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Bramptons Lift gets a jump on competitors with elevators developed using SolidWorks and DriveWorks
CONCORD, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Bramptons Lift Manufacturers, Ltd. is using SolidWorks(R) 3D CAD software and design automation technology from SolidWorks Certified Gold Partner DriveWorks, Ltd. to deliver more customized elevators to customers faster, thus generating increased annual revenues. The integrated system has allowed the company to increase elevator design and manufacture from 75 to 200 in a year while enabling customers to choose from myriad options such as hardwood paneling, hand rails, glass walls, etc.
The EUR 32 billion ($45.1 billion) global elevator market is extremely competitive, and the small London-based company has carved a niche for delivering stylized, functional passenger and cargo elevators for a broad range of clients throughout the U.K. Bramptons Lift had been using 2D drawings and manual drafting when it chose to standardize on SolidWorks and DriveWorks(R) software.
"We have a skill shortage in the U.K., so streamlining the design process is crucial," said Neil Dowse, Bramptons Lift managing director. "DriveWorks makes it fast and easy to capture customer specifications. SolidWorks minimizes the detailed engineering knowledge our designers need to develop elevators, fueling more creativity. In a market where artistry is often the deciding factor, SolidWorks and DriveWorks give us an advantage by allowing us to transcend standard lift design."
To begin an order for a new or refurbished elevator, customers work with Bramptons Lift staff to specify all of the necessary dimensions. Bramptons Lift staff then plug that information into the DriveWorks interface. DriveWorks automatically configures the lift design based on a set of pre-prescribed rules that ensure design accuracy, and generates a SolidWorks 3D model or 2D drawing.
As a SolidWorks Gold Partner Product, DriveWorks is seamlessly integrated with SolidWorks software, allowing Bramptons designers to exchange information between the two applications within the design window. They can refine the design, relying on SolidWorks' sheet metal capabilities to finalize parts like the landing doors without having to know all of the engineering involved. According to Dowse, the time to create an initial design for customer review has dropped from a week to 15 minutes. Manufacturing typically begins within 24 hours of the initial design input.
"Bramptons Lift is a great example of a small manufacturer using SolidWorks and DriveWorks to capitalize on the benefits of knowledge-based engineering to succeed in a crowded market," said Michel Gros, SolidWorks' executive vice president, Europe. "Reducing the CAD overhead so designers can focus on creative solutions to meet customer needs and delivering products quickly is how companies like this excel."
Bramptons Lift relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller NT CADCAM for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.
About Bramptons Lift Manufacturers, Ltd.
Based in London, Bramptons Lift Manufacturers, Ltd. has been fabricating bespoke lift equipment to customer and consultant specifications since 1985. Using the latest CAD/CAM technology, the company's technical staff assists in the design and development of all site-specific equipment required to complete customers' design proposals. The company's site survey team can assist and advise on best practice solutions to meet stringent DDA and EN81 Regulations. The company's subsidiary, Liftech Ltd., provides a one-stop shop for repair and breakdown teams in the central London area. For more information, visit the Web site (www.bramptons-ltd.co.uk).
About DriveWorks and DriveWorks, Ltd.
DriveWorks is the easy-to-use design automation choice for SolidWorks. DriveWorks allows users to automate repetitive tasks in their design process and streamline the generation of design and manufacturing documents and data. DriveWorks is affordable, easy to use and fast to implement. The software is sold worldwide and supported locally by DriveWorks Certified Resellers. DriveWorks is used by companies across many different markets from trailers to conveyors, furniture to machinery, mechanical seals to pressure vessels, windows and doors. DriveWorks is a SolidWorks Certified Gold Partner. Visit www.driveworks.co.uk.
About NT CADCAM
Launched in 1996, NT CADCAM is one of the U.K.'s leading providers of the highly affordable, premier design software solution, SolidWorks. NT CADCAM offers designers and manufacturers complete design and engineering solutions built around SolidWorks. The company also provides customers with comprehensive product data management (PDM), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), finite element analysis (FEA), and knowledge-based engineering (KBE) solutions. For more information, visit the company's Web site (www.ntcadcam.co.uk).
About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2007 SolidWorks Corporation.
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