Case Study: Arcimoto, Inc. achieves 40% vehicle weight reduction and streamlined development with SOLIDWORKS

Arcimoto Steps into the Future with its Electric Fun Utility Vehicle

Arcimoto, Inc., a pioneer of the fun utility vehicle (FUV) category, needed a robust 3D solid‑modeling system with integrated mechanical, electrical and PDM capabilities to design an affordable, efficient electric vehicle. After evaluating options, Arcimoto chose the SolidWorks design platform—adding SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics, Electrical Professional, Electrical 3D and SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard—to meet its multidisciplinary engineering requirements.

Using SolidWorks’ integrated tools, Arcimoto streamlined its development process, engineered a more manufacturable vehicle and reduced vehicle weight by 40%. More than 98% of Arcimoto’s first product was designed with SolidWorks, delivering measurable improvements in design efficiency and producibility.

Arcimoto, Inc

Diana Standish

Mechanical Engineer/PDM Administrator