Solid Edge version 10 is the latest CAD release from UGS, tailored to designers of machinery, electromechanical products, and automotive/aerospace tooling and fixtures. New features include: family and alternate-position assemblies; drawing view tracker; color options for part/feature/assembly; translator enhancements (a built-in Parasolid to ACIS bi-directional translator); surfacing; pipe threading; and a collaborative Web portal called Edge eXchange.
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IronCAD version 4.2 supports 3D modeling and 2D drawing and now has the ability to directly import IGES wireframe data for use as reference geometry. Other improvements include a new 3D functionality for sweeping and advanced curve creation and a 10x performance improvement to create drawing views from large assemblies.
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SDRC's I-DEAS Freeform is a free-form modeling tool designed to link the physical and virtual worlds of complex design, manufacturing, and inspection. It extends I-DEAS' open part modeling process, direct surface manipulation, and real-time feedback. Freeform components include: modeler (for free-form product design), inspection (for CAD-to-part or CAD-to-tool comparison), and Freeform Light (reverse engineering, modification, and design intent).
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CATIA Version 5 Release 6 (V5R6), from IBM and Dassault, is designed to achieve process automation, product creation, and PLM. Its knowledge-driven approach enables functionality such as: determining man-machine interaction, designing for manufacture, validating the manufacturing process, and streamlining design modification. And new human modeling capabilities allow users to insert human mannequins into a design for ergonomic analysis.
By experimenting with the photovoltaic reaction in solar cells, researchers at MIT have made a breakthrough in energy efficiency that significantly pushes the boundaries of current commercial cells on the market.
In a world that's going green, industrial operations have a problem: Their processes involve materials that are potentially toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. If improperly managed, this can precipitate dangerous health and environmental consequences.
With LEDs dropping in price virtually every year, automakers have begun employing them, not only on luxury vehicles, but on entry-level models, as well.
From Dell / Intel® New Paradigms in Design Work Scott Hamilton, vertical market strategist for Dell Precision workstations, 5/2/2013 4
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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