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CAD User Mechanical Magazine Aprl/May 2007 - Volume 20 No 04
Looks nice - does it work?   
Here’s a nice, potentially heartwarming story for a change!
Slipper Streamed!   
Micro Concepts and Inventor put Anglia Design & Draughting in the driving seat
From Russia with 3D!   
Russian software developer, Ascon, is aiming for the European market with its KOMPAS-3D parametric modelling, draughting and design tools
Lovable Bendy buses?   
I am with all of you Londoners who think that the demise of the Routemaster was a catastrophe, and that the bendy-buses that Ken Livingstone introduced are an ugly travesty of an efficient transport system
Life in 3D   
It’s important to win the hearts and minds of potential engineers and designers when they’re young, says Colin Watson, business development director, Imass Design Solutions
NX best thing!   
NX5 produces a major series of enhancements to UGS's popular engineering design software, as David Chadwick explains
A Mouldy Topic!   
VX Mould and Die, together with VX hybrid modelling, provides a complete design to production mould and die making solution
Isodraw 7.0   
What's the difference between an engineering drawing and a technical illustration?
On the rails   
Field artillery, using gunpowder and other explosive materials, has shot its bolt. To send projectiles faster, further and more accurately, needs an entirely new technology. COMSOL multiphysics is helping one group reach its target!
A twist to the tail   
The last motorbike I owned was a Triumph Tiger 110. Nice bike, but pretty primitive compared to the sophisticated machines you can buy today.
Power Rendering   
Despite the increased power of workstations and graphics cards,
Sea breeze and Lime!   
A 164-foot yacht. A giant Ferris wheel. A watch with four faces. Ice Cream Machines (featured in the last issue).
WorldSkills 2007   
Mike Westlake, a young part-time student in CADD at Bridgwater College, will represent the UK in the WorldSkills 2007 competition in Japan in November
 
CAD User AEC Magazine JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008 - Vol 21 No 01
Structurally Sound   
Price & Myers, a major structural engineering consulting firm, moves towards BIM with Revit Structure, providing substantial benefits of 3D design on a key London project
Creeping Targets   
David Chadwick looks at some of the unique issues affecting bridge designers
King of the castle   
Hurd Rolland plans digital route with Océ in historic Rossend Castle
Blitz Spirit   
Habitat for Humanity volunteers 'Blitz Build' Katrina homes in record time with ArchiCAD
It's a Plant!   
Autodesk has released AutoCAD P&ID 2008, which simplifies and automates the production of the Process Plant engineer’s 'recipe book'
Revu Review   
Bluebeam PDF Revu for CAD makes creating, editing and sharing PDF files a pleasure, says David Chadwick
Envisioneer 4.5   
From sketches to full blown 3D models complete with plans, walkthroughs, schedules - and even stereo views - it’s all easy with Envisoneer 4.5 from Cadsoft, writes David Chadwick
CAD Enough?   
Paul Oakley looks at some of the factors driving new methods of design production and asks if traditional 2D CAD is enough to keep ahead of the competition in the future.
Moscow's going Green!   
Bentley's Generative Components were a vital tool in the design for the Setun Hills Business Park in Moscow - blending organically inspired structures within a natural environment.
Flow Analysis in Design   
Autodesk has released AutoCAD P&ID 2008, which simplifies and automates the production of the Process Plant engineer’s 'recipe book'
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine JANUARY 2008 - Vol 20 No 12
Appliance of Science   
Domestic appliance manufacturer, Bosch, maintains its leading market position with the assistance of Siemens PLM Software.
High and Mighty!   
Liebherr takes customers to new heights - with CoCreate's OneSpace Suite of 3D direct modelling tools
Steely resolve!   
Autodesk makes light work of heavy engineering design
Joined at the Hip   
David Chadwick explains how Simpleware's 3D imaging, model and mesh generation and CAD integration tools transform the development of medical implants - and solve many other complex multi-part and multi-segmented issues
Total PLM   
David Chadwick takes a look at Siemens’ PLM Software - hitherto UGS' Teamcenter - which provides a total manufacturing solution
Worth repeating   
Designers can produce real parts from FDM Direct Digital Manufacturing Systems from Stratasys with total accuracy and repeatability
Best of the nest!   
