DASI Solutions, a leading provider of SOLIDWORKS engineering software solutions and training, and ExactFlat, the leading provider of 3D to 2D digital patterning software, announce a collaboration intended to streamline the upholstered furniture design and manufacturing workflow.

This latest collaboration provides yet another proof point in the on-going commitment from ExactFlat to help furniture manufacturers simplify their design and fabrication processes.

Gaining Efficiency by Combining Mechanical and Fabric Components

Furniture designers and manufacturers have typically had one workflow for mechanical components such as wood, metal, springs, etc. and a separate workflow for fabric and upholstery components. Each process was supported by separate software: 3D software for the mechanical parts, and 2D patterning software for the fabric parts. Neither application shared data with the other, resulting in error-prone manual processes, and reduced time-to-market.

With SOLIDWORKS and ExactFlat, furniture designers and manufacturers can now shift the entire workflow to a single, integrated digital process. Teams can design the entire furniture piece in 3D using the best-in-class capabilities in SOLIDWORKS. Mechanical pieces can be created and then the fabric or leather components can be designed in context with these structural parts. Working with the same tool simplifies training and support, as well as eliminates design conversion and re-creation issues.

In addition to the interdepartmental collaboration advantages, this cross-component relationship is completely associative. This fully digital workflow allows design changes to the mechanical parts to be reflected immediately in fabric pattern and vice versa.

Furniture consists of both mechanical (frame, springs, foam, etc..) and fabric components.  The digital solutions delivered by DASI Solutions and ExactFlat allow manufacturers to integrate design, validation and manufacturing or all components … — Furniture consists of both mechanical (frame, springs, foam, etc..) and fabric components. The digital solutions delivered by DASI Solutions and ExactFlat allow manufacturers to integrate design, validation and manufacturing or all components simultaneously.

Partnering to delivery immediate access to the benefits of digital

"DASI is an ideal company to collaborate with in this area since they are experts with the SOLIDWORKS and ExactFlat software solutions, as well as their customers' manufacturing processes," stated Mark Jewell, founder of ExactFlat. "Our clients want to work with experienced people that can help them achieve their goals. We have worked alongside DASI to assist other clients in the furniture industry, and we are delighted to be collaborating with them to help manufacturers in this industry continue to succeed."

David Darbyshire, Co-Owner of DASI Solutions said, "Many companies have already been using 3D design technologies for many years, but are now looking for additional ways to further leverage that investment throughout their entire organization. A single integrated digital workflow is no longer optional, it is essential. Furniture manufacturers can now make the full transition to digital with confidence and trust. Our vision is to utilize this partnership with ExactFlat to define, develop and deploy the right set of tools and services to allow our customers to take full advantage of the digital workflow."

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ExactFlat is 3D to 2D software used to automate pattern making. This digital patterning solution employs industry leading Fabric Simulation technology for superior accuracy performance up to 16x faster than manual patterning. Please click on the image below to schedule a time to speak with our experts to learn more.

About DASI Solutions

Founded in 1995, DASI Solutions assists Emerging Sector companies in the implementation of 3D CAD and other collaborative technologies used in the product development process by the Designing Engineer. DASI Solutions offers sales, technical support and training for the SOLIDWORKS software product portfolio, as well as 3D Printing services for additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. The company, which has its headquarters in Pontiac, MI, has facilities throughout Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri.

For more information on the company, visit www.dasisolutions.com, or contact Richard or David Darbyshire, brothers and Co-Owners, at 248-333-2996.

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