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News Release from: SolidWorks Corporation | Subject: SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 May 2007
3D CAD provides magic for performers
Wellington Enterprises has developed an array of illusions the likes of David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn and Teller using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
Wellington Enterprises has developed an array of illusions the likes of David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn and Teller using SolidWorks 3D CAD software The Garnerville, New York, company designs custom equipment for magicians and others who need illusions for stage performances, trade shows, TV commercials, and theme parks around the world
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Every illusionist yearns to raise the bar and do something that baffles even their craftiest peers", said William Schmeelk, President of Wellington Enterprises.
"Our challenge is to design better products that make this possible and give performers supreme confidence on stage".
"We chose SolidWorks software for its ability to vividly convey our ideas to the customer, save us time on iterations, eliminate calculation-intensive layout work, simulate mechanical operations, and make frequent changes".
"In addition, SolidWorks eDrawings e-mail-enabled collaboration software simplifies sharing designs with our clients".
SolidWorks is Wellington Enterprise's first 3D CAD product.
The company did most of its prior design work on a whiteboard or in supposedly simple sketching software that turned out to be more difficult than SolidWorks.
The company is now using SolidWorks to optimise the mechanics behind what it calls "the ultimate card trick"".
"It's no mystery why Wellington Enterprises has become a force in the entertainment and trade show industries", said Rainer Gawlick, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for SolidWorks Corporation.
"The company's hard work and commitment to designing better illusions are apparent for all to see".
Wellington Enterprises users authorised SolidWorks reseller Cimquest for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.
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