Factory Five Fine Tunes Sports Car Kit Designs with SolidWorks Software; Company delivers kits that car enthusiasts use to build their own replicas of classics.CONCORD, Mass. -- Factory Five Racing Factory Five Racing, Inc. (FFR) is an American automobile company that designs and manufactures assembly kits for replicars and supercars. Current models The "kit cars" manufactured by Factory Five are sold as components. They are not pre-assembled by Factory Five. is using SolidWorks(R) 3D CAD software to design racing car kits that make hobbyists' dreams come true. From Cobra and Ferrari kit cars and even its own street-legal supercar Supercar is a term used for a high-end sports car, typically an exotic or rare one, whose performance is highly superior to that of its contemporaries. The proper application of the term is subjective and disputed, especially among enthusiasts. kit, Factory Five Racing has cut development time and costs in half with SolidWorks and COSMOS(R) design analysis software. Founded in 1995 in Wareham, Mass., Factory Five began as a way for engineers who were also car nuts to blend their skills with their passion. The company makes the kits that hobbyists need to build their own replica of some of the fastest sports cars ever produced. The company standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. on SolidWorks to accelerate new car kit designs, improve engineering productivity, reduce errors, and constantly refine the cars' design to meet customer demands. "Although most of our customers are over-the-top hobbyists like Tim Taylor, the guy from the 'Home Improvement' TV show, our kits still have to be perfect all the time because we're dealing with people with different skill levels," said David Smith, Factory Five president. "SolidWorks gives us a competitive advantage over other kit car companies because every part we make works right out of the box. SolidWorks lets us design and test every component on the computer and eliminate errors. It also lets us develop better new car kits faster than competitors." Factory Five has cut the development time of its tube frames in half because SolidWorks allows engineers to share designs directly with fabricators. These fabricators use the designs to guide laser cutting machines that cut all of the frame parts, including the tubes and jigs (the devices used to hold the frames in place). Previously, fabricators had to interpret Factory Five drawings and manufacture the frame assemblies by hand, increasing the potential for errors. "SolidWorks has doubled our efficiency and reduced the amount of re-work because it gives us the accuracy we need up front," said Mike Pisani, mechanical engineer at Factory Five Racing. "It reduced the labor costs of having fabricators hand-work the frame, and it's opened new doors to creativity that were closed to us by Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD software." Factory Five uses the COSMOSXpress(TM) design analysis tool to test how parts such as the suspension brackets will stand up as the car rockets down the highway. The company also uses the eDrawings(TM) e-mail-enabled design communication tool to share parts models with suppliers and further ensure accuracy. "What Factory Five has accomplished is awe-inspiring to anyone who has launched their own company," said John McEleney, SolidWorks CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The founders built a company on passion and technical skill, and they breathe that into every car kit they sell. It is no wonder they've chosen SolidWorks as the foundation for every one of their cars." To hear Smith talk about the company's evolution and the challenges of designing a sports car kit, listen to the podcast (iPOD broadCAST) An audio broadcast that has been converted to an MP3 file or other audio file format for playback in a digital music player or computer. The "pod" in podcast was coined from "iPod," the predominant portable, digital music player, and although podcasts are at http://www.solidworks.com/mediapodcast. Factory Five relies on authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: SolidWorks reseller R&D Technologies for ongoing software training, implementation, and support. About Factory Five Racing Headquartered in Wareham, Mass., Factory Five Racing has been developing kit cars for hobbyists since its founding in 1995. The company is comprised of engineers, craftsmen, and professionals who share a passion for cars that is reflected in every kit sold. From coupes, to roadsters, racers, and the company's own supercar, Factory Five Racing builds this passion and unwavering precision into every component. For more information, visit the company's Web site (www.factoryfive.com). About R&D Technologies Headquartered in North Kingstown North Kingstown (kĭng`stən, kĭngz`toun'), town (1990 pop. 23,786), Washington co., S central R.I., on Narragansett Bay; inc. as Kings Towne 1674, divided into North Kingstown and South Kingstown 1723. , R.I., R&D Technologies provides expert engineering services to manufacturers and engineering firms in Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. , Massachusetts and Connecticut. The company delivers SolidWorks 3D CAD, COSMOS design analysis, and comprehensive product data management (PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and ) software, training, and support. The company also provides design consulting, custom software development, and technical project management services. For more information visit the Web site (www.rnd-tech.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 software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, providing intuitive, high-performing software that helps product design teams develop great products. For the latest news, information, or an 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 and eDrawings are registered trademarks and COSMOSXpress is a trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. COSMOS is a registered trademark of Structural Research & Analysis Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2006 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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