Rector

Innovation in concrete manufacturing

Challenge

Rector faced significant challenges in modernizing its design and documentation processes, struggling to efficiently update and manage large volumes of drawings and engineering documents following current industry standards and project demands.

Summary

Rector overcame its modernization challenges by adopting DraftSight, a simple, efficient, and flexible CAD software solution, which improved productivity, collaboration, and cost efficiency.

Results

Enhanced Productivity: Rector boosted efficiency with DraftSight, speeding up drawing modifications and updates.
Improved Collaboration: DraftSight's file compatibility paved the way for seamless teamwork across various file types.
Cost-Effective: DraftSight's affordability and powerful features fit perfectly with Rector's cost-conscious operations.

Rector is a family-owned business that designs and manufactures concrete units, walls, and structural components. The company is known for its signature products, including girders, beams, pre-slabs, and precast walls.

Founded in 1953, Rector continues to thrive and evolve but recently faced significant challenges in modernizing its design and documentation processes. The company found that efficiently updating and managing large volumes of existing drawings and engineering documents was critical to keeping pace with industry standards and project demands.

Transition to New Technology

Rector adopted Dassault Systèmes DraftSight, a CAD software solution known for its simplicity, efficiency, and flexibility. DraftSight's compatibility with various file formats, such as DWG and DXF, and its ability to handle both 2D and 3D design files made it an ideal choice for Rector. The software facilitated a seamless transition from older tools, enabling recovery and continuation of work on legacy drawings without loss of data or productivity.

Rector uses DraftSight for a multitude of tasks. “We use DraftSight daily to create new products, modify existing drawings, or review a project, explains Service Technician Didier Wurtlin. Because the software is easy to use and very similar to the tools the company previously used, it shortened the learning curve and enhanced user buy-in and productivity. Additionally, the software’s floating licenses and cost-effectiveness provided further operational efficiencies

Collaboration and Efficiency

Here are just a few benefits Rector has experienced since implementing DraftSight:

1. Improved Productivity – The automation features, such as macros, have benefited productivity, enabling faster and more efficient drawing modifications and updates.

2. Collaboration – DraftSight's file compatibility features have facilitated better collaboration among project stakeholders and ensured that all team members can access and work with a variety of file types.

3. Cost Efficiency – DraftSight’s affordability combined with its powerful features have helped improve operations that are essential for a cost-conscious family-owned business.

“The main thing for us was to be able to recover our old drawings and continue adding to them [using DraftSight] as if we had never changed tools...DraftSight is a perfect match for our design needs.”

— Didier Wurtlin, Service Technican

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Collaboration and Efficiency

Commitment to Innovation

The integration of DraftSight into Rector’s daily operations has bolstered the company’s design and manufacturing processes. By leveraging DraftSight's comprehensive tools, Rector has maintained its commitment to quality and innovation while embracing new technology. This strategic move not only impeccably preserved decades' worth of design data but also positioned Rector as a forward-thinking player in the construction industry.

“The main thing for us was to be able to recover our old drawings and continue adding to them [using DraftSight] as if we had never changed tools,” notes Wurtlin. “DraftSight is a perfect match for our design needs.” By harnessing the power of DraftSight, Rector continues to compete at the forefront of its industry, combining tradition with technology to meet the evolving demands of the construction world.

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