3D PDF Backed for Engineering Data Exchange CAD/CAM Corner 2/7/2012 7 comments The 3D PDF Consortium is courting a community to drive adoption of the standard as a means to collaborate, exchange, and visualize engineering-related data.
IMSI/Design Has Foundation for Mobile CAD CAD/CAM Corner 2/6/2012 2 comments With its new TurboApps SDK, IMSI/Design is hoping to make its 2D/3D viewing engine a platform for developers building mobile CAD-related apps.
3D Printer Takes Paper-Based Approach CAD/CAM Corner 2/1/2012 27 comments An Irish firm is offering a printer that employs ordinary paper to create 3D models, along with a novel pricing model that charges for print service plans, not hardware.
Mentor Graphics' Deal Expands CFD Portfolio CAD/CAM Corner 1/24/2012 5 comments With its acquisition of Flowmaster, Mentor Graphics is expanding its Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) portfolio with a systems-level tool for 1D CFD analysis.
Siemens PLM Software Expands Subscription Menu CAD/CAM Corner 1/23/2012 8 comments In partnership with Local Motors, Siemens PLM Software is offering the crowdsourcing community multiple variations of Solid Edge as subscription licenses.
Design News Radio Explores Next-Generation PLM CAD/CAM Corner 1/20/2012 5 comments Join Design News Radio in a live radio program and companion chat Thursday, Jan. 26, at 2 PM EST to explore how next-generation Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is pushing CAD tools and product development processes to the next level.
Jack 7.1 Explores Human Side of Simulation CAD/CAM Corner 1/17/2012 14 comments With the latest release of its Jack human simulation modeling software, Siemens PLM is aiming to make it easier to conduct ergonomic and safety studies on the manufacturing floor and beyond.
PLM Startup Targets Efficiency CAD/CAM Corner 1/11/2012 11 comments Positioning itself as the anti-PLM, Kenesto is readying a cloud-based process automation tool that aims to bring efficiencies to manufacturers' product development processes.
Virtually Perfect Pumps PLM 2.0 CAD/CAM Corner 1/10/2012 7 comments PLM veteran Michael Grieves's new book, Virtually Perfect, shines a spotlight on how manufacturing giants like Boeing and Apple are driving innovation and efficiencies through virtual product development.
TurboViewer App Enhances CAD Experience CAD/CAM Corner 1/9/2012 5 comments Trying to carve out a front runner position in the mobile design tool apps market, IMSI/Design has released version 2.0 of its professional 3D mobile viewer with plans to build out a portfolio of apps in 2012.
Dassault Release Streamlines Simulation Workflows CAD/CAM Corner 1/5/2012 6 comments Isight 5.6, an upgrade to Dassault Systèmes' simulation process workflow tool, is intended to help automate the simulation process and make it easier for engineers to explore design options.
Slideshow: CAD Jockey's Holiday Gift Guide CAD/CAM Corner 12/21/2011 18 comments From high-end mobile workstations to novel input devices and a reasonably priced 3D printer/CAD software bundle, there's an array of new products designed to bring holiday cheer to any CAD user.
3D CAD Brings Battleships to Life CAD/CAM Corner 12/16/2011 16 comments Donn McKinney is hoping to spark the public's interest in large battleships by leveraging SolidWorks to create a full-scale 3D CAD model of the USS Missouri, which will provide a foundation for building a 1/32nd scale operational replica.
Subscription-Based CAD Tool Offered CAD/CAM Corner 12/15/2011 10 comments As part of its co-creation approach to vehicle design, Local Motors has teamed up with Siemens PLM Software to offer its crowdsourcing community Solid Edge Design1, a fully featured CAD tool priced with a $19.95 monthly subscription fee.
For Dassault, 3D Sketch Is a Natural CAD/CAM Corner 12/12/2011 20 comments CATIA Natural Sketch aims to help industrial designers fast-track 2D ideas into 3D models in a way that mimics paper sketching.
Autodesk Puts PLM in the Cloud CAD/CAM Corner 12/6/2011 11 comments Autodesk is finally planting a stake in PLM territory with its new Autodesk 360 for PLM offering, a hybrid cloud approach that promises a faster-to-deploy, less expensive alternative to traditional systems.
