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Metris to Offer Rapidform for 3D Scanning

2008-05-12T03:24:00.000-07:00

Rapidform, Inc., and Metris USA announce that they have entered into an agreement wherein Metris will offer Rapidform 3D scanning software with Metris' range of 3D scanning systems. Metris is offering Rapidform XOR, XOS and XOV software tools for creating CAD models from 3D scan data and performing dimensional inspection based on scan and probing data, enhancing Metris' position as a world-class metrology solutions provider.

Martin Chader, Rapidform's Vice President of Business Development stated, "We are delighted that a solutions provider with Metris' stature sees the value in the Rapidform product line. For example, many Metris customers want to create editable CAD models from scan data. Rapidform XOR, our 3rd generation reverse engineering software, is uniquely suited to create SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, UG NX, Parasolid, STEP and IGES CAD models directly from scan data. Metris' customers are already experiencing one of the promises of 3rd generation CAD modeling: time savings. XOR creates parametric CAD models directly from scan data, avoiding the labor-intensive steps of creating a water-tight mesh, and then a NURBS model before any CAD modeling can even be started." Chader added "Of course, if the customer only needs a mesh or surface model, Rapidform offers XOS at a value point that the competition has been unable to match." Read here.

Sescoi Launches Website for WorkPLAN Enterprise, ERP

2008-04-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

To support its new generation ERP system, WorkPLAN Enterprise, Sescoi has gone live with a dedicated website www.workplan-enterprise.com which provides in depth information about the capabilities and benefits of the new software.

WorkPLAN Enterprise is a comprehensive management system developed for custom manufacturers such as mold and die makers, and companies producing special machines, prototypes and patterns. It gives extensive control and up to the minute information without the complexity normally associated with ERP

The website explains in detail how the software covers all aspects of the business including quotations, sales, planning and ‘what if’ simulation, purchasing, time management, quality compliance and key performance reporting. The site also helps companies to understand how ERP can help a business to flourish by increasing the accuracy of quotations, costing, and performance information, which will in turn have a direct impact on the levels of profitable business won, and margins achieved. White papers on the site provide an in depth look at different aspects of ERP, and factors such as specialized knowledge, modularity and maintenance which need to be considered when choosing a system for a particular industry. Read More

Sescoi Celebrates WorkNC's 20th Anniversary

2008-03-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

In the late eighties, CNC programming of complex components was a difficult and lengthy process. This was when Bruno Marko, CEO and Gerard Billard, R&D Innovation Manager, the driving forces behind Sescoi, pioneered the development of a new, reliable and automatic 3-axis CAM system, which led to the launch of WorkNC in 1988.

Over the years, Sescoi has stuck to the original philosophy behind WorkNC : to speed up toolpath calculations, ensure optimum reliability to facilitate machining directly into hard materials, and maximize ease of use so that programming can be carried out on the shop floor. Automation is a theme which runs throughout the development history of the software. According to Bruno Marko, “WorkNC’s aim has always been to be the closest thing possible to ‘single-button’ CAM”. The following Press Release appeared here

Inspirtech.com Joins SolidWorks Partner Program

2008-03-23T22:51:00.000-07:00

nspirtech.com announces its acceptance into the SolidWorks partner Program.Lessons at inspirtech are delivered in a unique hybrid approach to highlight the advantages of both download and streaming lesson formats. All example and exercise files can be download directly into the SolidWorks design library to offer students with instant access to completed examples as well as starting point files. Course content is then delivered though a web-based learning management system. By delivering content through a web-based solution inspirtech can allows users to review training at any PC with web access without the need for a SolidWorks installation. For users who wish to access training on the go a DVD-Rom Edition is also available. read more here.

LightWork Design and ACA España announce partnership

2008-03-17T21:35:00.001-07:00

LightWork Design, the world's leading supplier of rendering solutions for developers of advanced 3D computer graphics software, are pleased to announced their partnership with ACA España.

