Alan Hargreaves Plant Engineers, a family-run business founded in 1983, specialises in repairing, upgrading, and manufacturing rail plant machinery. Safety and reliability are top priorities due to strict industry regulations. Before adopting SOLIDWORKS Simulation, designs were over-engineered using hand calculations, making approval communication difficult and costly. Simulation now enables clear visualisation, optimised weight distribution, and cost-effective designs, reducing conversion time from three months to six weeks—a 50% saving. Initially hesitant, the team found the software easy to learn with minimal training and SolidSolutions support. Today, simulation is integral to daily design processes, delivering efficiency and proven reliability.