Industrial food processing equipment (IFPE) manufacturers face pressure to improve the speed and efficiency of their product design and engineering so they can reduce delivery time and increase profit margins. Solid Edge® software from Siemens PLM Software enables them to do just that by streamlining the design of new equipment so they can meet market pressures, including:

[boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Changing consumer food habits and a growing population demanding more processed food is driving higher demand for IFPE equipment. This requires manufacturers to design more custom machines and is an opportunity for them to grow their business.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Rising and unstable costs of raw materials and energy. These unknowns lead to inaccurate cost estimates and are a threat to the margin on individual projects and on overall profitability.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Rising consumer awareness and attitudes surrounding food safety are increasing litigation risks. IFPE companies need to apply strong corporate governance and ensure that the equipment they deliver meets all relevant industry standards.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Meeting food manufacturers’ demands for equipment that results in lower labor costs and an improved work environment for their employees. To support this, equipment manufacturers need to improve the operating costs and ergonomic characteristics of the equipment they design and manufacture.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]The trend toward more food product parity together with a growing awareness of the environmental impact of food packaging. This is driving food manufacturers to demand packaging with more customer appeal while maximizing recyclability. This is an opportunity to offer innovative equipment that maximizes consumer convenience and appeal, while minimizing the environmental impact of packaging.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]The drive for a better return on capital and the desire to reduce their carbon footprint is driving producers to purchase more re manufactured equipment. This is an opportunity for equipment manufacturers to extend their machine refurbishment business.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]Facing increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of running their equipment. Energy is a major cost for food producers. The IFPE industry is responding with new technologies that reduce power consumption.[/boc_list_item][boc_spacing]
[boc_heading html_element=”h3″ color=”#00c1c4″]With Solid Edge you can create a complete digital model of your new machinery and equipment & prove out the capabilities of your machines digitally.[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon_size=”large” has_icon_color=”yes” icon_color=”#3dbeba” icon_solid=”yes” icon=”icon icon-check2″]

Test out new ideas

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Validate your designs for their motion, performance and reliability

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Create the manufacturing instructions you need

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Sell your machine before building it

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[boc_heading html_element=”h3″ color=”#2db9ba”]Significant experience shared by Solid Edge User in food processing equipment manufacturing [/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Cutting equipment design time by 50 percent [/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Replacing physical prototypes with virtual prototypes [/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Increasing capacity for new product development by 30 percent [/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Reducing manufacturing time by 20 percent [/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Cutting manufacturing costs by 20 percent [/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Reducing errors and part interference in manufacturing [/boc_list_item][boc_spacing height=”10px”][boc_heading html_element=”h3″ color=”#2db9ba”]How you can Speedup food processing equipment development with Solid Edge[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Design engineers have to wait until the one-off machine is built and assembled to identify engineering problems but through Solid Edge you can do significant drop in costs and time-to-delivery as engineers identify and resolve problems before manufacture.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Visualise new products for sales and marketing to clearly demonstrate new innovations and use of latest design technology.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Managing customer requirements to reduce business risk by proposing practical solutions that are predictable and competitive[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Speed mechanical 3D design and 2D drawings Speed up design, make changes faster and increase reuse Deliver sooner, lower business risk, and grow revenue at higher margin.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Reducing customised machine content Reduce business risk by fulfilling more orders with standard, predictable product configurations[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Integrating electrical and mechanical design to produce correct cable lengths and accurately predict system performance Accurate bills-of-materials and cut lists.[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Producing fabricated structures in Solid Edge software Improves margin from optimised structures that minimise material and manufacturing costs[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon_size=”small” icon=”icon icon-angle-right-circle”]Develop safety guarding and sheet metal parts in Solid Edge to Streamline sheet metal design and manufacturing which reduces cost and speeds delivery[/boc_list_item]