MARCH 202219MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTStime and reduces the administrative burden for the engineers. Duro boasts a quick and straightforward onboarding process as the SolidWorks add-in can read the BOM structure directly from the Feature Manager design tree. Furthermore, its ability to automatically assign Duro-based part numbers to parts and assemblies in SolidWorks (CAD or PDM) makes Duro the go-to solution for hardware engineers. With this category-driven part-numbering scheme, Duro allows engineers to easily run parametrically based searches and data validation checks. Elaborating on Duro's capabilities, Corr mentions, "It allows mapping of assembly structures automatically concerning the BOM, eliminating the need for any manually-created spreadsheets. Designed with the ability to export PDF drawings and other production file formats, the Duro SolidWorks add-in enables non-engineering teams to extract that information for any number of parts and assemblies instantly without having to interface with engineers or the SolidWorks application. It also allows teams to publish released revisions, drawings, and production files to Duro's centralized hub. Unlike other PLM tools, Duro can seamlessly and securely share data, helping the hardware-engineering team establish a strong relationship with their manufacturing partners. With such a powerful line of capabilities, Duro serves as a partner of choice for clients in the aerospace, industrial automation, robotics, and consumer electronics markets. The company recently collaborated with a large aerospace customer who wanted to extract the BOM, material configurations, and metadata from SolidWorks as they moved into manufacturing. Duro also deployed its solution to help them accurately translate this information into the manufacturing realm and enabled them to run cost analysis across their BOM, validate requirements beforehand, and disseminate it to their globally distributed partners. By allowing their data to flow seamlessly and automatically, the company helped their client save time and enhance operational efficiency. Such success stories stem from Duro's dedication to adding value to clients' operations by giving them access to real-time data to help make better decisions and get products to market at a lower cost. Moving ahead, the company plans to continue its innovation-driven approach and build a platform that helps clients engage with their BOM in all possible ways. Duro is also looking forward to integrating its platform with other systems, including inventory management, ERP, and supply chain management, to name a few. Our solution links desktop applications to a flexible, cloud-native platform that brings cohesiveness between globally distributed teams, comprising engineers, manufacturers, procurement partners, and other engineering departments
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