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Silencer Manufacturer Beats Out Competition with FeatureCAM Silencer Manufacturer Beats Out Competition with FeatureCAM
A Case Study by Delcam FeatureCAM’s feature recognition enables the company to program several prototypes in a day whereas before it could take a day for just one.
Aircelle Improves Nesting Efficiency with JETCAM Aircelle Improves Nesting Efficiency with JETCAM
Case Study by JETCAM Learn about how aerostructure manufacturer Aircelle upgraded their existing CAM system to provide an integrated nesting and ply identification system.
BIESSE Invests in DDM to Help with Challenges BIESSE Invests in DDM to Help with Challenges
By Concurrent Systems Inc. Biesse talks to CSI about the challenges Biesse faces and how DDM is helping to achieve their key objective of shorter time to business.
Challenges in Prototyping Methods Challenges in Prototyping Methods
By Accumold The various methods, challenges and variables for prototyping micro-sized and/or micro-featured plastic parts.
Taking the “Error” Out of Trial and Error! Taking the “Error” Out of Trial and Error!
Submitted by GrafiCalc Find out how to use simulation based design to perform trial and error tests early in the design phase.
Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner
Submitted By NVision NVision presents three case studies explaining how their laser scanning technology helped customers solve difficult engineering problems.
Zegla-plast Achieves Efficient Electrode Manufacture Zegla-plast Achieves Efficient Electrode Manufacture
Case Study by Delcam PowerMILL's open interfaces has enabled a novel CAM programming solution for electrode machining – the ‘macrogenerator’.
Balancing Design and Functionality with DSM Somos Balancing Design and Functionality with DSM Somos
By Scott Castanon, Engineering Manager, Symbient Product Development Symbient Product Development achieves both speed and reliability by blending science and engineering theory with solid design principles.
Case Study on Cost-Effective Component Reuse Case Study on Cost-Effective Component Reuse
By IBM With IBM Rational DOORS, Delphi’s teams now share requirements across different projects, saving time and money while accelerating time-to-market.
Sound Devices Success Story Sound Devices Success Story
By David G. Ullman This case study focuses on how to design a light ring assembly, an assembly in the 788T High Resolution Digital Audio Recorder.
A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process A Case Study for The Mechanical Design Process
By David G. Ullman This case study focuses on the development of Solar Powered Shelter Signs by Syncromatics Corp.
Build a Bicycle with Solido's SD300 Pro Desktop 3D Printer Build a Bicycle with Solido's SD300 Pro Desktop 3D Printer
A Solido Case Study Israeli product development company "Ziv-Av Engineering" builds a folding bicycle in less than five days using a single Solido in-house SD300 printer.
Improving Lean Manufacturing Through 3D Data- Book Excerpt Improving Lean Manufacturing Through 3D Data- Book Excerpt
By Dr. Hiroshi Toriya, Lattice Technology CEO Learn how JAXA applied Lattice’s XVL format into the configuration parts tree and text search database to access their 2 million part module data.
Delcam’s PartMaker Part of a New Philosophy Delcam’s PartMaker Part of a New Philosophy
By Delcam Delcam’s PartMaker CAM software has been part of a new philosophy at dental manufacturer Sterngold Dental LLC.
Automating First-Article Inspection Documentation Automating First-Article Inspection Documentation
By DeVere Bobier, Bobier Metrology Solutions Bobier Metrology gets a handle on the mind-numbing and error-prone process of creating ballooned drawings and first-article inspection reports.
Anchors Aweigh! High Speed Scanner Captures Nuances Anchors Aweigh! High Speed Scanner Captures Nuances
Submitted by Hexagon Metrology Leica Scanning Technology delivers a bounty of benefits for non-Contact data acquisition.
Sparking Imaginations: Autodesk Software Motivates Students Sparking Imaginations: Autodesk Software Motivates Students
By Autodesk, Inc. Students create innovative designs using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Architecture, and AliasStudio.
Gearing for Growth Gearing for Growth
By PARTsolutions How PARTsolutions helped Rockwell Automation provide online parts in native data.
Customer Success Story Customer Success Story
By Autodesk Find out how HTC Sweden creates enormous grinding machines with Autodesk solutions.