ACA España is a leading supplier of furniture configuration software within Spain with their DecoDesign product. The new partnership with LightWork Design has enabled improved rendering functionality to be integrated within the product in record time, not only making higher quality rendering more accessible to their users but also providing them with enhanced navigation and viewing.

Pilar Horna, CEO of ACA commented, "The use of LightWorks in our products allows our customer to see high quality images of their designs, which is something that they could only do before by transferring the model to a separate 3rd party application. The speed with which we integrated LightWorks into our products was amazing and we are now shipping this functionality to our customers only a few months after we had made the decision to partner with LightWork Design."

Project Draw 0.7.2 Now Available

2008-03-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

With this release of Project Draw, we've done a few things:

The ability to go offline with Google Gears is disabled for the Firefox 3 Beta since the Firefox 3 Beta does not yet support Google Gears.
Eventually Firefox 3 will mature and support Google Gears.
The color palette has been reconfigured to make a desired color easier to select.
A preliminary Export to DWF capability has been included.Be gentle, this is way far from done. In Autodesk Labs tradition, we are sharing this "work in progress" with you, so you can "take a sad DWF, and make it better. Remember to let us..."

CAD Outsourcing Industry in India

2008-03-05T01:40:00.000-08:00

CAD services have been a major sector where Indian outsourcing firms have drawn prominent track of success. Documentation, design and AEC firms in the United States, United Kingdom and European countries are utilizing the Indian talent. These firms are enjoying the benefits of not only the cost effective production but the expertise that India has developed in over 2 decades of experience.

Geographic information system or GIS evolved in late eighties when the whole world started computerized their mapping data. From land usage to tele-communication and road networks to risk management studies , every unit and department had started the computerization of the vital data for better analysis and reporting. Since the job was a real challenge for its magnitude, better production capabilities and cost effectiveness were the main issues to deal with. India CAD firms are considered and soon the GIS was a major CAD INDUSTRY in India and the global outsourcing destination. Some firms even setup their own production houses in New Delhi, NCR and Indian regions. GIS boom in India provided tremendous employment opportunities.

While this GIS conversion or digitization was on peak, Other sectors as building industry, building services, architectural records and mechanical engineering documents were next to look to India. The raster to vector technology was used vastly for quicker production. Not later than this, the 3D parametric services were outsourced too in early nineties. The whole CAD industry was growing with better profits to their western counterparts. The industry went on peak by year 2000 an never looked back again.

The present scenario is that engineering document are being drafted in India. The architecture design and detailing sector is evolving dramatically. The major architecture firms have started accepting design assignments from American and European architecture firms. The conceptual designs are provided to Indian architecture firms to elaborate and produce the complete set of design documents. Even services and presentations are being prepared in India. Architectural rendering firms in India have their parallel existence. It is most likely that soon the complete architecture services would be available under single roof in the near future.

The future looks promising for CAD firms in USA and European countries and the Indian CAD sector. Everyone seems to be enjoying better business and fruitful profits. Author is available to discuss you CAD outsourcing requirements.

Author is the CEO of Architectural Rendering firm known as http://www.virses.com which provides outsource architectural renderings to real estate, visualization, media and architectural firms.

Desktop Engineering Magazine Appointed Official Media Sponsor of the SME's RAPID 2008 Conference

2008-03-03T00:35:00.001-08:00

Desktop Engineering (DE) magazine (Dublin, NH) has been selected by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) as a media sponsor of the SME’s RAPID 2008 Conference and Exposition to be held May 20-22 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Read the news here.

What are the advantages of outsourcing your CAD conversion work?

2007-12-10T21:24:00.000-08:00

In today's globalized economy, the question is not "Why outsource?" but rather, "Why not?" When it comes to CAD conversion outsourcing, one is automatically forced to think about the pros and cons of outsourcing the CAD conversion work. Queries like what will it cost me? Is it good for my company? What aspect of business should I outsource? Will outsourcing help me increase my ROI? Why should I outsource my CAD work? Generally occupy your mind.

Some companies are not able to sustain the costs of hiring a full-time draftsman, so they prefer to eliminate the cost of a full time employee and they pay for the work as and when they need it.

