Case Study: SAXA achieves zero production rework with Hexagon's HeatDesigner

Creating an environment in which engineers can objectively evaluate analysis results

SAXA Inc., a developer of network and security solutions, faced challenges with thermal issues in its electronic products due to factors like faster CPUs and space-saving designs. Their traditional methods were insufficient, leading to costly rework and delays. They needed a way to implement a reliable thermal design process and selected Hexagon's HeatDesigner software after a rigorous evaluation of its accuracy and usability against competing tools.

By implementing Hexagon's HeatDesigner, SAXA established a formal thermal design process with checklists, standardized reporting, and extensive internal training. This enabled their design engineers to perform highly accurate simulations early in the design phase. The solution delivered significant results, including zero production rework due to thermal issues after test production, which eliminated extra costs and man-hours for mold remodeling and additional components. Hexagon's tool also improved inter-departmental cooperation and became firmly established as a necessity within the company.

SAXA

Noriaki Suzuki

Engineer