Global Success Thanks to Internet-based CAD Library Global Success Thanks to Internet-based CAD Library
Submitted by TraceParts TraceParts helps bearing manufacturer INA meet their daily business challenges.
More Accessible, More Attainable: Productstream 2009 More Accessible, More Attainable: Productstream 2009
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress Find out what’s new in Autodesk data management software Productstream 2009.
Propel Analysis Time Propel Analysis Time
By Geometric Limited Chrysler powertrain department speeds up time it takes to measure thick and thin wall conditions.
Catalog Data Solutions Case Study: J.W. Winco Catalog Data Solutions Case Study: J.W. Winco
By Catalog Data Solutions Read about the key to turning manufacturing website browsers into customers.
Accelerating Architectural Model Development Accelerating Architectural Model Development
By Z Corporation Learn how MIT utilized a Z Corporation 3D printer to construct architectural models and offer a new course on digital fabrication in this case study.
FDM Used in Custom Design FDM Used in Custom Design
By Materialise Read how this process created a sleek sports car.
3D Printing Metal Parts 3D Printing Metal Parts
By MIT MIT's cutting-edge technology assist ExtrudeHone.
Dimension 3D Printer Powers Freedom of Design Dimension 3D Printer Powers Freedom of Design
By Dimension 3D Printing Find out how choosing a Dimension 3D printer completely changed product development cycles for Black & Decker in this case study.
Neptec and Dimension Bring Endeavour Home Safely Neptec and Dimension Bring Endeavour Home Safely
By Dimension 3D Printing Find out how Neptec helped NASA evaluate damage to a space shuttle's TPS system with the company's Laser Camera System and a Dimension 3D printer.
Avatech Organizes CPM For Success Avatech Organizes CPM For Success
By Avatech Solutions Autodesk Vault implementation makes working together easier for industrial processing machine giant.
Case Study: Callaway Golf and AliasStudio Case Study: Callaway Golf and AliasStudio
By Autodesk Golf company teams up with Autodesk to design superior clubs.
Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding
Submitted by Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK Dr. Paul Colegrove of Cranfield University, UK, reports on the benefits of FSW and the modeling conducted by Airbus using COMSOL Multiphysics.
University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education University Brings PDEs to Life in Undergraduate Education
Submitted by K. K. Bhatia, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ An undergraduate heat transfer course uses COMSOL Multiphysics to help students design the cooling for a motorcycle engine block.
Lightolier Reports Huge Productivity Gains Lightolier Reports Huge Productivity Gains
Submitted by Autodesk Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Streamline play strategic role in lighting design and supplier collaboration in this case study.
Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan Radan Case Study: Body Builder Gains Strength from Radan
Reprinted Courtesy of Radan Learn how the company, Walter Alexander uses Radan products to design double decker vehicles.
Data Translation Special Report Data Translation Special Report
By Goodrich Corporation and Translation Technologies, Inc. TTI Rescues Goodrich from Expensive Translation
Translation/Migration Special Report Translation/Migration Special Report
By ITI TranscenData Learn How CADfix Solves Dana Corporation's Interoperability Issues
Company Meets Goals with Autodesk Solutions Company Meets Goals with Autodesk Solutions
Submitted by Autodesk Find out how Bosch Rexroth Canada improved production, and reduced errors and costs in this case study.
Giving the Opera a New Voice Giving the Opera a New Voice
Submitted by Protomold Protomold and Figaro Systems give patrons of the opera a new understanding of an age-old art form.
Boeing Adopts RapidTag Boeing Adopts RapidTag
Submitted by Cortona3D Boeing takes advantage of the RapidTag toolbox in this case study.
Reverse Engineering Returns Reverse Engineering Returns
By Peter Dickin Peter Dickin explains why reverse engineering is making a comeback in this case study.
AliasStudio Helps Polar AliasStudio Helps Polar
Submitted by Autodesk Autodesk AliasStudio helps heart rate measurement pioneer, Polar create wide range of products in this case study.
Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom Small Shop Achieves Success with Online PlanRoom
Submitted by IDEAL Scanners & Systems, Inc. This Online PlanRoom met all the criteria this reprographics shop needed for increased print submissions.
New Approaches to Collaboration New Approaches to Collaboration
Submitted by Adobe Eliminate some common problems when sharing designs with clients. Find out what product this manufacturing company uses.
