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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.
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.
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.
Surgical Manufacturer Makes Parts with One Machining Program Surgical Manufacturer Makes Parts with One Machining Program
By SolidCAM Surgical Manufacturer, Dixon Surgical has implemented SolidCAM to drastically reduce the number of machining programs it creates.
SolidWorks and Center Rock Help Save Trapped Miners SolidWorks and Center Rock Help Save Trapped Miners
By SolidWorks Center Rock's drill bits played a key role in saving the trapped Chilean miners but they needed SolidWorks' to complete the job.
Microlights Eliminates Paper System with DDM Microlights Eliminates Paper System with DDM
By CSI DDM provides full life-cycle management and revision control of parts, models, drawings and office documents.
Electromagnetic Components Maker Chooses DDM for PLM Electromagnetic Components Maker Chooses DDM for PLM
By CSI Electromagnetic Components Maker Aero Stanrew has chosen CSI's DDM as its PLM solution.
SolidWorks Simulation Provides Much Needed Accuracy SolidWorks Simulation Provides Much Needed Accuracy
By DS SolidWorks SolidWorks Simulation has helped ACO Technologies complete a new product to improve water drainage.
PolyTrans-for-Maya Brings Complex Visualizations to Life PolyTrans-for-Maya Brings Complex Visualizations to Life
By Okino Graphics Learn how Peter Allen of the UCSB College of Engineering is creating amazing visualizations with the help of Okino's PolyTrans-for-Maya.
Advantages of Using Modern CPU Technology for Rendering Advantages of Using Modern CPU Technology for Rendering
By Intel Perspectives on using multi-core, multi-threaded Intel CPUs for speed, complexity, and quality for realistic visualization.
Bunkspeed Brings Radical New Watch Design to Life Bunkspeed Brings Radical New Watch Design to Life
By Bunkspeed Watchmaker Devon Tread 1 breaks new ground in watch designs with help from Bunkspeed's visualization technology.
SolidWorks 3D Brings Automation to Fan Maker SolidWorks 3D Brings Automation to Fan Maker
By SolidWorks Big Ass Fans sees impressive improvements with SolidWorks software including reduced design cycles of up to 50 percent.
Brake and Clutch Maker Enhances Designs with SolidCAM’s Help Brake and Clutch Maker Enhances Designs with SolidCAM’s Help
By SolidCAM Alcon has found ways to add a new level of sophistication and detail to their products using SolidCAM.
SLA Helps Make Life Saving Technology Possible SLA Helps Make Life Saving Technology Possible
By Quickparts In this case study Eye-Com reduces production times by using Quickparts SLA for its design prototypes.
NVIDIA Helps Make Virtual Space Expedition Possible NVIDIA Helps Make Virtual Space Expedition Possible
BY NVIDIA NVIDIA technology is making a simulation of a manned flight to Mars possible for the Institute of the Medical and Biological Problems of RAS.
Valve Manufacturer Leverages PDM to Streamline Operations Valve Manufacturer Leverages PDM to Streamline Operations
By Synergis Software A look at how valve makers SchuF Fetterolf tackle a globally distributed design team with Synergis' Adept.
3DVIA Helps Designers Create Life-saving Devices 3DVIA Helps Designers Create Life-saving Devices
By SolidWorks An examination of how 3DVIA is being used to automate the production and distribution of instructions of cardiovascular devices.
Abaqus Analysis Software Aids in Studying Skull Fractures Abaqus Analysis Software Aids in Studying Skull Fractures
By Dassault Systèmes The Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Technical University of Denmark is using analysis to determine how skull fractures arose.
3D Printing is not Just for Prototyping 3D Printing is not Just for Prototyping
By HP Student team used an HP Designjet Color 3D Printer in both the modeling phases of its car’s design and in the production of some of the car’s final parts.
Homeshield Achieves Leaner Operations with Adept Homeshield Achieves Leaner Operations with Adept
By Synergis Software Homeshield‘s investment in document management was a strategic move toward process improvement and it worked.
Quickparts Technology Helps Create Tablet Lap Holder Quickparts Technology Helps Create Tablet Lap Holder
By Quickparts A look at an Ontario inventor who used rapid prototyping to make his tablet easier to use.
Global Shoe Manufacturer Leverages 3D Printing Global Shoe Manufacturer Leverages 3D Printing
By Objet In this case study readers learn how the adidas Group is gaining advantages with Objet's Connex500 3D printing system.
