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DEDINI S/A INDÚSTRIAS DE BASE
Accelerating energy plant and industrial factory development with SolidWorks

Dedini relies on SolidWorks design and simulation solutions to develop entire power plants and factories more efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.

As the world’s largest exporter of ethanol, Brazil is considered to have the first sustainable biofuels economy. Supporting this important industry is Dedini S/A Indústrias de Base, a 90-year old company that has emerged as the world leader in the development of energy plants and industrial factories for the sugarcane sector. Mario Dedini founded the company in 1920 as a small workshop. Since then, Dedini has followed a meteoric growth path through the development of plants, factories, and equipment for a variety of energy generation and industrial applications. In addition to its prominence in sugar processing and ethanol production, Dedini develops other energy facilities, such as cogeneration, steam boiler, and biodiesel (vegetable oil) plants. The company also operates industrial factories, including food processing; wastewater treatment; and cement, mining, and metallurgical equipment. Until 2005, Dedini’s engineers used AutoCAD 2D design tools to develop a wide range of facilities and equipment. To support its growth and effectively respond to increasing demand, Dedini needed to accelerate its design processes and shorten time-to-market, while maintaining high levels of quality and innovation. Management believed a 3D development platform could satisfy these needs, according to Otávio Spagnol Sechinato, project analyst and 3D CAD specialist.
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Challenge:
Accelerate the development of diverse energy generation plants and industrial processing factories while improving quality, controlling costs, and increasing innovation.

Solution:
Implement SolidWorks design and SolidWorks Premium design and analysis software to better visualize plant designs, automate design