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Automate Engineering and Accelerate Sales with KBMax Automate Engineering and Accelerate Sales with KBMax
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Find out how KBMax Configurator can save time by automating quotes, BOMs, office documentation and more.
Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
By Mentor Graphics This web seminar will focus on how heatsinks work and how to design a heatsink while considering all the critical factors.
A Review of Manufacturing Quality Interoperability Efforts A Review of Manufacturing Quality Interoperability Efforts
By John Horst, NIST and DMSC A look at interoperability progress in quality control functions in this presentation from the Collaboration and Interoperability Congress 2010.
Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Wind energy company Vindby, discusses how it was able to address difficult government regulations with digital prototyping.
Collaboration & Interoperability Session Kickoff Collaboration & Interoperability Session Kickoff
By Doug Cheney, Solution Manager ITI TranscenData This month we launch the first of many sessions from the Collaboration & Interoperability Congress 2010, starting with one on CAD model validation.
Multiple Prototypes with One System Multiple Prototypes with One System
Learn about how the Objet Connex prototyping system can create parts with multiple materials.
CAM Continues to Mature and Meet Market Demands CAM Continues to Mature and Meet Market Demands
A report from Cambashi discusses how CAM has continued to evolve and adapt to new market necessities.
CAM Software Leaders Vent About Industry Growth & Direction CAM Software Leaders Vent About Industry Growth & Direction
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at how some of the leading companies in the CAM industry are focusing their strategies in 2010.
What You Should Know Before Investing in CAM Software What You Should Know Before Investing in CAM Software
By Sescoi Sescoi’s new “Investing in CAM Software” guide helps engineers examine their motives for investing in CAD/CAM software.
ECO’s: 30 Minutes Will Change Your ECO Process ECO’s: 30 Minutes Will Change Your ECO Process
By ConnectPress and Concurrent Systems ConnectPress and Concurrent Systems offer this on-demand webinar to help make commercial decisions regarding your data management needs.
What do the World’s Leading Companies Know that You Don’t? What do the World’s Leading Companies Know that You Don’t?
By Tom Gill, TAG Consulting Find out why Textron and other Fortune 500 Companies have moved to Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM Software.
Turning Strategy into Success Turning Strategy into Success
A Whitepaper by IBM How best in class companies make optimizing their processes for strategy determination, innovation and portfolio management their top priority.
Breaking the Mold with ANSYS Breaking the Mold with ANSYS
By Gary Latham, Design Office Manager, Pratt & Miller Engineering ANSYS helps automotive manufacturer Pratt & Miller Engineering solve their pedal cracking issues in this case study.
Students Use Tools Like FloEFD in Design Challenge Students Use Tools Like FloEFD in Design Challenge
By Mentor Graphics From September - March high schools participated in the nationally accepted STEM initiative, the Real World Design Challenge.
Power up your CAD Processes with the Latest Workstations Power up your CAD Processes with the Latest Workstations
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Here are some of the workstation, processor and graphics cards options to help you maximize your workflow.
Workstations: Do They Still Hold their Niche? Workstations: Do They Still Hold their Niche?
Compiled By ConnectPress Regardless of the economy, workstations continue to hold their niche in making it easier for users to have a smooth CAD experience.
Ensuring the Next Generation of Women Engineers Ensuring the Next Generation of Women Engineers
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Karen Panetta discusses her role as Chair for the IEEE Women in Engineering Committee to keep women involved in engineering.
CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor CAD Society President Rachael Dalton-Taggart talks about her role and what goals the organization is focusing on in 2010.
Video on Inventor Internal Flow Setup with CFdesign Video on Inventor Internal Flow Setup with CFdesign
By Blue Ridge Numerics Inventor and CFdesign integrate together to provide design engineers with a proven CAD-Driven simulation tool for an internal flow setup.
Inventor Electronics Cooling Setup with CFDesign Inventor Electronics Cooling Setup with CFDesign
By Blue Ridge Numerics In this video Blue Ridge Numerics provides an understanding of how Inventor and CFdesign integrate together to conduct an electronics cooling setup.
A Solution for Solving Flow and Thermal Management Problems A Solution for Solving Flow and Thermal Management Problems
By Blue Ridge Numerics Watch a video on how CFdesign can help you make better fluid flow design decisions.
Electronics Cooling Design Study Electronics Cooling Design Study
By Blue Ridge Numerics Watch a video on how CFdesign can help you make better electronics cooling design decisions.
How Much Can Your Company Save with Upfront CFD How Much Can Your Company Save with Upfront CFD
By Blue Ridge Numerics Blue Ridge Numerics shares ROI data from hundreds of companies using CFdesign computational fluid dynamics software.
The Benefits of Upfront Computational Fluid Dynamics The Benefits of Upfront Computational Fluid Dynamics
Compiled by ConnectPress Find out why CFdesign could be a great fit for your company in this collection of articles and videos.
KBMax Helps Streamline Operations and Eliminate Repetition KBMax Helps Streamline Operations and Eliminate Repetition
By Citius Corporation KBMax may just be the solution the manufacturing industry needs in order to lower costs and improve product quality.
Systems Engineering- What You Need to Know from 5 Experts Systems Engineering- What You Need to Know from 5 Experts
Compiled by ConnectPress ConnectPress and IBM have hand-picked a collection of articles to help you get familiar with systems engineering and start increasing productivity.
Improving Traceability and Auditability Improving Traceability and Auditability
Submitted by IBM Learn how businesses can improve traceability and auditability through the adoption of an agile software platform.
Best Practices for Delivering Better Software Faster Best Practices for Delivering Better Software Faster
Submitted by IBM Find out about the benefits of application lifecycle management in this white paper.
Ten Steps to Better Requirements Management Ten Steps to Better Requirements Management
By Dominic Tavassoli, IBM Learn how to prevent poorly expressed requirements tracking in this white paper.
Establishing a Strategic Advantage in Managing Change Establishing a Strategic Advantage in Managing Change
By IBM This white paper offers critical information on how companies can achieve a critical advantage by managing change.
A Lifecycle Approach to Systems Quality A Lifecycle Approach to Systems Quality
Submitted by IBM This white paper examines the changing role of quality assurance and looks at approaches to effectively extend application lifecycle management.
Value-driven Product Management Value-driven Product Management
A White Paper by IBM This paper explains the six key concepts of value-driven product management, to create a repeatable process for developing successful products.
Embedded Systems Development Embedded Systems Development
By Michelle Boucher, Aberdeen Group In the white paper businesses learn how to meet the challenge of systems complexity.
Confronting Product Complexity with Systems Engineering Confronting Product Complexity with Systems Engineering
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor An interview with Steve Shoaf, marketing manager for IBM’s system engineering division, on the benefits of implementing systems engineering.
Conquer Design Obstacles with the IBM PLM Approach Conquer Design Obstacles with the IBM PLM Approach
A Whitepaper by IBM Learn how the IBM PLM Approach can strategically transform business processes for saving costs and accelerating product innovation.
Best Practices for Developing Smarter Products Best Practices for Developing Smarter Products
A Whitepaper by IBM This white paper explores best practices that businesses can employ to build smarter products and drive innovative technologies.
Design Tips to Increase Profit Margins and Smart Products Design Tips to Increase Profit Margins and Smart Products
By Michelle Boucher, The Aberdeen Group This report offers guidance to implement successful systems engineering practices that will lead to greater profitability.
ProSTEP Webcast: Optimizing Data Migration ProSTEP Webcast: Optimizing Data Migration
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Paul Downing of PROSTEP uses his webcast to explain some of the best strategies for tackling big data migration projects.
Why Does Marketing Need CAD Content? Why Does Marketing Need CAD Content?
By John Major, CEO Catalog Data Solutions Find out why, according to Catalog Data Solutions, CAD downloads may be the most efficient online marketing tool available.
PLM Trends and Predictions PLM Trends and Predictions
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Gartner analyst Marc Halpern discusses some of new trends in PLM practices. Find out which ones he predicts will stick around.
PLM Update: New Trends and Practices PLM Update: New Trends and Practices
Compiled by ConnectPress Get the latest on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in this collection of articles featuring analyst and vendor commentary.
Record Setting Prototype Achieved with FDM in Weeks Record Setting Prototype Achieved with FDM in Weeks
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Nino Caldarola used Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to complete a record setting prototype of a turbo prop engine.
PLM Buyers Must Demand More from PLM Suppliers PLM Buyers Must Demand More from PLM Suppliers
By Peter Schroer, Aras Peter Schroer, president of Aras, discusses the concepts of Kaizen, incremental improvement, and Kaikaku, radical improvement, in the PLM space.
The Potential of the iPad in PLM The Potential of the iPad in PLM
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Oleg Shilovitsky of the Daily Think Tank Blog discusses what potential if any the iPad will have for PLM users.
Competition Aims to Inspire Engineering Careers Competition Aims to Inspire Engineering Careers
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor John Stuart SVP global education and community relations for PTC talks about where the industry may find the next generation of engineers.
How 3D Printing Works How 3D Printing Works
By Z Corporation Learn about the process of 3D printing and how it can help save time and money on expensive prototypes in this white paper from Z Corporation.
Alternative Energy Design Progresses Thanks to CAD Alternative Energy Design Progresses Thanks to CAD
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Find out how design and simulation are changing the alternative energy landscape.
2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight 2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight
Compiled by ConnectPress ConnectPress provides a collection of articles on the role of CAD in the alternative energy industry.
2011 Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD and 3ds Max Released 2011 Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD and 3ds Max Released
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk focuses on the user experience, better visualization and easier transition between products in new 2011 software releases.
Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
By Synergis Software A practical guide to understanding document management system requirements.
Harnessing the Power of Ocean Waves Harnessing the Power of Ocean Waves
Submitted by ANSYS Read how engineers used hydrodynamic analysis to optimize wave-powered generators.
2010 Laser Scanning & Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight 2010 Laser Scanning & Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight
Compiled by ConnectPress Trends, how far the industry has come, and the future of laser scanning are featured in this Industry Spotlight.
The Status of Laser Scanning The Status of Laser Scanning
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor An overview of the laser scanning industry and where it could be headed.
27 Years of Unusual & Wacky Laser Scanning Projects 27 Years of Unusual & Wacky Laser Scanning Projects
By Limited Design Inc. & GKS Global Services Steve DeRemer and Larry Carlberg of GKS share some of their favorite, unusual scanning projects in the last 27 years.
The Latest in Savvy Laser Scanning Tools The Latest in Savvy Laser Scanning Tools
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A rundown of recent developments in the field of reverse engineering.
Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A rundown of the many alternative energy operated vehicles from the 2010 North American International, Detroit Auto Show.
Get the New Inventor 2010 Subscription Bonus Pack Get the New Inventor 2010 Subscription Bonus Pack
By Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Learn about the enhancements in this whitepaper which include updates to Drawing Manager, FEA Environment, and Interoperability aspects of the software.
The Building Blocks to a Smarter Planet The Building Blocks to a Smarter Planet
By IBM Manufacturers across all industries are delivering a new generation of “smarter products.”