Hear from the Roadable Aircraft Inventors Terrafugia Hear from the Roadable Aircraft Inventors Terrafugia
By DS SolidWorks Corporation With the help of SolidWorks, Terrafugia designed an aircraft that can hit the sky and the streets. Learn more!
DDM Helps with Accurate Data Management and Revision Control DDM Helps with Accurate Data Management and Revision Control
By Concurrent Systems Inc Ltd DesignDataManager assists Jordan Valley Semiconductors with data accuracy, part duplication, revision history and workflow issues.
Doosan Moxy Tackles Down Time and Lost Data Issues Doosan Moxy Tackles Down Time and Lost Data Issues
By Concurrent Systems Inc. Ltd Doosan Moxy chooses CSI because of DDMs’ multi-file format, compatibility with other CAD solutions, and support and training infrastructure.
Stereolithography Helps Create Safe Water Technology Stereolithography Helps Create Safe Water Technology
By Bruce Okkema, Eagle Design and Technology In this case study Eagle Design and Technology explains how rapid prototyping made the creation of critical water-filter possible.
Adept Helps Take the Stress Out of Heavy Manufacturing Adept Helps Take the Stress Out of Heavy Manufacturing
By Synergis Software A heavy equipment manufacturer is taking advantage of Adept’s document management tools and SolidWorks to simplify their production processes.
Silencer Manufacturer Beats Out Competition with FeatureCAM Silencer Manufacturer Beats Out Competition with FeatureCAM
A Case Study by Delcam FeatureCAM’s feature recognition enables the company to program several prototypes in a day whereas before it could take a day for just one.
Aircelle Improves Nesting Efficiency with JETCAM Aircelle Improves Nesting Efficiency with JETCAM
Case Study by JETCAM Learn about how aerostructure manufacturer Aircelle upgraded their existing CAM system to provide an integrated nesting and ply identification system.
BIESSE Invests in DDM to Help with Challenges BIESSE Invests in DDM to Help with Challenges
By Concurrent Systems Inc. Biesse talks to CSI about the challenges Biesse faces and how DDM is helping to achieve their key objective of shorter time to business.
Challenges in Prototyping Methods Challenges in Prototyping Methods
By Accumold The various methods, challenges and variables for prototyping micro-sized and/or micro-featured plastic parts.
Reducing Cooling Cycle Times with Simpoe-Mold Reducing Cooling Cycle Times with Simpoe-Mold
A Case Study by SIMPOE This article discusses how to use simulation in conform cooling to take into account the specific complex cooling channels geometry.
Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner
Submitted By NVision NVision presents three case studies explaining how their laser scanning technology helped customers solve difficult engineering problems.
Zegla-plast Achieves Efficient Electrode Manufacture Zegla-plast Achieves Efficient Electrode Manufacture
Case Study by Delcam PowerMILL's open interfaces has enabled a novel CAM programming solution for electrode machining – the ‘macrogenerator’.
Balancing Design and Functionality with DSM Somos Balancing Design and Functionality with DSM Somos
By Scott Castanon, Engineering Manager, Symbient Product Development Symbient Product Development achieves both speed and reliability by blending science and engineering theory with solid design principles.
Case Study on Cost-Effective Component Reuse Case Study on Cost-Effective Component Reuse
By IBM With IBM Rational DOORS, Delphi’s teams now share requirements across different projects, saving time and money while accelerating time-to-market.
Sound Devices Success Story Sound Devices Success Story
By David G. Ullman This case study focuses on how to design a light ring assembly, an assembly in the 788T High Resolution Digital Audio Recorder.
A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process
By David G. Ullman This case study focuses on the development of Solar Powered Shelter Signs by Syncromatics Corp.
Build a Bicycle with Solido's SD300 Pro Desktop 3D Printer Build a Bicycle with Solido's SD300 Pro Desktop 3D Printer
A Solido Case Study Israeli product development company "Ziv-Av Engineering" builds a folding bicycle in less than five days using a single Solido in-house SD300 printer.
Improving Lean Manufacturing Through 3D Data- Book Excerpt Improving Lean Manufacturing Through 3D Data- Book Excerpt
By Dr. Hiroshi Toriya, Lattice Technology CEO Learn how JAXA applied Lattice’s XVL format into the configuration parts tree and text search database to access their 2 million part module data.
