Manufacturing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
Norden Mfg
- Manufacturing
- Small
USA
Onshape helped Norden Mfg cut onboarding time for new designers by 50%. The cloud-native CAD platform removed file management headaches... and reduced IT overhead. Designers now collaborate remotely and access designs from any device. Built-in simulation tools let engineers validate products before building. Norden Mfg builds reliable hay handling equipment for small and mid-sized farms faster and with more confidence.
Onshape helped NanoVoxel, a micro manufacturing leader, cut design iteration times by over 50%. NanoVoxel used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform... for rapid prototyping and remote teamwork. The company leveraged real-time collaboration and advanced design tools. This streamlined their design-to-manufacturing process. NanoVoxel accelerated workflows and improved efficiency with Onshape.
Alternative Engineering, Inc. (AEInc.)
- Manufacturing
Onshape helped Alternative Engineering, Inc. (AEInc.) save $1.25 million each year. AEInc. used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform to speed up... custom equipment design. The team built a custom feature with FeatureScript to automate design changes. Onshape’s cloud tools let engineers handle large files fast, with no crashes. AEInc. estimates they save 10,000 engineering hours every year.
Onshape helped Norden Mfg design hay handling equipment for small and mid-sized farms. They switched from SOLIDWORKS to Onshape to... solve crashes, file issues, and hardware costs. Onshape cut onboarding time by 50%. It removed file management problems and reduced IT overhead. Teams now collaborate remotely and design with more confidence using built-in simulation tools.
Onshape helped Custom Truck One Source save $500,000 each year by reducing downtime. The company boosted engineering productivity by at... least 15% after switching from SOLIDWORKS to Onshape. Onshape’s cloud-native CAD and PDM platform enabled better collaboration for their global engineering team. The platform’s branching and merging features allowed faster design iteration. Custom Truck also cut hardware costs by using less expensive laptops and removing servers.
Aura Aero is a French company making electric aircraft. They wanted to cut carbon emissions and needed a better way... to design their planes. They chose Onshape, a cloud-based CAD tool, to help their team work faster and share designs easily. Onshape saved them 80% of their design time on repetitive tasks. It also let workers see the latest designs on any device, which helped them work without delays.
Saga Robotics
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
- Small
Oslo, Norway
Saga Robotics used Onshape's cloud-native CAD and PDM to design modular farm robots. They cut design time by 30–40% with... real-time collaboration. Data-related errors and inefficiencies dropped by 20%. CAD crashes and rework fell by 90%. The team scaled robot designs 3X faster, adapting quickly for new crops and terrains. Onshape enabled global teamwork and sustainable agri-tech innovation.
OpenStar Technologies
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
- Small
New Zealand
OpenStar Technologies uses Onshape’s cloud-native CAD to design complex fusion reactor components. The team cut design feedback loops from days... to hours. Onshape enables real-time collaboration for engineers across the globe. Built-in version control and release workflows streamline data management and manufacturing planning. OpenStar rapidly iterates on superconducting magnets and vacuum chambers to advance clean energy.
nDraft Adaptiv
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
- Small
Poland
Onshape helped nDraft Adaptiv cut design cycles by 50–70%. The Polish engineering firm saved $60,000–$100,000 over five years by removing... the need for servers and IT support. Real-time collaboration lets their remote team work together and avoid costly errors. Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform speeds up product development and reduces mistakes. nDraft Adaptiv now delivers automation solutions faster and at lower cost.
Dalkia
- Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
- Large
USA
Onshape’s cloud-native CAD and PDM helped Dalkia cut time-to-market by 25% to 50%. The engineering team built a complex heating... and power system in 18 months, a process that usually takes up to three years. Onshape eliminated version control issues and enabled real-time collaboration with vendors and partners. Dalkia’s team now works faster, with easy access to the latest designs from any device. The switch from paper files to digital data management reduced errors and improved efficiency.
Consumer Goods Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
BOA Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Medium
Onshape CAD and PDM helped BOA Technology speed up engineering work by 25%. The BOA Fit System needed better ways... to work together and keep data safe. Onshape's cloud-native platform made it easy for teams to share and manage product data. This led to faster design cycles and improved security for outdoor fit equipment. BOA Technology saw a big boost in productivity and collaboration.
