Automotive & Transportation Industry

Driving Automotive
Innovation Forward

Discover next-gen engineering solutions and manufacturing technology
for modern-day vehicles
and motorsports.
 

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The Future of Transportation Manufacturing is Here

Ready to accelerate automotive transformation? Autonomous vehicles, customization, and sustainability are revolutionizing how we design and build across automotive, racing, and supplier industries.

What gives you the competitive edge:

  • Smarter Design: Tackle complex challenges through seamless team collaboration
  • Optimized Production: Boost efficiency and supply chain resilience with the right technologies
  • Proven Solutions: Overcome labor shortages and hit the market faster with industry-leading software and 3D printing
  • On-Demand Manufacturing: Extend your capabilities through our trusted Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) partner network—scale quickly, without overextending resources

Why wait? Innovate faster. Reduce complexity. Build with confidence.

Drive Innovation at Every Turn

Accelerate time to market, collaborate with ease, and ensure the manufacturability of your products.

Design & Simulation Software

Create cutting-edge vehicles, analyze performance, and test real-world conditions virtually.

3D Printing

Manufacture customized components rapidly with advanced metal and composite printing solutions.

3D Scanning

Perform precise inspections and reverse engineer complex parts with ease.

Post-Processing Technologies

Achieve premier finishes for professional-grade vehicle components.

Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)

Scale up your production capacity with best-in-class support.

Industry-Leading Technical Support

Expert support that keeps your automotive and transportation projects on track

Software Solutions for Tomorrow's Vehicles

Hawk Ridge Systems delivers powerful solutions built specifically for transportation’s toughest challenges.

Design and validate automotive components with the industry-standard design-to-manufacturing ecosystem.  

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Simulate real-world scenarios, from vibration analysis to crash tests, with SOLIDWORKS Simulation and 3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA. 

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Optimize designs for heat and airflow challenges with precision using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation and 3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA.  

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Validate the placement of antennas for autonomous and connected vehicles using SIMULIA CST. 

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Leverage PDM and PLM solutions to streamline product development workflows for faster time to market and regulatory compliance. 

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Use DriveWorks to customize slightly varied parts and components. 

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Automate manufacturing with CAMWorks and DELMIA Machining.  

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Automate machining cells for high-volume robotic welding with DELMIA Robotics. 

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Speed up manufacturing efficiency on the factory floor with DELMIA Factory Simulation.   

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Create collaborative workflows between MCAD and ECAD teams with integrated solutions that help to reduce errors and manual rework, helping you bring products to market faster.

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From Zero to Sixty: Success in Action

Discover how leaders in automotive are driving results with Hawk Ridge Systems. 

Pushing the Limits On and Off the Track

RPG Offroad is an automotive company pushing the envelope in vehicle manufacturing by leveraging cutting-edge technology like SOLIDWORKS and CAMWorks. Corey Kausch and the team transitioned from outsourcing expensive machining work to bringing production in-house.
 

Today, the team has drastically reduced time and costs, streamlined processes with rapid design modifications and maximized tool life for years to come using CAMWorks VoluMill.

See how our solutions can help you reduce time and costs.

 

3D Printing More Power

For more than 20 years EDR Performance has been servicing racing motorcycles to perform better on the track. They increased vehicle performance even more when they implemented Markforged 3D printers. Using Mark Two printers they customize parts like velocity stacks to give racers the exact results they need.

Custom parts, winning results. Discover how Markforged printers can transform your business.

More Than Just a Pretty Wheel

For almost 30 years, the Schardt brothers have designed and built wheels that maintain the strength, safety, and performance requirements for sports car racing. Utilizing their own experience, passion for motorsports, and tools like SOLIDWORKS Simulation, they have developed an impressive line of wheels that the motorsports community (and companies like Ford and Chevrolet) has come to rely on. 

Follow Forgeline’s path to motorsports excellence. Find out how SOLIDWORKS Simulation can transform your designs.

Produce high-volume, customizable parts with incredible durability and fine textures. 

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Create exceptionally strong, metal and composite parts for demanding automotive applications. 

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Achieve precise prototypes and small production runs using advanced SLS printing technology. 

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Reverse engineer complex automotive aftermarket parts when original CAD data is unavailable. 

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Conduct detailed, high-resolution inspections to ensure quality and precision. 

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Give components professional finishes for enhanced aesthetics and functionality. 

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Agile Hardware Solutions

Leverage the latest in hardware innovation to bring your designs to life efficiently and effectively. 

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North American Manufacturing,
On Demand

Get high-performance, high-quality parts, fast with local, North American manufacturing services. Manufacturing-as-a-service (Maas) providers offer 3D printing, 3D scanning, and traditional manufacturing services so you can optimize costs, speed up production, and manufacture your parts and prototypes sustainably and locally. 

With MaaS, you can: 

  • Optimize manufacturing workflows 
  • Lower operational costs 
  • Scale your production to meet demand 

With Hawk Ridge Systems, Success Integration Excellence Expertise Efficiency Reliability Innovation Precision Comes Standard

140+

Engineers on Staff

430+

Combined Certifications

25+

Years in Business

98%

Customer Satisfaction Rate

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