Case Study: Brother reduces rework and delays with Lattice Technology's XVL

Brother Industries Reduces Rework by Using XVL

Brother Industries, a leading electronics manufacturer, needed a better way to reduce costly rework across its product development and manufacturing processes. As part of its “Brother Value Chain Management” initiative, the company shared 3D models across departments and used Lattice Technology’s XVL tools, including XVL Studio, XVL Converter, and XVL Player, to support downstream teams that did not have high-performance CAD workstations.

Lattice Technology helped Brother implement XVL Studio with the Difference Check Option to compare design versions before mold design began, making subtle changes easy to spot. This approach discovered errors early, reduced rework by five days per part, and helped prevent delays that could stretch to 10 days when issues were found later in assembly or QA. Brother reported thousands of errors detected and corrected over time, reducing production costs and keeping schedules on track.

Brother

Eguchi

Professional Engineer