Swedish knife manufacturer reduces new product design time and costs

CONCORD, Mass. , Sept. 12, 2007 — Mora of Sweden is getting a handle on more ergonomic, higher performing knives used in professional kitchens, woodshops, carpentry, and the outdoors using SolidWorks® 3D CAD and COSMOS® design analysis software.

With roots dating back to the 1600s, Mora knives have a global reputation for balance, durability, and precision. Based in the town of Mora, the company chose SolidWorks Office Premium to accelerate new product development, reduce costs, and improve their knives’ feel in users’ hands.

“We design handles that work best for those who use them for long periods of time,” said Olov Larsson, Mora of Sweden’s design manager. “SolidWorks gives us much better surface and freeform modeling capabilities than other products, so we’re able to refine our grips based on knife function and user feedback. That’s a tremendous advantage in this industry.”

The company also uses COSMOSWorks® design analysis software to ensure each knife it designs will stand up to everyday use. Incorporating both design and analysis in product development has helped the company reduce expensive prototyping costs because it can ensure the designs are accurate before actual manufacturing begins.

The software’s intuitive interface, coupled with SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT), helps Mora of Sweden designers who don’t work with CAD every day, as well as new hires, quickly learn and master 3D product development, according to Larsson. SWIFT also helps speed design time by automating routine processes.

The company is also converting older 2D designs (that often have insufficient documentation) into 3D SolidWorks models to make it easier to improve existing product lines with accurate, up-to-date information.

“Mora of Sweden is born from a centuries-old tradition, so it certainly has a reputation of expertise to uphold,” said Simon Booker, SolidWorks marketing manager, Europe. “Relying on dependable 3D CAD and design analysis software to bring better products to market faster is an investment in strengthening that reputation.”

Mora of Sweden relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller SolidEngineer AB for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.

About Mora of Sweden

Mora of Sweden is a modern company that combines traditional craftsmanship with rational manufacturing. By constantly adapting the company’s products to the market’s requirements in terms of quality and design, Mora of Sweden has been able to create a modern, flexible manufacturing facility. The company is active in four business areas: ice, tools, outdoor, and food industry. For more information, visit the Web site (www.moraofsweden.se).

About SolidEngineer AB

SolidEngineer AB provides companies with integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, and the training and support for those products. SolidEngineer is a reseller for SolidWorks 3D CAD systems as well as SmarTeam PLM systems in Sweden. Founded in 1996, the company has offices in Stockholm, Karlstad, Helsingborg, Jönköping, Sundsvall, and Gothenburg. For more information, visit the Web site (www.solide.se).

About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).