Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Onshape

Onshape helps Premier Custom-Built cut design time by up to 75%. The company uses Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform to automate... repetitive design tasks. Premier moves from paper binders to digital 3D models for all product specs. Custom CAD features let engineers focus on innovation, not manual work. Onshape’s configuration tools make it easy to adjust cabinet designs for each customer. Premier aims for a paperless factory floor and a single source of truth for product data.
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Onshape helped Juniper, a high-end architectural lighting manufacturer, speed up product configuration updates by 25%. Juniper used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD... and PDM tools to manage thousands of lighting product variants. Teams in the USA, Armenia, and Cyprus collaborated in real time, eliminating file-based bottlenecks. Onshape’s configuration features and ERP integration unified design, manufacturing, and inventory. Juniper now iterates faster and keeps all teams connected with a single source of truth.
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FHE used Onshape’s cloud platform to let engineers and suppliers work on CAD designs at the same time. The team replaced... a slow, file-based PDM system with real-time data management. This change cut version control issues and reduced costly manufacturing errors. FHE gave dozens of suppliers CAD access using Onshape’s Light User subscriptions. The company now protects its designs and saves money by keeping everyone updated with the latest drawings.
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Formlabs used Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform to speed up product development. Their old file-based system forced engineers to work one... at a time, slowing projects. With Onshape, teams worldwide now collaborate in real time and always see the latest design. The platform’s automatic backups prevent data loss from crashes. Onshape also makes it easy to add new users, helping Formlabs scale projects quickly.
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Onshape helped De Antonio Yachts unify its engineering team on a single cloud-native CAD platform. The company eliminated version control... issues and improved collaboration by switching from multiple CAD tools to Onshape. This change saved at least €28,000 in upfront software costs and about €10,000 annually in maintenance fees. The team now benefits from real-time design updates, automatic version tracking, and no IT overhead. Onshape's SaaS model also allows easy access and collaboration from anywhere.
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Onshape helped Command Tooling Systems boost efficiency by 50% on custom manufacturing projects. The company cut annual CAD software costs... by 25% after switching from SOLIDWORKS to Onshape. Engineers now create photorealistic renders in under two minutes, saving hours per image. Onshape’s cloud-native platform removed IT headaches and enabled real-time team collaboration. Interns and designers quickly learned the system using Onshape’s online training tools.
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Onshape’s cloud-native CAD+PDM helped Blocks, a Portugal-based 3D printer manufacturer, boost engineering productivity by 30–40%. The team saved about 4,000... engineering hours and €120,000 each year. By eliminating high-end workstation needs, Blocks cut hardware and software costs by €50,000. Real-time collaboration and version control sped up design reviews and reduced time-to-market. Onshape enabled Blocks’ lean team to compete globally with faster, more efficient product development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OpenStar uses Onshape to speed up product design for fusion energy. The team works together in real time using cloud-based... 3D CAD. They avoid file version problems and IT overhead. Engineers can edit designs at the same time and see changes instantly. This helps OpenStar move fast and stay agile on important projects.
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Onshape helped VIKASO, a UK-based industrial automation startup, save 50% on hardware costs by eliminating the need for high-performance workstations. The cloud-native CAD... and PDM platform improved version control and allowed real-time collaboration, speeding up communication with partners by 60–70%. VIKASO’s engineers can now edit designs simultaneously and track changes easily. Customers get 24/7 access to the latest designs, streamlining project approvals and manufacturing. Onshape’s SaaS model also fit VIKASO’s budget and growth plans.
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Onshape helped GKS Packaging manage modular machine designs with real-time collaboration. The cloud-native CAD platform let multiple engineers edit the... same part at once, reducing confusion and errors. GKS Packaging no longer loses time to software updates or server maintenance. The team can share CAD models instantly with stakeholders. Onshape’s SaaS model cut IT overhead and hardware costs. GKS Packaging now builds eco-friendly machines faster and with fewer headaches.
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Onshape cloud-native CAD and PDM helped Fauna Robotics speed up humanoid robot development. The team used real-time collaboration to design... and prototype the Sprout robot. Built-in product data management let engineers experiment and merge changes fast. Open API integrations connected CAD data to simulation and BOM workflows. Fauna Robotics managed releases and revisions easily, avoiding mistakes and delays. Onshape enabled rapid hardware cycles for a developer-friendly robotics platform.
