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SUCCESS STORIES > CONSUMER PRODUCTS FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION"By using SolidWorks, we have reduced manufacturing time by at least 20 percent across the board, and have boosted production throughput by creating better tooling and taking advantage of better CAM programming.”
- Glen Dominick, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
The ChallengeFender Musical Instruments Corporation is a leading manufacturer of stringed instruments, including electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as guitar amplifiers. While the company handcrafted guitars and used 2D design tools for many years, the 2002 acquisition of the JACKSON guitar brand brought more complex geometry challenges that required 3D design technology to drive manufacturing. The SolutionFender chose SolidWorks CAD software – first deployed on the JACKSON and FENDER STRATOCASTER lines and now used companywide – because it is easy to use, includes advanced surfacing capabilities, and integrates well with CAM applications. By deploying SolidWorks, Fender cut production time by 20 percent across the board, reduced the time required to shape guitar necks by 30 percent, eliminated many secondary operations, and increased production throughput with improved tooling. The Results
View Case Study  Industry: Consumer Products Previous CAD: AutoCAD Products(s) Used: SolidWorks Standard, SolidWorks Office Benefit: 2D/3D Transition, Career Advancement, Innovation
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