INTEGRATED SOFTWARE

For real-time team design

PlassoTech Inc. and Toyota Caelum Inc. have partnered to integrate 3G Simulation and Optimization Suite with Caelum XX CAD software for Real-Time Team Design. This partnership gives customers a way to integrate native CAD data by using bi-directional associativity for all geometry intelligence. The 3G Interface lets users perform fast and reliable parametric simulations, multi disciplinary optimization, and on-the-fly validation of their designs on various Caelum Xxen assemblies. Users can also run parametric-based, fully adaptive structural, thermal, dynamics simulations on CAD parts and assemblies in one environment quickly. PlassoTechhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-577

SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

Expands ease of use

ENGINEERING PLM Solutions announced that its EDM product suite supports Solid Edge^(R) v.16 3D software. EDM RuleDesigner can drive Solid Edge^(R) v.16 in the automatic creation of all kinds of deliverables, such as 3D viewable files, or 2D drawings, or DXF^(R) profiles for cutting sheet-metal components, to name a few, allowing users to easily automate their design processes and provide their customers with simple or complex customized products. With this integration, RuleDesigner expands on the software's ease of use, design power, and affordability with new productivity features, allowing a user to answer their customer requests quicker, so reaching a larger market share. ENGINEERING PLM Solutionshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-578

NEW VERSION OF TRACEPRO

Updated irradiance viewer

Release 3.2 of TracePro has several new or updated features. An integrated healing husk, now included in all versions of TracePro, simplifies, stitches, and fixes deficient geometry in an imported CAD translated file. Also in the new version, reverse ray-tracing sends rays from a target instead of forward from a source. The scheme macro editor helps with scanning and editing of the micro facility. Other improvements include a CAD translator, photo-realistic rendering, and enhanced graphics capabilities. Lambda Research Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3855-579

UPDATED ABAQUS SOFTWARE

Integrated with CATIA V5 PLM

This new software puts non-linear FEA simulation technology at the center of product design. It allows users to perform non-linear simulation from within the CATIA V5 analysis environment and also can help engineers minimize time-consuming model redefinition. The system utilizes the fully associative digital geometry of the CATIA V5 model. This integration is a big step for engineering software because it can reduce the number of physical prototypes to build and test. ABAQUS Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3855-580

3D MODELS

For mechanical jacks

Joyce/Dayton is using SolidWorks^(TM) 3D Models on its website to aid customers who want to design their own mechanical jacks. Users can visit Joyce/Dayton's website and select a jack category to access the basic model, configure the model in real time, and download the model for inclusion in the customer's CAD drawing. SolidWorks uses simple pull-down menus and allows the user to rotate, zoom, and pan the model to accurately view the product. Joyce/Dayton Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3855-581

PC-BASED STRIP CHART SOFTWARE

For display and analysis

Astro-Med's Everest Visual Display Software (VDiS), developed for telemetry facilities and other businesses requiring real time data viewing, allows data to be monitored in real time and simultaneously displayed in strip chart, numeric data logging, and x-y plot formats. The data can be monitored, having an alarm sound when predefined limits are exceeded. IRIG time code is also displayed, enabling data to be interpreted in military time. There are also options for displaying the different data channels: data can be shown in single or multiple channels; the units of measure can be decided; data can be scrolled in traditional strip chart format. Astro-Med Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3855-582

SINGLE-BOARD COMPUTER

Ethernet-enabled

The BL2600 Wolf single-board computer incorporates a Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, Flash memory, SRAM, digital I/O ports, A/D converter inputs, D/A converter inputs, RS-232/RS-485 serial ports, and a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port. At least 512K Flash and 512K SRAM come standard with the computer. The BL2600 also features 12 analog channels, five serial ports, and 950 mAh backup battery for RTC and SRAM. Programs are developed and debugged using Z-World's Dynamic C^(R) software. Z-Worldhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-583

CAD RENDER STUDIO

Adds visualization feature

Created as an addition to design programs lacking a visualization feature, the CAD Render Studio provides photo-realistic rendering, animation, and Web publishing for most major CAD applications. The program can create and import 3D models, as well as apply textures for realistic print and Web-based renderings. The program can also create fly-bys, walk-throughs, and Object VR and Panoramic VR animations, even allowing a model to be seen in varying light conditions. International Microcomputer Software Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3855-584

3D CAD SYSTEM

Expanded capabilities

The Solid Edge Version 16 system features adjustable parts, fastener systems and dynamic families of assemblies. For common modeling scenarios, the adjustable parts reportedly provide increased design flexibility, while the fastener systems allow for efficient task automation. By checking parts and subassemblies when closing the master assembly, the system can finalize the design and tracking use of related components. UGShttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-585

CFD SOFTWARE

Interoperability solution

The company announces CFdesign v7.0 software compatible with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0. The new software reportedly fills an important gap in Product Development Systems, allowing engineers to use CFD to impact quality, cost, profitability, and performance. Blue Ridge Numericshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-586

SIMULATION SOFTWARE

Morphing module

The Virtual.Lab Rev 4 offers a software suite designed to test the structural integrity, comfort, sound quality, systems dynamics, handling, and durability of mechanical systems. The product's morphing module claims to provide a faster way to update existing finite element models into new models, while performing analyses before CAD or new FE models are available. The post-processing and optimization enhancements reportedly allow for deeper insights and more efficient design solutions. LMS Internationalhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-587

TITLE BLOCK MANAGER

Automated changes

Designed to automate batch changes, even by the thousands, the Title Block Manager provides full control over modifying title block information in batch. The product reportedly provides consistency by allowing CAD managers to create templates to be filled in by drafters. Other features include: consistent, company-wide appearance, bi-directional synchronization, automatic updates, and reports on all title block information. Axiomhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3855-588