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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.
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.
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.
Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Project lead Emmanuel Boivin-Moreau discusses how the implementation of 3D design software CATIA has helped Hydro-Quebec.
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.
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.
Reducing Cooling Cycle Times with Simpoe-Mold Reducing Cooling Cycle Times with Simpoe-Mold
A Case Study by SIMPOE This article discusses how to use simulation in conform cooling to take into account the specific complex cooling channels geometry.
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.
VISTAGY Helps Renault F1 Team Reach Finish Line VISTAGY Helps Renault F1 Team Reach Finish Line
By Ian Goddard, Renault F1 Team VISTAGY software and services enhanced the design-to-manufacturing process for the Renault F1 Team in development of Formula One car.
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.
VISTAGY’s FiberSIM Helps NASA Test Viability of Composites VISTAGY’s FiberSIM Helps NASA Test Viability of Composites
By Mike Kirsch, NASA NASA relies on VISTAGY’s FiberSIM engineering software as it contemplates the role of advanced composites in future space flights.
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.
Chuck Yeager, National Aviation Hall of Fame
General Yeager is the first and youngest military pilot to be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Gearing for Growth Gearing for Growth
By PARTsolutions How PARTsolutions helped Rockwell Automation provide online parts in native data.
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.
Propel Analysis Time Propel Analysis Time
By Geometric Limited Chrysler powertrain department speeds up time it takes to measure thick and thin wall conditions.
Thermal Design Process At Teradyne’s Industrial Consumer Div Thermal Design Process At Teradyne’s Industrial Consumer Div
By Mike Damiano, Platform Engineering Group, Teradyne Industrial Consumer Division A report detailing the thermal design process and the use of Flotherm in the design of Teradyne Industrial Consumer Division’s automated test systems.
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.
3D Printing Metal Parts 3D Printing Metal Parts
By MIT MIT's cutting-edge technology assist ExtrudeHone.
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.
Diamond Aircraft Develops New Jet With Help From RAND Diamond Aircraft Develops New Jet With Help From RAND
Submitted by RAND RAND Worldwide's training helps Diamond Aircraft implement ENOVIA SmarTeam in this case study.
Airflow Simulation Ensures +/-1 F Temperature Range Airflow Simulation Ensures +/-1 F Temperature Range
Submitted by Christopher Wark, Flomerics A pharmaceuticals warehouse solves a difficult challenge with the help of CFD modeling.
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.
Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding Airbus Evaluates Friction Stir Welding
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.
DELMIA Worldwide Customer Conference Presents DELMIA Worldwide Customer Conference Presents
Lockheed Martin Ship/Air Integration Lab (SAIL) share success story on how DELMIA ENVISION is used to combine motion capture with virtual reality.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Submitted by TraceParts Trelleborg Sealing Solutions uses TraceParts to help meet the needs of their customers.
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.
Translation/Migration Special Report Translation/Migration Special Report
By ITI TranscenData Learn How CADfix Solves Dana Corporation's Interoperability Issues
Data Translation Special Report Data Translation Special Report
By Goodrich Corporation and Translation Technologies, Inc. TTI Rescues Goodrich from Expensive Translation
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.
DELMIA Simulations Help Lockheed Martin DELMIA Simulations Help Lockheed Martin
Submitted by DELMIA Lockheed Martin Aeronautics unit moves toward glitch free designs.
Reverse Engineering Returns Reverse Engineering Returns
By Peter Dickin Peter Dickin explains why reverse engineering is making a comeback in this case study.
Boeing Adopts RapidTag Boeing Adopts RapidTag
Submitted by Cortona3D Boeing takes advantage of the RapidTag toolbox in this case study.
Sanyo Machine Works Sanyo Machine Works
By ENOVIA A case study detailing how ENOVIA's SmarTeam helped Sanyo Machine Works grow.
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.
Automobile Supplier Advises on DELMIA Implementation Automobile Supplier Advises on DELMIA Implementation
A paid advertorial submitted by DELMIA OLHO Technik explains how they improved their business by implementing Delmia solutions.
MASCHIO GROUP v5 plm Success Story MASCHIO GROUP v5 plm Success Story
Submitted by ENOVIA SmarTeam, Dassault Systèmes Agricultural manufacturing company meets marketing needs when their product development structure becomes a reality with the help of PLM 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.
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.
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!
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.”
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.
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.”
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!
Using PLM for Customer-Driven Innovation Using PLM for Customer-Driven Innovation
Provided By IBM See how a Canadian custom window and door manufacturer employed PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault to increase market share and boost production.
