3D costs too much:

While 3D systems cost more than 2D to buy, the cost of eliminating a single ECO, or getting a single order, often pays for the system. Solid Edge, one of the new mainstream series of 3D CAD systems, is very cost effective relative to traditionally more expensive “high-end” CAD systems.

“For the roughly $5,000 per seat price of Solid Edge, we could purchase enough licenses to spread the software throughout the design team. That, combined with a few seats of premium, high-end NX, gave us all the functionality we needed at a price we could afford. Modeling is so intuitive with Solid Edge that it lets the people doing part modeling work fast, and the drafting component of Solid Edge is unmatched in ease of use."

How do you get to 3D without jeopardizing your business in the process?

Are your projects becoming more complex?

Feeling the pressure to remain competitive?

Growing your company, and your profitability, depends on your ability to innovate well and innovate quickly.
Your success is measured by how well – and how quickly – you can design and launch winning products. The design process includes many iterations – as ideas are pursued and discarded. Early recognition of good ideas is critical. However, eliminating unsuccessful ideas (before further time, money and resources are expended) can be just as important.