Synergis and EDM Help W.L. Gore Save Time and Money Synergis and EDM Help W.L. Gore Save Time and Money
A paid advertorial submitted by Synergis Synergis uses EDM to help save design company, Gore, time and money.
Success Story Success Story
Submitted by Autodesk YORK Refrigeration share their experience about what they've accomplished using Autodesk PDM software.
The Truth About OpenGL The Truth About OpenGL
By Courtney Goeltzenleuchter Seperate the fact from the fiction about Open GL in this white paper.
Manufacturers Can Benefit from Laser Scanning Services Manufacturers Can Benefit from Laser Scanning Services
By C. Martin Schuster of Laser Design Inc. Case study shows how the use of laser scanning and reverse engineering works for this manufacturer of recreational vehicle seats.
Manufacturing Goes Digital Manufacturing Goes Digital
Contributed by CIMdata, Inc. Reprinted with permission Find out about the benefits of going digital and how digital manufacturing is an integral part of a PLM solution.
Case study reveals details of successful partnership. Case study reveals details of successful partnership.
Submitted by Synergis, A ConnectPress Sponsor Find out how Adept helps Foster-Miller achieve better processes, reduced costs, time savings, higher productivity and greater ease in meeting goals.
Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More! Simulation Software Eliminates Model Duplication & More!
Submitted by MSC Software Corporation New SimDesigner software from MSC provides a powerful set of tools to address today's engineering needs.
Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges Analysis Helps Automotive Supplier Meet Challenges
Submitted by Moldflow See how one provider faced its day-to-day problems head on in this case study!
Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model Company Uses Flow Modeling to Develop Computational Model
Submitted by Fluent, Inc. The computational program enabled this company to offer its customers a less expensive solution.
Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation Oil Co. Uses FEA to Predict Device Operation
Submitted by Parker Group “The beauty of FEA is that it not only tells you where a failure may occur but also gives you an indication of how to revise your design.”
If only everything CAD related was this easy! If only everything CAD related was this easy!
Submitted by Synergis Quality Training and Software the Reason Kwik Goal went with Synergis and Autodesk Inventor.
Device Manufacturerer Improves Design Cycle with RIM Device Manufacturerer Improves Design Cycle with RIM
Submitted by Protomold “Using RIM’s capabilities we were able to finalize our design in the same amount of time it takes a traditional molder to create the first mold.”
Time Machine: 1966 to 2006 in Six Months Time Machine: 1966 to 2006 in Six Months
Submitted by SolidCAM SolidCAM and R&B turn an outmoded machine shop into a state-of-the-art operation.
Engineered for Success Engineered for Success
By Vickie Malis Schneider Electric’s North American Operating Division gets the paperwork out of the way to maximize productivity and efficiency.
MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS MISUMI’s CAD Configurator Reduces Cost and time for FAS
FARRIS Automated Systems uses Misumi USA to increase efficiency.
Medical Manufacturer Uses Rapid Injection Molding Medical Manufacturer Uses Rapid Injection Molding
Provided by Protomold Tensys Medical Inc., often relies on prototyping to identify potential improvements in the design of its medical devices. Read on for more!
Parker Hannifin Depends on Autodesk for Global Design Parker Hannifin Depends on Autodesk for Global Design
Provided by Autodesk See how a global company uses Autodesk Solutions, including Inventor to ease the stress of global demands in manufacturing.
ATI’s FireGL Provides Graphics Horsepower ATI’s FireGL Provides Graphics Horsepower
By Mark Nusca ATI’s FireGL workstation graphics accelerators are one of the key components in the UNIX workstations at PSA Peugeot Citroën sites around the globe.
Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication Breaking Down Walls With a New Type of Communication
Provided By Lattice3D See how utilizing new technology in the engineering department of L-3 Communications helped overcome typical problems in communication.
Creating Competitive Advantage in a Global Market Creating Competitive Advantage in a Global Market
Provided by Autodesk Read how Joy Mining Company increased its productivity as well as visibility in the market using Autodesk Vault as its PDM solution.
For Belshaw, Success is Sweet For Belshaw, Success is Sweet
Provided by Autodesk Donuts are sweet, but success is sweeter. See how Inventor sheet metal tools helped Belshaw design a machine to make those delectable delights!