Delcam’s PartMaker Part of a New Philosophy Delcam’s PartMaker Part of a New Philosophy
By Delcam Delcam’s PartMaker CAM software has been part of a new philosophy at dental manufacturer Sterngold Dental LLC.
Automating First-Article Inspection Documentation Automating First-Article Inspection Documentation
By DeVere Bobier, Bobier Metrology Solutions Bobier Metrology gets a handle on the mind-numbing and error-prone process of creating ballooned drawings and first-article inspection reports.
Anchors Aweigh! High Speed Scanner Captures Nuances Anchors Aweigh! High Speed Scanner Captures Nuances
Submitted by Hexagon Metrology Leica Scanning Technology delivers a bounty of benefits for non-Contact data acquisition.
NASA Ames Research Center Reduces Costs NASA Ames Research Center Reduces Costs
Submitted by Synergis PDM Investment improves access to information at wind tunnel facility in this case study.
Gearing for Growth Gearing for Growth
By PARTsolutions How PARTsolutions helped Rockwell Automation provide online parts in native data.
Selective Laser Sintering Used to Create Bronze Selective Laser Sintering Used to Create Bronze
By Jennifer Long and Jason Dickman, American Precision Prototyping Jennifer Long of American Precision Prototyping explains how SLS is used to create a bronze statue.
Cynosure Cynosure
submitted by Omnify Omnify’s PLM solutions help Cynosure confront day-to-day industry challenges.
Propel Analysis Time Propel Analysis Time
By Geometric Limited Chrysler powertrain department speeds up time it takes to measure thick and thin wall conditions.
Pacific Design Technologies Pacific Design Technologies
submitted by SolidWorks Pacific Design Technologies streamlines their analysis process with the help of SolidWorks.
Catalog Data Solutions Case Study: J.W. Winco Catalog Data Solutions Case Study: J.W. Winco
By Catalog Data Solutions Read about the key to turning manufacturing website browsers into customers.
Accelerating Architectural Model Development Accelerating Architectural Model Development
By Z Corporation Learn how MIT utilized a Z Corporation 3D printer to construct architectural models and offer a new course on digital fabrication in this case study.
FDM Used in Custom Design FDM Used in Custom Design
By Materialise Read how this process created a sleek sports car.
3D Printing Metal Parts 3D Printing Metal Parts
By MIT MIT's cutting-edge technology assist ExtrudeHone.
Dimension 3D Printer Powers Freedom of Design Dimension 3D Printer Powers Freedom of Design
By Dimension 3D Printing Find out how choosing a Dimension 3D printer completely changed product development cycles for Black & Decker in this case study.
Neptec and Dimension Bring Endeavour Home Safely Neptec and Dimension Bring Endeavour Home Safely
By Dimension 3D Printing Find out how Neptec helped NASA evaluate damage to a space shuttle's TPS system with the company's Laser Camera System and a Dimension 3D printer.
Cimquest Aids Med Firm Cimquest Aids Med Firm
By Cimquest SolidWorks reduces company's errors by ninety percent.
Essai Drives High-volume Production of Test Boards Essai Drives High-volume Production of Test Boards
Submitted by SolidCAM Essai Corporation has become one of the leading providers of products for testing the reliability of IC chips. Find out how in this case study.
Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding
Submitted by Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK, reports on the benefits of FSW and the modeling conducted by Airbus using COMSOL Multiphysics.
University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education
By K. K. Bhatia, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ An undergraduate heat transfer course uses COMSOL Multiphysics to help students design the cooling for a motorcycle engine block.
Indispensable Tools Indispensable Tools
Submitted by SolidCAM SolidCAM helps companies on the grow in this case study.
In the Fast Lane In the Fast Lane
Submitted by SolidCAM A Czech high-tech shop uses SolidCAM to solve the bottleneck in NC programming of modern 5-axis CNC machines.
Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan
Reprinted Courtesy of Radan Learn how the company, Walter Alexander uses Radan products to design double decker vehicles.
Data Translation Special Report Data Translation Special Report
By Goodrich Corporation and Translation Technologies, Inc. TTI Rescues Goodrich from Expensive Translation
Translation/Migration Special Report Translation/Migration Special Report
By ITI TranscenData Learn How CADfix Solves Dana Corporation's Interoperability Issues
U.S. Army Research Laboratory and SolidWorks U.S. Army Research Laboratory and SolidWorks
Submitted by SolidWorks Find out why the U.S. Army Research Laboratory chose SolidWorks.