CAD Upstart Gives Designers Holographic View CAD/CAM Corner 12/5/2011 15 comments Using virtual-holographic 3D imagery, Infinite Z's new zSpace immersive 3D environment lets users interact and explore 3D models as if they were real, physical objects.
Do Engineers Have Appetite for Mobile Apps? CAD/CAM Corner 12/2/2011 22 comments Unlike the consumer market, which is hungry for all things mobile, engineers remain slightly skeptical about the upside of design tool apps running on mobile platforms.
Slideshow: CAE Goes Mainstream CAD/CAM Corner 11/17/2011 14 comments Computer-aided engineering (CAE) features such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) are no longer arcane tools just for highly trained specialists. They're becoming accessible to mainstream engineers via inclusion in mainstream CAD programs.
Siemens Steps Up Composites Game CAD/CAM Corner 11/16/2011 7 comments Siemens snaps up Vistagy, a specialized composites design tool maker, as part of its industry strategy and as a step towards building a broader, end-to-end product development platform.
Dassault Bridges Mechanical, Electrical Design CAD/CAM Corner 11/10/2011 10 comments Dassault Systèmes acquires Elsys, a maker of electrical engineering tools, taking an important step in bridging the worlds of mechanical and electrical design.
Aras Targets SolidWorks Users With Enterprise PLM CAD/CAM Corner 11/8/2011 3 comments Making the case that SolidWorks users need more than CAD file management, Aras has a version of its platform that brings full-scale PLM capabilities to SolidWorks Enterprise PDM customers.
Catapult Competition Chunks Old Punkins CAD/CAM Corner 11/4/2011 5 comments For the 2011 Punkin' Chunkin' World Championship, Team ETHOS orchestrated a redesign of its catapult using SolidWorks CAD and CAE to optimize materials and improve performance.
Slideshow: 3D Printing & Prototyping Takes Off CAD/CAM Corner 11/1/2011 9 comments Thanks to technological advances, ease-of-use functionality, and far lower price points, 3D printing is fast becoming a prototyping and design resource for smaller manufacturers as well as hobbyists.
Siemens PLM Upgrades NX With CAE Enhancements CAD/CAM Corner 10/28/2011 4 comments Amidst a swath of new capabilities in a variety of areas, Siemens PLM Software's NX 8 keys in on CAE enhancements, promoting a vision for simulation-led design.
App Transforms iPad Into 3D CAD Mouse CAD/CAM Corner 10/27/2011 7 comments The Maide Control app marries the iPad's multitouch interface with 3D modeling tools, letting users drive CAD with gestures like swiping and tapping.
Origo Makes 3D Printing Child's Play CAD/CAM Corner 10/25/2011 9 comments In yet another sign that 3D printing technology is heading for the masses, the Origo prototype targets 10-year-olds with an appliance-like 3D printer package.
Video: Hockey Robot Stresses Sticks With Slap Shots CAD/CAM Corner 10/21/2011 11 comments Hockey Robotics' testing robot takes professional-grade slap shots, helping stick manufacturers more effectively evaluate design tradeoffs around performance and durability.
Siemens Sets FreeTrial for CAD, Sim Tool CAD/CAM Corner 10/19/2011 7 comments Siemens PLM Software launches first-ever 45-day free trial of the Solid Edge CAD and Femap simulation software, hoping a test drive will spark user adoption.
Dassault Deepens Composites Simulation CAD/CAM Corner 10/18/2011 3 comments By acquiring Simulayt, a maker of specialized composites simulation software, Dassault is trying to differentiate its composites story around bi-directional integration among design, analysis, and manufacturing.
Autodesk Preps Facebook Tech Publishing Plug-In CAD/CAM Corner 10/13/2011 5 comments Autodesk is offering a technology preview that lets users directly publish animations and technical documents to social media sites directly from Inventor Publisher.
QuickSider Partners Throttle Up Collaborative Design CAD/CAM Corner 10/11/2011 2 comments The delivery vehicle's innovative low-floor design and electric powertrain called for a range of engineering partners, all using diverse CAD tools and scattered across the globe.
