Driving Innovation and Improving Efficiency in Supply Chain

Client Introduction:

The client has been building smart drones using smart-unmanned-autonomous vehicle technology. The smart drone manufacturer aims to indigenize the software and hardware stack by leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and cloud data analytics. Smart-unmanned-autonomous vehicle technology enables smart drones to take end-to-end decisions instantly without human intervention.

Business Goal:

The smart drone manufacturer was exploring ways to optimize the size and weight of a smart done. The reduced weight and size will enable the company to add new features or attach new accessories. The company was looking for a 3D printing service provider that will reduce the height and weight of the smart drone from 500 grams to 304 grams in less than 100 hours. At the same time, the 3D printing service provider would ensure that the core features and functionalities of the smart drone are not altered. Hence, the primary business goal of the client was to reduce the weight and size of the smart drone by 296 grams in less than 100 hours.

Project Highlights:

A leading smart drone manufacturer was looking for options to reduce the height and weight of a smart drone by about 60% in less than 100 hours.
Our in-house team discussed with the client’s team to understand the problem and come up with the right solution.
They start the project using the base model and review the input report shared by the client as the primary input.
Our 3D engineers used Catia V5 and Simplify 3D to create a 3D model of the smart drone with weight reduced from 500 grams to 304 grams.
We 3D printed the model using our own industrial-grade 3D printers.
The client received the 3D printed model of the smart drone with optimized height and width in less than 100 hours.
The client was extremely happy as we delivered the 3D printed parts according to its precise requirements in record time.

The Challenge:

Our in-house team accepted the project as a challenge to showcase their expertise in customizing the 3D design and printing services according to the client’s precise business goals and requirements. Also, they impressed the client by completing the 3D printing project in about 100 hours. They understand the client’s requirements and understand the problem clearly by discussing it with the company’s in-house team. The elaborate discussions helped our 3D engineers to come out with several ideas and suggestions to resolve the specific problem.

3D Modeling:

They started the project using the base model and input report shared by the client as the primary input. They reviewed the input elaborately to explore ways to optimize the smart drone’s size and weight without affecting any of its functionalities. Our 3D engineers combine Catia V5 and Simplify 3D to create a 3D model that reduces the smart drone’s weight by about 60%. Also, they get the 3D model reviewed by the client’s team to ensure that it emulates the design, features, and specifications of the smart done exactly.

3D Printing:

After getting the 3D model reviewed and approved, they used our in-house industrial-standard 3D printer to produce the three-dimensional part physically. Our team of 3D engineers completes the entire project in 100 hours while collaborating with the client, meeting client requirements, and focusing on optimizing quality.

Delivery and Client Satisfaction:

The client chose Aurum3D after contacting and negotiating with many 3D printing service providers. But none of the providers believed that the project can be completed successfully in less than 100 hours. The client was happy that our 3D engineers delivered the 3D-printed parts in less than 100 hours while meeting its requirements and goals precisely.