CMM nests fully automatically with JETCAM Remote Control Processing
Engineering Meets Creativity   
Nick Lerner explains how Dassault Systeme's V5 technology provides rally car developers with the right tools to harness their creative and engineering talents to create world-beaters
Clear and Bright   
DSM Somos stereolithography resins provide a clear advantage for medical equipment designers
 
CAD User AEC Magazine NOVEMBER 2007 - Vol 20 No 11
Clear Vision   
Fluid Structures Limited produces highly developed structural designs by applying advanced 3D analysis software and a great deal of experience. Nick Lerner explains how they integrate the software into their practice to produce award winning performances
The “Five P’s” of CAD Training   
George D Gubas, MD of CAD Academy, explains how you can make CAD training pay!
Painless terrains!   
The conversion of surveyors’ 2D files to 3D surface data - a time-consuming manual process in many cases - is made ridiculously simple with TopoGX
Arching ambition   
Clive Robertson talks about the BIM application Tekla Structures, and explains how it was used during the construction of Wembley Stadium
Stressed Out!   
Bentley's AutoPIPE XM Edition for calculating pipe stresses, loads and deflections, is now fully integrated with its Microstation XM platform. David Chadwick reports
The New Rules of Building   
Nick Lerner explains how recording and retaining creative integrity, while optimising the design around multiple analysis criteria, has become possible for SOM architects since the introduction of Gehry Technologies' Digital Project software
Avoiding Spaghetti Junction   
Cloudis ties up the effective management of cables for the engineering construction sector
Ahead for Figures!   
CADsmart believes in Benchmarking CAD Skills for greater efficiency
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine NOVEMBER 2007 - Vol 20 No 10
CircuitWorks   
CircuitWorks gives SolidWorks users the ability to integrate electronic and mechanical design
Mine your own business!   
WiseImage Pro Streamlines Polish Mining
No Strain!   
Blue Ridge Numerics' CFdesign software has transformed Vee Bee Filtration's business model from one that offered a limited range of standard products to one with the agility to deliver completely new, custom-made, high quality solutions to meet every customer demand
Short cut   
Husqvarna, owner of the Flymo brand, uses Dassault Systemes V5 PLM to enhance its range, reduce costs and improve productivity
Two hands are better than one   
A new research study has shown that physical discomfort and pain among users of 3D software such as CAD packages can be dramatically reduced through the addition of a 3D mouse and the switch to a two-handed working style
Discretely Speaking!   
Analysing the flow of solid particles in a manufacturing, mining or other type of process requires the application of dedicated discrete element modelling software - using complex behavioural algorithms working on intelligent particles.
Can you dig it?   
Using Alibre Design Professional, Autoguide Equipment completes the most popular ride at LEGOLAND Windsor ahead of schedule
IronCAD 10   
IronCAD 10 has gone back to the drawing board, introducing a real-time rendering engine and an advanced realistic render engine amongst other features - enhancements that provide strong foundations for an increasingly popular CAD package.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007 - Vol 20 No 09
Podium takes to   
David Chadwick tries out a render plug-in for SketchUp that matches it's ease of use in providing photorealistic renderings
Dynamite!   
David Chadwick is blown away by Dynamite VSP, which brings real-time visualisation to road and rail projects, allowing civil design engineers to set the scene
Ancient and Modern   
How The Downland Gridshell, an elaborate Timber Grid Dish Construction in the Weald and Downland Open-Air Museum in Sussex, was constructed using Bentley's STAAD.Pro
Time to get in training?   
Computer Aided Business Systems Limited emphasise the need for efficient staff training to maximise company efficiency
Planning with Authority   
Chorley Borough Council adds scaling and measuring to its e-planning consultation service
Master plans   
Patrick Mays hails the return of the master builder
Adobe's Building Blocks!   
PDF is the format of the future in the Construction industry according to Nemetschek, who are providing a joint solution for Architects and Engineers with Adobe
A Model Example   
Ticodi developed its Model Review Comment System after extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry with solutions that didn't quite hit the mark. David Chadwick reports
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2007 - Vol 20 No 08
Clear Views   
InnoCielo View 2008, from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (formerly Cyco Software), updates its viewing and publishing tools.
Go with the flow   
Shedding light on valve design with upfront CFD
People in glass houses   
Alitex continue the great British tradition of designing and building superior greenhouses and conservatories - and business continues to bloom with the assistance of SolidWorks
Pro/Toolmaker 8.1   
PTC takes another step in its role as the Product Development Company, with the acquisition of NC Graphics and its tool-making solution, Pro/Toolmaker, says David Chadwick
Socket to me!   
