Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Product Design",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Drives provide a smooth ride from
Control Techniques, which we summarised at the time by saying "The secure disable feature ensures when the secure disable input is disconnected, the drive will not operate the motor, even if combinations of components within the drive have
failed".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Software cuts radio development time by two thirds from
PTC - Parametric Technology (UK): "Tait knew it was imperative to identify problems up-front in order to avoid the late-stage tooling changes that slow a product's market launch".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Omnify Software
concerning its Omnify Software
- take a look at PLM software helps with frequent design changes
which says: "The direct sharing of part and BOM information between Empower PLM and Sage MAS 90 ERP eliminated manual data entry errors and ensures accuracy of product change information across the enterprise".
Take a look also at the news release from Seminars For Engineers USA, Fundamentals of injection mould design,
as well as Software models conveyor systems from DEM Solutions,
and PLM suite has global appeal for LG from Dassault Systemes.
See also:
Alliance targets virtual design and production
(December 2007)
Combined solution will help enable collaborative mechanical and control design with bidirectional synchronisation
PLM programs prepare for fire drills
(December 2007)
Scenarios enable nuclear plant engineers to anticipate fire damage and modify the facility to resist failures in vital systems such as cabling
Group aims for wider acceptance of CFD
(December 2007)
One reason CFD finds limited use in product design is the effort required to clean up CAD geometry and construct the mesh prior to the analysis
IR sensors monitor racing tyre performance
(December 2007)
Monitoring the temperature of tyres enables F1 and other motorsport engineering teams to improve the performance of their cars
Educational CAD software explained in podcasts
(December 2007)
Training programme comprises 27 tutorials, covering all stages from basic sketching through to solid and surface modelling
Monitor is approved for maritime bearings
(November 2007)
Bearing condition monitor detects critical bearing wear before any costly damage can occur and is being fitted to many new builds including Hapag Lloyd's Hanover Express
Italian aerospace firm cuts the cost of PLM
(November 2007)
Teamcenter will be used by Alenia Aeronautica to unify all new product development and introduction activities into a single source of product and process knowledge
Simulation software serves SolidWorks users
(November 2007)
FloXpress is a cut-down version of CosmosFloWorks that enables engineers and designers to simulate complex, 3D fluid flow and heat transfer processes inside the SolidWorks user environment
Pump limits environmental impact
(November 2007)
The eco-design approach to product design aims to minimise the environmental impact of a product during its entire lifecycle
PTC acquires aviation supplier
(November 2007)
PTC and LBS offer the industry's only turn-key solutions for S1000D-compliant technical publications, provisioning, training and e-learning and logistics support analysis
Dynamic modelling adds a new dimension
(November 2007)
Chikuma Seiki was looking for a 3D product development platform that would allow immediate response to customer-driven requirement changes
CAD software used for biofuel project
(November 2007)
Bouldin and Lawson's process yields a wood pulp-like substance called Fluff, used for everything from construction material to park benches to potting material for plants
Software eases flow/thermal studies
(October 2007)
Models can be built or imported into SpaceClaim, optimised with CFdesign and readily shared with designers working in Autodesk Inventor, Catia, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks and UGS NX
Tactile pressure system receives redesign
(October 2007)
Tekscans' Grip tactile pressure and force measurement system now offers an easier connection and faster scanning rates
System speeds healthcare product design
(October 2007)
TTP LabTech selected SEE Electrical, IGE+XAO's package dedicated to the medium to low range of Electrical CAD software applications
Drives suit compressed air systems
(October 2007)
The IceTech range of blasting equipment employs a high-pressure pump powered by a single three-phase 230V 50Hz motor to propel the dry ice pellets into a compressed air stream
Document system improves collaboration
(October 2007)
Kinnosa EDM 4.0 provides users with the ability to trace a document from initial creation to project completion
Company makes PLM choice
(October 2007)
Optima plans to couple the CoCreate OneSpace Suite with its SAPTM system for an integrated PLM environment
2D CAD system eases product design
(October 2007)
Stheno/Pro provides the productivity and flexibility Defendi needs as it develops and adapts to meet new demands in the household appliances market
Academy is dedicated to design and PLM
(October 2007)
Birmingham City University's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) has gained a significant new educational role in industrial product design and development
Software eases product development
(September 2007)
The CoCreate OneSpace Suite helped a German company shorten development cycles dramatically and expanded its product portfolio for new markets
Refrigerator manufacturer makes CAD choice
(September 2007)
Foster Refrigerator standardised on SolidWorks to speed new product design and reduce costs for the hundreds of different customised models it sells
Tiny chip handles flow sensing
(September 2007)
CMOS-based microsensor chip for flow sensing The MEMS sensor company Sensirion AG (Switzerland), presents a fourth-generation CMOS-based microsensor chip for flow sensing
Fluid analysis software saves time and money
(August 2007)
Flomerics' EFD.Lab allowed Shaw Aero Devices to produce an acceptable software prototype in a single day
Design centre chooses CAD software
(August 2007)
The National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR) standardised on SolidWorks software to streamline design time, reduce costs, and continue fuelling innovation
Spring suits aeroplane lighting application
(August 2007)
A Smalley Crest to Crest wave spring is being used to pre-load an arm with the LED light on the end for lighting on BA and Virgin Atlantic aeroplanes
Blower manufacturer makes software choice
(August 2007)
PTC's Windchill allows manufacturers to manage any type of product data - including mechanical, electronic and software data within the product development life cycle
Software offers CAD compatability
(August 2007)
Product designers can simply save a Seemage-formatted, XML-based file directly from within SolidWorks
Meter design cuts gas costs
(August 2007)
Cambridge Consultants' meter design substantially lowers the cost of construction and incorporates features to simplify the back-office procedures associated with managing accounts
Composites company makes CAE choice
(July 2007)
The Hyperworks CAE suite will allow Lola to streamline its product design process
CAD software aids automotive manufacturer
(July 2007)
Mathcad's standards-based XML architecture enables organisations to extend its capability beyond just engineering calculations
3D modelling courses provide valuable experience
(July 2007)
Students at 3D Systems' InVision 3D modelling courses will learn the fundamentals of transforming object designs into three-dimensional concept model
Show sees new cable releases
(July 2007)
The T3 Band Chain cable carrier runs extremely smoothly with minimum vibrations and virtually no nois
Task library brings new drawing functions
(July 2007)
JL-TK-Lib is a task library that allows a J-Link or Pro/Web.Link program to access Pro/Toolkit functions