Solid and surface modelling technology allows aesthetic and engineering design issues to be considered concurrently. "What if" design options can be tested and the impact on appearance, mechanical design and cost can be reviewed. Complex 3D surface forms are readily created in the 3D environment.

Within days accurate solid models can be created to allow the design to be validated, both from an appearance design and mechanical design viewpoint.

Components manufactured from 3D data precisely capture the detail and intent of the designer. Tooling lead times can be reduced and tool quality increased.