Onshape helped Trek Bicycle cut design time for bike frame cable routing from over a day to under 30 minutes. Trek replaced outdated... CAD with Onshape’s cloud-native platform, ending version control issues and enabling real-time global collaboration. Engineers now work on a single source of truth, reducing errors and speeding up product development. Frequent software updates keep Trek at the forefront of CAD innovation. Trek’s team saves time, reduces costs, and brings new products to market faster.
Onshape helped BOA Technology boost engineering productivity by 25%. The cloud-native CAD and PDM platform eliminated crashes and manual file... management. Real-time collaboration sped up product cycles and design reviews. Teams now work from a single source of truth, reducing errors and delays. BOA engineers can experiment and innovate faster, with global partners always aligned. Onshape supports BOA’s rapid growth and need for secure, agile product development.
Onshape helped FarmBot, a California-based startup, boost productivity by 50% to 100%. FarmBot needed a cloud-based CAD platform for its... global team and 300+ open-source contributors. Onshape’s cloud-native tools let everyone work from the same source of truth. Simultaneous editing and device accessibility made collaboration faster. FarmBot now gets parts to manufacturers and prototypes much quicker.
Onshape helped Sonos speed up transducer design by 30%. The cloud platform let engineers work together from anywhere. Teams could... test new ideas and make changes fast. Onshape’s simulation tools tripled design capacity without hiring more engineers. Sonos used Onshape to bring new audio technology to market quickly and cut costs. The team enjoyed reliable, flexible workflows and never lost work.
Food & Beverages Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
Cirkul
- Food & Beverages
Onshape helped Cirkul, a beverage technology startup, save over $50,000 each year in lost engineering time. Cirkul needed a better... way to manage product design and development. They used Onshape's cloud-native CAD platform to improve collaboration and efficiency. This change let their team work faster and avoid costly delays. Cirkul now reclaims significant time and money with Onshape.
Onshape helped Forever Oceans speed up its product design process by 25%. The team eliminated CAD crashes and file corruption... by switching to cloud-native CAD and PDM. Real-time collaboration tools let engineers in Hawaii and Panama work together on the same project. Onshape’s branching and merging feature made it easy to explore new design ideas. Now, Forever Oceans can quickly share designs with manufacturing and management.
Automotive Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
CIXI
- Automotive
Onshape helps CIXI, a French mobility company, set a new standard in urban transportation. CIXI uses Onshape's cloud-native CAD platform... to design high-speed active vehicles with patented chainless pedaling technology. The platform enables seamless collaboration and a connected workflow for their engineering team. CIXI benefits from zero crashes and improved productivity. Onshape supports innovation in the automotive sector with real-time data management and integrated design tools.
OX Delivers used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD and PDM to connect engineering teams in the UK and Rwanda. Before Onshape, OX... struggled to find files and keep track of design versions. With Onshape, engineers now work together in real time and share updates instantly. The team can quickly show designs to mechanics and non-CAD users. This speeds up repairs and product improvements. OX now uses Agile design sprints to refine their electric trucks for tough African roads.
Utilities Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
Energyminer
- Renewable Energy
- Small
Gröbenzell, Germany
Onshape helped Energyminer speed up design for its Energyfish hydrokinetic generator. The team eliminated version control issues and improved collaboration... with real-time updates. Cloud-native CAD let engineers work from any device, cutting design iteration times. External partners could review 3D models live, streamlining feedback. Energyminer now brings new products to market faster and supports its mission for sustainable energy.
Construction Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
Reframe Systems
- Construction
- Small
Boston, USA
Reframe Systems uses Onshape’s cloud-native CAD to automate homebuilding. Their microfactories can produce 500 homes per year with just $5M... in capital. Onshape’s digital twin and automation tools cut wall framing design time by 75%. Design feedback now takes minutes instead of days. Paperless workflows and robotic assembly boost workforce agility and reduce errors.
