Satlantic Inc.
Aquatic Sensor and Instrument Development Industry
As a leading manufacturer of oceanographic and aquatic sensors and instrumentation, Satlantic Inc. works closely with the ocean sciences community and many of the top research institutions around the world.
Company: Satlantic Inc.
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
URL: www.satlantic.com
Industry: Aquatic Sensor and Instrument Development
Previous CAD: Autodesk Inventor
Products used: SolidWorks Premium, SolidWorks Professional, SolidWorks SimulationXpress
Challenge
The need to collaborate with partners led the company to move from AutoCAD 2D design tools to the Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD system. After becoming dissatisfied with Inventor software, however, Satlantic evaluated SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Solution
The company decided to switch to SolidWorks Professional software because of its ease of use, broad data compatibility, ability to utilize legacy data, and large assembly capabilities. Satlantic also valued the SolidWorks SimulationXpress integrated analysis application and design configuration functionality. By moving to SolidWorks, the company has reduced its modeling time by 25 to 30 percent; improved its CAD compatibility with partners and suppliers; integrated its mechanical and electrical design data; and realized a significant boost in productivity.
Results
- Reduced modeling time by 25 to 30 percent
- Improved CAD compatibility with partners and suppliers
- Integrated mechanical electrical design data
- Realized significant boost in productivity
Since we now use the same platform as our various partners and suppliers, we achieve substantial gains in productivity
Donald MacPherson, Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Satlantic Inc.
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