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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.
PLM Makes the World’s Biggest Telescope Possible PLM Makes the World’s Biggest Telescope Possible
One of the highlights of PLM Innovation Congress 2012 will be a chance for audiences to learn how PLM made the E-ELT a reality.
Video Games and CAD Make Powerful Allies Video Games and CAD Make Powerful Allies
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Video games may offer CAD users a window into future CAD technology.
Fiat's Crowd-sourced Car Story to Debut Fiat's Crowd-sourced Car Story to Debut
Fiat will reveal details about the challenges and achievements of the project at the PLM Innovation Congress in Munich, Germany Feb. 22nd-23rd.
Keeping Your Beer Cold on Game Day Keeping Your Beer Cold on Game Day
By Mentor Graphics In this case study "Beer Fridge: a Personal Journey” Robin Bornoff explains how FloTHERM analysis software helped him build a colder mini-fridge.
Top Tips for Selecting a Concept Design Tool Top Tips for Selecting a Concept Design Tool
In this webcast RKS Design shares their strategy on selecting a concept design tool.
The Best Workstation for Your Needs The Best Workstation for Your Needs
By Wes Shimanek, Workstation Product Manager, Intel Corporation How to choose the processor, memory, graphics, and storage technologies that can best benefit your workflows.
New JPR Report Predicts Growth New JPR Report Predicts Growth
By Kathleen Maher The 2012 CAD report from Jon Peddie Research sees some hangover from the recession but also predicts an era of strong growth.
Tech Gift Ideas Tech Gift Ideas
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor ConnectPress shares holiday gift ideas for the technology aficionado in your life.
On Demand Webinar on Realistic Simulation On Demand Webinar on Realistic Simulation
By Adaptive Corporation SIMULIA's Realistic Simulation Solutions are helping users validate designs and ensure confidence in their analysis results.
New Approach to Computational Fluid Dynamics New Approach to Computational Fluid Dynamics
By Jack Thornton, Principal, MINDFEED Marcomm Informative Design Partners confronts analysis challenges with its Collaborative Consulting model.
3Dconnexion Introduces the SpaceMouse Pro 3Dconnexion Introduces the SpaceMouse Pro
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor The SpaceMouse Pro is the latest in 3Dconnexion’s line-up of 3D mice and features the ability to add functionality using an onscreen interface.
e-Seminar: Accelerate ROI with Design-Integrated Simulation e-Seminar: Accelerate ROI with Design-Integrated Simulation
Learn key information and strategies for evaluating and selecting the right design-integrated realistic simulation solution for your organization.
Why Designers Need Analysis Why Designers Need Analysis
By Dassault Systemes This short video will lead a designer through a few easy steps to verify design performance in CATIA Analysis.
Protect and Expand Your Investment of SolidWorks EPDM Protect and Expand Your Investment of SolidWorks EPDM
By 360 Enterprise Software This webinar covers how 360 Enterprise Software not only protects your investment in SW EPDM but enhances the overall experience.
Versatile New Products from Contex Versatile New Products from Contex
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Beta testers share feedback on large format scanner manufacturer Contex’s new products in a recent press briefing from Contex.
GPDIS Attendees Take Interoperability Head On GPDIS Attendees Take Interoperability Head On
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Industry professionals group up to defeat data migration challenges at the Boeing/Northrop Grumman Global Product Data Interoperability Summit.
Design-Integrated Realistic Simulation Design-Integrated Realistic Simulation
By DS SIMULIA This white paper provides suggestions on what to look for when evaluating and implementing a design-integrated realistic simulation solution.
10 Key Innovations Make Up SolidWorks 2012 10 Key Innovations Make Up SolidWorks 2012
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor SolidWorks 2012 includes better viewing capabilities of large designs, optimization of mechanical movements and guidance on sustainability.
Survey: Improvements in Design-analysis Interoperability Survey: Improvements in Design-analysis Interoperability
By David A. Prawel, Ph. D. Founder & President, Longview Advisors Inc However, cost and waste resulting from poor collaboration and interoperability practices continue to plague global manufacturing productivity.
Speakers At CIMdata Conference Detail PLM Successes Speakers At CIMdata Conference Detail PLM Successes
By Jack Thornton, Principal, MINDFEED Marcomm What the 200-plus attendees experienced at the 18th annual PLM Road Map conference October 4 & 5 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Beyond Design for Assembly Beyond Design for Assembly
By Rahul Rajadhyaksha, Geometric This whitepaper discusses the issues that afflict designers such as clearance requirements and alignment checks.
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