Developing Smarter Products Developing Smarter Products
By IBM Product success hinges on how well the product addresses the needs of the marketplace so capturing and prioritizing requirements is essential.
Addressing System-On-Chip Development Challenges Addressing System-On-Chip Development Challenges
By IBM The competition is putting pressure on design teams and tasking them with integrating more functions into single system-on-chip (SoC) devices.
Systems Development In The Twenty-First Century Systems Development In The Twenty-First Century
By IBM This executive brief explores the best practices and tools organizations can use to facilitate to increase the effectiveness of systems development.
Results from the 2009 Longview Market Report and Survey Results from the 2009 Longview Market Report and Survey
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors The report discloses 22 key findings and 12 key market trends in collaboration and interoperability.
Requirements Driven Product Development Requirements Driven Product Development
By IBM Learn how leading companies are improving product development by managing requirements across multiple disciplines.
Staying In Control When Requirements Change Staying In Control When Requirements Change
By IBM Learn how an effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule.
Delivering Smarter, Better Products Faster Delivering Smarter, Better Products Faster
By IBM IBM offers a comprehensive solution that can help you improve the quality of your systems while helping reduce your cost and risk.
Model-Driven Systems Development Model-Driven Systems Development
By IBM The IBM solution for model-driven systems development is designed to help you deliver complex systems more quickly.
Design Document Management Fundamentals Design Document Management Fundamentals
Webcast by Concurrent Systems ConnectPress and Concurrent Systems present this webcast to help you make cost-effective and viable decisions on your data management needs.
The Benefits of Integrating CAD and CAE The Benefits of Integrating CAD and CAE
By Olivier Guillermin, Ph.D., VISTAGY Enhancing collaboration between aerospace designers and analysts is key to developing robust composite parts.
CAE Confronts the Challenges of the 21st Centaury CAE Confronts the Challenges of the 21st Centaury
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A discussion of how computer-aided engineering (CAE) can help an organization and how certain trends are shaping the technology.
2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight 2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress ConnectPress presents an update on the latest trends and developments in computer-aided engineering (CAE) in this collection of articles.
Validate Inventor Models in Revit with AEC Exchange Feature Validate Inventor Models in Revit with AEC Exchange Feature
By Forrest Judd, Hagerman & Company, Inc. The AEC Exchange environment and the ADSK file format are great steps toward the interoperability goal between Revit and Inventor.
System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives
Submitted by IBM This paper looks at a model driven approach to designing an environmentally conscious, cost-effective family-size vehicle.
Industry Spotlight: Best Practices and Solutions by IBM Industry Spotlight: Best Practices and Solutions by IBM
Learn how IBM customers are leveraging IBM solutions to excel in product development and innovation in these whitepapers and webcasts.
CT CoreTechnologie Demo: Feature-based Conversions CT CoreTechnologie Demo: Feature-based Conversions
By CT CoreTechnologie The 3D_Evolution© Feature Based kernel enables the representation of all feature types used by today’s CAD systems.
Going with the Flow, Moldflow Adviser 2010 Going with the Flow, Moldflow Adviser 2010
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk manufacturing technical specialist Aleaha Rice breaks down what users can expect from Moldflow Adviser 2010.
Webcast on Product Line Engineering Webcast on Product Line Engineering
By IBM This presentation will highlight the latest advances in applying SysML and UML to product line engineering, illustrating best practices.
Webcast on Risks and Rewards of Embedded Software Webcast on Risks and Rewards of Embedded Software
By IBM IBM welcomes Forrester Research for a discussion of how product development teams are using embedded software to fulfill customer demand.
Now OnDemand: Webcast on Systems Development Now OnDemand: Webcast on Systems Development
By IBM This webcast features case studies in how IBM clients are applying IBM Rational® systems development solutions.
Webcast on Driving Product Strategy from theTop Down Webcast on Driving Product Strategy from theTop Down
By IBM If you manage, or are involved with product investment decisions for multiple products, this session is for you.
Best Practices for Developing Smarter Products Best Practices for Developing Smarter Products
A Whitepaper by IBM This white paper explores best practices that businesses can employ to build smarter products and drive innovative technologies.
Integrating MDD and SPL to Manage Line Diversity Integrating MDD and SPL to Manage Line Diversity
By IBM This paper focuses on the Rational Rhapsody/BigLever Software Gears Bridge, which provides SPL extensions for SysML systems modeling and UML modeling.
Whitepaper on Improving Product Development Whitepaper on Improving Product Development
By IBM Learn about how automotive companies can successfully manage product development and engineering by taking a requirements-driven approach.
Webcast on Making Product Portfolio Trade-offs Webcast on Making Product Portfolio Trade-offs
By IBM Learn how peers have been successful with best practices in today's tough market with the help of IBM's solutions.
Get Tolerances Right Before Manufacturing with CETOL 6 Sigma Get Tolerances Right Before Manufacturing with CETOL 6 Sigma
By Praveen Gomer Head PowerTrain Engineering Quality and Tolerance Planning Group, Chrysler LLC This demonstration presents the application of simulation techniques in Chrysler’s PowerTrain division with CETOL 6.
Autodesk University Finale & Event Summary Autodesk University Finale & Event Summary
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor For those of you who missed Autodesk University this year here is a rundown of the event, including presenters, exhibitors and announcements.
AU Broadcasts What if Scenarios in Industry Keynotes AU Broadcasts What if Scenarios in Industry Keynotes
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Find out what's new and in store for Autodesk's manufacturing and architecture, engineering and construction divisions.
Updates from Autodesk University Updates from Autodesk University
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Find out about latest trends shaping the CAD industry and Autodesk's plans for future development.
NEW! CIMdata Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics NEW! CIMdata Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics
By CIMdata This paper provides CIMdata’s perspective on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis; plus describes Mentor Graphics’ FloEFD CFD solution.
Demo: Advanced Checker/Healing Demo: Advanced Checker/Healing
By CT CoreTechnologie The certified 3D_Evolution© Quality Checker verifies all 3D geometries independent of the CAD format.
New Developments for Hydrogen Fuel Cells New Developments for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Icelandic Hydrogen helps bring hydrogen fuel cells a little closer to viability with the help of Autodesk Inventor.
Micro-Molding: More Than Just Small Parts Micro-Molding: More Than Just Small Parts
A Webinar by Accumold Jim Conkey and Greg Peterson from Accumold present a technical overview of micro molding and answer questions in this webinar.
Understanding Finite Element Analysis Understanding Finite Element Analysis
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Professor Toney Abbey answers two of the most common questions about finite element analysis (FEA).
Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays
By Chris Chinnock, Insight Media Insight Media's Green Display Expo receives positive feedback on greening up displays and making changes to the industry.
The Prototyping Challenges with Micro Molding The Prototyping Challenges with Micro Molding
By Accumold A comparative study of prototyping needs for micro molding applications.
CT CoreTechnologie FEM Tools Demo CT CoreTechnologie FEM Tools Demo
By CT CoreTechnologie With FEM Tools, models of all native and standard data formats can be optimized for meshing and converted for FEM analysis.
Opening Doors to Simulation Collaboration Opening Doors to Simulation Collaboration
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor David Nacy of MSC Software explains how the challenge of simulation interoperability has evolved over the years.
Top 5 Misconceptions about Open Source PLM Top 5 Misconceptions about Open Source PLM
A Webinar by Jonathan Scott of Razorleaf This one hour presentation provides you with an in-depth overview of Open Source PLM along with strategies for your company.
KVAL Revolutionizes Shop Floor Processes KVAL Revolutionizes Shop Floor Processes
By Latttice Technology Learn how Lattice Technology’s XVL applications enable the rapid enhancement of 3D data for downstream operations in this customer testimonial.
What’s in Store for High Performance Computing? What’s in Store for High Performance Computing?
By Kathleen Maher and Jon Peddie, Jon Peddie Research Kathleen Maher and Jon Peddie of JPR Research discuss the history of high performance computing and and what the future of HPC holds for CAD users.
HPC Simulations-Easier and Faster than Before HPC Simulations-Easier and Faster than Before
By Intel Corporation Once reserved for glass rooms, supercomputers can now be found in your deskside workstation. HPC solutions are now more accessible than ever before.
Virtualization Solutions from HP and Intel Virtualization Solutions from HP and Intel
By HP Learn about the benefits of virtualization technology and how to leverage it in PLM applications, plus how HP and Intel can help.
Three High Performance Computing Options from Lenovo Three High Performance Computing Options from Lenovo
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Lenovo’s S-20 and D-20 workstations, and the ThinkPad w700 mobile workstation provide CAD users with powerful, high performance computing.
Virtualized Workstations Lead the Way Virtualized Workstations Lead the Way
By Intel Corporation Learn how a digital workbench solution equipped with an entire suite of tools can help you play more “what ifs” locally and faster than ever before.
A New Option for CAD: Blade Workstations A New Option for CAD: Blade Workstations
By HP Will this hardware trend make its way into the work environment, eliminating the CAD workstation?
2009 High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight 2009 High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress Check out this insightful collection of articles on HPC, including an exclusive look at the industry by Jon Peddie Research.
Faster Simulation with ANSYS HFSS 12 Faster Simulation with ANSYS HFSS 12
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor ANSYS announced version 12 of its HFSS software, featuring the ability to improve simulation speeds by dividing the analysis across a cluster network.
What is Micro-Molding? What is Micro-Molding?
By Accumold Accumold, who has been in the “micro” business for more than two decades, discusses how to design small molded parts successfully.
Challenges of Safe Design 3: CAD Software Considerations Challenges of Safe Design 3: CAD Software Considerations
By Wayne C. Christensen, CSP, PE CAD systems provide great analysis capability and a capacity to animate, prepare physical models and test prior to production.
Countdown Begins to First Ever Green Display Expo Countdown Begins to First Ever Green Display Expo
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Managing Editor Get a glimpse of the upcoming Green Display Expo taking place at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 27, 2009.
PLM As an Enterprise Technology PLM As an Enterprise Technology
A Webinar by Andreas Lindenthal of Metafore The webinar focuses on price points for PDM and PLM and offers three approaches for moving from PDM to PLM, plus includes a Q & A session.
How Does Access to Product Data Benefit the Non-Engineer? How Does Access to Product Data Benefit the Non-Engineer?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Joe Schaefer, director of products for Actify, explains how 3D data can be leveraged in marketing and technical documentation.
ThinkStation – As Green As It Gets ThinkStation – As Green As It Gets
By Lenovo As part of Lenovo’s commitment to environmental sustainability all of the new ThinkStations are made from up to 50 percent recycled plastics.
Greening Today's Products Greening Today's Products
By Aberdeen Group Aberdeen's research suggests that Green doesn't have to be a burden, but often requires taking a different view of innovation.
Business Growth through Environmental Change Business Growth through Environmental Change
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor An overview of the developing trends in the field of sustainable design.
Combating the IP Risks of Using 3D Combating the IP Risks of Using 3D
By Garth Coleman, Dassault Systèmes Without the right protections in place a company can easily be exposed to the risk of intellectual property (IP) theft.
