Best Practices: Parametric Design With Hybrid Modeling With the strengths of feature-based modeling and the power of scan-based measurement, hybrid modeling provides the best of both worlds. . . Learn more
Cross-Sectional Scanning: Rapid First Article Inspection of Complex Molded Parts While 3D scanning is commonly used for, and linked to, reverse engineering, the biggest application is in the area of inspection for quality control. . . Learn more
Little Things Mean a Lot: Saving Time and Trouble with Quick Changeover Components By giving careful consideration to basic components such as fasteners, handles, and knobs, you can make a huge difference in the efficiency and reliability of the completed machine. . . Learn more
Adobe Acrobat Expanded for Manufacturing With Acrobat 8 Professional, Adobe has created a serious engineering application that enables users to engage others through electronic documents or online. . . Learn more
When Remote Equipment Fails, Call a During virtual get-togethers, AutoCAD drawings and/or PDF manuals can be shared online; participants can not only see the drawings, talk to each other, and communicate via the service's text-based chat, but can also take control of the screen. . . Learn more
Fast, Functional Prototypes Speeding up development is critical with today's short product life cycles. Fucntional prototypes created with Protomold's rapid injection molding allow for development of not only faster but better products. . . Learn more
Improving Performance of Pneumatic Cylinders Bimba Manufacturing's engineers migrated to the SolidWorks 3D mechanical design system several years ago to increase productivity and throughput to meet growing product development needs. . . Learn more
FiberSIM Teams Up with Renault F1 Champions Team engineers use software to explore designs and simulate manufacture of strong, reliable composite racecar parts. . . Learn more
Parker Hannifin Depends on Autodesk for Global Design Collaboration Sharing and reusing designs reduces costs and time to market; Autodesk solutions support Parker's transition to solutions supplier. . . Learn more
Pinball Wizards Bank on FEA to Redesign Game When designers at Stern Pinball ran into problems with a mechanical assembly that was failing in one of the games, Algor's finite element analysis software came to the rescue. . . Learn more
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