When logistics, transport or construction vehicles break down, entire businesses can grind to an infuriating halt, so it\u2019s vital that vehicles operate robustly and reliably.<\/p>\n
From tiny electric circuits to huge hydraulic tipping hoists, here\u2019s how 3D CAD is boosting the value, lifespan and usability of commercial automotive vehicles.<\/p>\n
SOLIDWORKS to the rescue as Edbro reaches tipping point<\/strong><\/h4>\nStaying at the top of your industry is just as hard as getting there in the first place. That hasn\u2019t stopped Edbro<\/a> from retaining its reputation as the go-to manufacturer of industry- standard hydraulic tipping hoists (that\u2019s the fancy name for the mechanism that enables tip-up trucks to tip). Staying ahead of the competition requires an insatiable appetite for innovating. Improving. Driving value in new markets.<\/p>\n![\"EDBRO50-Tipper-Test-Pic-3-624x415\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/EDBRO50-Tipper-Test-Pic-3-624x415-615x409.jpg\")
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For help with all three, Edbro uses SOLIDWORKS<\/a>.<\/p>\n3D modelling and finite element analysis (FEA) enables complex simulations of how new designs will function and behave in response to real-world forces, speeding time to market and fixing manufacturing issues before the product even leaves the design suite \u2013 let alone gets to prototyping. SOLIDWORKS\u2019 technical product specification and integrity of data is vital to getting a robust product that can be repeated at scale.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n
Sharing and interpreting CAD files has long been an irksome problem in the engineering industry. Yet SOLIDWORKS PDM Workgroup data management software gives relevant parties fingertip access to the most recent versions of the data they need \u2013 without having to convene with the engineering department. Data moves seamlessly from stakeholder to stakeholder \u2013 and right back again.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe ease of designing in SOLIDWORKS allows Edbro to slash overheads. Its customers get quality, without the cost \u2013 allowing Edbro to compete on an international scale in low cost markets. As for the ease of data sharing? Edbro are rolling out new product ranges faster than ever before.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the little things that matter. Ask Truck-Lite.<\/strong><\/h4>\nModern commercial trucks come with some pretty hi-tech gadgets. That could be anything from incandescent brake lights to night vision systems, even modules that monitor lane departures or provide the driver with a 360-degree view of the vehicle. Rather than mechanical failures, it tends to be these small component parts that go wrong and prevent a vehicle from being roadworthy.<\/p>\n
Step forward Truck-Lite Europe Ltd<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Truck-Lite-1\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/Truck-Lite-1-615x471.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTruck-Lite is a global leader in the design and manufacture of vision systems for commercial vehicles: trucks, trailers, off-road military vehicles \u2013 you name it. Truck-Lite\u2019s high-selling vision systems are reliant on a special connector circuit and they work with Lynar Manufacturing to meet the demand for a constant supply of them.<\/p>\n
But there was a problem.<\/p>\n
The tooling used to make the connector circuits was in bad need of repair after years of use producing countless circuits. Production was at risk. Output was faltering. Time was of the essence. Lynar Manufacturing turned to SOLIDWORKS 3D to streamline the design<\/a> and develop new tooling. Not only did it maintain output for Truck-Lite, but Lynar Manufacturing can now guarantee the robust supply of a more reliable component for many years.<\/p>\nCAD keeps the wheels turning\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor any economy, it\u2019s vital to keep the wheels of industry turning. When it comes to the commercial automotive industry, 3D CAD is helping to drive innovation, improve reliability, slash costs and get incredible new products to market faster than ever before. What could it do for your business?<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n For help with all three, Edbro uses SOLIDWORKS<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3D modelling and finite element analysis (FEA) enables complex simulations of how new designs will function and behave in response to real-world forces, speeding time to market and fixing manufacturing issues before the product even leaves the design suite \u2013 let alone gets to prototyping. SOLIDWORKS\u2019 technical product specification and integrity of data is vital to getting a robust product that can be repeated at scale.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n Sharing and interpreting CAD files has long been an irksome problem in the engineering industry. Yet SOLIDWORKS PDM Workgroup data management software gives relevant parties fingertip access to the most recent versions of the data they need \u2013 without having to convene with the engineering department. Data moves seamlessly from stakeholder to stakeholder \u2013 and right back again.<\/p>\n The ease of designing in SOLIDWORKS allows Edbro to slash overheads. Its customers get quality, without the cost \u2013 allowing Edbro to compete on an international scale in low cost markets. As for the ease of data sharing? Edbro are rolling out new product ranges faster than ever before.<\/p>\n Modern commercial trucks come with some pretty hi-tech gadgets. That could be anything from incandescent brake lights to night vision systems, even modules that monitor lane departures or provide the driver with a 360-degree view of the vehicle. Rather than mechanical failures, it tends to be these small component parts that go wrong and prevent a vehicle from being roadworthy.<\/p>\n Step forward Truck-Lite Europe Ltd<\/a>.<\/p>\n Truck-Lite is a global leader in the design and manufacture of vision systems for commercial vehicles: trucks, trailers, off-road military vehicles \u2013 you name it. Truck-Lite\u2019s high-selling vision systems are reliant on a special connector circuit and they work with Lynar Manufacturing to meet the demand for a constant supply of them.<\/p>\n But there was a problem.<\/p>\n The tooling used to make the connector circuits was in bad need of repair after years of use producing countless circuits. Production was at risk. Output was faltering. Time was of the essence. Lynar Manufacturing turned to SOLIDWORKS 3D to streamline the design<\/a> and develop new tooling. Not only did it maintain output for Truck-Lite, but Lynar Manufacturing can now guarantee the robust supply of a more reliable component for many years.<\/p>\n For any economy, it\u2019s vital to keep the wheels of industry turning. When it comes to the commercial automotive industry, 3D CAD is helping to drive innovation, improve reliability, slash costs and get incredible new products to market faster than ever before. What could it do for your business?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nIt\u2019s the little things that matter. Ask Truck-Lite.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCAD keeps the wheels turning\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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