CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
4 August 2004
Implementation Investments
Graphics Systems Helps Elkay Manufacturing Company Standardize on 3D CAD software with SolidWorks Office Professional
Graphics Systems Corporation (GXSC) announced that Elkay Manufacturing Company has completed a major purchase of the CAD software SolidWorks Office Professional.
SolidWorks Office Professional will provide Elkay with a complete CAD solution which includes design communication tools, CAD productivity tools, and product data management software along with the 3D CAD software. Graphics Systems will also provide Elkay with the training and technical support on the software.
Elkay was looking for CAD software to replace their 2D legacy CAD tool. The goal in the search was to find a package that would allow them to minimize cost of ownership and administration, while increasing design quality and productivity, along with providing an environment that would provide easy access, retrieval and distribution of data files. Elkay spent considerable time evaluating multiple CAD packages before choosing SolidWorks. SolidWorks Office Professional satisfies Elkay's key functionality requirements, which include: web access to engineering drawings and related data; administration, security and operation supported on the Microsoft operating platform; customization with common development tools; and the ability to manage and control access to data requiring data check-in/out controls with automated revision controls.
"I found Graphics Systems to be very customer driven," states Roger Lukes, Engineering Systems Administrator at Elkay. "During our investigation for a new CAD solution, SolidWorks along with Graphics Systems, worked to ensure our engineering requirements and business objectives were addressed. Graphics Systems and SolidWorks had a willingness to partner with Elkay. This willingness to form a partnership was demonstrated by their concern that Elkay not only understand the functionality of the software, but how SolidWorks would be able to leverage our engineering data in support of the business and manufacturing processes. I am looking forward to our implementation."
Graphics Systems ( http://www.gxsc.com ) is a Midwestern provider of CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM solutions for business and industry with over 14 years in business, and over 125 years of combined engineering experience. Major product offerings through Graphics Systems include SolidWorks, Cosmos FEA, SmarTeam, PDMWorks, DBWorks, MoldWorks, Teksoft CAM, Dimension 3D printers and more. Graphics Systems has offices in Menomonee Falls, Madison, and Green Bay, WI in addition to Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
For more than 80 years, Elkay Manufacturing Company ( http://www.elkayusa.com ) has been an innovative manufacturer of stainless steel sinks, water coolers, drinking fountains, water filtration products and faucets for residential and commercial use. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Elkay is also the parent company of E.B. Tecnica Mexicana, Elkay Canada, as well as Yorktowne Cabinets, Medallion Cabinetry and MasterCraft Cabinets.
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