Software/Hardware

AIR FILTER DRAWINGS

Web-accessible

Hailed by the company as the industry's first Web-accessible drawings, users can reportedly download air filter models into all major CAD formats for "can't miss" fit and tolerance stack-up evaluation. This is designed to eliminate the need for users to recreate 3D air filter models from scratch, allowing them to configure air filters and visualize them from all angles before downloading models into their designs. It is made possible through the joint efforts of the company and 3D ContentCentral, a cooperative relationship between the 3DpartStream group of the SolidWorks Corporation and leading industrial suppliers. Universal Air Filter Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-601

SOFTWARE FOR COST CONTROL

New version

DFMA^® 2005A is a new software release that includes upgraded versions of both modules in the integrated DFMA suite: DFA Version 9.2 and DFM Concurrent Costing^® Version 2.1. The software is designed to identify the major cost drivers associated with manufacturing and finishing parts. According to the company, it helps engineering supply chains understand the cost structure of products and supports the development of innovative designs that are easier and more economical to produce. A key benefit, the company adds, is the quick generation of an initial cost estimate at any stage of design in just a few steps. Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-602

PLM TOOL

Helps lower costs

FindView Product Data Alchemist is engineered to automate discovery of existing product data assets and to provide tools to extract and format information from embedded content for loading into an enterprise PLM system. Businesses can gain six to 12 months on their ROI from product lifecycle management implementation and, at the same time, lower implementation costs. Product Sign Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-603

CAD/CAM SOFTWARE

Create clean tool path

Version 19 CAD-CAM incorporates Wire Frame, Surfaces, and Solids into one with the goal of allowing users to create clean tool path and accurate G-code programs for imported surface or solids type files. It supports DXF, IGES, and STEP files for the importing of surfaces or solid models for machining. CAM functionality includes customizable tool libraries, canned cycles, as well as drilling cycles through using visual basic scripting technology. CAD-CAM Solutionshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-604

3 IN ONE

With CFD, creation, and EMI

ANSYS 9.0 is reportedly the first software release featuring electromagnetic, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mesh creation technologies integrated within the company's Workbench^™ product development environment. Its modern architecture is designed to be easy to use, allowing companies to be more productive by eliminating the manual file transfer, result translation, and re-analysis, saving time and money. ANSYS Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4386-605

LEARNING BUNDLES

All-in-one education solution

The company is introducing eight Learning Bundles that are designed to meet teachers' and students' needs and budgets. The bundles are available for Maya and Alias StudioTools software. School bundles include: software (Maya or Studio); self-paced learning tools; and 12-months access to the Alias Platinum Membership program, trial software and 30-day installation support. Student bundles include a learning tool, trial software, and 30-day installation support, according to the company. Aliashttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-606

WHITE PAPER

Available on website

A new white paper, "Model Manager: Managing design data in the interconnected enterprise", is available at the company's website. It leverages the power of XML Web services to tie into service-oriented architectures that link together the company's design environments with enterprise applications. CoCreatehttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-607

SIMULATION SOFTWARE

New functionalities

MSC.Dynamic Designer is now available for Autodesk Inventor 9 and Solid Edge 16. It uses the MSC.ADAMS motion simulation technology to provide users with the ability to understand critical performance information about a design without leaving the user's preferred CAD environment or performing a physical test. MSC.Softwarehttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-608

SERVER

Extreme performance

The FlexPCServer Series is a performance briefcase notebook and mobile server with Single or Dual Xeon^™ to 3.06 GHz. It reportedly offers extreme performance computing in a portable form for the most mission-critical applications. According to the company, it provides maximum flexibility with up to three internal media bays; flexible external storage options via 160 Mbytes/sec SCSI, Fiber Channel, serial ATA and USB 2.0, and dual Gigabit Ethernet; and removable internal storage to 200 Gbytes. It features a 15-inch TFT 1,600 × 1,200 LCD and three-button touch pad full-function keyboard. NextComhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-609

PORTABLE WORKSTATION

Large monitor

The LPA 617 portable workstation features CPU speeds up to 3.2 GHz, a floppy drive, a 40-Gbyte hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, and two available 5.25-inch bays. Most models have five PCI slots, according to the company, and one combines three ISA with four PCI expansion slots. A carrying bag is included, and all models come with Windows^® XP fully loaded. The impact-resistant ABS chassis is supported by an aluminum framework, and removable covers provide access to I/O ports and expansion cords. The workstations feature a 17-inch monitor. CyberResearchhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4386-610