TransMagic R8 SP4 for the 3D CAD Industry

TransMagic, Inc. released TransMagic R8 SP4 for CAD interoperability and data conversion processes. This release offers new technology for the reuse of 3D CAD data. The XL-64 option transforms a 64-bit computer into a workhorse capable of processing extremely large CAD datasets, over 2 gigabytes. This product combines power, control, and quality into... [Read more]

Assembly Engineering Manager (D-Cubed AEM)

Integrating the AEM into your software application enables you to simulate the motion of parts more realistically while designing assemblies and mechanisms. This is achieved by taking account of the mass properties of parts, the motion caused by a range of engineering related forces and devices, and the interaction of parts as they collide and push... [Read more]

Reducing Vehicle Weight with High-tech Tools

Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. (ETA) developed an Accelerated Concept to Product (ACP) process that uses design optimization technologies. The company says it achieved significant weight reductions as part of the Future Generation Passenger Compartment (FGPC) project and the Future Steel Vehicle (FSV) initiative. FGPC and FSV are high-profile... [Read more]

NCG CAM V10 is released — Download a demo version now

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd, UK released NCG CAM V10. This release includes multi-tasking capability enhancements, a new feature for roughing with solid carbide cutters, a new optimized algorithm for rest roughing and faster rest finishing. Machine tool simulation has also been added to the 5-axis module. Machine tool simulation has also been added to the... [Read more]

FloVent Version 8.0 Now Available

The upgraded software features enhancements in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) model creation, solution performance, and results visualization. According to Mentor Graphics, these improvements will help users who build environments, data centers, and clean rooms to quickly set up build scenarios and accurately analyze them for proper... [Read more]

Measurement Software Touts New Features

PC-DMIS 2010 is the latest version of Hexagon Metrology’s CAD-based metrology products. The core product is PC-DMIS CMM which is used primarily on automated coordinate measuring machines (MMs). It offers new functional and productivity improvements. One of them helps you select animation path lines so you can either insert a safety move at the... [Read more]

Prototyping Software Speeds up Designs

Autodesk, Inc. introduced its new 2D and 3D design and engineering software lineup for manufacturers that want to digitally design, visualize, and simulate their products before they are built. The tight technology integration offered by Autodesk Inventor 2011 software and the complete Autodesk Digital Prototyping software portfolio helps designers... [Read more]

Aras PLM Solution Selected By Textron Defense Systems

Aras announced that Textron Defense Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, selected the Aras Innovator suite on the Microsoft platform for enterprise PLM. Aras will support the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) with capabilities including program management, risk management, configuration and change management,... [Read more]

Dassault Systemes’ V6R2011 Now Available

Dassault Systems launched V6R2011, the latest release of its PLM 2.0 platform as part of its Lifelike Experience strategy. The release includes new advances in collaborative creation with 874 new features, additional collaborative innovation enhancements, and new V6 Academia solution.V6R2011 delivers new capabilities in collaborative creation, one... [Read more]

The Marriage of Virtual Prototyping and Mechatronics

This article, third in a series, shows how modern CAD systems with embedded analysis tools can fulfill the promises of mechatronic design.Today, our customers ask us to increase performance of machines we design while reducing their capital costs. Seeking these two conflicting goals, we look at Mechatronics, which has the potential for huge benefits... [Read more]