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Getting to Grips with CAD Animation

�ۿ۴�ý — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:00:44 +0000

Engineers have a constant battle keeping up with the latest mechanical design tools. Originally, CAD design systems were a simple affair, the idea being to graphically present material relevant to cad design techs only. However, modern CAD visualization tools are intended to present images to a wider audience, using graphic representation that can be appreciated and understood by marketing execs and the general public, as well as the design specialists and engineers. This has led to a new generation of cutting-edge technology and software.

The best CAD visualization should be accessible to all – not just mechanical CAD engineers, but marketing teams and the public as well. It should present graphic information in a realistic and accessible way, so the object is recognisable compared to how it will look for real. Early systems did not allow for this. However, modern 3D modelling tools technology such as 3D Max allow tremendous scope – once they’ve been mastered.

The new generation of CAD animation systems create extremely complex and realistic images, allowing designers to see on screen exactly what the product will look like. Errors are easily picked up, and artistic creativity (which goes hand-in-hand with design engineering) allowed full flow. 3D modelling software, such as 3D max, allow photo realistic rendering of 3D images to the point where they can be mistaken for actual photographs.

3D Max rendering is just one of the services we at �ۿ۴�ý Technologies offer our clients. 3D Max is a 3D modelling, rendering and animation tool made by Autodesk. It is widely used by , though not necessarily those in the auto design trade.

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What Does the Mechanical Design Process Involve?

�ۿ۴�ý — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:22 +0000

Comprehensive Mechanical Design Solutions for Engineering Excellence

At �ۿ۴�ý, we offer a comprehensive mechanical design solution, which is built to address a diversity of requirements relating to the engineering sector, and with our expertise in mechanical design tried and tested over years in the industry, you are guaranteed a top grade mechanical engineering and design solution.

But What Exactly is the Mechanical Design Process?

All great products start as great concepts, and that is why at �ۿ۴�ý we put great value on the concept design stage of the mechanical design process, and understand that there must be a strong artistic element to this stage of mechanical design. This is why our product design engineers are are not only great with technical applications such as photorealistic rendering, but are also creatively minded.

From Concept to Prototyping: Expert Mechanical Design Services with Advanced Engineering Tools

Even the best concept is useless if IT cannot be manufactured effectively, and therefore alongside a great concept design strategy, we also engage in engineering analysis – drawing on our experience and expertise in the tools at our disposal. We also use software such as FEA and CFD to enhance the robustness of our components. The end point of the design stage is prototyping, which is the moment where the functionality of a product is really tested. At �ۿ۴�ý we realise the importance of the prototyping stage and that traditionally it can take an inordinate amount of time to reach this stage, which is why we have the capability for rapid prototyping.

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Make an Impact with Photorealistic Rendering

�ۿ۴�ý — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:25:53 +0000

We have previously touched upon the importance of modern CAD services in the mechanical design process, and mentioned that one of the advantages of good CAD services is that your can not only be visualized and prototyped but that the design (or even a number of different variations of the design) can be given computer added surface textures, colours and backgrounds and printed out as though the CAD design is an actual real photograph. This technique is called photorealistic rendering.

is an exceptionally useful process for various reasons. Take an example where a company is looking for support or funding for the final build of a product. The tooling and actual build of prototypes may well be far too expensive for the company at this stage and also a waste of money, especially if a number of different options are going to be required. Producing a number of virtual photographs of the design straight from the CAD system allows the company to give a good presentation without having to show any actual physical product but still to be able to give a clear idea and overview of what the end-result is. Using these photorealistic renderings; options can be discussed, changes can be suggested and with luck the designers can get the go ahead for a final prototype or build from the people who matter. If required of course, the same photos can also be shown to customers or a market research panel for their opinion on which final design should be built and marketed.

And all of this without ever having to actually manufacture a thing.

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