M. Tayyab is currently working as independent CAD and Mechanical Design Consultant since 2009.

V. Gainoutdinov is currently an independent CAD consultant, a role he has performed since 1993. Mr. Gainoutdinov was previously the head of design at Lambda Research optics, a mechanical engineering design company based in the United States, from 1993 to 2013.

Mr. Gainoutdinov oversaw all design activities for the company and managed a team of 2D and 3D designers (focusing on Autodesk Inventor SolidWorks, AutoCAD and CATIA 5). Mr. Gainoutdinov started his career as Mechanical Engineer at Sure Fire LLC., where he was responsible for implementing the use of CAD tools in the company. He also worked directly with the company’s customers, including military personnel and engineers. Mr. Gainoutdinov received a BMES in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace from MATI.

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1. Describe a project that was particularly challenging. What was challenging about it? What was the solution and what results did you achieve?

   All projects which I managed were challenging . Challenges differ from material of the product to customer requests. Solution is simple: do what customer required.

2. Which CAD software programs do you find the most useful for the kind of work that you do? What are the pros and cons of the various CAD software programs that you use?

   I use different CAD software, such as Solid Works,Autodesk Inventor, CATIA V5, Pro-E CREO. All software are different in way of operation and speed

3. How do you keep yourself up-to-date with the various developments in your field of work?
   Which new skills have you acquired in the past year?
   What new skills do you plan to acquire in the future?

   I do update my skills by keeping myself informed by checking Engineering Websites, company new product development announcements regarding material properties and product design based on new modern materials. I do have some plans.

4. Are there any kinds of activities that you feel are better to outsource or subcontract than to do yourself?
   Why or why not?
   What are some of the risks, in your opinion? Benefits?

   I prefer to do jobs myself because I am not sure that anyone else can make my project better.

E. Comer completed his degree in BEng, Energy Systems Engineering (Mechanical) and is a specialist in 2D and 3D design, including the modeling of 3D parts and their subsequent 2D drawings, and compliance with ISO standards. Mr. Comer also has experience in the aerodynamic design sector, and is proficient in both Autodesk Inventor and the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) package Ansys FLUENT.

D. Psarros is a project engineer/manager of industrial projects with extensive experience in the oil industry. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Polytechnical School. He also holds an MSc in Automation and Control Systems from National Technical University of Athens. His academic research was focused on machine design, structural simulation and mechatronics-robotics design, using CAD/CAE modeling and simulation tools. He is also a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA), servicing road transportation companies. He is experienced in conceptual and detailed design (2D/3D), drafting, 3D modeling and simulation of structures varying from small scale equipment like NDT sensors and robotic tools/manipulators, to larger scale structures including road tanker equipment, oil storage tanks and piping.

F.Merrad is a mechanical engineer having four years of experience in industrial design, planning product development, training and design graphic, with professional certifications in SoliWorks design software . Also having strong management skills with the ability to work under pressure and target oriented. Having very good computer skills, and other in graphic design.

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X. Mreqe is an expert in Autocad and Archicad, and is proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD mechanical.

M. Atteya is a mechanical designer, draftsman and CAD system administrator. He has been working primarily in CATIA, SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and has also been providing training in CATIA and SolidWorks since 2004.

A. Beltran is a 3D design specialist, and an expert in Autodesk Inventor. He is a naval mechanical engineer, and also has experience in the food processing industry.

S. Gazibaric is a tooling engineer for plastic and metal injection molding tools, sheet metal tools and plastic bottle tools. He has extensive experience in constructing medical equipment and medical devices. He has also worked as a designer of toys, plastic parts, bikes, engines and mechanical construction.

Interview with Mr. S. Gazibaric

1. What kinds of clients do you serve?

   I work with companies in the medical equipment field that need technical documentation and mechanical engineering skills. My area of expertise is CAD/CAM tooling and manufacturing.

2. What was the most interesting CAD project that you ever worked on? What made it interesting?
   What challenges did you face?

   My most interesting project was tooling for Lego toy parts. It was interesting because it was very detailed and also fun because it makes children happy and I was able to be part of that.

