Why Forward-Thinking Manufacturers Are Embracing Cloud-Based Simulation
- AMP Team
- Jul 24
- 3 min read
Simulation is no longer a luxury reserved for large engineering teams with high-end hardware. Thanks to cloud-based platforms like 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation, it’s now a powerful, scalable tool that any business using SOLIDWORKS can integrate directly into their product development workflow.
At AMP CAD CAM Solutions, we’ve seen firsthand how cloud-based simulation removes bottlenecks and empowers design teams to work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. Whether you’re a start-up or an enterprise, the value is real: reduced prototypes, fewer late-stage design surprises, and stronger products that perform exactly as intended.
In this blog, we highlight several companies that are already reaping the benefits of integrating 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation into their SOLIDWORKS environment—and what you can learn from them.
1. Resemin: Doubling Production Through Cloud Simulation
Based in Peru, Resemin manufactures underground drilling equipment for the mining industry. They made the shift from 2D AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS in 2008 and have since adopted 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation to run nonlinear vibration and fatigue analyses.
The results?
Prototype reduction by 70%
Machine delivery time cut in half
Annual throughput doubled from 60 to 115 machines
With cloud-enabled simulation, Resemin now builds more durable equipment while avoiding costly warranty claims.
2. Practical Engineering Solutions (PES): Winning Bigger Projects Faster
PES, a Louisiana-based engineering consultancy, was up against a six-week deadline on a massive 40×100-foot cargo ship ramp—too complex for their existing tools. By shifting to 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation, they eliminated hardware limitations and executed the project entirely in the cloud.
Since then, PES has:
Handled more high-powered simulation projects
Delivered faster turnaround times
Realised over $400,000 in additional revenue
Their verdict? “If we can’t solve it with the Abaqus solver, no one can.”
3. Wilson Case: Reducing Waste Through Smarter Design
Known for building rugged shipping cases for critical equipment, including components of the James Webb Space Telescope, Wilson Case used to over-design products due to a lack of simulation capability. Now, with SOLIDWORKS Simulation and 3DEXPERIENCE Works, they validate performance digitally, avoiding unnecessary material use.
By streamlining their development process and avoiding physical prototyping, Wilson Case now saves both time and costs, while delivering added value to customers with simulation-backed designs.
4. Morgan Polymer Seals: Slashing Simulation Times
To keep up with the rapid demands of the electric vehicle market, Morgan Polymer Seals brought their Finite Element Analysis (FEA) work in-house with 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation.
Since making the switch, they’ve:
Cut simulation turnaround from two weeks to one day
Run more complex studies without overloading local machines
Improved customer service by validating seal performance on demand
They’re now using simulation not just for validation—but as a key driver in early-stage product design.
5. RangeAero: Cutting Development Costs by 40%
This Indian start-up builds autonomous rotor-based aircraft, a notoriously complex engineering challenge. By moving from Siemens tools to 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation, RangeAero was able to streamline design, optimise materials, and reduce development costs dramatically.
Results included:
40% reduction in prototyping costs
30% reduction in total development time
5-month acceleration in time to market
For a fast-moving, innovation-driven company, cloud simulation was a game-changer.
Whether you’re developing mining rigs, aerospace systems, or industrial seals, the advantages of cloud-based simulation are clear:
✅ Run large, complex simulations without expensive hardware
✅ Reduce costly iterations and late-stage surprises
✅ Validate designs earlier in your process
✅ Bring products to market faster with more confidence
And because 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation integrates directly with SOLIDWORKS, your team won’t need to jump between tools or workflows. Everything is connected, from design to simulation to delivery.
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If you're ready to explore how simulation can transform your product development, get in touch with us at AMP CAD CAM Solutions. We’ll help you get there.
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