RECARO Japan Regains Manufacturing Competitiveness RECARO Japan Regains Manufacturing Competitiveness
Provided by DELMIA See what a Japanese automobile interior parts manufacturer did to get a jump on their competition by using DELMIA QUEST. Read all about it!
CATIA V5 Helps Bicycle Maker Accelerate Innovation CATIA V5 Helps Bicycle Maker Accelerate Innovation
Provided By IBM Product Lifecycle Management See how CATIA V5 helped a popular bicycle manufacturer free up time for developers and manufacturers with a little help from IBM PLM.
Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port Engineers Design Liquids Berth at Australian Port
Contributed By ALGOR, INC. Engineers Use ALGOR to Design and Troubleshoot a Liquids Berth at one of the largest ports in Australia.
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.
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.
Bentley Motors Bentley Motors
By Neil D. McLeod When Bentley Motors designed their new Continental Flying Spur, surface quality analysis and design visualization software were imperative.
Renault F1 Team Revs up CAD Data Translation Renault F1 Team Revs up CAD Data Translation
By Alan Duerden, Renault F1 Team Read how the Renault F1 Team speeds up Data Translation with new software. Learn about how this software seams with CATIA.
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
Driving Down the Time and Cost of Powertrain Engineering Driving Down the Time and Cost of Powertrain Engineering
Contributed by Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5 offers much more flexibility and enables engineers to consider many more options before committing to a final design.
DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets
By Jack Thornton Simulation and offline programming accelerate development of automated systems for assembly, painting, arc welding. Part 3: Genesis Systems Group
DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets
By Jack Thornton Simulation and offline programming accelerate development of automated systems for assembly, painting, arc welding. Part 2: Sanyo Machine Works
DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets DELMIA Brings Success to Tooling Builders in Diverse Markets
By Jack Thornton Simulation and offline programming accelerate development of automated systems for assembly, painting, arc welding. Part 1: Flex-N-Gate
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.
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.
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.
Renault F1 Team is Faster to the Finish Line with FiberSIM Renault F1 Team is Faster to the Finish Line with FiberSIM
Contributed by Vistagy, Inc. Renault F1 Team revs up production of the R25 racecar using FiberSIM software to automate design processes, simulate part lay-up, and assess part producibility.
FEA Software Goes to School in Central America FEA Software Goes to School in Central America
Contributed by staff at ALGOR, Inc. Educators in El Salvador employ FEA software to modernize the way they teach engineering students and promote local technological growth.
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.
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.
Leading Supplier of Night Vision Devices Chooses Proficiency Leading Supplier of Night Vision Devices Chooses Proficiency
By Lynda Rutledge, with contributions from ITT and Proficiency Following a company-wide software standardization, ITT Industries Night Vision selects Proficiency software for feature-based CAD data exchange.
Worldwide Shipbuilding Moves to V5 PLM Worldwide Shipbuilding Moves to V5 PLM
By Alexandra Pratt, with Material from IBM Northrop Grumman adopts CATIA V5 PLM tools to enhance the next generation of ships for the U.S. Navy.
CATIA Used to Model World’s Largest Enclosed Space CATIA Used to Model World’s Largest Enclosed Space
By Bruce Pilgrim The Beijing National Stadium, focal point of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, is being engineered with the aid of CATIA.
New SLA Resins Make a “Material Difference” in RPTs New SLA Resins Make a “Material Difference” in RPTs
By Bruce Pilgrim DSM Somos shows how its advanced RPT material technology allows companies to make models with characteristics that until recently were only dreamed of.
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.
Auto Supplier Achieves True Multi-CAD Interoperability Auto Supplier Achieves True Multi-CAD Interoperability
By Lynda Rutledge Auto Supplier Magneti Marelli cuts production time and costs while gaining a competitive edge with Proficiency Collaborative Gateway.
G.I.D. Corp is a Contender with PLM Solutions G.I.D. Corp is a Contender with PLM Solutions
By Lynda Rutledge Small-but-innovative G.I.D. Corp trims product development time and costs with PLM Solutions
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.
Maschio Group: Planting the Seeds with CATIA PLM Maschio Group: Planting the Seeds with CATIA PLM
By Massimo Crozzoli Farm equipment manufacturer the Maschio Group took on CATIA to conquer the challenges brought on by a cyclical business - agriculture.
Pioneering Hybrid Approach for 2D to Solid Model Conversions Pioneering Hybrid Approach for 2D to Solid Model Conversions
By Jerry Fireman A new CAD/CAM translation service saves time and money for an automotive supplier by converting 2D CATIA drawings to Unigraphics solid models.
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