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Strengthening traditional design expertise by improvements in 3D CAD skill
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Digital Twin
- Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services
- Training
The Challenge
Fujitsu Peripherals, a manufacturer with a corporate philosophy of “Making an impression through reliable technology,” was looking to enhance the utilization of the PTC 3D CAD that all designers had been working with in-house. The company believed that if 3D CAD software could be more deeply understood, allowing for greater levels of mastery, it could drastically improve operational efficiency. However, initial skill diagnostics revealed that while the designers had the expertise to accurately create 3D models, they had not mastered the tools, and thus could not create the 3D models efficiently. This led to the decision to implement a course of “training reinforcement.”
About The Customer
Fujitsu Peripherals, Ltd. is a manufacturer whose corporate philosophy is “Making an impression through reliable technology.” The company builds up its business on the two pillars of ubiquitous projects in design and manufacturing, and in-house ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) projects centered on heavy-duty system printers and automated manufacturing equipment. Both ways rely on abundant experience and know-how, and boast the ability to internally carry out the entire manufacturing sequence, from development to the finished product. President and Representative Director Toshimasa Okano, who started his career in product design, believes in raising the level of in-house design expertise, and is deeply committed to the introduction and application of CAD. Fujitsu Peripherals has taken this to heart, and has managed to become the first in the Fujitsu Group to implement 3D CAD.
The Solution
Fujitsu Peripherals, in cooperation with PTC University, formulated a set of basic rules to become their in-house design standard. They analyzed their strengths and weaknesses based on the results of a detailed skill assessment initiative, and established targeted educational programs to enhance their design expertise. Through the application of on-site training and functional on-the-job training programs, they made major improvements to designer knowledge and skill. The company also implemented an eLearning program that will continually reinforce the revisions made by the company up until this point and further perfect the basic rules, fostering an increase in the skills of its designers.
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