Project Portfolio

Challenge

Quotations and BOMs were compiled manually, which took time and introduced errors.

Solution

A parametric vehicle concept with an automated library and BOM generation.

Result

Faster quotation work. Fewer errors. Direct, order-ready output.

Challenge

Selecting the correct driveshaft manually was slow and error-prone.

Solution

A configurator that calculates type and quantity automatically based on user input.

Result

Faster engineering. Correct selection every time.

Challenge

Building each conveyor from scratch consumed significant engineering time.

Solution

A parametric design driven by a master sketch.

Result

Changes in seconds. Major time savings.

Challenge

Overdesign and too many physical prototypes.

Solution

Simulation and strength validation in SolidWorks.

Result

Less material. Fewer tests. Lower cost.

Challenge

Creating and exporting variants manually took a lot of time.

Solution

A product configurator with automatic drawings and exports.

Result

Shorter lead times. Consistent production data.

Challenge

Large piping installations were hard to modify and difficult to manage.

Solution

A room-based structure driven by global master sketches.

Result

Faster changes. Better overview. Fewer errors during revisions.

Challenge

Limited space caused installation issues and rework.

Solution

A layout validated for fit, access, and space claims.

Result

Fewer surprises on site. Faster installation.

Challenge

Rebuilding variants repeatedly resulted in duplicated effort.

Solution

A parametric library part with well-defined design rules.

Result

Reuse. Faster engineering. Consistent output.

Challenge

Collisions and motion issues were often discovered too late.

Solution

Motion and interference validation in 3D.

Result

Issues detected earlier. Fewer late-stage corrections.

Challenge

Repetitive drafting for safety guarding consumed a lot of time.

Solution

Automated generation using Weldments and driving sketches.

Result

Significant time savings. Fewer drawing errors. Consistent parts.

Challenge

Manually transferring data to ERP caused errors and delays.

Solution

Automated integration via SolidWorks custom properties.

Result

Less duplicate work. Reliable data. Faster order processing.

Challenge

Unnecessary scrap due to suboptimal sheet selection.

Solution

Design aligned with available sheet sizes.

Result

Less waste. Lower cost. Better preparation for production.

Challenge

New variants required extensive modelling every time.

Solution

Parametric cranes with inputs for dimensions and options.

Result

Faster variant quoting. Fewer engineering hours per quotation.

Challenge

Overdesign risk or uncertainty about plate thickness.

Solution

Strength analysis and stress validation on critical zones.

Result

Correct sizing. Cost reduction. Lower risk.

Challenge

Manual calculations and flat pattern work took time and introduced errors.

Solution

Volume targets drive the geometry and sheet metal development automatically.

Result

Production-ready flat patterns immediately. Less rework.

Challenge

Uncertainty about volume and dimensions across variants.

Solution

Fast volume calculations linked directly to model parameters.

Result

Immediate insight. Faster design decisions.

Challenge

Manually verifying sheet metal flat patterns took time.

Solution

Automated sheet metal build-up with correct flat patterns.

Result

Fewer cutting and bending errors. Reliable production output.

Challenge

Hose racks were modelled manually for each variant.

Solution

Automatic generation based on parameters.

Result

Faster standardization. Fewer engineering hours.

Challenge

Large numbers of copied models became difficult to maintain.

Solution

A variant system built from a single base design.

Result

Less maintenance. Fewer errors. Faster updates.

Challenge

Fully modelling everything in 3D for a concept phase took too long.

Solution

Visualization using photos on the design where full detail was not required.

Result

Faster communication. Less modelling work in early phases.

Challenge

Packaging and operating context needed to be evaluated quickly.

Solution

An off-road vehicle concept with rapid studies and variants.

Result

Faster decisions. Lower risk of choosing the wrong direction.

Challenge

A complex drive train is hard to assess without clear insight.

Solution

A cross-section showing planetary drive systems for analysis and communication.

Result

Clearer understanding. Fewer errors during assembly and maintenance.

Challenge

Explaining operation without clear visuals led to misunderstandings.

Solution

Models and scenes for instructions and training.

Result

Faster comprehension. Fewer assembly and usage mistakes.

Challenge

Laying out rails and posts manually was error-prone.

Solution

Automatic generation driven by a master sketch and rules.

Result

Correct quantities. Fewer measurement errors on site. Faster changes.

Challenge

Inconsistent or incomplete properties caused errors in ERP/PDM.

Solution

Automatic file metadata export to a database with visual validation.

Result

Consistent data. Less correction work. More control.

Challenge

Adjusting and exporting trusses manually was slow.

Solution

Parametric trusses with automated export to laser cutting.

Result

Faster production preparation. Fewer export errors.

Challenge

Saving and renaming PDFs manually took time.

Solution

Automated PDF generation to fixed server locations.

Result

Documents are available immediately. No manual filing.