How Over-Engineering Might Be Costing You More Than You Think – And How Simulation Can Stop It

Nico Genis - Expert Insights: How Over-Engineering Might Be Costing You More Than You Think — And How Simulation Can Stop It

30-Second Summary Hidden Costs Over-engineered designs quietly waste material, labour and schedule time. Designer-Level FEA CAD-native simulation automates expertise intensive tasks to make FEA more accessible. Analyse Early Quick linear-static studies during the design phase shortens the design cycle. Best Practices Simplify geometry, use accurate material data, verify mesh quality and document assumptions. Competitive Edge … Read more

Integration between Mechanical and Electrical Design

Warren Asia - Expert Insights: Integration between Mechanical and Electrical Design

30-Second Summary Miscommunication Bleeds Budgets Disconnected mechanical and electrical workflows cause costly rework, procurement errors, and late-stage design changes. Replace Outdated 2D Tools Traditional schematic tools can’t keep pace. Integrated 2D/3D design links electrical intent with physical constraints. Catch Errors Before Production SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D enables spatial validation, wire routing, and bend radius checks before … Read more

Built to Break at Scale: Why One-Size-Fits-All CAD Fails Growing Teams

MECAD Systems Article Built to Break at Scale scaled

30-Second Summary Wrong Solution Many CAD tools promise agility but lock teams into inflexible workflows, trading scalability for simplicity. One-Size-Fits-All Generic CAD tools seem simple but lock you into rigid workflows that fail as projects grow. Performance Bottlenecks Startups’ CAD platforms lag on large assemblies, causing frustrating delays. Collaboration Chaos Broken links, version conflicts and … Read more

The Knowledge Exodus: Protecting Institutional Design Intelligence When Key Engineers Leave

Engineering Consultant, Hannah Karodia gives expert insights on the topic "The Knowledge Exodus: Protecting Institutional Design Intelligence When Key Engineers Leave."

30-Second Summary Knowledge Loss Bleeds Cash Uncaptured design rationale can lead to six-figure rework bills and delivery penalties when senior engineers depart. Make Knowledge Infrastructure SOLIDWORKS PDM stores not just files but revision intent, approvals, and linked emails in a searchable vault. Design Data Outlives Staff Parallel approvals and version control keep projects moving even … Read more

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