Exxentric used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD to improve product design for flywheel resistance training equipment. The team switched from SOLIDWORKS to... Onshape to boost collaboration and reduce costs. Built-in simulation tools helped them optimize designs and create higher quality products. Automatic version control and real-time sharing made teamwork easier across departments and with suppliers. Exxentric now launches new products faster and more efficiently, supporting growth in over 75 countries.
Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape
Brigham Young University (BYU) Mechanical Engineering Department
- Education
Onshape helped BYU Engineering move their ME 272: Engineering Graphics course fully online. Before, students used desktop CAD software on... campus computers, which limited flexibility. With Onshape’s cloud-native CAD, students now access tools from any device, anywhere. This change increased flexibility and improved learning outcomes. The course now supports modern, collaborative engineering education.
HoverAid
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
Cambridge, UK
Onshape helped HoverAid, a charity, cut development time by up to 12 months. HoverAid used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform to... design new hovercraft for remote aid delivery in Madagascar. The team, including volunteers with no CAD experience, learned Onshape quickly using online resources. Real-time collaboration let distributed teams work together without special hardware. Using Onshape and SimScale, they improved hovercraft efficiency and saved money. Now, HoverAid can update designs faster for future projects.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with Onshape
Aura Aero
- Aerospace & Defense
Onshape helps Aura Aero, a French electric aircraft maker, speed up product development. Aura Aero aims to cut carbon emissions... with zero-emissions electric planes for regional travel and training. The company uses Onshape’s custom CAD features to design its two-seat INTEGRAL aircraft and a 19-seat electric regional plane. Onshape’s cloud-native platform supports fast, collaborative design. Aura Aero credits Onshape for helping deliver cleaner air travel.
Onshape helped GenCell, a renewable energy company, speed up their product design process by 10 times. GenCell switched from SOLIDWORKS... to Onshape to solve problems with version control and frequent CAD crashes. Onshape's built-in PDM and cloud features eliminated errors and saved GenCell $33,000 in upfront software costs and $70,000 in maintenance fees. The team no longer loses work to crashes and can collaborate in real time. GenCell's engineers now work faster and make fewer mistakes.
Onshape's beginner-friendly CAD approach gains traction with 3D printers
Onshape's CAD software, known for its user-friendly interface, is increasingly popular among 3D printer users. This trend highlights Onshape's growing... influence in the 3D printing community, driven by its accessible design tools.
How Bucharest Engineering Students Used Onshape to Build, Publish, and Win
Engineering students from Politehnica University of Bucharest utilized Onshape's cloud-native CAD platform to develop innovative projects, including digital twin robotic arms and AI-enhanced CNC machines. These projects were... published in international journals and won competitions, showcasing Onshape's capabilities in rapid prototyping and collaborative design.
PTC's Onshape Selected by Reditus Space to Accelerate Development of Reusable Orbital Reentry Capsule - Nasdaq
Reditus Space has selected PTC's Onshape platform to accelerate the development of its reusable spacecraft, ENOS Mk1. Onshape's cloud-native CAD... and PDM tools enable rapid design iteration and compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations. This collaboration highlights Onshape's role in supporting aerospace innovation and regulatory needs.
PTC's Onshape and Arena Selected by Nimble to Scale Superhumanoids that Power Next-Gen Autonomous Logistics - PR Newswire
Nimble, an AI robotics leader, is transitioning from legacy systems to PTC's Onshape CAD and Arena PLM platforms. This shift to... cloud-native solutions aims to enhance collaboration, reduce latency, and improve reliability, supporting Nimble's scale-up of superhumanoid robots for logistics. Onshape and Arena facilitate agile workflows and efficient scaling, reflecting a broader industry trend.
Superhumanoid Robot Maker Nimble Switches to PTC's Cloud Platform in Just 60 Days - Stock Titan
Nimble Robotics has adopted PTC's Onshape and Arena cloud-native platforms to replace its legacy systems. This transition, completed in under... 60 days, aims to enhance collaboration and system reliability for Nimble's superhumanoid robot development. Onshape's CAD and PDM platform, along with Arena's PLM and QMS platform, will streamline manufacturing and R&D processes, supporting Nimble's scaling efforts in autonomous logistics technology.