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Onshape helped Delta Development reclaim 20% of design time by reducing IT overhead. The team switched from on-premise CAD to... Onshape’s cloud-native platform. Engineers now work together on the same 3D CAD model in real time. This enabled faster design of a portable medical refrigerator for military medics. The device is rugged, lightweight, and supports remote collaboration. Onshape’s tools made product development quicker and easier for Delta’s distributed team.
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Onshape helped Avidbots reclaim 50% of its product design time by streamlining CAD data sharing. The team used to spend... half their day managing files and updates. Onshape’s real-time data management and sharing features let engineers and partners access the latest designs instantly. This improved collaboration and allowed more focus on solving design challenges. Avidbots now iterates faster and can track every change with a full edit history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Onshape helped Scewo launch the BRO, the first stair-climbing electric wheelchair. Scewo used Onshape’s cloud-based CAD platform to speed up... product development. The team worked flexibly from anywhere and collaborated in real time. Onshape’s integrated PDM system let multiple people edit documents at once. Scewo saved time and brought their product to market faster, helping people with limited mobility gain more independence.
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Onshape helped Scewo speed up the launch of their BRO electric wheelchair. Scewo used Onshape’s cloud-based platform to work from... anywhere and save time. The team could add new users quickly and work together on the same files. This made it easier to meet customer needs fast. Scewo’s developers used Onshape to turn ideas into real products for people with limited mobility.
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Onshape helps Open Bionics cut design time for Hero Arm prosthetics by over 75%. The cloud-native CAD platform lets mechanical,... electrical, and firmware engineers work together in real time. Teams can quickly create and test new designs for custom bionic arms. Onshape’s branching and merging tools let engineers explore ideas without risk. Open Bionics uses Onshape to make advanced, affordable prosthetics for people worldwide.
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Onshape enabled Meter to design and build the Rise Emergency Ventilator in just 21 days. The team created a hospital-grade... ventilator for under $1,000 per unit, far below the industry average. Onshape’s cloud-native platform let 50 remote engineers collaborate in real time. The team completed six design iterations in three weeks. Meter avoided supply chain issues by using standard parts and 3D printing.
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Onshape helped Loop Medical reclaim 30% of engineering time lost to IT overhead. The cloud-native CAD platform enabled real-time collaboration... for teams in Switzerland, Germany, and France. Loop Medical improved IP security with advanced access permissions. The company no longer needs dedicated IT staff for R&D. Sharing and version control became seamless, speeding up product design. Onshape’s updates require no downtime or manual installs.
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Onshape helps Formulatrix speed up design collaboration between teams in the US and Indonesia. The cloud-native CAD platform lets engineers... work together in real time, reducing delays from emailing files. Onshape’s edit history feature allows quick design iterations and easy reversion to earlier versions. Formulatrix uses Onshape to design lab automation equipment that accelerates pharmaceutical research. The platform also supports future plans for mobile access by service engineers in the field.
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Onshape helped Dexcom transition 300+ CAD users across 20+ teams from SOLIDWORKS to a cloud-native CAD and PDM platform. Dexcom faced frequent... software crashes, with over 100 crashes a day, causing lost productivity. By switching to Onshape, Dexcom quantified a 15% improvement in productivity. The new platform improved collaboration, security, and reduced downtime. Onshape enabled Dexcom to reclaim wasted hours and streamline product development.
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Withings used Onshape to replace manual product data management and improve CAD collaboration. The team saved $50,000 per year in... PDM costs by switching to Onshape's cloud-native platform. Engineers in France, Hong Kong, and China now share design changes instantly. Onshape's real-time tools reduced errors and sped up product development. Withings can now focus more on design and less on data management.
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Onshape helped Withings save $50,000 per year on product data management costs. The cloud platform replaced manual version control and... file-based CAD, reducing errors and speeding up design. Withings engineers in France, Hong Kong, and China now collaborate in real time. The team can instantly track and revert design changes, improving product development for hybrid smartwatches. Onshape enabled faster iteration and eliminated the need for costly, complex PDM systems.
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Onshape helped Withings save $50K a year in product data management costs. The engineering team replaced manual version control with... Onshape’s built-in PDM and CAD tools. Withings now tracks every design change and can instantly revert to previous versions. Teams in France, Hong Kong, and China collaborate in real time without sending large files. Onshape’s cloud platform speeds up design and reduces errors for Withings’ hybrid smartwatches.
