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.
IMSI/Design Powers Up Mobile Strategy
News 9/29/2011 3 comments IMSI/Design has released a professional-grade 2D and 3D viewing app for mobile devices as a follow-on to a free viewer and as part of a strategy to build out a suite of design apps for mobile platforms.
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.
Siemens Reorganzies PLM Software Operations
News 9/22/2011 4 comments Siemens PLM Software has reorganized to support a more granular industry focus, along with adopting a structure that promotes more technology sharing across the product portfolio.
PTC Closes Loop Between Service & Engineering
News 9/21/2011 1 comment PTC acquires 4CS, positioning the maker of warranty and service lifecycle software as a key element in its PLM vision for delivering a closed-loop environment between service and engineering.
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.
9/11 Tribute Created Via 3D Printing
News 9/11/2011 6 comments Visualization specialist David Munson leverages his design tool and 3D printing expertise to depict Ground Zero before, during, and after the 9/11 attacks.
Slideshow: CAD's New Age of Functionality
Features 9/9/2011 15 comments 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.
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.
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.
IMSI/Design Powers Up Mobile Strategy
News 9/29/2011 3 comments IMSI/Design has released a professional-grade 2D and 3D viewing app for mobile devices as a follow-on to a free viewer and as part of a strategy to build out a suite of design apps for mobile platforms.
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.
Siemens Reorganzies PLM Software Operations
News 9/22/2011 4 comments Siemens PLM Software has reorganized to support a more granular industry focus, along with adopting a structure that promotes more technology sharing across the product portfolio.
PTC Closes Loop Between Service & Engineering
News 9/21/2011 1 comment PTC acquires 4CS, positioning the maker of warranty and service lifecycle software as a key element in its PLM vision for delivering a closed-loop environment between service and engineering.
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.
9/11 Tribute Created Via 3D Printing
News 9/11/2011 6 comments Visualization specialist David Munson leverages his design tool and 3D printing expertise to depict Ground Zero before, during, and after the 9/11 attacks.
Slideshow: CAD's New Age of Functionality
Features 9/9/2011 15 comments 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.
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.
We looked at a number of sources to determine this year's greenest cars, from KBB to automotive trade magazines to environmental organizations. These 14 cars emerged as being great at either stretching fuel or reducing carbon footprint.
Researchers at MIT and Sandia National Labs have observed a reaction in lithium-air batteries that could help improve the design of these cells for electric vehicles and other applications.
Healthcare might seem to be an unlikely target application for the Internet of Things technology, but recent developments show small ways that big-data is going to make an impact on patient care moving into the future.
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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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