Designing the Eclipse 500™ for high-volume production is an essential part of Eclipse Aviation’s pricing equation. Extensive use of UGS' NX 3-D design tools made it possible for Eclipse engineers to adhere to design tolerances typically reserved for high-performance military aircraft. High-volume production, enabled by modern manufacturing processes such as high-precision machined components and standardized production results in assemblies fitting the first time, every time. In addition, Eclipse Aviation practices lean manufacturing by concentrating on its core competencies, outsourcing all other manufacturing aspects of the aircraft to an array of industry-leading international suppliers. Of course, high-volume production also commands more attractive pricing from Eclipse’s international supplier base.