Giant sculpture created in 3D CAD
Whether they need a reminder that they’re late or welcome a distraction from the hassle of modern travel, visitors to Sacramento’s International Airport will not miss Denver-based artist Lawrence Argent’s Leap sculpture. Completed recently in the new Corgan Associates-designed Terminal B, the 56-foot-long red rabbit is suspended mid-jump in the building’s three-story central... Read More
RTT and Critical Mass Team Up for Van Visualizer Online Configurator Tool
RTT USA, Inc. (RTT) and Critical Mass recently completed an industry first for Nissan Commercial Vehicles – an online configurator tool called the Van Visualizer. The Van Visualizer – a collaborative effort between RTT, Critical Mass, Adrian Steel and Original Wraps – enables Nissan Commercial Vehicle shoppers to design and customize their ideal van with drag and... Read More
Geometric to Showcase Reduction in Programming Time with CAMWorks® 2011 at EMO 2011
Geometric announced that it will showcase its fully automatic CNC programming system, CAMWorks® 2011 (www.camworks.com), at Booth #K16, Hall 25, at EMO Hannover, from September 19 to 24, 2011 at Exhibition Grounds, 30521, Hannover, Germany. CAMWorks 2011 automates the CNC programming process, reduces the programming time by as much as 90 percent, and allows designing and manufacturing... Read More
FEA and CAD Tools Tackle Complex Design
Piper Test and Measurement (PT&M) manufactures engine test systems that include their own dynamometers. PT&M was asked to supply a braking system for the flywheel generator that consisted of a hydraulic dynamometer and a water-cooled disc brake. With this braking system, the flywheel can come to a standstill in less than 10 min. The motor-generator was positioned ... Read More
Design Firm Makes Handy Use of High-tech Tools
Bresslergroup recently designed the next generation of CleanCut, a touchless paper towel holder that can dispense and cut any length of paper towel with the wave of a hand. Bresslergroup redesigned the inventor’s prototype to optimize the appliance for high volume, low cost manufacturing. The design firm used SolidWorks 3D solid modeling software throughout the project... Read More
Geometric to Showcase Reduction in Programming Time with CAMWorks® 2011 at EMO 2011
Geometric announced that it will showcase its fully automatic CNC programming system, CAMWorks® 2011 (www.camworks.com), at Booth #K16, Hall 25, at EMO Hannover, from September 19 to 24, 2011 at Exhibition Grounds, 30521, Hannover, Germany. CAMWorks 2011 automates the CNC programming process, reduces the programming time by as much as 90 percent, and allows designing and manufacturing... Read More
Building a Better Deck
Take a look beneath the floorboards of the prefabricated residential deck system from SigmaDek Ltd. There is no wood. With an aerospace inspired design, SigmaDek has replaced lumber with an aluminum substructure of die cast and extruded components to reduce lifetime maintenance, simplify fabrication, and increase safety. Extrusions form the ledger board, beams, joists, and railings... Read More
FEA and CAD Tools Tackle Complex Design
Piper Test and Measurement (PT&M) manufactures engine test systems that include their own dynamometers. PT&M was asked to supply a braking system for the flywheel generator that consisted of a hydraulic dynamometer and a water-cooled disc brake. With this braking system, the flywheel can come to a standstill in less than 10 min. The motor-generator was positioned ... Read More
Design Firm Makes Handy Use of High-tech Tools
Bresslergroup recently designed the next generation of CleanCut, a touchless paper towel holder that can dispense and cut any length of paper towel with the wave of a hand. Bresslergroup redesigned the inventor’s prototype to optimize the appliance for high volume, low cost manufacturing. The design firm used SolidWorks 3D solid modeling software throughout the project... Read More
Demystifying LED Design for Everyday Applications with Concurrent CFD
The Presenters of this On-Demand Webinar discuss how easily you can solve LED’s thermal problems, helping you eliminate critical component temperatures, increase product reliability and ultimately product longevity. You will learn from demonstrations how to optimize your heat sink efficiency, reduce weight and material costs by choosing the right material from a thermal... Read More
