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				April 10, 2008
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	Spotlight Story:   Autodesk Emphasizes Digital Prototyping for Inventor 2009 Autodesk rolls out Inventor 2009, with enhancements that emphasize digital prototyping and improve connections between manufacturing and design processes. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT In the News: Dassault Powers up Nuclear Plant Design Alliance Dassault and Areva are teaming up to deliver precise 3D digital representations of nuclear plants to expedite maintenance and help utilities retool reactors. Full Story Simulating Mechatronics Systems Behavior Identifying system-level problems early is a top challenge in mechatronic product development, but using simulation software early in the process can help predict systems behavior. Full Story 3Dconnexion Mice Take Turn in Second Life Looking for more agility to navigate the virtual 3D world of Second Life? 3Dconnexion just announced its 3D mouse product line will be supported by the Second Life Grid, the platform behind the popular 3D world, starting mid-month. 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Now, with the explosive growth and adoption of USB in the PC industry, engineers are evaluating the viability of USB in industrial environments. View All Software/Hardware Resources ADVERTISEMENT			Autodesk Emphasizes Digital Prototyping for Inventor 2009 Dassault Powers up Nuclear Plant Design Alliance Simulating Mechatronics Systems Behavior 3Dconnexion Mice Take Turn in Second Life Autodesk Extends Inventor LT Preview DN's Latest Podcasts, Webcasts & Videos Resource Center Contact Us Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor 3D CAD is everywhere — from nuclear power plant design to mechatronics products to projects engineers attempt at home. The need to create and share 3D data and models is moving well beyond the formal product development organization into all facets of home and work. What new ways are you or your company leveraging 3D data? Drop me a line. CAD/CAM Corner Blog Stay connected: Software/Hardware RSS News Feed Products/Services Companies
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