Live Simulcast of CPDA PLM Road Map Keynote Live Simulcast of CPDA PLM Road Map Keynote
By CPDA Mentor Graphics CEO Dr. Walter Rhines discusses how the MCAD and AEC arena’s can learn from 40 years of ECAD development.
2009 Sustainable Design Industry Spotlight 2009 Sustainable Design Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress Just in! Check out this insightful selection of articles on sustainable design.
The Astroid Spatial User Interface The Astroid Spatial User Interface
By John Hilton, Spatial Freedom The Astroid Spatial User Interface is a 3D spatial controller that senses a combined 3D push and 3D twist.
The Path to Leaner, Greener Operations The Path to Leaner, Greener Operations
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Andrew Winston, author of the upcoming book "Green Recovery," shares his tips for making day-to-day operations more efficient.
The SD300: 3D Printing for Less than $10,000 The SD300: 3D Printing for Less than $10,000
By John Myers, ConnectPress editor A profile of Solido’s SD300, the latest in a continuing trend of smaller 3D printers that cost under $10,000.
Instant Prototyping at Your Desk Instant Prototyping at Your Desk
By 3D Systems You can now own a 3D printer and quickly show off your ideas and designs with real parts.
2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight 2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress Just in! This informative report features a series of articles on the latest in the rapid prototyping industry.
Faster Prototypes Fosters Big Changes in Industry Faster Prototypes Fosters Big Changes in Industry
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor The rapid prototyping industry is undergoing a period of dramatic change; find out more in this feature on the state of the industry.
Instant Prototypes Yield Higher Performance Instant Prototypes Yield Higher Performance
By Z Corporation This paper explores Z Corporation’s 3D printing technology and includes examples of how it’s used by three forward-looking organizations.
Expanding Applications with Objet Polyjet Technology Expanding Applications with Objet Polyjet Technology
A Whitepaper by Objet Geometries Ltd. Objet PolyJet 3-dimensional rapid prototyping technology, first introduced to the market in 2000, addresses the needs of a wide range of industries.
Best Practices Need Standardized CAM Systems Best Practices Need Standardized CAM Systems
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Cameron Griffin, of Adaptive Corporation explains how companies achieve best practices by standardizing their CAM systems.
MechWorks Offers Customers Flexibility MechWorks Offers Customers Flexibility
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor When the time is right, MechWorks gives their customers the flexibility to upgrade without any loss of investment.
Meeting the Needs of Analyst Workgroups Meeting the Needs of Analyst Workgroups
Submitted by CPDA Michael Engelman of ANSYS discusses the analyst needs in Simulation Data Management (SDM) systems.
Can Efficiency and Sustainability go Hand-in-Hand? Can Efficiency and Sustainability go Hand-in-Hand?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Learn how the popularity of sustainability is affecting the manufacturing industry in this interview with Terry Begnoche of the SME.
Developing and Implementing a Safe Design Philosophy Developing and Implementing a Safe Design Philosophy
By Wayne C. Christensen, CSP, PE This article discusses approaches design engineers may utilize in acquiring knowledge and skills to focus on mitigating risks.
How is Simulation Changing? How is Simulation Changing?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Keith Meintjes PhD and Ken Versprille PhD of CPDA discussed what trends will be shaping the analysis and simulation industry in the near future.
The Latest Trends in High-Performance Computing The Latest Trends in High-Performance Computing
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor David Driggers, CTO for Verari Systems, discusses how the field of high-performance computing is shaping up in 2009.
See the Astroid 6000 3D Mouse in Action See the Astroid 6000 3D Mouse in Action
By Spatial Freedom The new Astroid add-in for Inventor 2010 implements the Astroid Spatial User Interface.
Making the Case for Sustainable Business Practices Making the Case for Sustainable Business Practices
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Pam Gordon and her company, Technology Forecasters, have spent the last eight years making the case for better, greener business decisions.
3D Prototypes in a Flash 3D Prototypes in a Flash
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor 3D Systems launches its new V-Flash desktop modeler priced under $10,000.
The Benefits of Business Process Management The Benefits of Business Process Management
By Scott Cleveland, Ingenuus “Business process management provides the management disciplines to surgically target problem processes and put them on the path to recovery.”
New Demo on 3D Direct Modeling New Demo on 3D Direct Modeling
By SpaceClaim Watch this eight-minute video and see how 3D direct modeling in SpaceClaim provides the tools you need to clean up and prepare CAD data for CAE.
CIC Keynote Presentation: Unifying a Global PDM CIC Keynote Presentation: Unifying a Global PDM
By Claudia Stahley, ConnectPress Editor Migrating different PDM systems into a single global PLM system is a tough decision, but that's the easy part-making it work is far more difficult.
Going Green and the Automotive Product Life Cycle Going Green and the Automotive Product Life Cycle
By Bob Brown, Cambashi This paper looks at the key automotive processes with an emphasis on fuel economy issues and environmental concerns important to customers.
Choosing the Best Prototyping Process Choosing the Best Prototyping Process
By Proto Labs, Inc. USA. As prototyping processes continue to evolve, product designers must determine what process or technology is best for their application.
Lessons From the Crisis in the American Auto Industry Lessons From the Crisis in the American Auto Industry
By D.H. Brown, Chairman, Collaborative Product Development Associates Lean teaming challenges not only US automotive OEMs, but the US broadly. Technology drives similar collaborative needs in simulation and mechatronics.
Can CAD Help a Struggling Industry? Can CAD Help a Struggling Industry?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor In the face of bankruptcies, restructuring and acquisitions, what role will CAD play for the struggling auto industry?
LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Impacts the Design Process LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Impacts the Design Process
By LMS International Faurecia's engineers tackle some of the toughest design problems using LMS Virtual.Lab Motion simulation software to develop seating mechanisms.
2009 Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight 2009 Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress This new special report sponsored by CPDA and LMS International features an insightful collection of articles on the automotive industry.
A White Paper on Simulation-Driven Product Development A White Paper on Simulation-Driven Product Development
By SpaceClaim Learn how new 3D tools powered by direct solid modeling make it practical for all engineers to work in 3D and to create highly-optimized preliminary models.
Meeting Requirements for Safety Meeting Requirements for Safety
By Wayne C. Christensen, CSP, PE This first article concerns the challenge related to professional ethics codes and the responsibility for safe designs by engineers and architects.
Green Product Development in the Automotive Sector Green Product Development in the Automotive Sector
By Aberdeen Group With the prominence of products like the hybrid vehicle, the automotive sector is no stranger to green product development.
Updates to MechWorks' DBWorks and DBInventor Available Soon Updates to MechWorks' DBWorks and DBInventor Available Soon
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor New versions of MechWorks' DBWorks and DBInventor will soon be released to give users even more abilities in PDM/PLM environments.
The uPrint Opens New Doors for CAD Users The uPrint Opens New Doors for CAD Users
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Dimension 3D Printing’s latest 3D Printer makes 3D printing more accessible by bringing it to the desktop.
Making the Most of Electrical Simulation in a MCAD/PLM World Making the Most of Electrical Simulation in a MCAD/PLM World
By John Wilson, Mentor Graphics This article explores some of the types of electrical simulation and the technologies that robustly link the mechanical and electrical worlds.
Mastering Geometry for Interoperability Mastering Geometry for Interoperability
By John McCullough, Product Manager, Kubotek USA A profile of Kubotek and why they believe they can provide significant relief to interoperability issues plaguing manufacturing productivity.
Classes of MCAE Software: Clarifying the Market Classes of MCAE Software: Clarifying the Market
By Cyon Reasearch How can MCAE be used to drive decisions in a timely way? That is the question both suppliers and customers must answer.
From Physical Media to Digital Models From Physical Media to Digital Models
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Jeff Holmlund of Lockheed Martin, discuses how his team met the challenge of migrating literally decades worth of legacy data.
Bridging the Gap Between CAD and CAE Bridging the Gap Between CAD and CAE
By David A. Selliman, CT CoreTechnologie A profile of CT CoreTechnologie and their collaboration tool 3D_Evolution, including feature highlights on de-featuring and geometry simplification.
Updates From Collaboration & Interoperability Conference Updates From Collaboration & Interoperability Conference
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors Inc. An update on the hottest topics, valuable strategies, new technologies and costly challenges that remain in collaboration and interoperability.
Enhance Your Collaboration Enhance Your Collaboration
By Claudia Stahley, ConnectPress Editor Collaboration tools are gaining in strength and usefulness. Here is a brief view of some tools available to make interoperability a bit easier.
Social Media in Engineering Collaboration Social Media in Engineering Collaboration
By John Myers, ConnectPress editor CAD industry professionals weigh in on the recent developments in the field of collaboration technology and some possibilities for the future.
2009 Collaboration & Interoperability Industry Spotlight 2009 Collaboration & Interoperability Industry Spotlight
By ConnectPress ConnectPress brings you an informative report on the latest developments in collaboration and interoperability, featuring a compilation of articles.
Delcam Software Used by Bowes for Airbus Cabin Design Delcam Software Used by Bowes for Airbus Cabin Design
By Delcam Delcam’s CADCAM software has been used by Bowes Design and Development in most projects over the last 15 years.
Large-Format Printing Update Large-Format Printing Update
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Get the scoop on large format printing trends and some of the top selling products.
Refreshing Your Servers to Stay Ahead Refreshing Your Servers to Stay Ahead
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor How HP and Intel recommend to stay ahead in the economic downturn.
Design Faster with Lenovo’s New Workstations Design Faster with Lenovo’s New Workstations
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Improvements to technology allow for faster, more powerful systems for CAD users in Lenovo’s ThinkStation S20 and D20 Workstations.
May Industry Spotlight: Hardware May Industry Spotlight: Hardware
By ConnectPress This month's special feature focuses on the latest advancements in the hardware industry, including workstations, graphics cards and more.
The Latest in Large Format Scanners The Latest in Large Format Scanners
By Claudia Stahley, ConnectPress Editor A look at some of the latest offerings in large-format scanners to help consumers weigh their decisions.
A New Era for Hardware Vendors A New Era for Hardware Vendors
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Industry experts Alex Herrera and Brad Holtz weigh in on how the events of the last year will affect the hardware industry.
New Hardware Products Pack Power New Hardware Products Pack Power
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor A rundown of the latest hardware products including workstations, graphics cards and more.
The Power of the New Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series The Power of the New Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series
Intel representatives discuss how Intel technology enables users to maximize computing and graphics power to solve and visualize problems faster.
Good News: Hewlett-Packard Zero Percent Financing Good News: Hewlett-Packard Zero Percent Financing
By Staci Matlock and Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Writers Nothing perks up a customer’s ears like an offer like zero percent financing, now available for a limited time from HP.
More To Look Forward to at the Collab. & Interop. Conference More To Look Forward to at the Collab. & Interop. Conference
By Frank Thomas, Adaptive Corp. Adaptive Corp. and Razorleaf will discuss how you can leverage SharePoint to realize immediate business value in the Mobility Technology Workshop.
Delcam’s FeatureCAM Cuts Prosthetic Programming Times by 75% Delcam’s FeatureCAM Cuts Prosthetic Programming Times by 75%
A Case Study by Delcam Fillauer Companies chose Delcam's FeatureCAM to save time and money when a new product needed four-axis machining.
