Software will ease design of complex
surfaces, speed innovations to market
CONCORD, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 3,
2006— Leatherman Tool Group has
standardized on SolidWorks(R) 3D
mechanical design software to quickly
and efficiently expand its
market-leading line of knives and
multi-tools for campers, anglers,
hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
The company chose SolidWorks software
over competing offerings because of its
superior control and accuracy in the
design of complex blades, tool heads,
handles, and accessories.
The Portland, Ore., company will use
SolidWorks software because it met the
company's design needs more than any
other CAD software it evaluated. "We
switched from Autodesk Inventor(R)
software for new designs because
SolidWorks software provides more
control and accuracy in the design of
the many complex, contoured surfaces in
our tools and knives," said Melissa
Yale, senior product design engineer at
Leatherman Tool Group headquarters. "We
also sought SolidWorks software's ease
of use, supplier compatibility, and
outstanding reputation. We expect to
decrease our time to market and design
costs by becoming more productive and
moving all of our design work in-house."
Leatherman offers 18 different
multi-tools - each including a
combination of knife blades,
screwdrivers, openers, saws, pliers,
wire cutters, files, awl punches,
rulers, clamps - as well as six models
of folding knives. Despite the numerous
features, each product fits in the palm
of the hand with contoured handles and
other ergonomic features.
Leatherman will also use SolidWorks'
COSMOS(R) design analysis software to
check the integrity of designs without
having to build physical models.
PDMWorks(R) product data management
software will help Leatherman manage
files, versions, and modifications.
SolidWorks' eDrawings(R) collaboration
tool will streamline communications with
Leatherman executives, product managers,
and external suppliers.
"The Leatherman is a marvel of efficient
design, packing an astounding amount of
utility into a compact, intuitive
package," said Rainer Gawlick,
SolidWorks vice president of worldwide
marketing. "SolidWorks Corporation
pursues the same goals, always
endeavoring to give customers more,
easier-to-use capabilities than they
expect, and the tools for any
challenge."
Leatherman works with SolidWorks
reseller CAE Northwest for ongoing
software training, implementation, and
support.
About Leatherman
Oregon-based Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
is the inventor and world's leading
manufacturer of compact multipurpose
tools and knives. Owned and inspired by
its founder, Tim Leatherman, the company
has sold more than 35 million of its
versatile tools and knives since its
inception in 1983. For more information,
visit
www.leatherman.com.
About CAE Northwest
In its more than 15 years, CAE Northwest
has given more than 5,000 engineers the
tools they need to work more quickly and
more accurately, and has helped more
than 1,000 design and manufacturing
companies move their products to market
ahead of schedule. CAE Northwest is one
of the largest SolidWorks resellers in
North America with locations in:
Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and Vancouver,
B.C., Canada. For more information,
visit
www.caenw.com.
About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault
Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq:
DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065,
DSY.PA) company, develops and markets
software for mechanical design,
analysis, and product data management.
It is the #1 supplier of 3D mechanical
design software for the mainstream
market. SolidWorks leads the market in
number of users in production, customer
satisfaction, and revenue. For the
latest news, information, or a live
online demonstration, visit the
company's Web site (www.solidworks.com)
or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North
America, call +1-978-371-5000).
SolidWorks, PDMWorks, and eDrawings are
registered trademarks of SolidWorks
Corporation. COSMOS is a registered
trademark of Structural Research and
Analysis Corporation. Other brand and
product names are trademarks of their
respective owners. Copyright (c) 2006
SolidWorks Corporation.
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