IDAC uses Ansys/Mechanical 6.0 Finite Element Analysis software to validate Bridon International's design for steel rope terminations, used to anchor offshore platforms
Time to make the switch?   
For years electrical engineers have used AutoCAD - so why the need for change? Neil McArthur of Autodesk lists the benefits.
Pastys to microrobots   
Got a complex design problem to solve, like how to cook a tasty chicken pasty? Then just invoke COMSOL's Multiphysics, suggests David Chadwick. Easy as pie!
Creative precision   
CADTools 5 brings CAD precision and control to the creative genius of Adobe's Illustrator
Femap 9.3   
A major part of any FEA study is the quality of the pre- and post processing software that allows it to be set up properly in the first place - and to present the results accurately and clearly, says David Chadwick
 
CAD User AEC Magazine JULY/AUGUST 2007 - Vol 20 No 07
Virtually there   
Architects can lead clients into 3D virtual worlds, using SEE3D Plan Design, to transform the way projects are run
Revit passes Goldcrest test   
Since 1982, Goldcrest Land Plc has operated within the high value segment of the housing market.
GenerativeCo   
GenerativeComponents from Bentley gives the architect the opportunity to combine creativity and intuition with logic - if that's not a contradiction in terms, writes David Chadwick
On track for 2012?   
Mott McDonald has won a prestigious BE Award for their innovative solutions to line of sight problems on the new East London Line Project
Beauty isn’t   
When I was a physical education student at a teacher's training college
Idyllic!   
A Frank Lloyd Wright design comes to Life with the Help of ArchiCAD
Revit passes Goldcrest test   
Since 1982, Goldcrest Land Plc has operated within the high value segment of the housing market.
Crystal gazing   
Autodesk and Uniform shine crystals in the sky over the City of London
A barnstorming effort!   
TurboCAD 14 Pro for Architects is a seriously useful tool that provides a cost-effective and easy-to-use bridge from 2D plan drawings to 3D modelling, writes David Chadwick
Workstations   
David Chadwick goes through the tortuous process of buying high-level Workstations for the CAD market
The Path to BIM: Part 2   
So you've finally decided upon this new and exciting technology. You've ordered the new hardware. What could possibly happen?
Idyllic!   
Frank Lloyd Wright Design Comes to Life with the Help of ArchiCAD
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine JUNE/JULY 2007 - Vol 20 no 06
Mold and Die   
Following on from our introduction to UGS NX5 last issue, David Chadwick discovers how NX Tooling simplifies the process of making molds and dies from the 3D model
Cadopia 6 SP3   
Cadopia 6 SP3 proves that budget software doesn’t always mean budget features, writes David Chadwick
Cutting it finer   
Radan helps Sheet Metal Manufacturer Dunham Bush cut lead times and material usage
Getting Personal   
David Chadwick takes another look at CoCreate's OneSpace Modelling Personal Edition, now that they have extended the very successful free offer for the 3D modelling software
“Innovate, don't Invent!”   
Innovation was the key for Dean Kamen, one of the headline speakers at this year’s PTC World User Conference, as David Chadwick reports
Optimise and Innovate   
CADFix isn’t just about Data Exchange. It can also be used to develop sophisticated pre and post processing tools for advanced analysis and optimisation software, as engineering company ABB have discovered.
Urbis Ubiquitous!   
InnoCielo Meridian Enterprise puts a Spotlight on Project Overview at Urbis Lighting
CAD in Schools   
Education in Schools is becoming more focused, as software developers extend their influence in the classroom - with some interesting developments and exciting new competitions for schoolchildren
A superior view   
Autodesk signs an agreement to buy out leading visualization company, Opticore
Ships ahoy!   
BAE Systems benefits from implementing a multi-site document portal from Océ
That’s handy!   
Handyscan 3D is an innovative handheld laser scanner that will revolutionise the way engineers create digital models
School’s out?   
Having safely sent Mike Westlake on his way to the WorldSkills competition in Japan (see the last issue of CAD User Mechanical) we can look a bit closer at the increasingly urgent issue of finding the next generation of Product Design Engineers.
Designs on your models   
David Chadwick looks at the features of Solidworks 2008 that have been developed specifically to improve your model designs
 
CAD User AEC Magazine MAY/JUNE 2007 - Vol 20 No 05
What’s the storey?   
