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Analysis CAD/CAM Corner Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/21/2012 10 Given the overwhelming groundswell of enthusiasm for social networks and consumers' relentless quest for sharing -- and over-sharing -- with communities of like-minded peers (as ... Most recent post: Rob Spiegel... Yes, I can see your point, Beth. These tools are coalescing behavior that is already... News Design News Radio Explores 3D CAD & Visualization Tim Votapka, Blogger 2/16/2012 2 If you want an insightful look into how companies are using 3D CAD modeling as a collaborative tool across the design and development process, then join us on Design News Radio on ... Most recent post: Charles Murray... I'm curious about a subject that Beth wrote about last week: 3D CFD visualization.... News Amphibious Craft Navigates FEA Waters Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/15/2012 5 If the key to the ARKTOS amphibious craft is an articulated arm that helps navigate extreme terrain, the linchpin in the success of the arm's complex mechanics is a design process ... Most recent post: Watashi... It is a unique application, but not a unique technology. Hagglands has built... CAD/CAM Corner Complexity Surrounds Software-Intensive Product Designs Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/14/2012 10 A new survey conducted by Tech-Clarity for PTC shines a spotlight on what the players are calling the innovation complexity conundrum surrounding software-intensive products as more ... Most recent post: ttemple... In the big scheme of things, the whole field of software is relatively new, and... News CFD Players Partner Around 3D Visualization Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/13/2012 5 What do you do when an overwhelming number of your customers and potential customers are shouting out for improvements to the visualization capabilities of your CFD tool kit? If ... Most recent post: Beth Stackpole... I think that same level of realism is really coming into play for engineering applications... News iPad App Provides On-the-Go Product Data Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/10/2012 7 What engineer doesn't want access to product data on the go? It's a need that shows no signs of abating, particularly in light of the increased use of outsourced design partners and ... Most recent post: Jack Rupert, PE... That sounds about right, Beth. For this type of stuff, I see the smartphone... CAD/CAM Corner 3D PDF Backed for Engineering Data Exchange Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/7/2012 12 A new group has kicked off operations with a charter to put 3D PDF on the map. Most recent post: David Opsahl... David makes a great observation about the way this is being used today. At more... CAD/CAM Corner IMSI/Design Has Foundation for Mobile CAD Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/6/2012 2 As we've reported, IMSI/Design is making no bones about the fact that it wants to dominate the mobile CAD app market. Now it is introducing a 2D and 3D software development platform ... Most recent post: Beth Stackpole... Interesting point, TJ. Definitely something I'll pursue with IMSI/Design next interview... News PartMaker Brings CAD to CNC Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Design Hardware & Software 2/3/2012 4 PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc best known for its specialty CAM software designed for automating the programming of multitasking Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes, ... Most recent post: Bigrinner... I would like to see more articles about CAD->CAM software. I think the 3D printers... Most Commented Blogs 10 Slideshow: Social Side of CAD 2 Design News Radio Explores 3D CAD & Visualization MORE NEWS MORE BLOGS		Features Slideshow: CAD's New Age of Functionality 9/9/2011 13 After a semi-lost decade, CAD vendors have reinvigorated their focus on CAD, introducing an array of innovative functionality and 3D modeling advances that take CAD to the next level. Most recent post: Beth Stackpole... There have been a flurry of mobile apps in the so-called CAD arena--most around... Design News 2011 Salary Survey: Best News in Years 8/10/2011 5 The results of our annual salary survey show solid improvements in pay, as well as overall satisfaction with the engineering profession, despite rising stress levels and a still-tight economy. Most recent post: 3D_Eng... This is good news. It will be a good day when more company executives acknowledge... Wilder Technologies Launches Line of Test Adaptor Products for Test & Measurement Companies 7/15/2010 1 Using a systemic approach to solve signal integrity challenges via high-speed, high-performance Test Adapters, Wilder has initially released several test adaptor products including Display Ports, SATA, SAS and HDMI. Most recent post: Ivan Kirkpatrick... This is sometimes an overlooked area in some shops. Being able to test one's... City on a Hill 10/1/2009 1 Engineers must marry strength, beauty and community building Most recent post: Timmmy49... I agree that our cities are were not planned out well for curb appeal. I believe... Come Join the Golden Mousetrap Party 9/14/2009 0 Is 'Engineer Programmer' An Oxymoron? 7/13/2009 2 Most recent post: BobGroh... This response has a huge danger of becoming way toooo long but I will try to condense... The MathWorks Makes Simulation a 3-D Virtual Reality 5/13/2009 2 With Simulink 3D Animation, engineers can visually observe the dynamic behavior of systems as part of the design process. Most recent post: BobGroh... The new (and not so new) simulation and 3D virtual visulation tools are absolutely... Banish the Mundane: It's TED Time 3/16/2009 0 The annual Technology, Entertainment, Design conference is a must-attend event for any engineer MORE FEATURES