Outsourcing CAD drafting services offers you the advantage of getting the job done by an experienced professional, someone who understands that you must meet those deadlines to maintain your customer's trust and confidence.

Why should I outsource? Because outsourcing gives you:

1. A technical and functional edge on the competition
2. Lower cost
3. Enhanced performance
4. A better-managed e-business infrastructure
5. Reliability and security

Why Outsource CAD drafting Work?

1. Time is one of the major factors; you should consider outsourcing your CAD work.
2. Your project deadline is approaching and you have a major product which needs to be launched, before your competitor launches it.
3. Because you don't have the resources required to do it yourself.
4. Because you want to focus on other critical issues.
5. Because you don't have the required skills to do it yourself.
6. Outsourcing your CAD conversion work reduces overheads.
7. Improves efficiency.
8. Helps you save on manpower and training costs.
9. Reduces operating cost.
10. Enhance strategic advantages.
11. Provide the best quality services, products and people.
12. Leverage the provider's extensive investments in technology, methodologies and people
13. Benefit from the provider's expertise in solving problems for a variety of clients with similar requirements.
14. Focus on other critical resources

Other than cost reduction, companies consider CAD outsourcing because it offers great value addition, like availability of skilled labor, reduced operating costs and enhanced performance.

The author works with www.designpresentation.com – a CAD drafting and CAD conversion company.

Graphic designing for all and sundry

2007-10-04T02:51:00.000-07:00

Graphics are basically pictures and drawings, which are either created by computer or entered into the computer through scans or photographs--vector graphics, raster graphics and bit map. The form of communicating through computerized drawings and representations is called graphic designing. Traditionally a poor man’s tool—applied to books and magazines but now with the advent of computers it’s now applied to both print media as well as interactive media. The designing process is a complex step-by-step process, which starts with taking requirements from the client and ends with final designed product.

Graphic designing can be applied to the following:
1. Animated logos
2. Booklets
3. Brochures
4. Business Cards
5. Greeting cards
6. Letterheads
7. Newsletters
8. Posters
9. Postcards
10. Flyers

Graphics are used for visualization purposes. For example wall, typography, symbols, lines and other images.

Animation and graphics
The computer animation industry is the major punter of graphics. With use of 3D computer graphics and 2D computer graphics, this industry stands tall above all. The 3D computer graphics are not only limited to computers but also used in films and other 3D animation.

Computer Games
A computer game is generally categorized under 3D computer graphics. 3D is a great source of entertainment for both young and old. Computer games can be referred to as video games and personal computer games.

How to?
How to acquire graphics that you need? It’s simple-create it yourself! Really, it’s easy to create graphics yourself; one just needs to have a little knowledge about software for creating graphics.
Another great way is to outsource. There are freelancers available online, which do the work for you, charging you for some amount.

Intergraph Introduces SmartMarine 3D for Marine Industries

2007-09-20T05:07:00.001-07:00

Intergraph Corp. introduced today SmartMarine 3D, its next-generation software that streamlines design processes, resulting in lower costs and faster delivery for the shipbuilding and offshore industries.

Read more about Intergraph Corp.

Are you a 3D CAD design expert?

2007-09-11T23:51:00.000-07:00

Responding to business queries as and when they arrive has become really important. Organizations and companies have set up their own customer support services in order to meet with the upcoming consumer demands. Today, the companies, which respond to consumers, are considered more successful than the companies who do not respond on time. The organizations moving towards 3CAD system enjoy the following benefits of CAD:

1. High quality
2. Flexibility in design changes
3. Reduced prototype expenses
4. Rapid prototyping
5. Eliminating redundancy
6. Shift from traditional paper based work to electronic paperless one
7. Accurate output

Design quality is greatly improved, human error is reduced and the need to rework is minimized with the 3D AutoCAD system. 3D design modeling significantly improves design value because it is a more comprehensive process than 2D design. Therefore, many human errors that can occur with long-established 2D design methods can be avoided.
To get quantity data, using 3D design modeling is easy because items are represented as they happen. As a result, 3D CAD design is created as a true to life model because the 3D modeling design represents quantities with accuracy. As with 2D CAD design quantity data from 2D views is poor because other components are omitted and projections may show a component in several views.
In view of the fact that 3D CAD modeling can be used to generate pictorial views, as well as traditional projections, there exists no need for the 2D prototype (as it was required in the past).
2D methods will always rely on human interference whereas; 3D CAD methods can be smoothly incorporated with other computer systems within companies.