David Chadwick looks at some of the interesting new design and presentation concepts that Graphisoft has introduced in ArchiCAD Version 11
The Big Three   
“Are civil engineering challenges overshadowing current opportunities?”, asks Jack Strongitharm of Autodesk
Building Bridges   
David Chadwick looks at TDV GmbH, leaders in developing Analysis and Design Software for Bridges, who have recently been acquired by Bentley Systems
The Path to BIM: Part 1   
The term "Building Information Modelling" or BIM was first coined in 2002.
Warm regards!   
ANSYS CFX is used to analyse complex airflow problems in Civil Engineering and HVAC Environments
Earthly Powers   
Graphisoft provides a bi-directional connection between ArchiCAD 11, Google Earth and Google 3D
3D Free   
3D space and object exploration tools from 3Dconnexion give users unprecedented levels of control as they fly through virtual scenarios
Bigfoot!   
Foolproof footfall analysis in Oasys’ GSA 8.2
Hi-rise Hilton   
Manchester's skyline has been dramatically enhanced with the construction of the iconic Hilton Hotel, which towers above one of the city's regeneration areas
Digging into 3D   
Do you need 3D for Civil Design? Mike Barkasi of Bentley Europe puts the case forward for civil engineers to move up to 3D
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Apr/May 2007 - Vol 20 no 04
POWER RENDERING   
ARTVPS doubles the speed of 3D rendering with the launch of Ray Box, which incorporates new chip technology.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Feb/Mar 2007 - Vol 20 No 02
Meeting the Challenge   
David Chadwick talks to Dassault Systeme about its PLM solution for SolidWorks, PDMWorks Express, which provides an affordable solution that will help manufacturers compete in today's market
Up to Speed   
UGS Velocity series can take a design and manufacturing company all the way - at their own speed, of course
Dynamic Modeling   
David Chadwick looks at the dynamic modeling technology behind CoCreate's OneSpace Designer
Queues and Moos!   
David Chadwick reports back from SolidWorks World 2007, held this year in Hurricane ravaged New Orleans
A Sense of Scale   
PTC has focused on providing a fully scaleable PDM to PLM solution that provides an easy up-grade path for manufacturers
All or Nothing   
BOC Edwards maintains its pre-eminent market position with Dassault Systemes PLM
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Jan/Feb 2007 - Vol 20 No 01
CADWorx: Changing the investment paradigm for cost effective plant design and refit   
The old adage ‘value for money’ is never too far away from most buyers thoughts.
Go for the Pro!   
Sketchup 6 Pro is now available. Many users don’t know just how far the software can take, them, though – and it’s well worth taking a training course to expand your SketchUp horizons..
Zero Excuses   
The AEC industry has a responsibility to keep on working towards sustainability says Pete Baxter, Autodesk, sales director Northern Europe
Extra Smart Thinking   
John Bennett, of Allied Images, looks at the largest large format scanners from Colortrac…
Field Workers   
Bentley On Site provides a valuable electronic field book for Site inspectors, Stakeout crews, Surveyors and other field personnel
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Dec/Jan 2006/07 - Vol 19 No 12
High-octane CFD   
The latest version of CFdesign upfront CFD software generates first-pass flow and thermal simulation in minutes and delivers high-fidelity design reviews 20 times faster
ITEDO   
With the acquisition of 2D technical illustration company, ITEDO, PTC becomes the only CAD company to offer a full design, management and content publication solution.
Ocean Express   
Computer Simulation is used to investigate the mystery of a dolphin’s speed using COSMOSFloWorks and EFD.Lab Software
The Great Translator   
You may speak CAD fluently, but not everybody does. But can 3D design become the lingua franca of the manufacturing industry? Kevin Ison, sales director, Northern Europe, Autodesk manufacturing solutions, explains further.
Trionics and Autodesk Inventor take Planet Platforms to new heights   
For nearly thirty years, Planet Platforms has been at the forefront of access equipment development and today is one of the UK’s top manufacturers…..
Going into Orbit!   
3D Connexions new 3D Space Navigation tools aim at giving everybody a new, and fun, way of viewing things.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Nov/Dec 2006 - Vol 19 No 11
Bentley BE Awards   
Atkins Water & Environment wins an Award of Excellence from Bentley for 3D Design.
