"This capability of not having to compile things and not having to stick to a certain technology, mathematically speaking, helps quite a bit—the freedom of choice [for] what mathematical tools to use."

"You can do a lot within Mathematica optimizing the surface before you ever get to the relatively expensive part of doing product design."

"It's a remarkably diverse collection of functionalities.... You're stunned by the things it can do. It's my desert-island application."