Automating the manufacturing of medical device and diagnostics products with SolidWorks software
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- SolidWorks 3D Design Software
- SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
- SolidWorks Professional
- SolidWorks eDrawings
- PhotoWorks
Tech Stack
- 3D CAD Technology
- Product Data Management (PDM)
- 3D Printing Technology
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- Life Sciences
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Rapid Prototyping
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Kinematic Automation, Inc. is a leading developer of automated diagnostic test strip processing systems, holding at least 50 percent market share in the glucose test strip market. Founded in 1980 and based in California, the company produces over 8 billion diagnostic test strips annually. These strips are used by patients, doctors, and medical personnel to test blood, urine, plasma, and saliva for various biological information. The company initially used AutoCAD® 2D design tools but transitioned to 3D CAD technology in 1998 to meet the demands of high-cycle rates, precision, and serviceability.
The Challenge
Address high-cycle rates, precision requirements, and efficiency needs in the development of automated systems for manufacturing medical devices and diagnostic products.
The Solution
Kinematic Automation implemented SolidWorks 3D design software and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM product data management software. This was combined with a lean manufacturing program to reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market. The company chose SolidWorks for its ease of use, strength in assembly design, and design configuration and automation tools. With eight full-time Certified SolidWorks Professionals on staff, Kinematic ensures sophisticated modeling capabilities. The lean development approach, centered around SolidWorks, has allowed the company to cut time-to-market by 30 to 40 percent and reduce development costs by 25 percent.
Operational Impact
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