Blue Sky   
Bring more of your senses into play, by printing out Blue Sky’s digital terrain and cityscapes in full colour and 3 dimensions!
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Sep/Oct 2006 - Vol 19 No 10
Art to Part   
HBC uses Moldflow’s Plastics Advisor and Analysis tools to take components ‘direct to manufacture’ and reduce process cycle times
Optimising CFD   
Sculptor shape deformation and CFD optimization tool looks set to revolutionise the CFD industry
Hot and Cold Passes   
Is the speed of your wide area network, in spite of its purported performance characteristics, restricting, also the performance of your business..
From Dust to Dust   
DEM Solutions helps NASA solve the problem of dusty spacesuits!
Beyond Excel!   
Using Excel spreadsheets to handle engineering calculations could be leading you into trouble, according to David Chadwick
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine June/July 2006 - Vol 19 No 06
Competing with Reality?   
ART VPS is pioneering advancements in ray-traced and High Dynamic Range Imaging through its PURE rendering card and RenderDrive workstation
Best Kept Secrets   
How much do you value your company's technical expertise? Enough to prevent it falling into your competitor’s hands?
Model Looks   
Version 12 of VX introduces enhancements that benefit both 2D and 3D designs, writes David Chadwick
Caged Beasts   
Caterham cars get a SolidWorks-based makeover from Caged, bringing its production into the Twenty-First Century without losing any of the things that make the original car great!
Current Issues!   
David Chadwick looks at the latest version of AutoCAD Electrical, based on AutoCAD 2007, which provides electrical designers with a full 'cabinet' of tools
Sitting Pretty   
Micro Concepts and Autodesk Inventor are part of the furniture at Lee & Plumpton
Hitting the Sweet Spot   
PTC's Pro/ENGINEER is driving the design process that creates Ping Drivers
SWIFT and Sure   
SWIFT retains its primary position in the latest version of SolidWorks, automating complex design functions for inexpert users
Bumper to Bumper   
Upfront CFD simulation accelerates automotive design
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Apr/May 2006 - Vol 19 No 04
Lets Get Physical   
David Chadwick explains how COSMOSMotion enables design engineers to conduct physics-based motion simulations
Advantage, the planet   
Developing alternative energy sources is one part of the plan to eke out the Earth's resources.
Cobra strikes back   
David Chadwick talks to Gary Seale of Cobra, a company that is finding interesting new markets after the potentially disastrous collapse of its contract with The Rover Group
X-Craft   
Strand7 is helping the US Navy develop craft for future support roles in littoral and shallow water.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Mar/Apr 2006 - Vol 19 No 03
Spring is Sprung!   
David Chadwick looks at some of the latest enhancements in Autodesk’s Architectural Desktop 2007 and Revit Building 9
JetStream 5   
David Chadwick looks at the new features that are helping to keep NavisWork's JetStream 5 ahead of the competition in the visualisation market
Bluetooth Surveying   
Latimer CAD uses wireless technology to sort out building geometry
Now you see it   
David Chadwick gets a clear vision of the future as Bentley's MicroStation connects to Google Earth
ADT tales   
Autodesk's Architectural Desktop enables calfordseaden architects to “Take time to save time”
Ready for Take-Off   
David Chadwick visits Longford House, home of BAA, to see why, with another two years to go before lift-off, BAA has already started the handover process for Terminal 5
Laying it Out   
Autodesk Building Systems 2007 brings in new features from AutoCAD 2007 to make it easier for engineers to lay out Building Services
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Feb/Mar 2006 - Vol 19 No 02
Embedded Fluid Analysis   
CD-adapco has introduced enhancements to the STAR-CAD Series: a range of CAD-embedded Design-centric CFD that puts analysis directly in the hands of design engineers
Safety First   
Safexpert provides a step by step approach to gaining the CE-Mark for manufacturers of Plant and Machinery
Young Inventors   
Autodesk Inventor and Revit bring 3D thinking to Thomas Cowley High School
It's a Blast!   
Alibre Design makes a noisy impact on the slopes of the Italian Alps
Reverse-it   
HighRES pushes the envelope in reverse engineering
Universally 3D   
Publish, share, review, and mark up 3D designs in Intelligent Documents using Adobe's new Acrobat 3D
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Jan/Feb 2006 - Vol 19 No 01
ADT for FF&E   
Architectural Desktop is used to produce equipment schedules to fit out a college in Doha, Qatar
Mayan Architecture   
David Chadwick visits Chris Lepine of Foster & Partners to find out how they use Alias Maya to design some of their most striking structures.
