Return On Investment Calculator

SolidWorks Simulation Software Solutions & Services

Using analysis as a design tool produces higher quality products faster and at lower cost. Obtaining these benefits, of course, requires an investment in purchasing design analysis software and in training users. New hardware is typically unnecessary because existing CAD workstations are generally adequate for running analysis software.

Use the calculator below to provide a quick calculation on the return on investment of using SolidWorks Simulation tools

Reduction in Design Time
Enter the project completion time using existing design methods (in weeks)
Enter the number of designers needed on the project
Combined Total of Work Hours (based on a 40-hour work-week)
Percentage Reduction in Design Time		25 %
Total Hours Saved
Enter the average hourly salary rate	$
Total Cost Savings in Design Time	$

Reduction in Prototypes
Enter the number of prototypes per project
Enter the average cost per prototype	$
Reduction in Number of prototypes
Total Savings in Reduced Prototypes	$

Reduction in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Enter the average cost per ECO	$
Enter the typical number of ECOs
Percentage reduction in ECOs		50%
Total Savings in Reduced ECOs	$

Total Per Project Cost Savings Using SolidWorks Simulation™	$

Note: The actual return on investment (ROI) that a company realizes from implementing design analysis software depends on the company's analysis needs, the specific analysis package selected, how the analysis software is implemented, and the amount of training conducted.

In many cases, the cost of the analysis software and training is recovered during the first year of implementation.