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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.
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.
Create Your Very Own Avatar w/ New 3DVIA Product Feature  Create Your Very Own Avatar w/ New 3DVIA Product Feature
By Cliff Medling, Dassault Systemes
Learn how to create an avatar of yourself in 3DVIA in this video tutorial. All you need is a picture!
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.
Tips & Tricks
Master Kinematics Master Kinematics
By 3D Mojo Blog
In this tip users develop an understanding of kinematics.
Avoid A Common Pitfall in CATIA V5 Avoid A Common Pitfall in CATIA V5
By Mark Mason, CAD Tutorials
In this video tip CATIA V5 users learn how to avoid a common error.
Tired of Creating 3D Text by Hand? Tired of Creating 3D Text by Hand?
Drew Mumaw, Kyle Sigo, Stewart Simpson, Chris Rhodes Purdue University
In this tutorial users learn how to automate the process of creating 3D text.
Learn to Paste a Part Without History Learn to Paste a Part Without History
By CATIA Tutorials
In this tutorial users learn how to copy and paste a part without including its version history in CATIA.
Case Studies
Interactive 3D Invigorates Clothing Company Interactive 3D Invigorates Clothing Company

French clothing company escapemax has implemented interactive 3D technology by Dassault Systemes to expand their customer base.
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.
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.
Simulating Life in Outer Space Simulating Life in Outer Space

In this case study Dassault Systèmes' Abaqus simulation tools helps Dover ILC simulate an artificial habitat for astronauts.
Columns
PLM Think Tank- Junes's Top Posts PLM Think Tank- Junes's Top Posts
By Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank Blog
Oleg Shilovitsky continues tracking trends in PLM, this month includes discussions of open PLM and the Exalead acquisition.
A Tragedy in Part Design A Tragedy in Part Design
By Pro CNC
This month readers get a look at a part design case study where things did not end well.
What is Value? What is Value?
By Don Creswell, Co-Founder SmartOrg Inc
In this column Creswell discusses what it means for something to have "value."
Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research
Kathleen Maher discusses how the CAD software business is staying afloat and how piracy is impacting the industry.
Heatsink 101: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
This web seminar will focus on how …

What is Value?
In this column Creswell discusses what it …

A Tragedy in Part Design
This month readers get a look at …

PLM Think Tank- Junes's Top Posts
Oleg Shilovitsky continues tracking trends in PLM, …

Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy
Kathleen Maher discusses how the CAD software …

Master Kinematics
In this tip users develop an understanding …

A Review of Manufacturing Quality Interoperability Efforts
A look at interoperability progress in quality …

Is Social Media Improving your Quality of Work?
Share your thoughts on the role of …

Create Your Very Own Avatar w/ New 3DVIA Product Feature
Learn how to create an avatar of …

IBM Rational Tools Drive Integration for Systems Development
Leading end-users confirm how IBM Rational tools …