Who Uses SOLIDWORKS Visualize? | November Customer Spotlight
Written by: Richard Earley
Published: Nov 3, 2023
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In this month’s Customer Spotlight, we direct our gaze to customers and companies who use SOLIDWORKS Visualize and benefit from its photorealistic CAD rendering capabilities.
Last month saw the retirement of Photoview 360, a rendering tool that has been an integral part of the SOLIDWORKS toolkit since 2009.
However, with the emergence of SOLIDWORKS Visualize into the SOLIDWORKS portfolio in 2017, Solid Solutions customers have found solace in producing stunning visuals of their products thanks to the photo-accurate ray tracing technology in the advanced rendering engine.
Discover who uses SOLIDWORKS Visualize below, as we feature some of the companies that are harnessing the evolution in CAD rendering technology with SOLIDWORKS Visualize to stand out in crowded markets.
Dortrend International Ltd.
Dortrend International has over 40 years of industry experience and is the UK’s leading developer of specialised door systems. Their business extends to markets across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond!
Dortrend is a key supplier of anti-ligature handles and anti-bacterial handles to large hospitals and schools, demonstrating their commitment to international impact. With a legacy of innovation and quality, Dortrend excels in crafting high-calibre door handles for diverse applications.
What Are Dortrend Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize For?
Dortrend maximises their product development efficiency by integrating SOLIDWORKS CAD data with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, seamlessly creating professional-grade visuals.
Leveraging the power of SOLIDWORKS Visualize, Dortrend can generate stunning images and interactive 3D content. This integrated approach streamlines concept creation, validation, and improvement to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders and accelerate decision-making.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize, in conjunction with SOLIDWORKS, contributes to the efficient development of visually compelling and superior products.
Check out the SOLIDWORKS products that help them realise their vision:
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design | SOLIDWORKS Visualize
To learn more about Dortrend International and what they do, visit their website.
Utopia Bathrooms
With three decades of industry leadership, Utopia Bathrooms stands as a premier designer and manufacturer of top-tier bathroom solutions in the UK.
Their extensive range, distributed through a network of 600 retailers, encompasses furniture, suites, worktops, mirrors, and accessories.
Utopia continually commits to quality and innovation, and ensures each product surpasses customer expectations, bringing luxury and style to bathrooms with sophistication.
What Are Utopia Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize For?
Utopia Bathrooms transforms the customer experience in bathroom design by leveraging SOLIDWORKS Visualize and DriveWorks design automation.
Customers can vividly explore personalised 3D renderings of bathrooms with interactive features on Utopia’s website. The customisation tools facilitate real-time experimentation with design elements, streamlining decision-making for customers to achieve their ideal bathroom aesthetics.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize, together with their DriveWorks installation, enhances engagement and provides a tailored journey toward creating the perfect bathroom space.
Check out the SOLIDWORKS products that help them realise their vision:
SOLIDWORKS Visualize | DriveWorks Design Automation
To learn more about Utopia Bathrooms and what they do, visit their website.
Woodland
Established in 1987, Woodland is a prominent designer and manufacturer of bespoke kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture for retail customers in Ireland and the UK.
Specialising in made-to-order solutions, the company emphasises quality and innovation in its meticulous production planning and skilled teams, ensuring the seamless execution of large-scale projects.
From design to manufacture and installation, Woodland offers a comprehensive approach to crafting customised interior solutions.
What Are Woodland Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize For?
Woodland leverages SOLIDWORKS Visualize to enhance product visualisation and marketing efforts by creating realistic renderings of their products.
By combining SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD with SOLIDWORKS Composer and SWOOD, Woodland can facilitate effective design collaboration, allowing teams to contribute to a comprehensive and efficient ecosystem for designing, visualising, documenting, and manufacturing wood-based products.
Check out the SOLIDWORKS products that help them realise their vision:
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design | SOLIDWORKS Visualize | SOLIDWORKS Composer | SWOOD
To learn more about Woodland and what they do, visit their website.
Amobox
AMOBOX is a leading innovator in the UK, specialising in personalised portable kitchens, mobile bars, and retail kiosks that embody each client’s brand.
Their unique approach combines expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing, to elevate their product in a crowded market.
What Are Amobox Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize For?
AMOBOX optimises design efficiency and marketing impact through the integration of SOLIDWORKS Visualize, crafting realistic visualisations for rapid client approvals.
These impactful renderings not only reduce reliance on prototypes but, when combined with SOLIDWORKS, provide a comprehensive solution that significantly benefits overall business processes.
Check out the SOLIDWORKS products that help them realise their vision:
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design | SOLIDWORKS Visualize
To learn more about AMBOX and what they do, visit their website.
Light Forms
Founded in 2008, Light Forms has emerged as a key player in the realm of high-performance lighting solutions. With operational bases spanning the UK, Europe, and India, the company boasts a decade of expertise dedicated to reshaping the function, mood, and aesthetic of architectural spaces.
Seamless collaboration with architects and developers has resulted in the illumination of notable developments across diverse sectors such as retail, hospitality, education, and healthcare.
Light Forms stands committed to excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the ongoing evolution of illuminated environments.
What Are Light Forms Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize For?
Light Forms strategically utilises SOLIDWORKS Visualize to enhance its design and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring reliable and efficient project delivery.
The seamless integration of SOLIDWORKS Visualize empowers designers and engineers to transform 3D CAD data into realistic visualisations, seamlessly integrated with their SOLIDWORKS CAD to contribute to the effective showcasing of innovative lighting solutions.
Make sure you capitalise on the advanced lighting options, manufacturer light profiles, and caustics capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Visualize Pro.
Check out the SOLIDWORKS products that help them realise their vision:
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design | SOLIDWORKS Visualize
To learn more about Light Forms and what they do, visit their website.
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