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Message Boards eChat Re: Like it or hate it?: Yes, I can see your point, Beth. These tools are coalescing behavior that is already becoming common. Group communication over the Internet is something we've all becoming accustomed to over the past few years. These comments are an example.... Rob Spiegel on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD The other side....: Many valid comments about companies not divulging IP. In addition there's exposure in the opposite direction. Someone in the public "social circle" provides a great idea. Company implements the idea and it's a huge money-making... kenish on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Re: Like it or hate it?: I do not see this going far. I like the idea but how do you communicate outside your company without breaching company, state, and country policy? How can you insure that who you are talking with is not outside the country? A good majority... ervin0072002 on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Social Innovation : The area of social innovation, and particularly for PLM is indeed emerging. I am aware that the initial and primary concern of designers and companies is the protection of their IP and ideation. That is a concern to me also. One thing that... Dick Slansky on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Social has its Place: Social is great for brain storming, setting the paramaters for the design, concurrently designing for production, etc. But, once I have the picture, sit down and start working out the "final solution" - stay out of my face - I'll show... ChasChas on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Re: What about security?: The Local Motors example highlighted opens up its design process to a broader crowd to develop and refine its IP, but it (meaning the car company) was predicated on the open source business model as one of its key differentiators in its approach... Beth Stackpole on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD What about security?: I suppose a auto manufacturer might post designs for concept cars so consumers could voice their opinions and perhaps check-off "must have" features in new models. But companies that develop other types of products might not want to expose... Jon Titus on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Re: Like it or hate it?: The idea is leverage some of the newer collaborative and interactive capabilities people are getting accustomed to in their personal lives--rating systems, status comments, sharing information, seeking out like-minded peers--and incorporating... Beth Stackpole on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Re: Like it or hate it?: Beth: Is the idea here to get help with simulation or is it to share in common development intellectual property? Or both? Charles Murray on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Like it or hate it?: More than mobile capabilities, the utility of adding social functionality to CAD and PLM platforms seems to raise some serious skepticism among traditional engineers. Now that some of these functions have found their way into current design... Beth Stackpole on Slideshow: Social Side of CAD Re: More data on the go: That sounds about right, Beth. For this type of stuff, I see the smartphone more as the backup to the tablet. If you're caught in a situation you weren't intending, the smartphone can be used, but for day to day planned work, it's... Jack Rupert, PE on iPad App Provides On-the-Go Product Data Re: Complexity is saved by complexity: In the big scheme of things, the whole field of software is relatively new, and it still suffers a lot from growing pains. There is still way too much bad software out there. Part of the problem with programming in general is the perception... ttemple on Complexity Surrounds Software-Intensive Product Designs Re: Complexity is saved by complexity: Processing power -- CPU cycles are now essentially free, or at least incremental cycles are -- has finally reached the point where graphical programming tools are supportable. They're being used in the real world -- witness the success of LabView... Alexander Wolfe on Complexity Surrounds Software-Intensive Product Designs 3D CFD visualization: I'm curious about a subject that Beth wrote about last week: 3D CFD visualization. Will this be discussed in the show? Charles Murray on Design News Radio Explores 3D CAD & Visualization Re: Amazing vehicle: It is a unique application, but not a unique technology. Hagglands has built a vehicle with similar technolgy for over a decade. http://baesystems.com/ProductsServices/landa_hagg_product_bvs10.html The brochure has some good picture... Watashi on Amphibious Craft Navigates FEA Waters Re: Amazing vehicle: Interesting that you would look at it that way. But I do think you make a great point about the nature of FEA and other types of simulation. As these tools become more and more accessible and visual, they are instrumental in helping engineers... Beth Stackpole on Amphibious Craft Navigates FEA Waters Re: Amazing vehicle: Looking at the FEA image its surprising the differences in apparent stresses on the front of the arm (red/yellow/green) compared to those of the similar geometry on the back side arm (deep blue). That's a big disparity and not what I... JimT@Future-Product-Innovations on Amphibious Craft Navigates FEA Waters "Uniquify" versus "Differentiate": Once after being subjected to a marketeer's breathless pitch on a worldbeater of a new product, I buttonholed the product's programmer -- what was along for the ride. When I admitted to being puzzled about the utility of some of the "features"... charlessmall18 on Complexity Surrounds Software-Intensive Product Designs Extending the virtual product model: David has been advising on interoperability issues and 3D modeling for a long time and has always been a great resource with valuable insights into product development. It will be interesting to get his take on how new advancements in 3D CAD... Beth Stackpole on Design News Radio Explores 3D CAD & Visualization Re: Amazing vehicle: It does look like something out of one of those futuristic rescue movies. I too was impressed that the articulation arm approach can achieve the same effects in terms of movement whether in quicksand or through ice filled waters. While it was... Beth Stackpole on Amphibious Craft Navigates FEA Waters More Message Boards

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