University of Chicago uses SolidWorks to Make the Move to 3D University of Chicago uses SolidWorks to Make the Move to 3D
Submitted by CATI (Computer Aided Technology, Inc) The University of Chicago Center for Advanced Radiation Sources implements 3D in this case study
Life Fitness Adopts PDMWorks Life Fitness Adopts PDMWorks
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) Read about Life Fitness’ adoption of SolidWorks and PDMWorks.
WaterFX Reduces Design Time WaterFX Reduces Design Time
Submitted by SolidProfessor WaterFX makes the change to SolidWorks with the help of SolidProfessor.
SolidProfessor Aids Wireless Communication Producer SolidProfessor Aids Wireless Communication Producer
Submitted by SolidProfessor ViasSat adopts SolidWorks with the help of SolidProfessor.
CATI Helps Developement Firm Learn SolidWorks CATI Helps Developement Firm Learn SolidWorks
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) The Inspire Design Group adopts SolidWorks with the help of CATI.
American Icon Simplifies Design with SolidWorks American Icon Simplifies Design with SolidWorks
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) Radio Flyer implements SolidWorks with the help of CATI training.
Implement Flow Analysis Implement Flow Analysis
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) See how a metal shop implemented SolidWorks and flow analysis to improve their products.
Engineering Company Simplifies Production Engineering Company Simplifies Production
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) An engineering firm reduces its production cycle by 20 percent in this case study.
CAT Tale - GO Precision CAT Tale - GO Precision
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) Read the latest CAT-Tale and see how SolidWorks and CATI helped a machine shop owner take advantage of 3D software.
CAT Tale - Engineered Plastics Corporation CAT Tale - Engineered Plastics Corporation
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) See how SolidWorks and CATI training helped ease a molding company’s transition to 3D in this case study.
SolidWorks Case Study SolidWorks Case Study
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) Read how Crown Zeller took advantage of SolidWorks and CATI to quickly adapt rapid-prototyping to their needs in this case study.
Reverse Engineering Returns Reverse Engineering Returns
By Peter Dickin Peter Dickin explains why reverse engineering is making a comeback in this case study.
Boeing Adopts RapidTag Boeing Adopts RapidTag
Submitted by Cortona3D Boeing takes advantage of the RapidTag toolbox in this case study.
Design Company Keeps up with Latest Fads Design Company Keeps up with Latest Fads
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) Read how design and manufacturing company Thermolyne used SolidWorks to stay on top of the latest fads in this case study
CAT Tale- Ford Meter Box CAT Tale- Ford Meter Box
Submitted by Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) 3DQuickPress explains how Ford Meter Box chose a software vendor with help of CATI in this case study.
Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom
Submitted by IDEAL Scanners & Systems, Inc. This Online PlanRoom met all the criteria this reprographics shop needed for increased print submissions.
New Approaches to Collaboration New Approaches to Collaboration
Submitted by Adobe Eliminate some common problems when sharing designs with clients. Find out what product this manufacturing company uses.
PDM Helps Manufacturing Company PDM Helps Manufacturing Company
Submitted by SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks' PDM solution helps a company over-whelmed by data management issues.
Data Translation That Works Data Translation That Works
Submitted by Capvidia Automotive company finds tools that help them get the results they need. Get all the details in this case study by Capvidia.
The Truth About OpenGL The Truth About OpenGL
By Courtney Goeltzenleuchter Seperate the fact from the fiction about Open GL in this white paper.
Manufacturers Can Benefit from Laser Scanning Services Manufacturers Can Benefit from Laser Scanning Services
By C. Martin Schuster of Laser Design Inc. Case study shows how the use of laser scanning and reverse engineering works for this manufacturer of recreational vehicle seats.
Manufacturing Goes Digital Manufacturing Goes Digital
Contributed by CIMdata, Inc. Reprinted with permission Find out about the benefits of going digital and how digital manufacturing is an integral part of a PLM solution.
Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model
Submitted by Fluent, Inc. The computational program enabled this company to offer its customers a less expensive solution.
Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation
Submitted by Parker Group “The beauty of FEA is that it not only tells you where a failure may occur but also gives you an indication of how to revise your design.”
Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges
Submitted by Moldflow See how one provider faced its day-to-day problems head on in this case study!
Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More! Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More!