CCE Updates CAT5Works to Support 64-Bit SolidWorks 2007

2007-09-10T04:48:00.000-07:00

CCE, a leading provider of CAD/CAM Engineering Services & Data Translation Products, announced today that it’s SolidWorks Interoperability product, CAT5Works, has been updated to support 64-bit version of SolidWorks 2007. CCE will continue to support the earlier 32-bit version.

Read more here.

Vero to Launch PEPS v6.0 at Makino Die Mold Tech Expo

2007-09-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

Vero International, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM/CAE software for mold and die design and plastic injection molding industries, announces it will launch its PEPS Version 6.0 at the Making Die Mold Technology Expo at Makino’s Technical Center in Auburn Hills, MI September 25 – 27, 2007. Continue reading..

Jerry Laiserin joins editorial team of Cadalyst

2007-09-05T02:15:00.000-07:00

Cadalyst announced that architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) expert Jerry Laiserin has joined the publication's staff as a contributing editor, AEC software reviewer, and writer of a new monthly column titled "AEC Insight."

Starting in November, Laiserin will contribute his insight and analysis to the magazine through the development of thought-provoking columns focused on today's trends in AEC technology and practice. Laiserin's column will replace the magazine's current "AEC In Focus" column.

Source:http://management.cadalyst.com/cadman/News/iCadalysti-
Names-New-AEC-Contributing-Editor/ArticleStandard/
Article/detail/453894?contextCategoryId=6764

Barry-Wehmiller Partners with CADVenture to Expand Services

2007-08-29T22:22:00.000-07:00

Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with CADVenture of Cleveland, Ohio. This joint alliance will allow CADVenture to support its customers on PDMWorks Enterprise analysis, customization and implementation services. In addition, the partnership provides services including 3D Modeling, Legacy Conversions, New Product Development and other Engineering services. Read more here....

EUCLIB Releases C++ 2D Graphics Library for Mac OS X

2007-08-22T05:14:00.000-07:00

EUCLIB released its EUCLIB C++ 2D geometry library on Monday. The highly optimized library contains over 500 functions and and is compatible with Objective-C.

According to EUCLID, the C++ library is ideal for the development of computer graphics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), robotics, cinematic development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), medical imaging, image processing and haptics. Read the news here...

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DP Technology Releases ESPRIT 2008 CAM

2007-08-20T23:21:00.000-07:00

CAM industry leader DP Technology announces the release of ESPRIT 2008, the latest version of its flagship CAM software. This new software release includes new productivity enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines.

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Autodsys to Release AcceliCAD 2008 V2 on Aug 31

2007-08-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Autodsys, Inc.today announced AcceliCAD 2008 V2, the next generation
of the CAD platform that redefines the cost/benefit relationship.

“Having released AcceliCAD 2008 only three months ago,Autodsys is
obviously working hard to improveease-of-use of our flagship product”,
said Ronald Prepchuk, President of Autodsys, Inc.“We will continue to
add innovative features while maintaining compatibility with industry
standards” he added.

To read more go to http://www.tenlinks.com/NEWS/PR/autodsys/081607_acceli08v2.htm

Building Information Modeling

2007-08-16T00:23:00.000-07:00

The term BIM or Building Information Modeling was coined by AutoDesk to
describe 3D, object oriented CAD. Just like a software development lifecycle,
BIM has a lifecycle of it’s own which is used to define the entire building
lifecycle, includes the processes undertaken during the construction period.
With BIM, the representations appear to be so real that they can be
compared tothe actual building model. Many employ BIM, in spite
being the new face of building design method.

To know more on BIM services, visit Designpresentation Associates.