3. Of the software tools that you use, which is your favorite and why?

   My favorite software is Solidworks because it has so many integrated solutions which help with engineering.

4. What trends are you observing in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected you, and how are you responding to them?

   I recently came across NX software, a fully integrated CAD/CAM/CAE product and I was very satisfied with it, but it is very expensive.

5. What do you like about working as an interim CAD draftsman or external CAD consultant working on a time-bound project?

   I enjoy working as a free-lance CAD draftsman because I can set my own hours.

6. Have you ever provided CAD consulting services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email?
   Do you use any screen sharing tools (like Webex, Skype, or GoToMeeting), and are they effective?
   What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely?
   Are there any issues that you feel are better handled face-to-face?

   I work remotely using TeamViewer for sharing CAD services, a free solution for remote desktops.

R. Singh is a mechanical draughtsman with a diploma in mechanical engineering. He is familiar with electrical circuit and sheet metal work design for bus bar and sheet metal jobs, electrical panel assembly and cable schedule and equipment layout. He also has design knowledge of schematics and sheet metal, low voltage and medium voltage (up 33Kv).

D. Bryson began work in machining and metalworking in Canada in 1981, becoming a world recognized journeyman tool and die maker in 1985. Re-entering the workforce as a CAD designer, he worked his way up to Senior Mechanical Engineer in a leading microwave radio company. He shares recognition in two patents relating to his design work of microwave radios. His previous hands-on metalworking experience has benefitted him greatly in his design career, where he continues to design and develop innovative yet simple-to-manufacture parts and assemblies. Familiar with all aspects of manufacturing including precision machining and grinding, stamping, die casting and welding. He is an expert in Solid Works and AutoCAD, including import and export of the many other software platforms in the marketplace.

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Interview with Mr. D. Bryson

1. What kinds of clients do you serve?

   My clients are varied. My background is in metalworking and mechanical CAD, both 2D & 3D. I have worked on very complicated mechanical assemblies and manufacturing drawings for the microwave industry, the semi-conductor industry, the nuclear industry and just the manufacturing industry in general. I have also worked with architectural CAD and have a client in the low voltage retrofit industry whose major customers are school districts and hospitals. They upgrade security systems and classroom technology. I have done both 2D drawings and 3D renderings for them. I have another client that installs automatic car wash systems and I do all their installation drawings. I have another client for whom I do RV park layouts. Finally, I have created drawings for individuals to submit with patent applications.

2. What was the most interesting CAD project that you ever worked on?
   What made it interesting?
   What challenges did you face?

   The most interesting project I worked on was a proprietary mechanical system that I can’t even talk about since the patent application is still pending. It had many small mechanical assemblies and a very large final assembly. All the work was in 3D. It will be interesting to see it actually come to fruition and know I was a part of it. I had to research many new to the market components that went into the assembly, create 3D models of them and integrate them correctly.

3. Of the software tools that you use, which is your favorite and why?

   My favorite tool is Solid Works. With my mechanical background, it is the most versatile software available that ties part modeling, assemblies and drawings all together parametrically. I can’t imagine doing the work I do today on a drawing board with a pencil. A week’s work would take a year!

4. What trends are you observing in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected you, and how are you responding to them?

   I have talked to all my clients many times over the last 2 years, thinking that they were bringing their CAD requirement in-house since I had shown a significant decrease in business from all of them. This was not the case. It is simply a slowdown in all industries. If anything, they have laid off their own full time people and are still planning on outsourcing the majority of their CAD work.

5. What do you like about working as an interim CAD draftsman or external CAD consultant working on a time-bound project?

   I have always been good at time management and servicing several clients on several projects at the same time. I have never missed a deadline or had an unhappy client. With a home office, I have the flexibility to work any hours required to get the job done.

6. Have you ever provided CAD consulting services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email?
   Do you use any screen sharing tools (like Webex, Skype, or GoToMeeting), and are they effective?
   What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely?
   Are there any issues that you feel are better handled face-to-face?

   I have been involved in many remote meetings as an observer but have not yet had the necessity to launch my own meeting.