Submitted by MSC Software Corporation New SimDesigner software from MSC provides a powerful set of tools to address today's engineering needs.
Training Program Speeds Up Nuclear Research Training Program Speeds Up Nuclear Research
Submitted by SolidProfessor See how one training program helped further the cause of nuclear research.
Device Manufacturerer Improves Design Cycle with RIM Device Manufacturerer Improves Design Cycle with RIM
Submitted by Protomold “Using RIM’s capabilities we were able to finalize our design in the same amount of time it takes a traditional molder to create the first mold.”
Time Machine: 1966 to 2006 in Six Months Time Machine: 1966 to 2006 in Six Months
Submitted by SolidCAM SolidCAM and R&B turn an outmoded machine shop into a state-of-the-art operation.
Engineered for Success Engineered for Success
By Vickie Malis Schneider Electric’s North American Operating Division gets the paperwork out of the way to maximize productivity and efficiency.
US Farathane Uncovers CATIA Solution for Suppliers US Farathane Uncovers CATIA Solution for Suppliers
Submitted by Capvidia US Farathane Corporation have a variety of CAD systems, like many other companies they needed to translate their designs to suppliers.
MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS
FARRIS Automated Systems uses Misumi USA to increase efficiency.
Medical Manufacturer Uses Rapid Injection Molding Medical Manufacturer Uses Rapid Injection Molding
Provided by Protomold Tensys Medical Inc., often relies on prototyping to identify potential improvements in the design of its medical devices. Read on for more!
Spirax Sarco Manufacturing Saves Thousands Spirax Sarco Manufacturing Saves Thousands
Provided by Synergis Synergis Adept EDM System promotes "Transition to 3D" design and cross country relocation in an economical and trouble-free manner. Read all about it!
Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication
Provided By Lattice3D See how utilizing new technology in the engineering department of L-3 Communications helped overcome typical problems in communication.
Medical Technology Manufacturer Implements Medical Technology Manufacturer Implements
Provided by SolidVision See how a medical technology firm that deals with automation services and technical design used a SolidWorks VAR to get the upper hand on the market, even after purchasing another product.
ATI’s FireGL Provides Graphics Horsepower ATI’s FireGL Provides Graphics Horsepower
By Mark Nusca ATI’s FireGL workstation graphics accelerators are one of the key components in the UNIX workstations at PSA Peugeot Citroën sites around the globe.
SolidWorks Offers Simplicity, Cost Effectiveness SolidWorks Offers Simplicity, Cost Effectiveness
Provided By Applied Production Inc. Read about how ProFab Sheet Metal CAM software helps sheet metal fabricators offer cost effective, as well as innovative design solutions.
Weigel Tool Works Speeds up Bidding Weigel Tool Works Speeds up Bidding
Contributed By Actify, Inc. Leading Toolmaker Relies on Accurate Visualization to Outbid Competitors and Work Seamlessly with Multiple CAD Systems
Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port
Contributed By ALGOR, INC. See how engineers made a detailed design of the access trestle, the largest part of the Australian port berth to provide support for product pipelines and vehicular access from the shore to a loading platform.
Bucyrus Unearths Time Savings for New Product Bucyrus Unearths Time Savings for New Product
Contributed by IMPACT Engineering Solutions, Inc. "SolidWorks has allowed us to do more conceptual design while reducing our design cycle by 25%. The software really proved itself on this project."
Formula 1 Race Car Design Takes FEA to the Next Level Formula 1 Race Car Design Takes FEA to the Next Level
By Dennis Sieminski, P.E. Here's how the Minardi Team improved their FEA methods and scored big in cost and time savings for composite chassis design.
Trek Builds Winning Bikes with SolidWorks Office Trek Builds Winning Bikes with SolidWorks Office
By Tim Trainer Trek Bicycles, Inc., makers of the bikes Lance Armstrong rode in his Tour de France victories, has switched from Pro/ENGINEER to SolidWorks Office.
British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars
By Mark Nusca Don't have time to do a mock-up of your project? The race against the clock begins at the workstation, where engineers face a critical need for 3D imaging that’s fast and reliable--even when designing and testing race cars.
Spirax Sarco Saves Thousands with Adept EDM Spirax Sarco Saves Thousands with Adept EDM
By Todd Cummings Document management system eases manufacturer's transition from 2D to 3D.
