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SolidWorks Chosen by Litton Industries for Advanced Design of Military Systems

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Litton Industries, a leading developer of sophisticated systems for military applications, has chosen SolidWorks, a leading provider of 3D CAD software, as its standard solid modeling solution. The company, which designs and manufactures systems for airborne, ground, sea, and space applications, is using 50 seats of SolidWorks to streamline its design process and improve product quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • Litton Industries, a leading developer of military systems, has selected SolidWorks as its standard solid modeling solution to design and manufacture sophisticated systems for airborne, ground, sea, and space applications.
  • The company is using 50 seats of SolidWorks to take advantage of its powerful modeling capabilities, ease-of-use, and affordability, resulting in a high level of reliability and efficiency in its design process.
  • Litton's customers demand a high level of performance from its products, and SolidWorks enables the company to eliminate design flaws, enhance quality, and produce systems efficiently, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • SolidWorks has partnered with other software companies, including COSMOS/Works and eMatrix SolidWorks, to provide Litton with a comprehensive solution for design and visualization.
  • Litton Industries has over 40,000 employees and generates more than $5 billion in revenue, making it a significant player in the defense and aerospace industries.

Statistics:

  • 50 seats of SolidWorks are being used by Litton Industries for designing and manufacturing sophisticated systems for military applications.
  • Litton Industries has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
  • The company has generated over $5 billion in revenue.
  • SolidWorks has sold over 60,000 commercial seats of software to more than 18,000 customers and over 54,000 educational seats to more than 3,200 academic institutions worldwide.
  • SolidWorks has a network of 230 resellers selling products in 70 countries.

Sources:

  • "SolidWorks Wins Major Contract with Litton Industries" (Business Wire, October 30, 2000)
  • "Litton Industries, Inc." (Litton Industries, Inc. Web site)
  • "ExpressCAD Engineering, Inc." (ExpressCAD Engineering, Inc. Web site)
  • "About SolidWorks Corporation" (SolidWorks Corporation Web site)
  • "SolidWorks Corporation" (SolidWorks Corporation, 2000 Annual Report)

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