New Graphics Cards Accompany Intel Nehalem Release New Graphics Cards Accompany Intel Nehalem Release
By Alex Herrera, Jon Peddie Research Workstation Graphics Analyst Alex Herrera discusses how new workstations and graphics cards releases were triggered by Intel Nehalem-EP release.
Intel Leads the Push for Green Intel Leads the Push for Green
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Intel displays through its products and leadership that being green is integral in their company.
The Importance of Training in These Tough Economic Times The Importance of Training in These Tough Economic Times
By George Sanchez, US CAD Read about why it is important to keep skills updated, especially right now in these times.
6 Easy Steps to Manufacturing Process Improvement 6 Easy Steps to Manufacturing Process Improvement
A Presentation by Lattice Technology In this web presentation Lattice Technology’s Bill Barnes explains how companies can leverage XVL for collaboration and downstream applications.
The CAD Society – Reshaping the Organization The CAD Society – Reshaping the Organization
By Rachael Dalton-Taggart, Acting CAD Society President Rachael Dalton-Taggart, acting president of The CAD Society, talks about reshaping the organization for a new generation.
Get a Glimpse of CIC Mobility Technology Workshop Get a Glimpse of CIC Mobility Technology Workshop
Highlights from the upcoming Collaboration and Interoperability Conference "Mobility Technology Workshop," featuring Microsoft, Intel, and Lenovo.
Top 5 Priniciples of Successful Product Devepment Top 5 Priniciples of Successful Product Devepment
By Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group provides a summary on one of their latest reports on how Best-in-Class apply tools and methodologies to achieve greater efficiency.
PLM Challenges and Payoffs PLM Challenges and Payoffs
A summary of CPDA's industry scorecard assessing the relative positions of leading edge users and the maturity of their design simulation practices.
Wohlers Associates Industry Briefing Update Wohlers Associates Industry Briefing Update
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates An excerpt from Wohlers’ annual report on direct digital manufacturing (DDM) and an update on the rise of 3D printing today.
Cores, Cores and More Cores Cores, Cores and More Cores
A preview of a presentation on digital workbenches by Intel’s Wes Shimanek to be given at the upcoming Collaboration & Interoperability Conference.
CADCALCS 2.0 Demo CADCALCS 2.0 Demo
By Shyamal Roy, GEOMATE Founder Check out this video on the capabilities of CADCALCS 2.0 software, a complete sketching, calculations, and optimization package.
The Origins of CAM – A Tribute to Donald Welbourn The Origins of CAM – A Tribute to Donald Welbourn
By Delcam Delcam reminisces about CAM pioneer Donald Welbourn’s achievements and contributions to the industry, including creating Delcam.
Bridging the Gap Between CAD Design and Manufacturing Bridging the Gap Between CAD Design and Manufacturing
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor A look at one of the biggest challenges in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) today.
The Automation of CAM Continues The Automation of CAM Continues
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Industry insiders discuss current trends and what they see as the future of computer-aided manufacturing.
Design Guide for Cost Effective Machined Parts Design Guide for Cost Effective Machined Parts
By Pro CNC, Inc. Pro CNC provides a design guide to help engineers make choices during the design process on how to reduce the cost of the end product.
Fill the Machining Void with VX CAD/CAM Products Fill the Machining Void with VX CAD/CAM Products
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor VX CAD/CAM’s 3D Machinist and Mold and Die products compliment MCAD software to offer specialized application know-how.
A Compilation of CAM Solutions A Compilation of CAM Solutions
Compiled by ConnectPress Autodesk Inventor users have a plethora of compatible CAM software available to take designs from the screen to reality on the shop floor.
2009 Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) Roundup 2009 Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) Roundup
By ConnectPress ConnectPress provides a series of articles focusing on the history of CAM, including current challenges and trends, and how to prepare for the future.
Gathering Together for Better Design Gathering Together for Better Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A preview of the upcoming Design and Sustainability symposium at COFES 2009.
Model Validation: Steps to Risk Avoidance and Cost Reduction Model Validation: Steps to Risk Avoidance and Cost Reduction
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors Prawel zones in on one of this year’s hot topics up for discussion at the upcoming Collaboration & Interoperability Conference.
Coffee and 3D Design at its Finest Coffee and 3D Design at its Finest
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Ponderosa Roasting nabs the January Inventor of the Month award with its impressive design of coffee roasters.
Autodesk Manufacturing 2010 Autodesk Manufacturing 2010
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The 2010 Autodesk Manufacturing Portfolio brings exciting products and features.
Advanced Solutions Offers Customers Power Sessions Advanced Solutions Offers Customers Power Sessions
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Advance Solutions’ Power Sessions assist Inventor, Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D users in tackling complex issues.
Jon Peddie’s MARKET WATCH Fourth Quarter, 2008 Jon Peddie’s MARKET WATCH Fourth Quarter, 2008
By Jon Peddie Research Q4 2008 was down, bringing down the whole year for desktops while notebooks showed growth.
Biomimicry: Inspiring Designers Through Nature’s Examples Biomimicry: Inspiring Designers Through Nature’s Examples
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The newly launched AskNature.org database inspires designers to solve design issues through nature’s eyes.
Maximize Design Processes with 5S Maximize Design Processes with 5S
By Mike Simms, KETIV 5S is based on the Japanese principles of seiri (sorting), seiton (simplifying), seiso (sweeping), seiketsu (standardizing) and shitsuke (sustaining).
Top 10 Reasons Why Designers Choose Explicit Modeling Top 10 Reasons Why Designers Choose Explicit Modeling
By PTC Ten of the most compelling arguments for an explicit modeling approach to 3D design are outlined.
Pecha Kucha Nights: A Poetry Slam of Sorts For Designers Pecha Kucha Nights: A Poetry Slam of Sorts For Designers
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor In 6 minutes, 40 seconds, designers from across the globe participate in the fast-paced design format Pecha Kucha.
Big Developments in 2008 for Dimension 3D Printing Group Big Developments in 2008 for Dimension 3D Printing Group
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor A retrospective of the major developments for Dimension 3D Printing Group in 2008.
HP Releases Updated Version of the Designjet 500 HP Releases Updated Version of the Designjet 500
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor HP offers a more intelligent large-format printer that is still affordable.
Digital Prototyping Solutions from Autodesk Digital Prototyping Solutions from Autodesk
By George Sanchez, U.S. CAD George Sanchez provides a run down on Autodesk Manufacturing solutions and the benefits of digital prototyping.
All in a Year’s Work for Quickparts All in a Year’s Work for Quickparts
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Quickparts’ accomplishments for 2008 range from new materials to new parts for the National Geographic Crittercam.
Genmar Yacht Group Snags an Inventor of the Month Award Genmar Yacht Group Snags an Inventor of the Month Award
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Out of more than 800,000 users of Inventor, Genmar Yacht Group was named Inventor of the Month due to their innovative use of the software.
Modern Technology Meets Traditional Art Modern Technology Meets Traditional Art
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk provides the starting block for a whole new approach to the art of sculpture making.
HP DreamColor Display Delivers Colors Like You Imagined HP DreamColor Display Delivers Colors Like You Imagined
By HP Today, architects, engineers and designers demand realistic, accurate color controls for their work.
Exhibitors Overview at Autodesk University, 2008 Exhibitors Overview at Autodesk University, 2008
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor There was no shortage of new and exciting things to see in Autodesk University’s Exhibit Hall.
There’s No Better Time to Strive for a Breakthrough Than Now There’s No Better Time to Strive for a Breakthrough Than Now
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The Manufacturing Keynote gave advice on innovation and a showcase of new technologies available.
Helping Designers Move From the “What If” to the “What Else Helping Designers Move From the “What If” to the “What Else
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor This year’s General Session Keynote at Autodesk University discussed ways to make innovative designs.
HP’s SVA Offers Exceptional Visualization Capabilities HP’s SVA Offers Exceptional Visualization Capabilities
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor HP’s SVA is designed for large data sets and high performance computing.
Are You Ready for Autodesk University 2008? Are You Ready for Autodesk University 2008?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Check out what’s in store for this year’s Autodesk University in Las Vegas.
Using an Explicit 3D CAD System for Rapid Design Cycles Using an Explicit 3D CAD System for Rapid Design Cycles
By PTC For companies where one-off designs, short design cycles, and frequently changing requirements are common, explicit 3D CAD is the best approach.
2008 Collaboration and Interoperability Report and Survey 2008 Collaboration and Interoperability Report and Survey
By Longview Advisors Longview Advisor’s 2008 Collaboration and Interoperability Market Report and Survey is now available for free download.
SpacePilot: The Personalized Performance Booster SpacePilot: The Personalized Performance Booster
By HP Using one hand to design while the other hand does commands and edits saves keystrokes and makes for more intuitive, cognitively natural operation.
Reverse Engineering: The Steps, Processes and Trends Reverse Engineering: The Steps, Processes and Trends
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Feature-based scanning, laser scanning and hybrid scanning characterize the current reverse engineering marketplace.
Measuring Up: Laser Scanning Software Tools Measuring Up: Laser Scanning Software Tools
by John Myers, Connect Press Editor Creating laser models with various software measuring processes is the goal of these robust software offerings.
Scan This: Laser Scanners for Reverse Engineering Scan This: Laser Scanners for Reverse Engineering
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Laser scanners offering portability, ease and accuracy populate many markets.
2008 Reverse Engineering Roundup 2008 Reverse Engineering Roundup
By ConnectPress ConnectPress presents a collection of articles on the latest developments in reverse engineering and laser scanning.
NVision Saves OEM 4-1/2 Months wtih Reverse Engineering NVision Saves OEM 4-1/2 Months wtih Reverse Engineering
By NVision NVision’s Contract Service Division recently reverse engineered the complete core of a steam turbine for a for OEM in only 6 weeks.
Product Lifecycle Management Road Map 2008 Product Lifecycle Management Road Map 2008
CPDA’s fifteenth PLM Road Map conference looked at PLM as it transforms with challenges involving process management and standardization.
HP Ups the Ante in the Mobile Workstation Market HP Ups the Ante in the Mobile Workstation Market
By Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard introduced two mobile workstations that set new standards at this year’s SIGGRAPH 2008 conference in Los Angeles.
The Autodesk Gallery: Showcasing the Creative Process The Autodesk Gallery: Showcasing the Creative Process
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The Autodesk Gallery features some of the most creative and innovative design processes in today’s design world.
KETIV Holds Autodesk Manufacturing Academy KETIV Holds Autodesk Manufacturing Academy
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor KETIV’s first AMA in Southern California draws Autodesk manufacturing users.
Lenovo Packs Power with Both Mobile and Standard Workstation Lenovo Packs Power with Both Mobile and Standard Workstation
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Today CAD professionals need more computing power for graphics and analysis-driven design.
HP’s Workstation Lineup HP’s Workstation Lineup
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor HP has three types of workstations for customers to choose from: desktop, mobile and the new HP Blade Workstation.
The Heart of a Workstation Lies in its Processor The Heart of a Workstation Lies in its Processor
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Intel manufactures different types of microprocessors to enable CAD design.
