Success Story
As of today, GAC MOTOR has set up the oversea distribution in 26 countries in five major regions. In order to further optimize the development path, the international strategic plan has been clarified.
GAC USA was needing to ramp-up its Autodesk software and services tools quickly, as they were hiring additional design staff to launch a new car design project.
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Primary goal: GAC USA needed to ramp up the design team’s tools within a 30-day period, utilizing the Autodesk software tools combined with Linkage services for on-site design resources, training and ad hoc technical support.
Through a number of meetings with the GAC USA management team, we tailored an Autodesk based solution to fit their needs for a digital design pipeline, as the use of traditional design procedures, like clay & foam milling a full and 1/4 scale exterior model, weren't possible.
The Autodesk ID&V tools, specifically Autodesk Alias (legacy digital 3D modeling tools and SUBDs) and Autodesk VRED for digital visualization, were the right choices for GAC USA to 'go fast' to get a number of design iterations out for review and refinement.
We provided Autodesk Alias and Autodesk VRED support for the GAC Team and some ad hoc Autodesk Fusion 360 training from Autodesk technical experts.
We also provided a complete set of Autodesk Alias and Autodesk VRED software solutions for GAC, per their needs and timing.
GAC USA was able to staff up their design quickly to meet the design project timing by utilizing an Autodesk based solution combined with the Linkage first class services and technical support.
GAC senior management saw the value of GAC USA's design studio and are continuing to use it to advanced the design of GAC Motors.
It was because of our early investment with GAC USA where we provided a complete solution that has now created a strong relationship with them where we continue to provide them with Autodesk software subscriptions, training and services.
We look forward to seeing them grow.
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