Micro Motors Reduces Time to Market by 25 Percent Micro Motors Reduces Time to Market by 25 Percent
Provided By Autodesk See how changing CAD systems, Micro Motors increased productivity, while cutting its time to market for its products by 25 percent.
Weigel Tool Works Speeds up Bidding Weigel Tool Works Speeds up Bidding
Contributed By Actify, Inc. Leading Toolmaker Relies on Accurate Visualization to Outbid Competitors and Work Seamlessly with Multiple CAD Systems
Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port
Contributed By ALGOR, INC. Engineers Use ALGOR to Design Liquids Berth at Major Australian Port
Formula 1 Race Car Design Takes FEA to the Next Level Formula 1 Race Car Design Takes FEA to the Next Level
By Dennis Sieminski, P.E. Here's how the Minardi Team improved their FEA methods and scored big in cost and time savings for composite chassis design.
Easton Sports Goes From 2D to 3D With Inventor Easton Sports Goes From 2D to 3D With Inventor
Contributed by Autodesk Staff Easton, the perfectors of the aluminum baseball bat, opted for Inventor to take on 3D.
British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars British Racing Team uses FireGL to Design Championship Cars
By Mark Nusca Don't have time to do a mock-up of your project? The race against the clock begins at the workstation, where engineers face a critical need for 3D imaging that’s fast and reliable--even when designing and testing race cars.
Ferrotec Increases Productivity with Synergis EDM Software Ferrotec Increases Productivity with Synergis EDM Software
Contributed by Synergis Software Using Adept EDM software, this manufacturer estimates it eliminated 80 percent of the manual work involved with searching for and sharing information.
Safety of Radioactive Waste Container Tested with ALGOR FEA Safety of Radioactive Waste Container Tested with ALGOR FEA
Contributed by ALGOR Duratek engineers test container analytically via mechanical event simulation in lieu of doing a time-consuming and expensive physical "drop test."
Auto Filter Maker Gets Functional Model With PPSF Auto Filter Maker Gets Functional Model With PPSF
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge, with materials from Racor and Stratasys. A heat-resistant rapid prototyping material by Stratasys, Inc. plays a key role in the design of a new diesel engine emissions filter.
CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus CAD Data Used for Animated Demo of Test Rig for Airbus
By Mike Rockwood, Right Hemisphere, with inputs from co-developer Susan Blackman With assistance and software from Right Hemisphere, FTI delivers an animated fly-through of a test rig for the Airbus A380 based on CAD Models.
Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization Millard Lumber Fires Up File Sharing with WAN Optimization
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge with material from Riverbed Technology and Text 100 Public Relations This provider of construction products, materials, and services was having problems sending large files between its remote offices across two states - until it deployed Riverbed's Steelhead WAN optimization solution.
Autodesk Inventor Helps Keep Air Force C-17s Flying High Autodesk Inventor Helps Keep Air Force C-17s Flying High
Compiled by Lynda Rutledge, with material from DLT Solutions of Herndon, Va. for Autodesk. A top-ranked defense contractor uses Inventor to develop mechanical mockups for training personnel on the massive C-17 military airlift plane.
Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units Delmar Systems Employs FEA to Test Offshore Mooring Units
By John Mannisto "Installing these units is equivalent to towing an eight story building into the Gulf ... and burying it two miles down in the sea floor."
Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR Unverferth Manufacturing Shortens Design Cycle With ALGOR
By ALGOR Staff Unverferth discovers that FEA speeds product development and robustness of their new Ripper Stripper subsoiler.
Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics Wavebreaking CFD Technology for the Olympics
By Stephen Ferguson Filippi Boats uses CD adapco's Comet software to optimize designs for boats used in the Summer Olympics.
Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS Rapid Injection Molding Boosts Production Efficiency for AMS
Contributed by The Protomold Company Rapid injection molding solves American Medical Systems' prototyping challenge.
Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA Forensic Analysis of Product Failure Using ALGOR FEA
By ALGOR Staff HS&A of El Paso recently used ALGOR FEA to evaluate the reasons for the failure of a compressor head cover at a Texas oil well.
Rapid Injection Molding Saves Supplier Prototyping Time Rapid Injection Molding Saves Supplier Prototyping Time
By Alexandra Pratt As a manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, Ortech produces key locksets for major automobile manufacturers.
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