Cluster Computer Networks Provide Low-Cost Supercomputing Cluster Computer Networks Provide Low-Cost Supercomputing
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Cluster networks allow CAD users access to large amounts of memory and processing power, plus offer a low-cost supercomputing option.
Internet-based Applications as Alternatives to Workstations Internet-based Applications as Alternatives to Workstations
By Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editor A major shift is underway in how companies obtain software and handle computing capacity as more companies tap into Internet-based applications.
Need Help Choosing a Workstation? Need Help Choosing a Workstation?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Choices include workstations offering multi-core processors, blade and high-end graphics cards.
Graphics Cards with a Sizzle Graphics Cards with a Sizzle
By Lauren Browne and Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editors Bigger GPUs and more memory in an efficiently cooled card are the future.
Good News for Workstations and Graphics Industries Good News for Workstations and Graphics Industries
By Jon Peddie Research Workstations and professional graphics industries continue to outpace broader market.
Save Time and Increase Productivity Save Time and Increase Productivity
By Hewlett Packard The Hewlett Packard exclusive Performance Tuning Framework (PTF) helps you make the most of your workstation.
ConnectPress Sorts through the Myriad of Definitions ConnectPress Sorts through the Myriad of Definitions
By Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editor Cloud computing may be a cost-effective alternative to workstations.
2008 Workstations Roundup 2008 Workstations Roundup
By ConnectPress This year’s selection of articles includes coverage of computing resources, processors, workstations, graphics cards, cloud computing and more.
Industry Briefing from Wohlers Associates Industry Briefing from Wohlers Associates
By Wohlers Associates Wohlers Associates has surveyed service providers to measure the state of the industry.
INCAT offers iCHECK for Inventor INCAT offers iCHECK for Inventor
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Stop costly mistakes in your design process with iCHECK.
3D CAD Model Validation 3D CAD Model Validation
Doug Cheney of ITI TranscenData, explains how to avoid costly mistakes by properly validating data.
Being Green is an Autodesk Priority Being Green is an Autodesk Priority
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Autodesk tools help customers achieve green design and reduce their carbon footprint.
A Fresh Look at the Value Proposition of High-End MCAD A Fresh Look at the Value Proposition of High-End MCAD
By Cyon Reasearch Cyon Research looks at how capabilities in CAD systems massively changed from 2003 to 2007.
Autodesk Names Wipaire the August Inventor of the Month Autodesk Names Wipaire the August Inventor of the Month
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Wipare’s “Fire Boss,” received the Inventor of the Month award for its innovative firefighting aircraft designs.
CAD Interoperability: Challenges, Solutions, & Recommendatio CAD Interoperability: Challenges, Solutions, & Recommendatio
Submitted by David Prawel, Longview Advisors Terry Partridge, Technical Advisor for Cummins Inc. Discuses the challenges of designing and manufacturing products in a global environment.
Aras and ICP Solution Team Up Aras and ICP Solution Team Up
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor ICP Solution’s CAD connector allows Solid Edge, SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor to be integrated with Aras Innovator.
DATA: Where Did I Save that File? DATA: Where Did I Save that File?
By George Sanchez, MSD AE for U.S. CAD George Sanchez, MSD AE for U.S. CAD, advocates the need for effective file (data) management.
Visualization Serves Designs Out to a Larger Audience Visualization Serves Designs Out to a Larger Audience
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Learn about some of the companies who enable CAD professionals to share, comment and collaborate on designs before products are manufactured.
The Latest Picks in Viewers The Latest Picks in Viewers
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Today’s viewer choices make it possible to compare, share, view, and edit without needing CAD software for every user in the company.
What's New in Simulation, Testing and Tools What's New in Simulation, Testing and Tools
By Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editor Read about the latest solutions in simulation tools.
LMS Delivers Next Generation Simulation LMS Delivers Next Generation Simulation
By Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editor A look at how the mechanical industry has transitioned to a mechatronics industry with more software-based innovations and how to address the new age.
Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended Version 9 Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended Version 9
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Adobe makers of the ubiquitous .PDF file format have announced the release of version Acrobat 9 Pro Extended Version 9.
Right Hemisphere Closes CAD and Business Data Gap Right Hemisphere Closes CAD and Business Data Gap
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Seeing is believing: visual product data enhances business processes in solving real-world problems.
Innovation Trend Spurs MSC Software’s Latest Product Release Innovation Trend Spurs MSC Software’s Latest Product Release
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer MSC Software announces R3 versions of their SimXpert and SimDesigner Simulation tools.
mental images Creates Patented Technologies Dealing with 3D mental images Creates Patented Technologies Dealing with 3D
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Users can remotely view CAD data from locations all over the world while allowing real-time visual collaboration.
ChangAn Suzuki Cuts CAD Licensing Costs by 80% ChangAn Suzuki Cuts CAD Licensing Costs by 80%
By Oracle ChangAn Suzuki implemented Oracle’s AutoVue 3D Professional Advanced bringing “greater reliability, efficiency, and convenience.”
Addressing Complexity in Simulating Mechatronics Addressing Complexity in Simulating Mechatronics
By Cynthea Kinnaman, ConnectPress Editor Mechatronic products possess an integrated, challenging system of mechanical, electrical and software components.
A Real Life Application Case Study by LMS A Real Life Application Case Study by LMS
By LMS LMS Virtual.Lab Motion offers dedicated solution for aircraft loading gear modeling and simulation.
Lightweight 3D Formats Expand Digital Prototyping Abilities Lightweight 3D Formats Expand Digital Prototyping Abilities
By Bill Barnes, General Manager, Lattice Technology Find out how Lightweight 3D Formats brings digital prototyping to the next level of functionality by giving everyone in the process access to 3D data.
2008 Visualization & Simulation Roundup 2008 Visualization & Simulation Roundup
By ConnectPress This special edition features a dozen or so informative articles on software enabling designers to take engineering data to the next level.
Low-Cost Alternative to Manufacturing Resource Planning Low-Cost Alternative to Manufacturing Resource Planning
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Manage your parts and inventory with Aligni’s web-based, pay-as-you-go solution.
An Alluring Alternative An Alluring Alternative
By PTC This paper discusses explicit modeling, an alternative approach to 3D design that offers a more palatable solution for those still working in 2D.
Smith & Nephew Streamlines and Shortens Review Cycle Smith & Nephew Streamlines and Shortens Review Cycle
By Oracle Using AutoVue to access and review digital files minimizes errors and misinterpretations and expedites the design approval process for Smith & Nephew.
Flomerics EFD Lab v. 9 Features New Parallel Solver Flomerics EFD Lab v. 9 Features New Parallel Solver
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor User input guides new product release of EFD Lab with focus on performance and usability.
LabVIEW 8.5 Sports a More Logical System LabVIEW 8.5 Sports a More Logical System
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor LabVIEW can be used to create virtual instruments (VI) for a variety of tasks including, creating test systems and acquiring measurements.
MSC 2nd Quarter Profit Results MSC 2nd Quarter Profit Results
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor MSC CEO Bill Weyand reports on the company’s 2nd quarter earnings and their plans for the future.
British Antarctic Survey is Named July Inventor of the Month British Antarctic Survey is Named July Inventor of the Month
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The engineers of BAS design tools for scientists to research and survey polar ice caps.
Autodesk Labs Releases Technological Previews for Inventor Autodesk Labs Releases Technological Previews for Inventor
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Have more control over your digital prototypes with these innovative previews from Autodesk.
ReverseEngineering.com Releases New Point Processor Software ReverseEngineering.com Releases New Point Processor Software
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor ReverseEngineering.com released its new point processor software, HIPP (HighRes Integrated Point Processor), designed to make 3D point clouds easier.
The 10 Dos and Don'ts of Online Catalogs The 10 Dos and Don'ts of Online Catalogs
Compiled by Catalog Data Solutions Catalog Data Solutions and friends offer tips on how to select software and services from online catalogs.
Autodesk Names 42 Surfboards Inventor of the Month for June Autodesk Names 42 Surfboards Inventor of the Month for June
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor 42 Surfboards uses digital prototyping to reduce their carbon footprint for their environmentally friendly surfboards.
Moldflow Acquisition Expands Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping Moldflow Acquisition Expands Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Simulation tool allows designers to predict how components will perform during design and manufacture.
HP’s DreamColor Display not just for the Animation Industry HP’s DreamColor Display not just for the Animation Industry
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Color-accurate monitor is affordable and boasts more than 1 billion colors in a 30-bit, LED- backlit display.
Lattice Technology Announces V9 of XVL Player Lattice Technology Announces V9 of XVL Player
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer New free viewer combines 3D visualization capabilities with rotate, pan and zoom functions for viewing compressed parts and assemblies in the XVL format.
Seamless Integration Seamless Integration
by Jennifer A. Swiderski, ConnectPress Michigan’s Waltonen Engineering reveals how robotic simulation eliminates guess work.
Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines
Submitted by Flomerics This case study explains the potential of Engineering Fluid Dynamics to help companies create better products.
CAD Market Bucks Economic Trends CAD Market Bucks Economic Trends
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Jon Peddie Research CAD Report finds growth and vitality in CAD market.
HP Blade Workstation Solutions HP Blade Workstation Solutions
By Hewlett Packard Rethink your CAD environment. The new HP Blade Workstation brings a whole new way to deliver a high-security, design-intensive CAD Environment.
The CAD/CAE Iterative Cycle: Model Clean Up The CAD/CAE Iterative Cycle: Model Clean Up
by Ken Versprille,Ph.D., PLM Research Director, CPDA The need to reduce product development cycle time represents a strategic requirement for all product development companies.
PC-over-IP PC-over-IP
by John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Read about Teradici's PC-over-IP solution.
Impact of Multi-core Processors on Application Performance Impact of Multi-core Processors on Application Performance
by Dave Field The era of single processor systems is over; the multi- and many-core systems world is here. If you're not ready for this change, there's an IT train wreck in your future.
The Future of Blade Servers The Future of Blade Servers
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what Dell Planning Manager Mike Roberts thinks is in the future for blade-based servers.
The Workstation Market in Q1'08 The Workstation Market in Q1'08
Submitted by Jon Peddie Research The market had set records for unit shipments for every quarter stretching from Q3'04 to Q4'07, but Q1'08 finally saw the market tick back a notch.
Overall Graphics Processing Market dropped 5.6% from Q4'200 Overall Graphics Processing Market dropped 5.6% from Q4'200
Submitted By Jon Peddie Research The market for graphics performs according to several, generally predictable seasonal forces most of which affect the computer industry as a whole.
2008 Hardware Roundup Overview 2008 Hardware Roundup Overview
By Kirsten Fox Multi-core processors, powerful GPUs, graphics processor changes, global workstations, split screen workstations, the power/speed/heat curve—the CAD computer hardware world is constantly evolving.
Using Substitute Levels of Detail in Autodesk Inventor 2009 Using Substitute Levels of Detail in Autodesk Inventor 2009
By Caleb Funk It is a simple problem to understand; the larger and more complex an assembly becomes, more computing resources are required to manage it.
