Wastech takes out garbage with SolidWorks
Leading waste disposal solution supplier, Wastech Engineering, has dramatically improved its design and modelling processes by upgrading its CAD software to SolidWorks from Australian reseller, Solidtec Solutions. A leading supplier of waste management products and consulting solutions, Wastech Engineering designs and manufactures garbage and recycling chutes, compactors, bin lifters, garbage trucks and waste transfer stations. The Challenge Since every client’s waste management requirements are different, Wastech incorporates a high level of customisation in every design, using 3D CAD software to create and test its models. Wastech Mechanical Design Engineer, Andrew Puclin, said the company’s previous 3D CAD solution was extremely slow and cumbersome to use, requiring complex processes to revise design iterations. “We are a design-led company, so the CAD software we use has a huge impact on our ability to deliver results to clients in a timely manner,” said Mr Puclin. “Because of the complexity of the previous software, we could only use it for high-end design and presenting new concepts to clients in a 3D format.” The Solution Mr Puclin had previously used SolidWorks at another company and, knowing that it would significantly enhance Wastech’s design capabilities, he persuaded management to make the switch in mid-2009. Wastech purchased three licences of SolidWorks (one Premium and two Standard) for its design engineers. Not only does the software run more efficiently on the same hardware platform, but SolidWorks is more feature-rich and intuitive, guiding the users through the design process and enabling them to complete tasks much more quickly. “SolidWorks delivers greater functionality and ease of use, allowing us to create 3D models in half the time we used to need,” said Puclin. “The Standard licences offer all the functionality we need to accomplish our design tasks, while the Premium version also includes advanced capabilities for simulations, stress analysis, rendering, […]