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September 10, 2007
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Move over rapid
prototyping
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There is increasing buzz about so-called "personal
manufacturing," and rightly so. Industry is now "printing" 3D parts not
previously possible and directly from CAD models. Examples include
components for racing motorcycles, metal patches for airplane wings,
and, for that matter, metal patches for cracked human skulls. The
vision: soon individuals will be able to make objects (such as that
pesky lost house key) in the same way at home.
A middle step to this is the Fab Labs, the idea for which came out of
M.I.T. They aim to provide an incubator for local micro-businesses by
bringing high-tech manufacturing capabilities to anyone. Fab Labs are
springing up in the U.S. and are already found in countries such as
India, Norway, Africa, and Costa Rica. Check out the video from our
recent visit to a local Lab. We interviewed various parties there on
topics ranging from putting fabrication in the hands of everyone and
using a desktop mill to cut a 3D object to coming up with innovative
concepts such as for the featured "ring key."
-- Leslie Gordon
lgordon@penton.com
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There is a common misconception today that the only way to adopt
Lean Manufacturing techniques is to hire a consultant who leads the way.
My company didn't approach Lean this way. We decided to do it ourselves
and began by educating all of our 250 employees on the basics. We
started by attending local seminars, reading numerous books on the
subject, and visiting several other manufacturers in various stages of
adopting Lean practices, most notably the Georgetown, Ky., Toyota Motors
plant.
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Have you ever been passed on the highway by one of the ugly pink cars a
certain cosmetics company gives its sales force? I think the drivers go
so fast because they are ashamed to be seen in a pink car. Color makes a
big impression and, believe it or not, can affect a company's bottom
line.
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Industrial-design software improved
all around
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AliasStudio 2008 software helps industrial designers of every stripe
do their jobs better, from developing initial concepts through
visualization and communication. Of course, the program has the
necessary sketching and modeling tools. Now it also includes tools such
as twist, bend, and conform that enhance a designer's creativity. Best
of all, new features in the software help users cut considerable design
time.
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Direct Coupling Pumps Up
Multiphysics
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Abaqus FEA multiphysis software includes a direct-coupling interface
that lets physics code developed by third-party users communicate
directly with the software. Abaqus also supports protocols including the
Mesh-based parallel Code Coupling Interface (MpCCI) from Fraunhofer
SCAI. And a fluid-structure-interaction feature lets users
simultaneously calculate the behavior of fluids and structures in a
single model. Users can also perform coupled structural-acoustic,
piezoelectric-mechanical, and electrical-thermal simulations.
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Software Handles Enormous
Assemblies
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Solid Edge V20 2D/3D CAD software improves on features for
plant-equipment design and shop-floor layout. For example, new assembly
zones make it easier to design massive assemblies such as heavy
industrial vehicles and large mechanical machines, some with 50,000
parts. The software works with the company's PLM application and a new
Service Oriented Architecture that improves access to the central
database from remote locations by way of wide-area networks. An
Auto-constrain in Assembly feature adds parametric intelligence to
imported data regardless of origin or translation method.
UGS PLM Software - More information
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AutoVue, recently certified to work with the Vista OS, provides
viewing, markup, and collaboration for documents in hundreds of native
formats including EDA, Office, image, as well as 2D and 3D CAD. The
software comes in desktop and Web editions.
Cimmetry Systems Corp. - More information
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Introducing Engineering TV, an
innovative online video program by engineers for engineers. Twice a
week, each 5-8 minute episode shows cutting-edge technology in action
and looks behind the scenes as today's engineers shape tomorrow's
breakthroughs. Brought to you by the Penton Media Design and Electronics
Engineering groups.
View Videos
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Experience National Instruments
Technologies From the Comfort of Your Own Computer!
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With more than 200 on-demand webcasts, videos, interactive turorials
and demos available for users of any experience level, it is easier than
ever to learn about the newest products and features available from
National Instruments.
Begin your search here with a collection of webcasts specifically chosen
for design and automation engineers.
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Integrated Circuits
Tuesday, July 24th, 2:00 p.m. ET
Learn the advantages of integrated circuits vs. traditional hydraulic
circuits in this webcast presented by VEST, Inc. Manifold and circuit
design software will be reviewed, and good design practices will be
presented, as well as an evaluation of screw-in vs. slip-in cartridge
valves.
Register Today!
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Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions has a
new location
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Autodesk announced its Manufacturing Solutions software unit is now
located in a new 44,000 square-ft facility in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The
division had been in a smaller location in Tualatin, Oregon since 1997.
The company says the new location will accommodate growth as well as
provide first-class R&D facilities.
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Web casts for multiphysics
simulation
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Engineers and engineering managers interested in learning more about
how multiphysics software can improve the product-development process
should attend a "Realistic Simulation with Simulia Multiphysics" Web
cast. One will be given at the end of July, the other in early August.
For more information
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Fluid Power Conference & Expo
Registration is Now Open!
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Join us at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on
November 13th & 14th for Fluid Power Conference & Expo 2007. You'll
learn from an extensive lineup of conference sessions including: Hose &
Tubing Assemblies, Water Hydraulics, Quieter Fluid Power Systems, Top
Ten Hydraulic Safety Practices, Hydraulic Power Unit Design, Mobile
Electrohydraulic System Design, Industrial Hydraulic System Design,
Hydraulic Integrated Circuits, and more. What better place is there to
exchange ideas with the best in the business than at THE industry event
for fluid power engineers and designers?
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