Diamond Systems upgrades to 3D to maintain its reputation for leadership
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Solid Edge
Tech Stack
- 3D CAD
- Solid Edge
- AutoCAD
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Machine Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- Training
About The Customer
Diamond Systems, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of egg packing, grading, and breaking machines. The company serves egg producers and processors across six continents, offering machines with capacities ranging from 22,000 to 72,000 eggs per hour. Their grading systems can handle up to 144,000 eggs per hour, while their breaker-separators can process up to 144,000 eggs per hour. Known for their technological leadership, Diamond Systems' machines are complex and must operate flawlessly due to the fragile nature of the products they handle.
The Challenge
Diamond Systems, a leader in egg packing, grading, and breaking machines, faced the challenge of maintaining its reputation as a technology leader. The company needed to ensure that its presentations to customers were visibly leading-edge. Additionally, they aimed to reduce costs and time-to-market while transitioning from 2D AutoCAD to 3D CAD software. The primary challenge was to find a 3D CAD solution that was easy to use, met their specific needs in sheet metal modeling, and provided a stable and reliable platform for their designers and engineers.
The Solution
Diamond Systems conducted a thorough evaluation process involving all designers and engineers to select the best 3D CAD software. They ruled out Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop early on due to complexity and learning curve issues. The final decision came down to a comparison between Solid Edge and SolidWorks. Solid Edge was chosen for its superior performance in sheet metal modeling, ease of use, and stability. The transition to Solid Edge was smooth, with minimal disruption. Training was conducted by the reseller, CAM Logic, and most staff returned to their previous productivity levels within a week. The involvement of the staff in the selection process generated excitement and readiness for the transition.
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