3DCAD Tips for September 16, 2011
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September 16, 2011

SPONSOR: Proto Labs, Inc


What the heck is a hexa-kaleidocycle?

It’s Protogami, a 3-dimensional folding object that showcases the interaction of materials and surface finishes – the newest, interactive design aid from Proto Labs. Broaden your knowledge of surface finishes, materials and design techniques by requesting one today. You’ll learn, you’ll be endlessly amused, and you just might be inspired to come up with the next big thing. To get your no cost Protogami design aid,
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Have a cool idea?

Need help turning it into a real-life product? We’re awarding $100,000 worth of our services in 2011! Winners can use their fully functional Firstcut and/or Protomold parts for prototyping, design iterations, testing, or even an initial production run. Click Here for more information about our Cool Idea! Award!
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Protomold Design Cube

This cube has been designed to illustrate several important considerations when designing any part to be injection molded. It showcases a range of available surface finishes, examples of good and bad form for bosses, gussets, and ribs. It also demonstrates the impact on part quality of overly thick or thin sections, as well as ways to incorporate holes and their potential effect on resin flow.
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Interactive, web-based quotes

Our automated quoting system accepts customers’ 3D CAD models and returns a detailed interactive quote (along with suggested design changes, if appropriate). Upload a part today and interact freely with your quote to change materials and quantities while immediately viewing the impact on price and delivery.
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Get complex, injection molded parts FAST!

The Protomold Tours demonstrates the more interesting and complex features you can design into your injection molded parts. It comes with an informational user key that describes the mold-making techniques used to produce part features like text on ribs, mushroom studs, clips, and more.
Request a complimentary sample.

 

 

20th release of SolidWorks wins kudos

 

There are new drawing tools to help create better looking and more accurate images. For example, changed dimensions are automatically highlighted and show previous values to help with revisions. Sequential balloon ordering and magnetic lines automatically help order and position balloons. So you may not have to spend as much time detailing and aligning drawings.

SolidWorks’ Sustainability’s new user interface can be used to more accurately model products with “what-if” scenarios and custom materials. Users can model processes with parameters such as recycled content and duration of use. Access to the latest Sustainability supplemental materials will be instant and continuous as they become available.
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SolidWorks 2012 has arrived! Design that drives your business! Learn more.

The 20th release of SolidWorks is here. New functionality will make your designs go more smoothly with less work and powerful new tools give you insight on how design changes impact profitability. Now, you can focus on the aspects of design that drives your business.
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PTC congratulates Penske Racing team for unprecedented weekend of race track wins

PTC congratulated its customer and performance partner, Penske Racing, whose cars are designed and developed with the help of PTC’s design software, on its banner racing weekend.
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Fly record speeds in the v-44 Albatross

When Verney Yacht founder Tim Clarke read about the record-setting preparations by the hydrofoil-design trimaran, I’Hydroptere, he knew a technological breakthrough was the key to winning the challenge.
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Yar Golf has a hit with its Alibre-based putter

According to Gerri Jordan, Yar Golf’s president, “The GW1 putter is also tied for the number one spot in the categories for accuracy, alignment, and sound compared to putters that cost thousands of dollars more.”
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Cessna improved anti-skid technology with HIL testing

When Cessna test pilots discovered a potential problem with its Citation jet anti-skid brake control system, they identified and addressed the issue by using MathWorks tools.
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World class athletics event to showcase Atkins’ engineering expertise

One of the stadium’s most striking aspects is its 273m span arched roof which resembles the thatched roofs of traditional Korean houses.
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EngineeringWatch™


20th release of SolidWorks wins kudos

Hello and welcome to the Design World video center. I'm Laura Carrabine, senior editor. Today's video is about SolidWorks 2012 software. It's the 20th version of the product. Changed dimensions are automatically highlighted and show previous values to help with revisions later.SolidWorks' sustainability new user interface can be used to generate what-if scenarios and custom materials. You can model processes with parameters such as recycled content and duration of use.



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