China Heli Forklift Uses SolidWorks Software to Design Products Quickly and Efficiently as It Expands Its Global Presence.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001 China-based, global top ten forklift manufacturer accelerates sales expansion by using SolidWorks to speed time to market and eliminate production errors In a deal that highlights SolidWorks' global presence, China Heli Forklift Truck Company, one of the world's top 10 forklift manufacturers, has purchased 120 seats of SolidWorks(R) software to reduce design time and bring new products to market faster, SolidWorks announced today. SolidWorks' intuitive Windows-based, three-dimensional computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (3D CAD) software allows China Heli Forklift's engineers to quickly and easily design new products and eliminate production errors. Doing so enables the company to continue to provide its local and international customers with the latest advancements in technology. China Heli Forklift Truck Company is a subsidiary of the Anhui Forklift Group, a Chinese government-owned agency that spearheads expanded sales into the U.S. and European markets. The largest forklift company in China, it uses SolidWorks software to develop production-ready 3D models, helping engineers design new products more efficiently and create more realistic design views than with static 2D software. "We tested SolidWorks extensively to ensure that it can accommodate the complex models and very large assemblies involved in our products' designs," said Ling ling: see cod. Zhong She, vice general manager and chief engineer at Heli Anhui Forklift Truck Group. "SolidWorks' ease of use enables us to design products in record time, while ensuring the quality craftsmanship Craftsmanship Alcimedon a first-rate carver in wood. [Rom. Lit.: Vergil Eclogues, iii. 37.] Argus skillful builder of Jason’s Argo. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 29] Athena (Rom. that allows each of our forklifts to handle the workloads our customers expect. As our company further expands its sales in the global marketplace, the rate at which we introduce new products is critical to our success - SolidWorks helps us meet these essential time-to-market requirements." China Heli Forklift also uses SolidWorks to replicate rep·li·cate v. 1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat. 2. To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of genetic material, a cell, or an organism. n. A repetition of an experiment or a procedure. the base design of existing models for use in new product designs. For example, if the company wants to add new features to an existing model, it can create them from the existing SolidWorks design, without having to start from scratch to start (again) from the very beginning; also, to start without resources. - Thackeray. See also: Scratch . This replication capability saves engineers time and speeds new variations of existing models to its customers. "As China Heli Forklift starts to expand its worldwide presence outside of China, it will face an extremely competitive landscape," said John McEleney, SolidWorks' chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Time to market is key to successful global expansion. By using SolidWorks, China Heli Forklift is able to cut its design time and eliminate production errors by ensuring the design is correct the first time. That's how it will put the controls of its forklifts in the hands of international customers." China Heli Forklift is working with SolidWorks reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. , General Faith Int. Ltd. for ongoing software implementation, training, and support. About China Heli Forklift Truck Company China Heli Forklift is a subsidiary of Anhui Heli Company Ltd. Founded in 1958 and with more than 7,200 employees worldwide, Anhui Heli Company, manufactures more than 7,000 forklifts annually. The company has established more than 100 sales offices throughout the 29 Chinese provinces, and maintains distribution offices in Beijing, Shenyang, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Kunming, and Urumchi. The company has also established Heli Forklift (USA), Inc. in the United States of America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, in order to provide its users with forklifts, parts, supplies, maintenance, and technical support worldwide. Recently, Anhui Heli Company obtained ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certification from the China Commodity Inspection Bureau, and The European Safety Standard CE Certificate from the Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of China Machinery and Electrical Products. About General Faith Int. Ltd. General Faith Int. Ltd. is a leading software solution provider for mechanical engineers and manufacturers in China providing sales, implementation, training, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Founded in 1996, General Faith Int. Ltd. provides SolidWorks-based CAD/CAE/CAM/PDM solutions including COSMOS/Works, CAMWorks, and SmarTeam to customers from various industries including aerospace, railway, automotive, machinery, and electronics. General Faith Int. Ltd. was named the "Top VAR" and "Best Performance Growth Reseller" at the SolidWorks World Conference in 2000. In addition to its headquarters in Beijing, General Faith Int. Ltd. also has five offices throughout China. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.cad21.com or send e-mail to info@cad21.com. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to deliver the power of 3D to everybody in design and manufacturing. In over five years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 160,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and distributes its products through a network of resellers selling in 70 countries. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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