost-effective 2D design solution for developing electrical schematics and accessing legacy 2D files. The company had been using SOLIDWORKS 3D mechanical design software for creating custom manufacturing and automation systems, but continued to use AutoCAD 2D software for accessing legacy design files and creating electrical panel schematics. The challenge was to find a solution that could seamlessly integrate with their existing SOLIDWORKS implementation, provide access to legacy 2D data, and support the development of electrical schematics in a more cost-effective manner.

About Customer

Innovative Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS) is a provider of high-quality manufacturing, material handling, and automation system solutions to customers across a range of manufacturing industries throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 2003, the company became the master North American distributor for Swedish conveyor systems manufacturer Carryline AB in 2006 through the establishment of IMS’ Carryline USA Division. IMS has a background in project management, mechanical design, electrical design, and controls engineering. The company designs and builds conveyor systems, with some touching on automation, and is committed to doing almost everything in 3D using solid modeling.

Solution

IMS found the solution in DraftSight Professional 2D design software. The software was added to the company's existing SOLIDWORKS implementation due to its ease of use, seamless integration with SOLIDWORKS, and its ability to provide access to the software’s Toolbox. The Toolbox is a library of industry-standard hardware that can easily be inserted into drawings. DraftSight Professional also drives the company’s CNC mill and supports legacy users and automation routines. With DraftSight Professional, IMS engineers can easily create new 2D factory floor layouts for its conveyor, automation, and manufacturing system implementations, as well as open and modify legacy designs that were created in AutoCAD, at a fraction of the price of maintaining the company’s legacy system.

Impact #1	The implementation of DraftSight Professional software has brought about significant operational improvements for IMS. The software has made it easier for the company to create new 2D factory floor layouts for its conveyor, automation, and manufacturing system implementations. It has also made it possible for the company to open and modify legacy designs that were created in AutoCAD, at a fraction of the price of maintaining the company’s legacy system. The software has also improved the company’s efforts to recruit top designers and engineers from its local talent pool. The fact that IMS uses SOLIDWORKS 3D and DraftSight 2D tools makes it an attractive place to work for potential recruits.

Impact #1

The implementation of DraftSight Professional software has brought about significant operational improvements for IMS. The software has made it easier for the company to create new 2D factory floor layouts for its conveyor, automation, and manufacturing system implementations. It has also made it possible for the company to open and modify legacy designs that were created in AutoCAD, at a fraction of the price of maintaining the company’s legacy system. The software has also improved the company’s efforts to recruit top designers and engineers from its local talent pool. The fact that IMS uses SOLIDWORKS 3D and DraftSight 2D tools makes it an attractive place to work for potential recruits.

Benefit #1	Improved development of electrical schematics and 2D layouts
Benefit #2	Provided access to legacy 2D data
Benefit #3	Enhanced recruitment efforts

Benefit #1

Improved development of electrical schematics and 2D layouts

Benefit #2

Provided access to legacy 2D data

Benefit #3

Enhanced recruitment efforts

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Innovative Manufacturing Services: Enhancing Conveyor System Development with DraftSight Professional

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