Introduction

LightSpeed Photonics, a cutting-edge innovator in optical interconnects, is transforming data transfer technology with laser-driven photonics solutions. By leveraging Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the company has streamlined development, optimized collaboration, and reduced design iterations, resulting in a 25% reduction in product development cycles.

Addressing the Challenge

With increasing demands for faster data transfer, especially in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, LightSpeed Photonics needed a solution to develop advanced, high-speed optical data transmission technologies. Their goal was to create systems that significantly reduce power consumption, minimize data center footprint, and deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth of traditional technologies.

The Solution: SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Integration

To achieve these ambitious goals, LightSpeed Photonics adopted SOLIDWORKS for 3D design and integrated 3DEXPERIENCE Works solutions for enhanced project planning, simulation, data management, and collaboration. This cloud-based platform enabled seamless coordination between their teams in Singapore and India, ensuring streamlined product development.

Key Outcomes

• 25% Faster Development Cycles – Optimized workflows and cloud-based collaboration cut down design time.
• Enhanced Collaboration – Teams across different locations work in real-time with a unified platform.
• Reduced Prototyping Needs – Advanced simulation tools minimize physical prototyping, saving costs and time.
• Lower Rework Costs – Accurate designs from the start eliminate costly iterations and rework.

Designing High-Precision Optical Components

From the beginning, LightSpeed Photonics relied on SOLIDWORKS for designing intricate electromechanical components, jigs, fixtures, and testing equipment. Product Manager Raghuveer M highlights how the 3D visualization capabilities of SOLIDWORKS enhance design understanding and communication with manufacturing partners.

Scaling Innovation with 3DEXPERIENCE

The multidisciplinary nature of LightSpeed Photonics’ work—spanning electronics, mechanics, and optics—drove their transition to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. CEO Rohin Y notes that this move not only facilitates efficient cross-disciplinary collaboration but also allows easy access to advanced simulation solutions such as electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) analysis. As the company scales, 3DEXPERIENCE ensures flexibility by enabling quick integration of additional tools as needed.

“We moved to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to streamline our multidisciplinary development process and improve collaboration across teams in different locations. As our needs grow, we can seamlessly integrate additional solutions like SIMULIA for EMI/EMC analysis and scale our capabilities instantly.”

– Rohin Y, CEO

Seamless Remote Collaboration

Despite geographical distances, teams in India and Singapore work as if they were in the same office. The cloud-based infrastructure ensures real-time data management, strict revision control, and a single source of truth. According to Raghuveer M, “Our teams always work on the latest version of the design, preventing confusion and ensuring efficiency.”

Eliminating Surprises with Simulation

By utilizing SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium, LightSpeed Photonics has minimized design iterations and eliminated unexpected errors. Nonlinear stress, warping, thermal, and vibration analyses allow the team to validate designs before production. This proactive approach significantly reduces the need for physical prototyping and eliminates costly rework.