Developing medical sterilisation and sanitisation equipment requires precision, efficiency, and seamless collaboration.  
 
For Karis, staying ahead in this competitive industry meant finding a way to speed up product development, enhance customisation, and protect sensitive design data.  
 
To achieve these goals, Karis turned to 3DEXPERIENCE Works—a cloud-based collaboration and data management platform.  
 
By integrating it into their workflows, they managed to reduce design cycles by 15%, cut development costs by 7%, and improve team collaboration across different locations. 

Let’s explore how Karis transformed their product development approach and the role 3DEXPERIENCE Works played in their success.

1. The Challenges Karis Faced

Like many companies in the medical manufacturing industry, Karis encountered several roadblocks that slowed down product innovation: 

1.1. Increasing Demand for Customisation 
Customers were requesting highly specialised sterilisation solutions, but creating multiple variations through traditional methods was expensive and time-consuming. 

1.2. Pressure to Reduce Time-to-Market 
The demand for faster innovation grew even more urgent following the COVID-19 pandemic. Karis needed a way to develop products quickly without sacrificing quality. 

1.3. Data Security Concerns 
As the industry moved towards digitalisation, protecting intellectual property became a major priority. Karis needed a secure way to store and manage design data. 

To overcome these challenges, the company needed a more efficient, connected, and secure solution—and that’s exactly what they found with 3DEXPERIENCE Works. 

2. Why Karis Chose 3DEXPERIENCE Works

For years, Karis relied on SOLIDWORKS Premium for their CAD modelling and design. However, they needed a platform that could take collaboration and data security to the next level. 

With 3DEXPERIENCE Works, they were able to: 

• Connect teams and streamline collaboration, no matter where employees were located. 

• Centralise data management, ensuring everyone had access to the latest design versions. 

• Eliminate the need for manual file handling, reducing errors and saving time. 

One of the biggest advantages was its cloud-based infrastructure, which secured their design data while allowing engineers to access their projects anytime, anywhere. 

3. How 3DEXPERIENCE Works Improved Karis’ Workflow

3.1. Faster Design & Customisation

Before adopting 3DEXPERIENCE Works, Karis relied heavily on physical prototyping to validate product designs. This process was not only expensive but also caused delays in launching new products. 

By leveraging SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, they could now run digital simulations to test their designs before production. This meant: 

• Faster iterations without needing physical prototypes. 

• Improved design accuracy, reducing costly errors. 

• Better customer customisation, as modifications could be tested virtually. 

3.2. Improved Collaboration & Data Management

One of the biggest changes Karis experienced was how their teams worked together. Previously, engineers had to manually share files, leading to miscommunication and version control issues. 

With 3DEXPERIENCE Works, all design files were stored securely in the cloud. This allowed teams to: 

• Access and update designs in real-time, eliminating duplication. 

• Easily track changes and prevent data loss. 

• Speed up approvals, since managers could review designs remotely. 

The platform’s role-based access control also ensured that only authorised users could edit or access sensitive files, enhancing data security.

3.3. Scalability for Future Growth

Karis wasn’t just looking for a short-term fix—they needed a future-proof solution that could grow with their business. 

The flexibility of 3DEXPERIENCE Works made it easy to integrate new tools and expand capabilities without major disruptions. Whether it was adding new design features, automating tasks, or ensuring compliance with industry regulations, the platform provided a scalable foundation for future innovation. 

4. The Results: Faster, More Cost-Effective Product Development

By implementing 3DEXPERIENCE Works, Karis achieved measurable improvements across their entire product development process: 

✅ 15% Faster Design Cycles – Thanks to real-time collaboration and digital prototyping. 
✅ 7% Reduction in Development Costs – Reduced reliance on physical prototyping and manual processes. 
✅ 30% More Design Reuse – Engineers could quickly locate and modify existing models, eliminating redundant work. 
✅ Improved Security & Compliance – Cloud-based data management protected sensitive intellectual property. 

According to DugWoo Lee, Managing Director of Karis: “Managing data in the cloud facilitates design reviews, improves collaboration between departments, and safeguards critical intellectual property.” 

The Bottom Line

For companies like Karis, staying competitive means adopting smarter, more efficient ways of working. 

With 3DEXPERIENCE Works, they now have a fully connected, secure, and scalable system that allows them to: 
✔ Develop custom medical solutions faster. 
✔ Reduce costs while improving design accuracy. 
✔ Ensure data security while collaborating more effectively. 

As the medical industry continues to evolve, cloud-based product development will be the key to staying ahead of the competition. 
 
This content is adapted from the original customer story on SOLIDWORKS’ website.