Seasons in the Rising Sun   
Shinichi Fujita, chief of the Computer Aided Design and Architectural and Engineering Services Center within SEKISUI HOUSE Ltd, Japan, describes how Piranesi is used within his practice to design and sell their houses
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Dec/Jan 2006 - Vol 18 No 12
Perfect Vision   
ICEM launches its next-generation surface modelling, validation and design visualisation software suite, ICEM Shape Design.
Increasing Mobility   
Working with AutoDesk Partner, Micro Concepts, JCM Seating Solutions (JCM) has found Inventor to be the ideal design tool to spearhead its drive into new markets
Solar flair   
Power of One, using COSMOSWorks software, prepares a revolutionary solar car for real-world trials on Canada's roads, perfecting solar technology for tomorrow's hybrid cars as high oil prices raise interests in alternative vehicles
wired for CAD   
John Wilson of Mentor Graphics talks about the need for improved integration of electrical and mechanical data and processes in Automotive and Aerospace Design
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Nov/Dec 2005 - Vol 18 No 11
A new model for managing building projects   
The rise of online project collaboration, by Mark Ellis, business manager, Autodesk Collaboration Services
Transparently Better   
M-Color 9 adds a human touch to AutoCAD plots
Hot Draft IT   
CADlogic has released a free software package that provides a fast and easy tool for creating 2D drawings, allowing you to share drawings with AutoCAD. There’s even a low cost upgrade on offer after you've been hooked!
The Shape of Things to Come   
Graphisoft delivers the first seamless integration of organic shape modeling within Virtual Building technology
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Oct/Nov 2005 - Vol 18 No 10
The Last Frontier   
Mathcad 13, the latest version of the popular mathematical calculation software, enhances XML operability and introduces stepping programme debuggers
FLUENTly Speaking   
FLUENT's FloWizard 2.0 takes designers and non-CFD specialists all the way through the CFD process
Size Matters   
David Chadwick explains how Lattice3D manages to compress data files down to the absolute minimum using XVL technology, while still retaining 3D model detail - and then have free viewing of the models to boot
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Sep/Oct 2005 - Vol 18 No 09
A civilising influence   
David Chadwick looks at the practical aspects of using Autodesk's Civil 3D software
The Wembley Way   
Confirming the value of mechanical design tools being used for civil engineering projects, another U.K. engineering firm saves time and effort on the new Wembley Stadium roof foundations, and other high-profile projects, by using SolidWorks software
Modelling Simula   
In Situ Simulation takes a unique approach to preparing 3D models for visualisation and simulation. It quickly and effectively turns them into Rapid Prototype models -and all for a nice price too!
3DtoGo   
Developed by myVR Software in Norway, 3DtoGo introduces real-time, high-res, and interactive streamed flythroughs
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Aug/Sep 2005 - Vol 18 No 08
Take it from the Top!   
According to Antonio Sciortino, Technical Director at Fraccon Systems in Rome, Top-Down Design changes the projecting rules
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine June/July 2005 - Vol 18 No 06
All that glitters!   
3D Scanners latest hand-held laser scanner, ModelMaker Z, provides superior dark or shiny surface data capture.
Going with the Flow!   
David Chadwick takes some of the mystique out of CFD – which Blue Ridge Numerics have already done, of course.
Applied Brilliance!   
Element Six, the worldwide-leading supplier of industrial diamonds shines with CoCreate’s OneSpace Collaboration Software
Manufacturing Excellence!   
CEMs (Centres of Excellence in Manufacturing) can assist the smaller companies in solving complex design issues, both with funding and specialist expertise, as Chalice Engineering Simulation demonstrates.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine May/June 2005 - Vol 18 No 05
Autodesk VIZ 2006   
Autodesk enhances VIZ 2006 in the raft of improvements to its’ core CAD product, AutoCAD 2006, as David Chadwick explains.
CAD in a crisis   
Scan2CAD helps architects improve the hospital facilities in Afghanistan, reducing the unacceptably high infant mortality rates.
The Lady of the Lake   
A different slant will be given to ‘Nature Walks’ following the completion of the Shotton Surface Mining Project – submitted for an Excellence Award at the Bentley User Conference.