Why 3D? I am Faster Drawing it on 2D! Why 3D? I am Faster Drawing it on 2D!
By George Sanchez, MSD AE for U.S. CAD I am still amazed about how many times I find myself talking to potential customers about 3D parametric modeling versus 2D.
ITI TranscenData Talks Interoperability ITI TranscenData Talks Interoperability
Submitted By ITI TranscenData ITI TranscenData discusses their history of interoperability.
Simple and Complete Product Documentation Simple and Complete Product Documentation
Submitted By QuadriSpace Corporation This white paper will discuss how product documentation can benefit your company and what software attributes should be considered when choosing a solution.
No more gaps No more gaps
By David A. Selliman, Vice President and James Ackron, Senior Applications Engineer Now 3D models can be provided to the CAE department with a click of a button.
Eliminating Barriers of Interoperability Eliminating Barriers of Interoperability
By Ken Feitz, Marketing Manager, TransMagic, Inc. Globalization in the manufacturing industry is increasing the need for 3D interoperability and collaboration.
Using Ultra-Lightweight 3D Data Effectively Using Ultra-Lightweight 3D Data Effectively
By Bill Barnes, General Manager, Lattice Technology See how ultra-lightweight 3D data can improve your digital prototyping process.
CAD Interoperability: Progress and Projections CAD Interoperability: Progress and Projections
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors, Inc. David Prawel's insightful outlook about interoperability trends.
Proficiency Inc. Whitepaper Discusses CAD Interoperability Proficiency Inc. Whitepaper Discusses CAD Interoperability
By Proficiency Inc. The competitive business advantage of improved product knowledge integration (PKI)
Proficiency Proficiency
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A profile of Proficiency, a company who strives to create perfect data translations.
2008 Interoperability Special Report 2008 Interoperability Special Report
By ConnectPress Staff Most engineers must recreate designs due to poor interoperability. In this annual roundup, learn new developments and trends that can increase production.
2008 3D and Interoperability Conference 2008 3D and Interoperability Conference
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of some of the events at the 2008 3D and Interoperability Conference.
Evaluating Interoperability Evaluating Interoperability
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Nathan Hartman of Purdue University discusses how he and a team of researchers went about evaluating the leading lightweight formats.
QuickARC Custom Models QuickARC Custom Models
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress With QuickARC’s online quoting system you can get instant quotes within minutes and physical models within days.
Groundbreaking Analysis Tool Now with CAD Connectivity Groundbreaking Analysis Tool Now with CAD Connectivity
By Cynthea Kinnaman Latest edition of Maplesoft’s flagship product breaks new ground in engineering software with extensive new feature set.
INDAK uses Adobe Acrobat 3D to generate CAD files. INDAK uses Adobe Acrobat 3D to generate CAD files.
By Adobe Engineering design firm speeds review cycles and reduces costs using Adobe Acrobat 3D software for CAD interoperability and communication.
The Importance of PMI The Importance of PMI
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer John Callen weighs in on the importance of PMI and how it is being over-looked in the CAD industry.
Tag Team for Electro-Mechanical Controls Design Tag Team for Electro-Mechanical Controls Design
By George Sanchez, Application Engineer – U.S. CAD George Sanchez explains how AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor Routed Systems became his tool of choice in the electro-mechanical design field.
CADParts CADParts
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Dave Richins, President of CADParts talks about the company’s founding and their line of parts libraries.
3D PartStream.net 3D PartStream.net
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A profile of SolidWorks’ offerings for users looking to create digital parts catalogs and download pre-created CAD geometry.
Reverse Modeling Inc. serves the digital parts market Reverse Modeling Inc. serves the digital parts market
By Cynthea Kinnaman Unique solution builds digital library from scanned data.
TraceParts TraceParts
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer An interview with Bob Noftle President of the North American Division of TraceParts.
Turn CAD Downloads into Sales Turn CAD Downloads into Sales
By Cynthea Kinnaman Catalog Data Solutions shows industrial suppliers how to convert CAD downloads into sales.
Catalog Data Solutions White Paper Catalog Data Solutions White Paper
Authored by Catalog Data Solutions Technical Division See how market trends provide new opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.
Top Tips for Using Digital Libraries Top Tips for Using Digital Libraries
By Cynthea Kinnaman and John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writers Some of the big names in the digital parts industry weigh-in with advice on how to optimize the digital parts experience.
Digital Parts Catalog Special Report Digital Parts Catalog Special Report
By ConnectPress Read about exciting trends and how electronic catalogs can help your business in this annual roundup.
CAD Validation CAD Validation
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Doug Cheney of ITI TranscenData talks about the importance and challenges of CAD validation.
CAD Validation CAD Validation
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Doug Cheney of ITI TranscenData talks about the importance and challenges of CAD validation.
Channeling the Pacific Channeling the Pacific
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A profile of Autodesk Preferred Reseller, U.S. CAD.
White Paper: Benefits of Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite White Paper: Benefits of Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite
By Autodesk Learn how Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite works directly with the Inventor 3D model and addresses the shortcomings of other solutions.
PLM Rapid Deployment Framework for a Global Application PLM Rapid Deployment Framework for a Global Application
Find out how Pentair is taking PLM beyond lean!
GrafiCalc Solves Analysis Problems GrafiCalc Solves Analysis Problems
By Kirsten Fox Watch how this software calculates design parameters, saving critical time and money.
Wohlers Report 2007 Executive Summary Wohlers Report 2007 Executive Summary
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates Wohlers looks at the additive fabrication state of the industry in this annual worldwide progress report.
Increasing Analysis Capabilities Increasing Analysis Capabilities
Written and Compiled by ConnectPress Find out how Autodesk has been hot on the trail of finite element analysis (FEA) solutions to expand Inventor’s analysis capabilities.
Electromagnetic Analysis Electromagnetic Analysis
By Jennifer Swiderski, ConnectPress Increase profits with EMAG and heat transfer analysis.
The Case for Simulation Lifecycle Management The Case for Simulation Lifecycle Management
Prepared by SIMULIA, a Dassault Systèmes Brand How companies spend millions on simulation but fail to capture, manage, and reuse the resulting intellectual property
Surface Wrapping for Industrial CAE Surface Wrapping for Industrial CAE
By Stephen Ferguson and Joel Davison, CD-adapco, London, UK Surface preparation and CAD repair are often identified as the most significant bottlenecks in the CAE process....
Nastran Tip Nastran Tip
By Pari Rajaram, HP Increase performance with cluster configuration.
Design to Prevent Fatigue Design to Prevent Fatigue
By SolidWorks Corporation Determine fatigue strength and calculate fatigue life
Tame the Beast Tame the Beast
By Kirsten Fox How analysis companies can make your job easier.
Off the Drawing Board Off the Drawing Board
By Kirsten Fox How analysis is changing engineering.
Calculation Tools for Engineers Calculation Tools for Engineers
By Cynthea Kinnaman While pocket calculators are well-suited for quick calculations, the large engineering organization requires ever more sophisticated tools.
2008 Analysis Roundup 2008 Analysis Roundup
by ConnectPress Staff ConnectPress presents an astonishing collection of articles on analysis.
Finite Element Analysis Today Finite Element Analysis Today
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Barry Christenson Project Manager for ANSYS talks a little bit about the past and future of finite-element-analysis.
Sigmetrix - Tolerance Analysis Sigmetrix - Tolerance Analysis
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Tim Bogard, Sigmetrix President details the features in his CETOL tolerance analysis software.
HPCC: Overview HPCC: Overview
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A team of Dell experts weigh in on high performance cluster computing.
Lean PLM, The PLM Challenge to Enable the Lean Enterprise Lean PLM, The PLM Challenge to Enable the Lean Enterprise
Noted author Michael Kennedy outlines the way Toyota thinks, and calls for developers to fully support the test-and-design paradigm.
Autodesk Reveals Features of Inventor 2009 Autodesk Reveals Features of Inventor 2009
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what Autodesk’s Amy Bunszel thinks are the key enhancements of this year’s release and more.
Building Tolerance Building Tolerance
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Bryan Fischer, President of Advanced Dimensional Management explains some of the realities of working in the tolerance analysis field.
One-on-one with Autodesk Director, CAD/CAE, Amy Bunszel One-on-one with Autodesk Director, CAD/CAE, Amy Bunszel
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Hear about some of the 2008 goals for the Autodesk Manufacturing team and more.
Time Reduction with Analysis Tool Time Reduction with Analysis Tool
By Bhaskar Sinha, Geometric Limited Automated tool achieves analysis time reduction and improved quality of design.
Solid Decisions Solid Decisions
By David Ullman Why estimates are usually wrong.
Highlights From Autodesk World Press Day '08 Highlights From Autodesk World Press Day '08
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Learn about new trends, product enhancements and more in this event report.
ConnectPress Embarks on New Era of Coverage & Reporting ConnectPress Embarks on New Era of Coverage & Reporting
By Dan Raker, ConnectPress Founder In Dan Raker’s latest column, we learn about Toyota and its relationship to CAD markets.
Expert Advice Expert Advice
By Ed Miller How to manage analysis data and processes.
A New Look at Lean Manufacturing A New Look at Lean Manufacturing
By Mike Simms, KETIV Technologies The following article looks at the seven wastes in mechanical engineering design environments.
Structural Analysis Structural Analysis
By Siemens PLM Software Read how Femap’s NX Nastran toolkit can help you.
CFDesign CFDesign
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out more about Blue Numerics' tool to bring CFD to the masses.
Field Precision Field Precision
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out about Dr. Stan Humphries, founder and owner of Field Precision.
Get the Most From Simulation Get the Most From Simulation
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Barbara Hutchings of ANSYS explains how high performance computing can help companies meet their simulation needs.
Autodesk World Press Day 08, Day 1 Autodesk World Press Day 08, Day 1
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Here is a brief description of today's events.
Tools for Testing Tools for Testing
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Try one of Autodesk Labs' free tools today and let us know what you think.
The Plane Truth The Plane Truth
By Protomold Rotational drafting design tips.
Engineering Innovations in Packaging and Conveying Engineering Innovations in Packaging and Conveying
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer KETIV & Can Lines Engineering presented a session on best practices during the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show.
From the Show Floor From the Show Floor
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Here are some of the many faces from the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show in Anaheim, California.
How to Implement Green Practices How to Implement Green Practices
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Learn about some of the topics discussed at the Green Manufacturing Conference, including approaches to sustainable manufacturing and design.
Photoshop CS3 Extended Photoshop CS3 Extended
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what to expect in Photoshop CS3 Extended.
Manufacturing & Design Show Heads West Manufacturing & Design Show Heads West
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer This week the West Coast’s largest design and manufacturing trade show hits Anaheim, California and ConnectPress Reporter Rita Stange follows.
Flat Out Impressive Flat Out Impressive
By Kirsten Fox Simplified flattened digital patterns with AccuPoint3D.
Doing Rather than Dreaming Doing Rather than Dreaming
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer An Interview with Catalog Data Solutions’ John Major on his company, hobbies, and New Year’s resolutions.
American Precision Prototyping American Precision Prototyping
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Jason Dickman co-owner of American Precision Prototyping explains the process of selective laser sintering.
