Objet Connex500
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Waterworld
Reversing the causes the issues of global warming, melting ice caps and rising sea levels are all well and good, but what happens if we’re too late? Stephen Holmes speaks to David Gonzalez, whose intriguing boat design has him looking forward to a future on the high seas.
Smooth operator
To some, the reality and advantages derived from having a Digital Prototyping approach to design, may appear some years off. However, there are a growing number of companies already taking advantage of the Autodesk product suite to drive innovative product development.
Getting to market: Interview with Ken Bado
Recently our Editor, Martyn Day interviewed Ken Bado, executive vice president of sales and services at Autodesk. His organisation is responsible for the worldwide sales of Autodesk’s solutions together with establishing consulting services.
Can sustainability equal profitability?
A growing focus on green products puts yet another pressure on manufacturers – Richard Blatcher of Autodesk asks how do they integrate the need for sustainability with the need to remain competitive?
DIY 64-bit testing looks to the future
Engineering firm Wykes has taken their digital design into 64-bit, changing their software to suit following their own benchmarking tests.
Ten minute guide to Autodesk Labs
Autodesk Labs (labs.autodesk.com) is a jump off point for anyone looking to learn about the latest developments at Autodesk, but what’s available for the manufacturing-focussed user? The answer is one hell of a lot.
Inventor 2009 Productivity Tools Available
Inventor subscription customers now have access to new productivity tools in the drawing, part, and assembly environments of the software.
Resource Centre fills your every AutoCAD need
An abundance of free resources for AutoCAD have been made available from a new one-stop-shop at the AutoCAD Resource Center.
Triple Eight take the triple crown
Vauxhall’s British Touring Car Team, VX Racing, have taken the ‘triple crown’ by winning all three championship titles available in a car developed using Autodesk Inventor.
Summit to talk about
The European Manufacturing Strategies Summit saw figureheads from the global manufacturing industry address key issues affecting the market.
Bentley buy Showcase
Bentley Motors Limited has become the latest car manufacturer to use Showcase professional to streamline their design process.
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Plastic fantastic
Preview for plastic features technology now available from Autodesk Labs
Micro Concepts becomes a UK iLogic reseller
Micro Concepts has announced that they are now a UK reseller of iLogic, a Logimetric rules-driven solution which allows designers and engineers to capture and embed engineering and product knowledge directly into virtual models.
Micro Concepts helps AutoCAD Electrical users to swift ROI
Duxford Air Museum in Cambridge played host to a conference presented by Micro Concepts in July, introducing more than sixty East Anglian electrical design and manufacturing professionals to AutoCAD Electrical 2009.
Imass office first to use Autodesk branding
Imass, the leading Autodesk reseller is to become the first to take part in a pilot programme to incorporate Autodesk branding into their new office premises.
British Antarctic Survey named Autodesk Inventor of the Month
BAS has been named Autodesk Inventor of the month for July 2008. The company uses Inventor to design a range of equipment for use in the harshest of conditions.
Autodesk Inventor Strengthens Market Lead as it Reaches 800,000 Milestone
Launched nine years ago, the 800,000th licence of Autodesk Inventor has just been shipped, and the millionth sale may be on the horizon.
Autodesk announces winners of Build Something Student Design Challenge
Students from five nations have captured Awards for Innovation and Sustainability
Updates available for 2D to 3D Tool for Inventor
Autodesk Labs has updated its 2D to 3D tool for Inventor
Autodesk names 42 Surfboards as Inventor of the Month for June 2008
42 Surfboards, the innovative manufacturer of classic surfboards has been named as Autodesk Inventor of the Month for June 2008.
Mastercam X2 now certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009
CNC Software’s Mastercam X2 CAD/CAM Software has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009.