Vuala: Revolutionizing food recycling with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE

VUALA Revolutionizing food recycling ! In a time when innovation meets sustainability, Vuala, a bioengineering company, has risen to the top by reducing its development time by six months through SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Let’s delve into the captivating story of this London-based startup, which has turned food waste into a valuable resource.

The global challenge of food waste:

With nearly a million tons of food waste produced each year in the British hospitality industry alone, Vuala embarked on an ambitious mission. The goal? Transforming food waste into a valuable resource, thus contributing to the economy and productivity of the United Kingdom.

Vuala’s innovative solution:

Using discounted licenses from the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups offer, Vuala leveraged roles like 3D Creator, 3DSculptor, Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS, Collaborative Industry Innovator, SOLIDWORKS Premium, and 3DSwymer. These tools enabled the company to streamline product development, create real-time customized designs, and achieve sustainability goals.

Tangible results:

Founder Anthony Ma, Ph.D., and his son, Abiel Ma, CEO, utilized technology to design the Vuala X1. This revolutionary prototype, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, transforms food waste into « liquid gold. » Vuala successfully automated the separation of food waste, turning it into raw material for energy production within hours.

Positive environmental impact:

Vuala’s results speak volumes: preventing 100% of food waste from ending up in landfills, reducing carbon emissions by 75% per ton of food waste, and aiming to cut 100 million tons of CO2 in 10 years. Vuala aspires to make the UK a global pioneer in food waste recycling while boosting the nation’s economy and productivity.

The crucial role of SOLIDWORKS:

Benefiting from Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE® for Startups program, Vuala received a one-year license to use SOLIDWORKS. With over 30 iterations in SOLIDWORKS, the company built a prototype of the Vuala X1 quickly and cost-effectively. This technology allowed Vuala to expedite its design process and significantly reduce development time.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform at the heart of innovation:

Anthony Ma emphasizes the crucial role of the cloud in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It enables Vuala’s team to customize client designs in real-time, facilitating communication and instant adjustments to prototypes via mobile devices.

XDI‘s commitment to green action:

In a period where sustainability is paramount, XDI aligns with this mission by undertaking green initiatives. Its partnership with Reforest Action underscores its commitment to reforestation, contributing to the fight against climate change. To delve deeper into this initiative, XDI has interviewed subscribers involved in green tech, highlighting collective efforts for the environment.

Conclusion:

Vuala has successfully transformed a global challenge into an innovative opportunity through SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This inspiring story reveals how technology can play a significant role in addressing environmental issues. Just like Vuala, XDI is actively engaged in green actions, reinforcing the community of businesses working towards a sustainable future.

For more information on Vuala’s story, check out their testimony on SOLIDWORKS.