Learn how PTC Creo helps Benchmade speed up the creation of models that support rapid prototyping and reduce time to market for new models by 20-25% by streamlining processes. Read additional PTC Creo customers stories and view video at http://ptc.co/vN7GE and on the PTC Creo blog at http://ptc.co/vN7NI

1. Benchmade saves 70-80% of time on new variants with PTC Creo
PTC Creo helps to speed the creation of models that support rapid prototyping
and Benchmade reduced time to market for new models by 20-25% by
streamlining processes.

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Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever
growing following of knife users around the globe. Benchmade has earned
a strong reputation throughout the Military and Public Safety communities
for reliable performance and quality. The company’s commitment to world-
class quality is embodied in its motto – It’s Not Just a Knife. It’s a
Benchmade.
“PTC Creo lets us easily re-purpose
previous design templates – eliminating
a lot of the up front leg work.
As compared to creating a new model
from scratch, we save about 70-80% of
our time by reusing core designs with
PTC Creo.”
Dave Maxey,
Director of Research and Development
Benchmade saves 70-80% of time on new variants with
PTC Creo
915 Triage Safety Cutter used by First Responders

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Benchmade saves 70-80% of time on new variants with
PTC Creo
S o l u t i o n
• PTC Creo’s patterning, copy
geometry features, and top-down
design let Benchmade capture and
learn from design iterations
• PTC Creo helps to speed the
creation of models that support
rapid prototyping
• Template parts enable an easy
transition into a new design without
complications
• PTC Windchill contributes to quality
because the information is under
stringent controls
Initiatives
• Continue to accelerate product
development and innovation as a
market leader
• Reduce errors to cut costs and
speed time to market
• Decrease product costs, which is
especially important since
Benchmade is working with high-
cost materials
R e s u l t s
• Develop new models 70-80%
quicker than starting from scratch
using modeling with patterning and
copy geometry
• Decreased lead time for modeling
fixturing by 15-20%
• Eliminated errors in the first build,
which reduces costly scrap
• Reduced time to market for new
models by 20-25% by streamlining
processes
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever
growing following of knife users around the globe. Benchmade has earned
a strong reputation throughout the Military and Public Safety communities
for reliable performance and quality. The company’s commitment to world-
class quality is embodied in its motto – It’s Not Just a Knife. It’s a
Benchmade.

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Read additional PTC Creo customers stories and view video at
http://ptc.co/vN7GE and on the PTC Creo blog at http://ptc.co/vN7NI
Benchmade saves 70-80% of time on new variants with
PTC Creo