Gaumer Process
Gaumer Process is a world leader in the development of electric process heaters, systems, and controls, which are used in the oil, gas, food-processing, wastewater treatment, and petrochemical industries. To respond to market demands to accelerate system delivery, control costs, reduce energy consumption, and optimize material usage, Gaumer Process decided to evaluate simulation technology.
“With SolidWorks Simulation software, we were able to study and test six different concepts and reach an optimized design in less than three months. We eliminated more than two years of costs, saved $100,000 on prototyping, and produced a patented idea for enhancing heat transfer. That’s the kind of advantage that helps us beat our competition.”
– Craig Tiras, P.E., Vice President of Engineering and Design
THE CHALLENGE
Gaumer Process is a world leader in the development of electric process heaters, systems, and controls, which are used in the oil, gas, food-processing, wastewater treatment, and petrochemical industries. To respond to market demands to accelerate system delivery, control costs, reduce energy consumption, and optimize material usage, Gaumer Process decided to evaluate simulation technology.
THE SOLUTION
The company chose SolidWorks Simulation Premium and SolidWorks Flow Simulation software because they are integrated directly inside SolidWorks CAD software, are easier to learn and use, include automated report generation tools, and can simulate the multiphysics involved in electric process heater design. By implementing SolidWorks Simulation tools, Gaumer Process cut its development cycle from three years to three months, saved $100,000 in prototyping costs, reduced material costs by 75 percent, and enhanced its ability to visualize system performance.
SUCCESS METRICS
- Cut development cycle from three years to three months
- Saved $100,000 in prototyping costs
- Reduced material costs by 75 percent
- Enhanced visualization of system performance
Dedini S/A Indústrias de Base
Dedini S/A Indústrias de Base has emerged as the world leader in the development of energy plants and industrial factories for the sugarcane sector. In 2005, management decided to upgrade its AutoCAD 2D design tools to a 3D CAD system to accelerate its design processes and shorten time-to-market, while maintaining high levels of quality and innovation
“Working in SolidWorks is definitely saving time and money. It’s the only software that we use to develop key mechanical components and systems in our plants.”
– Otávio Spagnol Sechinato, Project Analyst and 3D CAD Specialist
THE CHALLENGE
Dedini S/A Indústrias de Base has emerged as the world leader in the development of energy plants and industrial factories for the sugarcane sector. In addition to its prominence in sugar processing and ethanol production, Dedini develops a variety of other energy facilities and industrial factories. In 2005, management decided to upgrade its AutoCAD 2D design tools to a 3D CAD system to accelerate its design processes and shorten time-to-market, while maintaining high levels of quality and innovation.
THE SOLUTION
After evaluating five 3D CAD systems, Dedini chose SolidWorks because it’s the easiest to use, represents the best value, and provides robust large assembly design and visualization tools. By standardizing on SolidWorks, Dedini compressed its design cycles by 35 percent, shortened time-to-market by as much as 30 percent, reduced design errors by 60 percent, and cut rework by 30 percent.
SUCCESS METRICS
- Compressed design cycles by 35 percent
- Shortened time-to-market by as much as 30 percent
- Reduced design errors by 60 percent
- Cut rework by 30 percent