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Onshape helped Actronika, a Paris-based haptic technology company, solve CAD file management issues. The team needed to work with partners... using different CAD systems. Onshape's cloud-native platform enabled real-time collaboration and instant sharing of CAD models. Built-in version control reduced errors from working on outdated designs. The software team could now join design reviews easily, even on Linux. Actronika sped up feedback and improved teamwork with Onshape.
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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.
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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.
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Onshape cloud-native CAD+PDM helped Horage speed up mechanical watch design. The team eliminated file-based workflows and enabled real-time collaboration. They... created a single source of truth for engineering, production, and suppliers. Horage reduced IT costs and hardware needs with browser-based CAD. The company now makes late-stage design changes easily and works faster across locations.
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Onshape helped Spin Master speed up product development by 5X. The company saw a 20X boost in collaboration speed across... global teams. Onshape’s cloud-native CAD and built-in PDM removed file version headaches. Teams now work together in real time, cutting wasted time and reducing design friction. Spin Master engineers can focus more on creativity and innovation, not file management.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Onshape helped XING Mobility save 400 engineering hours in one year. The company used Onshape’s FeatureScript to automate battery pack... design, cutting a one-hour task down to less than a minute. Onshape’s built-in data management solved version control issues for XING’s engineering teams. XING Mobility designs modular electric battery systems for mining, construction, and agriculture vehicles. The team now spends more time on high-value work and less on repetitive tasks.
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Onshape helped evTS speed up electric vehicle design for its FireFlyESV. The cloud-based CAD platform improved collaboration between teams and... suppliers in the US and Europe. Real-time data management stopped version control errors and let everyone work on the latest design. Onshape required no server maintenance, so evTS could use IT resources elsewhere. Executives and partners got instant access to design updates, making teamwork easier.
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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.
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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.
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Onshape CAD+PDM helped Kaikaku double its collaboration and productivity. The team moved from idea to production-ready design in just one... week. Real-time collaboration tools let engineers test and refine hardware quickly. Built-in PDM enabled Kaikaku to scale from startup to commercial deployments. Modular, parametric design workflows allowed rapid product customization for restaurant automation.
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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.
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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.
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Onshape helped K2 Skis cut design and prototyping time by up to 25%. The cloud-native CAD and PDM platform replaced... slow, manual workflows and eliminated file chaos. K2’s global teams now collaborate in real time, reducing errors and speeding up reviews. Custom automation with FeatureScript saves engineering hours. Built-in PDM ensures everyone works from the latest data, boosting innovation and time-to-market.
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Dufour Aerospace used Onshape and Arena to design uncrewed cargo drones. They saved about $100,000 each year on CAD licensing... and IT costs. Onshape’s real-time collaboration sped up design cycles and reduced errors. Integrating Arena cut design data requests from manufacturing by 50%. Automated workflows saved up to 8 hours per part release. Dufour now delivers complex drones faster and at lower cost.
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Onshape helped Black Swift Technologies solve CAD version control problems. The team can now instantly revert to any previous drone... design. Onshape’s branching and merging features let them test new ideas without risk. The cloud-native platform works on Linux, saving costs on hardware. Black Swift engineers now spend more time on new designs and less on recreating lost work.
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Onshape helped BETA Technologies speed up product development for its eVTOL aircraft. The cloud-native CAD platform let engineers work together... in real time, no matter their location or device. Onshape removed file management bottlenecks and allowed instant updates for all team members. BETA’s team could use Macs, Linux, or PCs, making collaboration easy. The SaaS model meant no downtime for upgrades, keeping projects moving fast.
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Aura Aero, an electric aircraft manufacturer in Toulouse, uses Onshape’s cloud-native CAD platform to speed up design work. By automating repetitive... tasks with custom CAD features, Aura Aero cut design time by 80%. Onshape lets teams access live 3D models from any device and share updates instantly with partners and suppliers. The platform’s branching and merging tools help engineers test new ideas without risk. Aura Aero’s production line now works faster and more collaboratively, moving away from paper-based processes.
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Onshape Government helped Wild West Systems, a Texas-based aerospace startup, speed up product development. The team used cloud-native CAD and... PDM tools to support secure, compliant design for UAV weapon systems. Real-time collaboration let engineers and manufacturing work together on evolving designs. Built-in compliance features made it easy to meet ITAR and EAR regulations. The company saved tens of thousands of dollars in infrastructure costs and reduced onboarding time. Agile workflows enabled over 75 design iterations in two months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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