Quickparts Talks SLA and the Future of Rapid Prototyping Quickparts Talks SLA and the Future of Rapid Prototyping
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Quickparts Vice President of Sales Patrick Hunter talks about the ups and downs of the stereolithography (SLA) process in rapid prototyping and more.
Differences in Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing Differences in Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Dimension 3D Printing’s Jon Cobb talks about the differences in rapid prototyping and 3D printing-plus current trends and the future of 3D printing
Proto Labs Proto Labs
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of services offered by rapid manufacturer Proto Labs.
Industries Benefiting from Additive Fabrication Technology Industries Benefiting from Additive Fabrication Technology
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates Terry Wohlers shares some statistics from Wohlers Report 2007, an industry study focusing on the advances in additive fabrication technology.
Wohlers Talk: Design and Manufacturing in the Future Wohlers Talk: Design and Manufacturing in the Future
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates Terry Wohlers discusses how advances in additive fabrication will lead to a new wave of unimaginable design.
Cut from a Different Mold Cut from a Different Mold
By Kirsten Fox A look at rapid prototyping technologies that are at the forefront in academia and industry.
Solving the Prototyping Puzzle Solving the Prototyping Puzzle
By Kirsten Fox Read how 3D printing might be the right choice for you.
Machining Pro/E Designs Machining Pro/E Designs
By Kirsten Fox Learn how Pro CNC can save you time and money.
2008 Rapid Prototyping Roundup 2008 Rapid Prototyping Roundup
By ConnectPress Staff Just Out- Special Collection of Feature Articles on Rapid Prototyping!
Rapid Prototyping Made Seamless Rapid Prototyping Made Seamless
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Learn how Quickparts provides product designers instant quotes for the manufacturing of their custom parts from prototype to production.
Get to Know Quickparts CEO Ronald Hollis Get to Know Quickparts CEO Ronald Hollis
Courtesy of Quickparts Learn about the man behind Quickparts, CEO Ronald L. Hollis, Ph.D.
Portfolio Management Portfolio Management
By David Ullman How to select a profitable project.
Through the Eyes of a 3D Printing Master Through the Eyes of a 3D Printing Master
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Get to know Stratasys CEO and Chairman Steven Scott Crump in this profile.
Dealing with Uncertainty Dealing with Uncertainty
By David Ullman How Bayesian methods improve decision making.
Autodesk Partner of the Year Hit It Off at AU Autodesk Partner of the Year Hit It Off at AU
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress See what Autodesk Partner of the Year Advanced Solutions was up to at the Autodesk University conference and learn more on the company.
U.S. CAD Coaches AU Attendees U.S. CAD Coaches AU Attendees
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Find out how U.S. CAD made out at Autodesk University.
AU Memorable Moments AU Memorable Moments
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Here are some highlights from Autodesk University in Las Vegas!
Exhibitors Tell All Exhibitors Tell All
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Find out how the Autodesk University conference panned out for exhibitors.
AUGI Beer Bust Bonanza AUGI Beer Bust Bonanza
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Find out the inside scoop from ConnectPress at the Exhibition Hall.
Celebrating 10 Years Celebrating 10 Years
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Avatech Solutions invites attendees to help them celebrate the company's 10-year anniversary at Autodesk University.
AU Spotlight: Dimension 3D Printing AU Spotlight: Dimension 3D Printing
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Check out Dimension 3D Printing's printers in action at Autodesk University.
Big Screens, Bright Lights and Design Innovation Big Screens, Bright Lights and Design Innovation
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Hear about the Autodesk University keynote presentation.
Get a Glimpse: Autodesk University 07 Get a Glimpse: Autodesk University 07
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress See what's in store for Inventor users at Autodesk's annual user conference in Las Vegas this week!
Autodesk University Faculty Highlight Autodesk University Faculty Highlight
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Get to know Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions Specialist of Worldwide Education Thom Tremblay and learn about his AU session.
Inventor PowerTrack Inventor PowerTrack
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what's in store for attendees of the 2007 Inventor PowerTrack.
Move From 2D to 3D with Autodesk Inventor Move From 2D to 3D with Autodesk Inventor
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of an Avatech Solutions Webcast on working with Autodesk Inventor.
Removing Barriers to Collaboration Removing Barriers to Collaboration
By Joe Lichtenberg, SpaceClaim Joe Lichtenberg discusses a new approach to eliminating barriers to collaboration in multi-CAD environments.
Meet Challenges with Cluster Networks Meet Challenges with Cluster Networks
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Joe Cieslak explains how cluster networks can help engineering organizations meet their computing needs.
Avoiding CAD Interoperability Nightmares Avoiding CAD Interoperability Nightmares
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer ITI TranscenData's Jim Martin shares his expertise on CAD interoperablilty.
Horror Stories Contest Winner Horror Stories Contest Winner
By ConnectPress Staff Read the winning entry from our Horror Stories drawing.
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Past, Present and Future Computational Fluid Dynamics: Past, Present and Future
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Ivo Weinhold of Flomerics talks about the past, the present and possible future of computational fluid dynamics.
Right Hemisphere Aids Collaboration Right Hemisphere Aids Collaboration
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Rix Kramlich, Vice President of World Wide Marketing for Right Hemisphere, explains how to best take advantage of their PLM tools.
Expanding Conceptual Design Expanding Conceptual Design
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Learn about the features in Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 and what's in store for the design community.
Achieving CAD Interoperability Achieving CAD Interoperability
Submitted by Howie Markson SpaceClaim Corporation This whitepaper examines the challenges of global product design and takes a look at how a CAD-neutral modification system addresses these issues.
TraceParts TraceParts
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer An interview with Bob Noftle President of the North American Division of TraceParts.
Working Closely with Clients Working Closely with Clients
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Avatech Solutions offers more than just custom training. Find out about the company's Process-Based training services and more.
New Online Tutorial Library New Online Tutorial Library
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Synergis Engineering Design Solutions (EDS) offers a new skill enhancer for Inventor users. Plus, learn about other training services available.
Boost Your Resume—and Salary—with Certification Boost Your Resume—and Salary—with Certification
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Users looking to improve and validate skills and build on their resume will soon be able to take the Autodesk Inventor 2008 certification exams.
Seeking Professional Licensing? Seeking Professional Licensing?
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Get a crash course on becoming a Professional Engineer (PE) from the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Advice on Going from 2D to 3D Advice on Going from 2D to 3D
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Author of numerous CAD training manuals, Gary Louis Lamit, offers his insights into making the change from 2D to 3D.
2007 Education and Training Roundup 2007 Education and Training Roundup
Compiled by ConnectPress Staff In this special report learn about options for becoming a Professional Engineer, certification and find out about products and services for training.
CAD Migration: Lessons from the Trenches CAD Migration: Lessons from the Trenches
By David Prawel Longview Advisors Inc. David Prawel offers advice on how to develop and implement a CAD migration methodology and follow through with it.
Moving Forward in Inventor 2008 Moving Forward in Inventor 2008
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer See what Autodesk courseware is available for advanced assembly and machine design.
Ways to Stay Up to Date With Inventor Ways to Stay Up to Date With Inventor
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Autodesk offers many training services for users to sharpen their skills. Get all the details here.
Encouraging Engineering Efficiency Encouraging Engineering Efficiency
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Learn about the products and services of ASCENT, the courseware division of RAND Worldwide, for Inventor users.
How to Get the Most Out of the Autodesk Subscription How to Get the Most Out of the Autodesk Subscription
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer INCAT's David Fetz shares his thoughts on how to take advantage of the Autodesk Subscription.
Seven Common Pitfalls to Avoid Seven Common Pitfalls to Avoid
This whitepaper by Symphony Consulting and Arena Solutions offers insight on outsourcing and the seven most common mistakes and how to address them.
Autodesk Inventor Essentials Autodesk Inventor Essentials
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer New to Inventor? Autodesk offers a handbook designed to bring users up to speed on the processes used in developing products using Autodesk Inventor.
Autodesk Streamline Autodesk Streamline
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Autodesk offers an on-demand project management service called Autodesk Streamline, where customers and suppliers can access up-to-date project information.
Transitioning from Autodesk Inventor 11 Transitioning from Autodesk Inventor 11
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Get up to date on the latest functionality and enhancements in Inventor 2008 with Autodesk Official Training Courseware.
Sheet Metal Soars Sheet Metal Soars
By Kirsten Fox From architectural design and mechanical contracting to aeronautical production--it's everywhere.
Sheet Metal Design Capabilities Sheet Metal Design Capabilities
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer ConnectPress recently asked Autodesk representatives about Inventor 2008 sheet metal options. Find out what is new in this informative interview.
Auotdesk Official Training Courseware Auotdesk Official Training Courseware
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Get up to date on the sheet metal enhancements in Inventor 2008 with Autodesk Official Training Courseware. See what they have to offer.
The Sheet Metal Guy The Sheet Metal Guy
By John Myers ConnectPress Staff Writer Joe Bucalo talks about his many years working in the sheet metal industry in this feature story.
Faster Prototypes, Faster Sheet Metal Faster Prototypes, Faster Sheet Metal
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Jay Jacobs president of Rapid Sheet Metal talks about the origins and challenges of creating sheet metal prototypes in two weeks or less.
Adept Explorer Adept Explorer
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Take a look at Synergis Software's new web client for reviewing documents.
Accelerating Products & Productivity Since 1969 Accelerating Products & Productivity Since 1969
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer SofTech stands by the same pledge today as when the company began. Find out what the pledge is in this company profile.
Datakit: Est. 1994 Datakit: Est. 1994
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Get the scoop on CAD data exchange specialist Datakit.
Adept Explorer vs. Adept Desktop Adept Explorer vs. Adept Desktop
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Read about Synergis Software offerings Adept Explorer and Adept Desktop, and find out which one is right for you.
The ProductCenter Portfolio for PLM The ProductCenter Portfolio for PLM
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what's to come in the next release of SofTech's ProductCenter software.
Pinion Software: Secure and Share Information That Matters Pinion Software: Secure and Share Information That Matters
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what they say makes the company's solutions unique, in this company profile.
LiveCycle Rights Management LiveCycle Rights Management
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Take a look at Adobe's LiveCycle Rights Management in this feature.
Synergis Adept Synergis Adept
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of the features in Synergis Adept.
Poland Claims Grand Prize Poland Claims Grand Prize
By Kirsten Fox Engineering students worldwide compete in Inventor competition.
Stuck in ‘Analysis Paralysis’? Stuck in ‘Analysis Paralysis’?
By David G. Ullman, P.E., PhD., M.E., Robust Decisions Learn how to prevent ‘Stuck’ decision making in this story by David Ullman.
2007 Data Translation Roundup 2007 Data Translation Roundup
ConnectPress presents our 2007 Roundup of Data Translation and Migration.
Data Translation Special Report Data Translation Special Report
Printed Courtesy of Autodesk Autodesk Inventor 2008 Migration White Paper
David Prawel on Interoperability David Prawel on Interoperability
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors Inc. This paper looks at the recent status of product data interoperability, and discusses recent technologies and trends in this important area.