3D Systems Raises Bar on Color Printing CAD/CAM Corner 10/10/2011 7 comments 3D Systems' new ProJet 1500 combines support for color with the ability to create high-resolution, durable, plastic parts, bridging professional-quality capabilities with a $14,500 price tag.
Cadence Builds MCAD Bridges CAD/CAM Corner 10/4/2011 6 comments With globalization and complexity raising the stakes in semiconductor development, Cadence Design Systems is honing a strategy to integrate MCAD platforms into its design flow to give customers greater control over semiconductor data.
MapleSim Drives Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Design CAD/CAM Corner 9/30/2011 4 comments As part of a strategy to seed a portfolio of add-ons for its MapleSim physical modeling and simulation tool, Maplesoft has released the Driveline Component Library aimed at improving overall vehicle fuel efficiency.
Elysium Explores CAD Data Mining Service CAD/CAM Corner 9/28/2011 3 comments Hoping to facilitate better insights and decision making, Elysium is testing a service in which it helps companies mine critical product-related IP locked away in CAD models for integration into other core business systems.
3D Systems Ramps Up Push for Maker Market CAD/CAM Corner 9/27/2011 11 comments With the BotMill open-source 3D printer company the latest acquisition under its belt, 3D Systems is stepping up efforts to target makers and enthusiasts as part of its vision to "democratize" low-cost 3D print and content solutions.
Design Tool Vendors Step Up Education Efforts CAD/CAM Corner 9/26/2011 6 comments In response to national concern over the shortage of skilled science and engineering graduates, design tool vendors are stepping up efforts to seed technology within the student community, hoping to foster interest in engineering careers.
Green Contest Gives Crash Course in Sustainable Design CAD/CAM Corner 9/23/2011 9 comments Russell Donovan, winner of SolidWorks' Green Design Contest, says his exposure to SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress to create his "leaf" chair was an eye-opener in terms of considering environmental factors throughout a product's lifecycle.
SAP Pumps Up 3D Product Visualization CAD/CAM Corner 9/20/2011 7 comments SAP's acquisition of Right Hemisphere shows a commitment to leveraging 3D visualization to let all business lines make more informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Design Tools Get the Human Touch CAD/CAM Corner 9/16/2011 4 comments Graphics-rich mobile devices, greater processing power, and consumers' continuing push for simplicity are remaking the design tool experience to be less technology centric and more focused on human-centered design.
SolidWorks 2012 Hits CAD Market CAD/CAM Corner 9/8/2011 7 comments SolidWorks 2012 ushers in an array of productivity enhancements and some major new functionality, including a costing module for calculating manufacturing expenses and a Large Design Review mode for working with large assemblies.
NEi Takes In-CAD Approach to FEA CAD/CAM Corner 9/7/2011 4 comments Armed a strategy that melds FEA pre-processing, analysis, and post-processing capabilities with an associative 3D CAD environment, NEi Software is taking aim at smaller engineering shops looking to make analysis a core part of the early design process.
SolidWorks Teases Features in 2012 CAD Upgrade CAD/CAM Corner 9/2/2011 6 comments As a prelude to the SolidWorks 2012 launch, the CAD company and select customers gave their two cents on how far the technology has come and why there's surging demand for tools that bring efficiencies to product development.
Aras Spins Open-Source Formula & Recipe Management Solution CAD/CAM Corner 9/1/2011 1 comment Illustrating the power of open source, PSC Group releases a formula and recipe management solution for Aras Innovator PLM, allowing process manufacturers to manage specs, formulas, recipes, packaging, and quality information across a global supply chain.
SGI Dives Into Open-Source CFD Software CAD/CAM Corner 8/30/2011 9 comments Along with trying to broaden the reach of CFD, SGI's acquisition of the open-source CFD software provider OpenCFD is just another part of the plan to reinvent itself with integrated technical computing solutions.
Smith Electric Vehicles teamed with Trans Tech Bus to roll out a 42-passenger, 26,000-lb electric bus called the Newton eTrans, which it hopes will change the way children get to school every morning.
Doug Conner's self-starting, solar-powered Stirling engine runs all year when the sun is visible from the sculpture’s location. The engine can shut down when the sun isn’t visible, and it can restart by itself when the sun comes back up.
Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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