The numbers and issues caused by Multi-CAD interoperability, or in most cases the lack thereof, are huge. Many engineers spend over 10% of their working week repairing and rebuilding Multi-CAD files according to a survey by Lifecycle Insights and Longview Advisors. Their 2013 State of Collaboration … [Read more...]
Rethinking Simulation: Should you take another look?
Exploring the accessibility and value of Simulation. A guest post by Monica Schnitger, President of Schnitger corporation Not that long ago, design and simulation were done by different parts of the engineering staff. This made sense because simulation required specialized skills and the tools … [Read more...]
Delivering legendary Beer thanks to PTC Creo
PTC Creo helps KHS build top-of-the-line packaging and bottling machinery, which helps Hirsch deliver legendary beer, which helps beer lovers everywhere get a taste of a tradition that goes back over 200 years. Beer. Its wonderful stuff. Homer J Simpson once sagely declared beer as 'the cause … [Read more...]
‘HELP! It’s broke!’ Or why Backups matter
Protecting your computer system and your data is just as important today as it has ever been. Use of antivirus and antispyware applications is commonplace, yet equally important is maintaining timely backups of your data. It's Monday morning, the first Coffee of the day hasn't yet found its … [Read more...]
Cottage Craft Spirals step into CAD with PTC Creo Elements Direct Drafting
PTC Creo Elements Direct Drafting provides the perfect tool to merge traditional production techniques with modern design requirements Established in 1980, Cottage Craft Spirals has earned a deserved reputation for producing Spiral Staircases including Helical, Straight and Combi stairs in Cast … [Read more...]
3D Printing Comes of Age as RAF Tornado Makes Flight With Printed Parts
RAF Fighter Jets have flown for the first time using parts made by 3D printers it has been reported by The Mail Online. BAE Systems said that metal components were successfully used on the company’s flight from Warton Airfield in Lancashire in late December 2013. Engineers are using 3D technology to … [Read more...]
MultiCAD Data, Unified Design?
Organizations that design and manufacture products spend a lot of time, money and effort becoming proficient at using their 3D CAD software, as doing so has proven to deliver significant benefits, such as faster time to market, higher-quality products, and reduced product development costs. The … [Read more...]
Improve your design cycle
British summer has finally arrived! All across the UK's roads and bridleways, a fair weather creature known as the Mamil can be seen in abundance. Often travelling in packs, and frequently to be found outside watering holes serving alcoholic beverages, the Mamil, or 'Middle Aged Man in Lycra', can … [Read more...]
Using PDM in Small to Medium Businesses
In a recent global product development survey, one big difference in the design process came to light between larger enterprises and Small to Medium Businesses: The use of Product Data Management, or PDM, Software. Of those surveyed, 29% of SMB's currently run a commercial PDM solution compared to … [Read more...]
Pland Stainless – Design for the Secure environment
High Peak Systems customer Pland Stainless have been featured on engineering.com's Product Design Show, this time focusing on their work in design for the secure environment and the design challenges this creates. Dean Johnson, Design and Development Engineer at Pland Stainless has long been a … [Read more...]