Adobe in 2007 Adobe in 2007
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of the state of Adobe’s role in the CAD industry as of July 2007.
Advanced Solutions Donation Advanced Solutions Donation
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Dr. John S. Usher talks about how he thinks the students at the University of Louisville will benefit from using Autodesk Inventor software.
COFES Runner-Up Essay: COFES Runner-Up Essay:
By John Schneeg Read why holistic computer education works.
Atlantic Design and Manufacturing 2007 Show Atlantic Design and Manufacturing 2007 Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of events at the Atlantic Design and Manufacturing show.
Third Annual Synergis EDS Technology Expo Third Annual Synergis EDS Technology Expo
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer See what is in store for this Autodesk learning experience.
COFES Award-Winning Essay: Vision for the Future COFES Award-Winning Essay: Vision for the Future
By Vladimir Saraev Learn what Senior Specialist Vladimir Saraev thinks are possible solutions to existing engineering problems.
COFES Award-Winning Essay COFES Award-Winning Essay
By John Dello-Stritto Read Systems Engineer John Dello-Stritto's essay, CAD Today, A Vision Tomorrow.
The State of Data Translation The State of Data Translation
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Experts in the field shed light on the current state of data translation and migration and where it may be headed.
What's New in Abaqus Version 6.7 What's New in Abaqus Version 6.7
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer A summary of the features in the newly released Abaqus 6.7.
STEP Up STEP Up
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Read the history of the STEP format, which has become the ISO standard.
Adding Value to PDM Adding Value to PDM
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Adobe Systems offers options for maximizing collaboration.
Effective Collaboration Takes More than Software Effective Collaboration Takes More than Software
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors Inc. Consultant David Prawel explains what managers need to know to have effective collaboration.
The Right Knowledge at the Right Time The Right Knowledge at the Right Time
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what the president of CADLearning by 4D Technologies has to say about the new tutorial series for Autodesk Inventor 2008.
Inventor 2008 Favorites Inventor 2008 Favorites
By Autodesk Inventor Product Management Find out what the Inventor Product Management team favor in Autodesk Inventor 2008.
Why is IGES Still Around After All These Years? Why is IGES Still Around After All These Years?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer IGES was discontinued over 10 years ago, find out why it is still being used today.
Free Technology Preview Free Technology Preview
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Have you downloaded Inventor LT yet?
What's New with HP? What's New with HP?
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer The HP exhibit attracts many conference goers at the BE Conference in Los Angeles. Find out what the fuss is about.
CFD Increases in Popularity CFD Increases in Popularity
Submitted by Flomerics Flomerics has released the results of a recent survey investigating the opinions of mechanical design engineers regarding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis.
Boasting Over Inventor 2008 Boasting Over Inventor 2008
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Amy Bunszel, Director of Inventor Product Management, shares what she thinks are some of the most beneficial new features and enhancements of Inventor 2008.
Autodesk Plays Genie in a Bottle Autodesk Plays Genie in a Bottle
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer New features are addressed from user's wish lists in Inventor 2008.
Exporting to a 3D DWF Exporting to a 3D DWF
By Jack Strongitharm Create a true 3D model from your Civil 3D design.
3D Scanning Tips from MIT 3D Scanning Tips from MIT
By Nadav Aharony Learn tips from Nadav Aharony in MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms Fab Lab.
M-80 to launch in August '09 M-80 to launch in August '09
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Father and son team set out to make a hybrid “green” sports car using Autodesk design software.
Looking Back at How 3D Has Propelled Us Forward Looking Back at How 3D Has Propelled Us Forward
By Kirsten Fox A brief glimpse of the history of rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, and what it means to engineers today.
Sorting the Pile of Sticks with PLM Sorting the Pile of Sticks with PLM
By Peter Nolan Columnist Peter Nolan reveals how PLM software is the competitive advantage-the smarts and the brawn-that makes you the last man standing
3D Scanning Overview 3D Scanning Overview
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer We present an overview on 3D scanning, summarizing what it is and how it is used.
Services in 3D Scanning Services in 3D Scanning
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what products and services companies have to offer for laser scanning, including laser scanners from FARO, Geomagic solutions and more.
3D Scanning Trends 3D Scanning Trends
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Industry professionals weigh in on the future of 3D scanning.
Federal Mapping Lawsuit Concerns Industry Federal Mapping Lawsuit Concerns Industry
By Kirsten Fox Learn why some industry members fear a federal mapping lawsuit could restrict contracts
AIIM Conference & Expo AIIM Conference & Expo
By Rita Stange AIIM Conference & Expo has come along way in its 54 years from a "how to file" show to how to look at document management.
New Dimensions in Technical Documentation New Dimensions in Technical Documentation
By Mark Thomas, CTO and President, Right Hemisphere The President of Right Hemisphere points out some of the challenges developers of technical documentation face.
3D Myths Exposed 3D Myths Exposed
By James Lambert, Bosch Rexroth Canada A popular Canadian engineering firm manager explains why designing in 3D is easier and more efficient than many people think.
Portable CAD Workstations Portable CAD Workstations
By Laura Cooper, NextComputing Marketing Manager NextComputing tackles the issue of how to combine workstation functionality with laptop portability.
2007 Printing: Utilities, Networks and Large Format Roundup 2007 Printing: Utilities, Networks and Large Format Roundup
This year’s Printing Roundup includes a number of articles and case studies on some of the key players in the industry.
Calling the Shots Calling the Shots
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Want complete control of document files passed along to the supply chain? Find out how in this feature on Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server.
Footprints: Progress in Large-Format Printing Footprints: Progress in Large-Format Printing
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out what the spokespersons for the top printer companies are saying about the market. Also get a preview of some of the latest large-format printers.
IDEAL Solutions for Design Organization and Printing IDEAL Solutions for Design Organization and Printing
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer IDEAL meets customer demands with Online PlanRooms and MyArchiveCenter.com for sharing large documents.
Top 10 Trends Top 10 Trends
Submitted by Océ See how the changes of technical document workflow of the AEC is affecting the reprographics industry.
Bosch Rexroth Canada Wins Inventor of the Year Award Bosch Rexroth Canada Wins Inventor of the Year Award
by Kirsten Fox, ConnectPress Editor Bosch Rexroth Canada has won Inventor of the Year , find out how in this feature story.
John Stark Helps you Avoid Common Pitfalls of PLM John Stark Helps you Avoid Common Pitfalls of PLM
By John Stark John Stark explains how you can avoid ten of the most common traps PLM users fall into.
Staying Compliant Staying Compliant
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Having trouble keeping track of all the software in the company? Get a few tips in this feature on license compliance.
Why is PLM So Hard to Get Right? Why is PLM So Hard to Get Right?
Submitted by David Prawel, Longview Advisors Inc. This is the first edition of a new monthly column “3D Ubiquity”, covering applications of 3D technology.
Design Robots for a Living Design Robots for a Living
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers first engineering robotics degree program.
2007 PDM Roundup 2007 PDM Roundup
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer Get the latest on Product Data Management. Find out what is key in managing files and where the future of PDM lies in this overview.
Is Autodesk Vault As Good as They Say It Is? Is Autodesk Vault As Good as They Say It Is?
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer See what the former Project Manager for Data Management at Autodesk had to say about PDM software, Autodesk Vault. Also, get some feedback from users.
Spider Bots! Spider Bots!
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer They crawl like spiders! They make noise like birds! They hunt like ants! They are Spider-bots!
HP Tells Users Why They Should Buy an HP Workstation HP Tells Users Why They Should Buy an HP Workstation
Submitted by HP Find out how HP workstations are designed with innovative features that can improve the overall users’ experience.
Hardware Certification Hardware Certification
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Autodesk offers a certification progam for Inventor users looking to build a workstation find out all about it here!
2007 Hardware Overview 2007 Hardware Overview
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer The 2007 ConnectPress Hardware Roundup is here! Get all the details on portable workstations and how multi-core processors are changing the market!
Co-op Program Prepares Students for Real World Jobs Co-op Program Prepares Students for Real World Jobs
By Rita Stange ConnectPress Staff Writer See how students have a chance to get their hands dirty while attending the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific.
Engineers On The Scene Engineers On The Scene
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Engineers use CAD and sophisticated analysis techniques to recreate accident scenes.
Analysis Returns National Treasure to Public Analysis Returns National Treasure to Public
John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Find out how the power of mechanical analysis brought a classic piece of American art back to the viewing public!
Racing into the Future Racing into the Future
John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Climb into the cockpit and see how Rocket Racing just might be the first truly 21st Century sport.
Inventor Connections 2006 Salary Survey Inventor Connections 2006 Salary Survey
Compiled by ConnectPress, Ltd. Editorial Staff The results are in! Find out how your fellow community members responded in our latest round of salary surveys.
2006 CAM Overview Story 2006 CAM Overview Story
John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Our 2006 CAM Overview Story is here! We have a synopsis of CAM, and discussions of the industry brain drain and the future of push-button CAM.
Increase Turn Around Time Increase Turn Around Time
By John Myers ConnectPress Staff Writer Upload Your 3D CAD file for a "protoquote" from this company on their website. Find out more about their unique offerings in this feature.
CNC Lathe Specialties a Profile CNC Lathe Specialties a Profile
By John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer ConnectPress brings you a sample of life on the machine shop floor, an interview with Kevin Burrows owner of CNC Lathe Specialties.
Exhibit Hall Floor AU - 2006 Exhibit Hall Floor AU - 2006
By Rita Stange and John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writers Hit the floor with ConnectPress Staff and meet some of the exciting exhibitors on the scene.
AUGI Beer Bust Excursion AUGI Beer Bust Excursion
By Rita Stange and John Myers Connect Press Staff Writers Get a taste of what went on at this socializing event at AU 2006 in Las Vegas, NV.
Main Stage Autodesk Universtity Manufacturing Presentation Main Stage Autodesk Universtity Manufacturing Presentation
By Rita Stange and John Myers ConnectPress Staff Writers Take a look at what Autodesk's customers are doing and read about the trends in the CAD industry Robert "Buzz" Kross calls challenges.
2006 Autodesk University Key Note Speech 2006 Autodesk University Key Note Speech
By Rita Stange and John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writers. Couldn't make it to Autodesk University this year? Don't worry we have all the hottest news from this year's show!
Collaborate, Communicate, Standardize or Die! Collaborate, Communicate, Standardize or Die!
By Diane Landers and David Prawel Successful PLM in the real-world of manufacturing can be difficult without these key ingredients.
Sneak Peek of Autodesk’s Largest User Event Sneak Peek of Autodesk’s Largest User Event
Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Don't miss out on this year's conference. Here is a preview of what to expect at the event.
AU 2006 Schedule of Events AU 2006 Schedule of Events
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Staff Writer Check here for a breakdown of the schedule of conference events.
Fix for IE Problem Available Fix for IE Problem Available
John Myers, ConnectPress Staff Writer Last week as they began to download the latest version of Internet Explorer, users of DWF Viewer discovered there was a compatibility issue.
How Training Can Benefit Your Company How Training Can Benefit Your Company
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