Taking an Old Art to New Heights with RuleStream Taking an Old Art to New Heights with RuleStream
Contributed by RuleStream B&W adopted RuleStream with SolidWorks to manage their corporate knowledge-base, which enables their engineers to automate their sophisticated system designs.
Safety of Radioactive Waste Container Tested with ALGOR FEA Safety of Radioactive Waste Container Tested with ALGOR FEA
Contributed by ALGOR Duratek engineers test container analytically via mechanical event simulation in lieu of doing a time-consuming and expensive physical "drop test."
Furniture Maker's Switch to SolidWorks Streamlines Workflow Furniture Maker's Switch to SolidWorks Streamlines Workflow
Contributed by Graphics Systems Corporation Here's how a maker of commercial furniture used SolidWorks to improve its design process and sucessfully work with an overseas design partner.
Auto Filter Maker Gets Functional Model With PPSF Auto Filter Maker Gets Functional Model With PPSF
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge, with materials from Racor and Stratasys. A heat-resistant rapid prototyping material by Stratasys, Inc. plays a key role in the design of a new diesel engine emissions filter.
CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus
By Mike Rockwood, with inputs from co-developer Susan Blackman With assistance and software from Right Hemisphere, FTI delivers an animated fly-through of a test rig for the Airbus A380 based on CAD Models.
Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge with material from Riverbed Technology and Text 100 Public Relations This provider of construction products, materials, and services was having problems sending large files between its remote offices across two states - until it deployed Riverbed's Steelhead WAN optimization solution.
COSMOSWorks Used for Analysis of Robotic Arm for Mars Rover COSMOSWorks Used for Analysis of Robotic Arm for Mars Rover
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge with material from SolidWorks ASI used SolidWords and COSMOSWorks for design, stress analysis, and mass minimization of parts for the Mars Rover's robotic arm.
New SLA Resins Make a “Material Difference” in RPTs New SLA Resins Make a “Material Difference” in RPTs
By Bruce Pilgrim DSM Somos shows how its advanced RPT material technology allows companies to make models with characteristics that until recently were only dreamed of.
Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units
By John Mannisto "Installing these units is equivalent to towing an eight story building into the Gulf ... and burying it two miles down in the sea floor."
Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR
By ALGOR Staff Unverferth discovers that FEA speeds product development and robustness of their new Ripper Stripper subsoiler.
Life Fitness Exercises SolidWorks Life Fitness Exercises SolidWorks
By Bruce Pilgrim Using SolidWorks, Life Fitness strengthens its product development process and speeds up delivery of exercise equipment.
Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics
By Stephen Ferguson Filippi Boats uses CD adapco's Comet software to optimize designs for boats used in the Summer Olympics.
Quizix Pumps Up Volume with COSMOSFloWorks Analysis Software Quizix Pumps Up Volume with COSMOSFloWorks Analysis Software
By Tim Trainer Quizix is getting more done faster in developing precision fluid handling equipment (i.e, high performance pumps) with SolidWorks and COSMOSFloWorks.
Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS
Contributed by The Protomold Company Rapid injection molding solves American Medical Systems' prototyping challenge.
COSMOS Helps Make Playground Equipment Fun, Durable, Safe COSMOS Helps Make Playground Equipment Fun, Durable, Safe
By Tim Trainer, Technical Editor "When I know the property of one material, dimension, profile, or structure, COSMOSXpress helps me easily see if some other solution is better."
Innovating a Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitor with COSMOS Innovating a Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitor with COSMOS
By Tim Trainer, Technical Editor How COSMOS helped in the design of a non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor.
Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA
By ALGOR Staff HS&A of El Paso recently used ALGOR FEA to evaluate the reasons for the failure of a compressor head cover at a Texas oil well.
Analysis Software Helps Put Twist on Electric Turbine Analysis Software Helps Put Twist on Electric Turbine
By Tim Trainer, Technical Editor A new turbine design by GCK Technology enables the use of free-flowing water as a source of energy at virtually no operating cost.
Now Anyone Can Take 3D Photographs Now Anyone Can Take 3D Photographs
By Bruce Pilgrim You could cobble together a 3D device yourself, or you could take the easy way out and get the Photo3-D 303 kit from Mission3-D.
Signs of Water (and Perhaps Life) Found on Mars Signs of Water (and Perhaps Life) Found on Mars
By Bruce Pilgrim The IDD mimics a human arm, with three joints: a shoulder, elbow, and wrist, allowing it to function in much the same way the as arm of a geologist.
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