In the current downturn, many manufacturers are cautious about making major investments in new design solutions. With resources tight and budgets scarce, many are focused on retaining their existing 2D design tools and the related skills and expertise that they have built up over time. Their priority is to ensure that they maintain their existing 2D design productivity so as to remain on top of existing workloads.
However, the reality is that 2D capability is not sufficient in itself for most manufacturing companies today. 3D is no longer a luxury for manufacturers; for companies that wish to remain competitive in today’s crowded global marketplace, it is increasingly a necessity. Organisations need to start experiencing the business and product development benefits of 3D…
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