Excels in 3D!   
Interactive 3D files within an Excel document? Whatever next? Actify has, however, brought CAD 2D and 3D viewing capability within the realms of Microsoft Office.
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine April/May 2005 - Vol 18 No 04
A Drop of Blood   
FEA is not only useful in defining how a product performs, but how it will react – if you drop it – as Bayer HealthCare, SolidWorks COSMOSWorks users, have found.
Interactive 3D   
Immersive Design brings the Adobe Acrobat embedded 3D capabilities to life, with user controlled animations, and linked text.
Max Power   
SolidWorksToMax from nPower gives SolidWorks designers a rapid means of turning out ultra-high renderings of their models in 3ds Max.
Evolve to 3D   
Solid Edge improves user access in the latest version of Solid Edge, making it easier for new modellers to ‘Evolve’ from 2D, and providing an Apprentice Mode for young designers.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Mar/April 2005 - Vol 18 No 03
A Dam good solution!   
The Bureau of Reclamation uses Cyco’s AutoManager Meridian to keep the Grand Coulee Dam’s turbines working.
Joined-up Government   
Cadcorp’s Spatial Information System provides a good example of an integrated infrastructure environment, as can be seen with Poole and Redditch Borough Councils, and Welsh Health Estates.
Carry on Doctor!   
David Clarke introduces the CAD Doctor Series, developed by Mark Hibberd as a result of satisfying his own architectural CAD training needs.
Comfort Zone   
David Chadwick looks at the latest flat screen displays from Eizo, and decides that they meet all of the criteria that users demand when it comes to Viewing Comfort.
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Feb/Mar 2005 - Vol 18 No 02
Mustang accelerates in reverse.   
Jill Aitoro explains how Geomagic reverse-engineering technology keeps Mustang assembly lines rolling
O2 Therapy   
Using SolidWorks, Southmedic developed the OxyArm™ Predictable Oxygen Delivery System, the first “open” oxygen delivery system on the market. The OxyArm system uses directional diffuser technology to provide superior oxygen therapy to patients
Blobs for Grownups   
Serious amateurs and CAD professionals can learn a lot about 3D character modelling and animation from Eovia’s Carrara 4 complete 3D Solution.
Picture Perfect   
Pictures by PC is an all-encompassing design to manufacturing solution that has been around for as long as AutoCAD, and has many enthusiastic adherents in Germany.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Jan/Feb 2005 - Vol 18 No 01
Controlled Speed!   
HP’s new DesignJet 4000 provides significant performance enhancements over its predecessors, and provides an embedded web server to keep the beast under control!
Piping Stress?   
Bentley’s Mark Upston looks at the latest European Pressure Equipment Directive for Plant Applications, and outlines how Bentley’s AutoPIPE, Pipe Stress Analysis software, has been developed to meet its requirements.
In the Jet Stream!   
The latest version of NavisWorks – JetStream – finally succumbs to the lures of the computer games industry, by adding the details that make kid’s games more lifelike – and exciting!
Taking Control   
John Doogan of The Miller Partnership explains how the use of Archetype has enabled his practice to retain control over the growing mountain of information being handled by a successful architectural practice.
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Dec/Jan 2004 - Vol 17 No 12
Fancy a Cuppa?   
Noticed that your new kettle is a bit noisier than the one you chucked out recently? Advantage CFD have looked into the problem for you, with some interesting results.
Bottoms Up!   
The time-honoured phrase encouraging you to down the rest of your drink, has taken on a sinister new meaning as the crime of Date Rape Drugs sweep the bars. AME Design, in association with ‘DrinkSafe’ has come up with a design to alleviate the problem.
Forward Motion   
Alias’ StudioTools Design Suite and MotionBuilder 6 keep the 3D design and animation software company ahead in the auto and entertainment industries
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Nov/Dec 2004 - Vol 17 No 11
You’ve been framed   
Version 4 of COINS Framing software adds lightweight steel structures and stock optimisation to its ADT based timber frame modelling software.
Smart scanning   
Colortrac’s stylish, new and easy to use, large format scanners break the £5000 barrier for A0+ colour scanners
Sheer Invention!   
Excitech are breaking the boundaries of architectural design by combining the capabilities of Autodesk’s 3D solid modeller, Inventor - with ADT.
