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Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, including luxury cars from Mercedes and Acura.
SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet
By Rick Holets
Applications Engineer Rick Holets tests out the new 3Dconnexion, SpaceMouse Pro, gives thumbs up.
What's to Come in 2012? What's to Come in 2012?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
According to Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault, PTC and others mobility will continue to progress in the CAD industry.
First Look:  North American International Auto Show First Look: North American International Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) hits Detroit this week. See what’s in store for the design community.
Tips & Tricks
Make Sure Your Drawings Have All the Necessary Information Make Sure Your Drawings Have All the Necessary Information
By Jeff Sweeney, 3DVision Technologies
Releasing parts without all the necessary information can cause problems, use this tip to make sure all the data is in the right place.
Find New Uses for Frequency Analysis Find New Uses for Frequency Analysis
By David Roccaforte, FISHER/UNITECH Simulation Product Manager
Frequency analysis has many uses beyond just detecting vibrations.
Make Sure Parts are Placed Correctly Make Sure Parts are Placed Correctly
By Bill Reuss, 3DVision Technologies
The Dynamic Clearance tool gives users the ability to make sure that their parts are placed correctly.
Understanding What Weldment Groups Are Understanding What Weldment Groups Are
By Darrel Lampley, FISHER/UNITECH
Learn about the various types of weldment groups in SolidWorks.
Case Studies
3D Mice Open New Possibilities for Robotics Designer 3D Mice Open New Possibilities for Robotics Designer
By 3Dconnexion
Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles founder Danny Ellis has found that 3D design is easier with help of a 3D mouse.
Maximus Development Platform Brings Hybrid Designs to Life Maximus Development Platform Brings Hybrid Designs to Life
By NVIDIA
The 2012 Fisker Karma, a hybrid vehicle, was brought to life using the NVIDIA Maximus product development platform.
FeatureCAM Makes Expansion Possible for Manufacturer FeatureCAM Makes Expansion Possible for Manufacturer
By Delcam
Creator of precision components WECAN has implemented FeatureCAM as a way to implement five-axis machining and help the company grow.
Rapid Prototyping & Tooling Services Save Company Thousands Rapid Prototyping & Tooling Services Save Company Thousands
By Quickparts
SuppServe ultimately utilized both the rapid prototyping and injection molding capabilities offered at Quickparts in tandem to ensure success.
Columns
In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review	In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
By Johnny Quickparts
Quickparts takes a look back at news from 2011 and lets you know what’s new for January.
Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
By Peter McNamee, SmartOrg
In this issue, I will elaborate on use of the innovation screen as experienced during my work with SmartOrg clients over the past decade.
First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend
By Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank
Oleg gets his hands on Autodesk's Nexus PLM, looks at the trend toward integrated PLM and helps users identify when their PLM project is in trouble.
Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research
A look at what's in store for Intel and AMD with new personnel changes as CPU leaders start focusing on mobile.
Holding People Accountable for Portfolio Decisions
In this issue, I will elaborate on …

In the Que: Quickparts 2011 Year In Review
Quickparts takes a look back at news …

Make Sure Your Drawings Have All the Necessary Information
Releasing parts without all the necessary information …

Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes
A look at what's in store for …

First Reactions to Nexus PLM and the Integrated PLM Trend
Oleg gets his hands on Autodesk's Nexus …

Hybrids Hot Commodity at Detroit Auto Show
Many new hybrid vehicles were introduced at …

What's to Come in 2012?
According to Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault, PTC and …

SpaceMouse Pro Review Reveals Best 3D Mouse Yet
Applications Engineer Rick Holets tests out the …

Find New Uses for Frequency Analysis
Frequency analysis has many uses beyond just …

Make Sure Parts are Placed Correctly
The Dynamic Clearance tool gives users the …