Choosing the right CAD migration tools can save you time and money

�ۿ۴�ý — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:14:59 +0000

For those involved in system design and development, CAD migration tools are a necessity. CAD migration refers to the way in which data is exchanged between electrical or mechanical CAD systems running on different formats. Because the data must be translated from one format to another, it is also called CAD translation.

CAD translation is needed for many reasons. It allows collaboration between OEMs and their suppliers, and communication between electrical and mechanical design engineers working in parallel on the same projects. Systems with long product lifecycles, such as military hardware, may have been engineered using which are now out-of-date and no longer supported by the vendors. In order to avoid the costs and problems of accessing this data, it needs to be migrated into modern systems, for which CAD translation tools are needed.

There are many CAD migration packages on the market, but few support all platforms. Interoperability between ECAD and MCAD systems is a major challenge in the engineering industry, especially now so many mechanically engineered products have factory-fitted embedded firmware.

Back in 1999, a NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) study reported CAD translation costs were $1 billion per annum for the automotive industry alone. Today, the costs are even higher. Much of this is down to the incompatibility of CAD design formats between engineers and OEMs. In 2007, a survey revealed that when OEMs exchanged 3D rendering and modeling data with engineers, what they received back was in its correct format less than 35% of the time.

At �ۿ۴�ý Technologies, we offer a wide range of CAD, CAM, and CAE services. Our CAD translation solutions support most platforms.

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Getting Results from Photorealistic Rendering Software

�ۿ۴�ý — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:29:30 +0000

Today, engineers have access to a wide range of photo realistic rendering products. It wasn’t so long ago that concept designs had to be physically engineered before being photographed in a studio. Today, the entire project can be realized in virtual form, using 3D max rendering and engineering animation software. 3D rendering uses complex computer algorithms to create realistic static or moving images. Widely used in the TV, film and gaming industries it is also a highly popular tool in mechanical engineering, both as a CAD drafting aid and for promotional purposes. While no 3D photorealistic animation can ever replace the experience of driving a new concept car, it gives a good idea of what it will look like in your garage. To aid realism, modern software is packed with special effects, such as MB (motion blur), which simulates the way our eyes see fast-moving or vibrating objects. Photorealistic rendering can be used in many ways. During the early stages of product design, it helps engineers gain an accurate understanding of how the finished product will work and look, and gives a clear picture of potential problems in usage, such as impeded visibility or space limitations. 3D rendering also enables packaging and advertising teams to prepare products in parallel with the design being produced, rather than having to wait until there is a physical prototype. With large and complex system designs, the savings in terms of cost and time to market can be enormous. We at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies offer a full range of CAD, CAM and CAE services which cover all stages of product design. We are experts in the fields of photo realistic rendering, 3D modeling and engineering animation.

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Choosing the right CAD migration tools can save you time and money

Getting Results from Photorealistic Rendering Software