Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Prototype",
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 Elastomer materials are made for moulding from
MTI Leewood, which we summarised at the time by saying "Silicone elastomers for the composite moulding industry are available in sheet or roll form, either ready cured or in uncured form ready for curing by the user".
The day before,
we featured the news release Consultancy to share polymer expertise from
Smithers Rapra: "Centre will support customers from the initial materials selection, design, processing and prototype development, durability and compliance testing to failure analysis and recycling".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Xpress Product Development Group
concerning its SRP
- take a look at Rapid prototyping expands to sheet-metal parts
which says: "Dedicated state-of-the-art equipment including laser cutting are employed to offer typical project deliveries in 2-4 days".
Take a look also at the news release from FTL Seals Technology, Bushings prove their worth at high temperatures,
as well as Technology helps refurbish vintage trains from AMAP (University of Sunderland),
and Design project keeps patients breathing from Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC).
See also:
Control panel design made easy online
(January 2008)
Online design tool enables configuration of HMI prototypes using a simple selection process
Innovation beats efficiency
(January 2008)
Best-in-class manufacturers make fewer prototypes says Mike Lucas of Autodesk Manufacturing
Fast 3D printing speeds footwear design
(January 2008)
The Spectrum Z510 accepts CAD files from Timberland's 3D mechanical design software and produces physical models affordably and quickly
Students challenge electric car design competition
(January 2008)
Resulting competition car will form the basis of Westfield's forthcoming single-make Electric Race Car series
Gearbox sensors boost production control
(January 2008)
Today's manufacturing processes are pushing the limit of conventional drive mechanisms in striving for more precise control, better process management and optimal machine designs
Rapid manufacturing system rivals CNC accuracy
(January 2008)
The Viper Pro SLA System delivers strong parts with high surface smoothness, feature and edge definition and tolerances, with accuracy rivaling that of CNC-machined plastic parts
Fluid dynamics software aids extractor hood design
(January 2008)
EFD.Lab engineering fluid dynamics software from Flomerics helped Marenco half the time it would normally have taken it to design an extractor hood
Software streamlines appliance testing
(January 2008)
The Electrolux acoustics research team uses LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics to accelerate its analysis of structure borne noise and to eliminate noise issues as early as possible in the development cycle
Enclosure maker slashes the design cycle
(December 2007)
LFE needed a solution that could create a common working environment and methodologies to improve engineering efficiency
Report paves the way for green power
(December 2007)
Tidal power in the UK has moved a step closer today thanks to the technological assessment of the Hammerfest Strom tidal stream turbine system by Frazer-Nash
Marine composites meet luxury yacht standards
(December 2007)
The latest high technology marine composite products in the Scott Bader range have been specifically developed for high quality glass-fibre tooling and boat construction
PC-driven prototyping adds design confidence
(November 2007)
The use of a PC-based CNC machine has helped a manufacturer improve the quality of its designs by allowing the company to make more prototypes
Reconfigurable I/O system aids machine control
(November 2007)
Engineers can quickly design, prototype and deploy the customisable, commercial off-the-shelf hardware systems for embedded machine control and data acquisition
3D CAD praised for intuitive and logical design
(November 2007)
Move With Freedom designed its morphing handcycle entirely in SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Linear slides keep guitar stings turning
(November 2007)
The winding machines that produce Rotosound guitar strings have always used linear slides from HepcoMotion, from Generation I to the new GV3 System
Transmission design secures second WRC title
(November 2007)
The Focus RS world rally cars of the BP-Ford team are equipped with an advanced performance transmission and driveline system
Acquisition brings fluid flow measurement
(November 2007)
Based on tuning fork technology, sensors measure fluid properties including density, viscosity and dielectric constant
Clear resin suits high-quality lenses
(November 2007)
WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet
Digital tooling cuts costs for small designs
(November 2007)
Precision Micro can manufacture a component in the time it takes to design a conventional tool
Software meets student needs
(November 2007)
LabView 8.5 Student Edition gives students a flexible, hands-on environment to design, prototype and deploy engineering and science concepts into real-world applications
Software chosen for sports car design
(November 2007)
Lengthening waiting lists for the cars have led Westfield Sportscars to consider ways to minimise lead times
Software helps bring bike into series production
(October 2007)
Altair HyperWorks is an integrated CAE framework containingsolutions for the complete virtual product development process
Moulding system provides exhaust diffuser
(October 2007)
Fischer used an Araldite Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) system for the development, prototyping and production of an exhaust diffuser
Flexible plastic chosen for footwear
(October 2007)
3D Systems' DuraForm Flex Plastic is suitable for creating complex, functional prototypes of Reebok footwear, sandals and athletic equipment
Maths software predicts noise sources
(October 2007)
Maple's plotting capabilities were useful when describing results such as the eigen functions that represent the mode shapes of the natural resonant frequencies
Multiphysics software upgrade improves efficiency
(October 2007)
CFD-ACE+ V2007.2 employs a multiple reference frame (MRF) to solve turbo characteristics in a steady state manner
Multiphysics software receives update
(September 2007)
Version 2007.2 speeds up CFD-ACE+ multiphysics software, helping bring products to market faster
Appliance of science in machine vision
(September 2007)
Vision appliances combine increased processing punch with GigE interfacing to deliver greater flexibility and applicability in industrial machine vision applications
Software cuts four months from valve design time
(September 2007)
CFD makes it possible to build a software prototype of the valve that can be solved to determine the pressure drop of any particular design iteration without having to build a prototype
Gas springs help obtain aircraft certification
(September 2007)
After its aircraft was certified YLAC placed an order with Industrial Gas Springs for for 15 tension gas struts for production aircraft
Intelligent machines aid fastener applications
(September 2007)
Precision forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment is backed up by an expert staff of specialists
Lightweight cables suit safety applications
(September 2007)
C-Lite FR cables can maintain circuit integrity for two hours during a 1000C fire, as well as tolerating the presence of oil, chemicals and drilling mud
Machining centre handles rimless lenses
(September 2007)
The processes at Norse Precision Castings have allowed prototype quantities of up to ten individual aluminium components to be made economically
CAD software cuts design times
(September 2007)
Lowrance used Pro/Engineer design and simulation solutions to slash cut the development time for its marine electronics products in half