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Oct/Nov 2004 - Vol 17 No 10
Knowledge Transfer Partnership   
Lifting Beam Manufacturer, Rossendale, adopts Knowledge based Engineering technology to win a major contract, with the assistance of a graduate working under the aegis of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
A Simple View!   
Hewlett-Packard’s Remote Graphics software brings easy, real-time, 3D viewing capabilities to a wider audience.
Getting a bit heated?   
Flomerics’ Version5 software, combining all major analysis tools involved in the physical development of electronic products, leads the market in the integrate of physical design in a single environment
Do The Math   
Mathsoft expands the availability of its Mathcad software by integrating XML capabilities.
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Aug/Sep 2004 - Vol 17 No 08
Lean Times   
David Chadwick explains why NX3, the latest version of UGS’ Product Development suite, focuses on Managed Product Development,
Decking Out!   
UGS’ Solid Edge has helped Fairline Boats, the luxury motor yacht builder, get its craft into the water quicker.
Function is not enough   
The aesthetics, image and ergonomics of a new product are usually a low priority for design engineers, who get caught up in the functionality of a new product.
TurboCAD 10.1 Professional   
TurboCAD, from IMSI, is now a comprehensive CAD tool for both the mechanical and the AEC markets, providing powerful 2D drawing and 3D model building
 
CAD User AEC Magazine July/Aug 2004 - Vol 17 No 07
The right Tools for the Job   
COINS provides the tools to get Autodesk Building Services up and running in the shortest time possible – ‘out of the box’.
Ergocentric!   
Autodesk Revit stimulates Ergotechnics to start a new business venture
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine June/July - Vol 17 No 06
What's up, docs?   
Total Document Management comes easy, using DvTDM from SSI
Ship, Ahoy!   
French Yacht Architectural Firm Berret-Racoupeau Chooses PLM Solutions from IBM and Dassault Systèmes to develop future yachts with CATIA V5 collaborative digital mock-up
 
CAD User AEC Magazine May/June 2004 - Vol 17 No 05
COSMIC!   
COSMOSDesignSTAR towers above the competition when it comes to building concrete
Well preserved   
Latimer CAD provides a range of software tools, based on AutoCAD, that dramatically reduce the cost of surveying and recording data from buildings for preservation, redevelopment or purely historical interest.
Archetype   
"The best laid schemes o’mice an’men gang aft a-gley?"
AdvanceSteel   
Steel detailing 'advances' further as CADS releases the latest version of its
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine April/May 2004 - Vol 17 No 04
Size Matters   
CFdesign is currently in operation at Norgren Limited, where the Valve manufacturer meets customers demands for smaller and smaller valves.
Working to Rules   
Substantial amounts of time can be saved by leveraging on a companies knowledge base for engineering-to-order and customised products.
A Case Of Eureka!   
Low volume production of durable equipment is simplified using Martello Designs ThinRim Process.
 
CAD User AEC Magazine March/April 2004 - Vol 17 No 03
Revit 6   
David Chadwick looks at latest version of Revit from Autodesk
AutoCAD 2005   
Drawing Management is the focus of some of the most important improvements being introduced in the latest version of AutoCAD
Scaling the Building Information Mountain   
A look at the key issues that arise when attempting to create a Single Building Model
 
CAD User Mechanical Magazine Feb/Mar 2004 - Vol 17 No 02
Design with Insight   
CAD User looks at the latest release from UGS PLM Solutions (an EDS company). Solid Edge Version 15 adds intelligence and control to its mid-range 3D Solid Modelling package.
Grade `A´ Fillets!   
VX introduces the concept of Designer Fillets in the quest to find the ultimate in Class 'A' surfaces, as David Chadwick discovers.
Delcam augers well for Total Modelling!   
A Swedish company - more used to inclement weather conditions than the UK - has used Delcam's Total Modelling solution to `break the ice’ on a unique design problem
 
CAD User AEC Magazine Jan/Feb 2004 - Vol 17 No 01
Asset Management   
Cad-Capture supplies the London Borough of Hillingdon with its specialist AssetCapture Solution to assist the Council in planning the Asset Management of all of its schools.
Document management without the barriers   
Check in/check (CI/CO) out document management systems (DMS), far from being a panacea, can have some inherent disadvantages - especially for users of design software.
Cold Comfort!   
CEA Systems helps the Russian Oil giant, Rosneft, save engineering costs using Plant-4D and 4D-Explorer Software.
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