Case Study: Kinematic Automation, Inc. achieves 30–40% faster time-to-market and 25% lower development costs with SolidWorks software

Automating the manufacturing of medical device and diagnostics products with SolidWorks software

Kinematic Automation, Inc., a leading maker of automated diagnostic test‑strip production machines that produces more than 8 billion strips per year and holds roughly 50% of the glucose test‑strip market, faced demands for higher cycle rates, tighter precision, and greater serviceability in its equipment. To overcome the limits of 2D design, the company adopted SolidWorks 3D design software (along with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and SolidWorks Professional seats) to support complex assemblies and a lean development approach.

Kinematic paired SolidWorks software and Enterprise PDM with lean manufacturing and proprietary processes to streamline design, reuse, and prototyping. The SolidWorks‑based solution cut time‑to‑market by 30–40%, reduced development costs by 25%, halved prototyping costs, and lowered scrap and rework by 50%, while improving machine quality and accelerating delivery.

Kinematic Automation, Inc.

Patrick Grimes

Mechanical Engineer