From Pain Points to Turning Point
For years, NEXT Robotics relied on a patchwork of CAD tools. Instead of streamlining projects, this approach created roadblocks: poor data exchange, frequent system crashes, and features that simply weren’t intuitive enough for their engineers.
Determined to find a more reliable and affordable solution, NEXT Robotics turned to ZW3D—a move that would transform their design workflow.
Designing Heavyweight Innovation
One of NEXT Robotics’ proudest achievements is the SMR800LRS, a powerhouse AMR capable of transporting up to 800 kg in factories and warehouses. With ZW3D, their team was able to model its robust frame, drivetrain, and payload systems faster and with greater precision.
ZW3D modules such as Weldment, Sheet Metal, and 2D Drawing not only improved accuracy but also cut repetitive rework.
· Weldment module accelerated frame design by 25% using aluminium, steel-standard profiles.
· Sheet Metal, and 2D Drawing make sheet metal design more accurate, reducing errors and eliminating an average of 2.3 design modifications per project.
But the real game-changer came from an unexpected hero: the “Lip” feature.
Solving a Critical Challenge with the “Lip” Feature
In AMR design, creating precise lips on complex drafted surfaces used to demand multiple steps and varied adjustments. Engineers sometimes spent hours just defining a single feature.
ZW3D simplified this process to one click. By using the Lip command, NEXT Robotics could generate mating lips across multiple parts with 0.1 mm precision. Designing the curved battery compartment, once a challenge, became effortless.
The results? A 75% reduction in operation time and a 300% boost in efficiency.
Unlocking Innovation at Lower Cost
For NEXT Robotics, the benefits went beyond features and speed. ZW3D gave them the power to innovate affordably.
By replacing complexity with clarity, NEXT Robotics not only sped up development but also empowered its engineers to focus on what they do best: designing robots that make work safer and more efficient. With ZW3D as a partner, their innovation journey is only just beginning.
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