Case Study: Surface Generation Limited achieves 75% reduction in schematic rework and 10% faster project cycles with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D

Advancing Composite Machinery Development With Solidworks Electrical 3d

Surface Generation Limited, a U.K.–based leader in fiber‑reinforced composite processing machinery serving OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers, faced a growing disconnect between mechanical and electrical design as its systems became more compact and more complex. To unify workflows and improve electrical schematic accuracy, the company adopted SolidWorks Electrical 3D as part of its SolidWorks mechanical, FEA and CFD toolset.

By deploying SolidWorks Electrical 3D, Surface Generation integrated mechanical and electrical design, improved cross‑team communication, and simulated real‑world effects (such as heat in compact cabinets). The SolidWorks solution cut schematic‑related rework by 75%, shortened project cycle times by 10%, reduced rework‑related costs by 5%, and helped the company sustain dramatic year‑over‑year growth.

Surface Generation Limited

Jim Henderson

Chief Operating Officer