"Using SolidWorks, we've improved our design cycle quite a bit by eliminating much of the trial-and-error tasks and rework from our process."
Randy Schwan, CAD/PDM Systems Manager

THE CHALLENGE
BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems is a leading tier-one manufacturer of emissions control and cooling systems for automotive applications. The Thermal Systems group, which was created through the merger of Eaton, Kysor, and Schwitzer, faced the challenge of integrating the product development activities of three companies into one efficient organization.

THE SOLUTION
The company selected the SolidWorks 3D mechanical design system because of the software’s ease-of-use, value, capabilities for leveraging legacy data, ability to handle polymer moldings and aluminum castings, and integration with numerous add-on modules and specialty applications. BorgWarner added the SMARTEAM PDM system because of its tight integration with SolidWorks, ease-of-use, and openness for integration with existing systems. By standardizing on SolidWorks and SMARTEAM, BorgWarner merged three organizations, shortened its design cycles, reduced errors, and improved design communication and collaboration.

Industry:  Automotive & Transportation
Location:  Michigan
Reseller:  FISHER/UNITECH

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SUMMARY & METRICS
 - Merged three organizations into one design platform
 - Condensed design cycles
 - Reduced errors and rework on castings
 - Improved design communication and collaboration

Find Borg Warner Cooling Systems on the web at www.ets.borgwarner.com.