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The core capability of The BIG Consultant is facilitated by a strong network of contacts built though direct work with SolidWorks, local business, funding bodies, educational institutions and in product development. Please contact John at The BIG Consultant with regards to enquires for product design, mechanical engineering, training, sales or prototyping and if the consultancy cannot solely provide the service, we are linked to providers and manufacturers who can and will collaborate on projects getting you the best value. We are based near Sheffield in Rotherham, South Yorkshire UK.

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Shopping for CAD Solutions

Surveys show that, on average, it takes more than a year for companies to shop for computer-aided design (CAD) system. Considering that there are hundreds of vendors selling custom CAD software and hardware solutions these days, there is nothing surprising with this news.

One of the greatest challenges facing companies when buying a CAD solution is the newness of the technology. Unlike common business applications such as Microsoft Office and Open Office, computer-aided design software can be a totally different and new application for a given firm. Many may not know what questions to ask and what features to look for.

Well, one factor that companies must consider when shopping for CAD application suite is the goal that they want to accomplish. This may sound too obvious, but this is often the most difficult thing to determine. This is because with the technology, the entire process of a certain production system or business operation is reengineered. Moreover, what a company wants to do with its CAD system depends on some important variables and on how they plan to integrate them in their existing processes. Those variables include company size, budget, existing computer equipment, and employee skills. These factors too must be taken into factor when buying a particular CAD solution.

Another important consideration when buying a CAD solution is the vendor. While many clients base their buying decision on who can give them the lowest price, it may help if one is to delve into the reliability of the after-sales support that the application provider gives. CAD technologies continuously evolve, so having a provider who can help deal and manage those changes is important. A good vendor is one who can provide technical support 24/7, on-site services, upgrades, bug fixes, etc.

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