Case Study: Wright Industries reduces redlines and halves design‑checking time with SolidWorks

Automating Manufacturing Systems Design With SolidWorks Software

Wright Industries, Inc., a Doerfer Company, faced problems moving from 2D to 3D CAD: their first 3D system struggled with large assemblies and interference checking. After a customer requirement and an internal trial, Wright Industries standardized on SolidWorks, deploying SolidWorks Professional 3D CAD and the integrated SolidWorks Workgroup PDM (with Web Server) to support multi-user design and vendor access.

Using SolidWorks, Wright Industries implemented 25 seats and automated key workflows (BOMs, detail views) and interference checks, which improved large-assembly handling and design quality. SolidWorks delivered measurable results: redlines fell by 25–30%, design‑checking time dropped by 50%, fewer fit issues in manufacturing, and easier collaboration with vendors via the SolidWorks PDM web access.

Wright Industries

Michael DePietro

Solids Modeling Support Specialist