Skip Barber Racing School accelerates race car design with SolidWorks software. Engineers have reduced design time by as much as 80 percent, improved car performance, and cut costs using SolidWorks.
Computer-Aided Products is proud to provide the training and support for Skip Barber's engineering innovations. Read press release
“AutoCAD® was too much work, and making changes was very cumbersome,” said James Achard, lead engineer for operations at Skip Barber Racing School. “When we design in SolidWorks, the outcome is right the first time, which lets us finish projects faster and save money on expensive track testing time. Moreover, SolidWorks streamlines design processes, freeing us to be more creative so we can design better products.”
Enthusiasts from around the world learn to drive Formula-style cars at 130 mph
Have lunch while our award-winning certified COSMOSWorks instructors guide you through the steps of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). COSMOSFloWorks redefines fluid flow analysis with robust capabilities normally found in high-end CFD programs.
Invitation to COSMOS Luncheon Seminar at SolidWorks HQ
An encore presentation! If you missed our highly successful event in April, come and see how the entire line of COSMOS design analysis products can help shorten your design cycle. Walk through the process of setting up and conducting design analysis on a variety of parts and assemblies. Presented by Kishore Boyalakuntla the national technical manager of analysis products from SolidWorks Corporation who will guide you through a variety of FEA studies to help you improve your SolidWorks designs.
If you're an engineering manager or a design team member using SolidWorks, then this event is for you. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today! To register please call 1 800 424 2255 or sign up now. Feel free to bring a colleague!
Please join Computer-Aided Products in welcoming our most recent hire, Shuvom Ghose (pronounced shoe-VOMM gohsh). Shuvom is currently assisting with Hotline duties and sharpening his Applications Engineer skills working with CAP's certified engineering staff.
Shuvom comes to CAP from the warm beaches of eastern North Carolina, where he spent 3 years providing engineering support for the Marine Corps' newest aircraft, the MV-22B tiltrotor. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech, where he was very involved with space vehicle design. His background as a hydraulics engineer specializing in failure investigation and his past teaching experience make him a welcome addition to CAP.
Shuvom lives in Manchester, NH. His passions outside of CAP are golf, martial arts, politics and playing with his dog Blitz.
July 4th Holiday Schedule
CAP will be closed on July 3rd and 4th for the July 4th Holiday weekend. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
Come see SolidWorks 2007 which offers design teams unprecedented opportunities to work faster and smarter in the quest for better products. Have lunch with us at our launch party and learn how the SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT) can reduce your complex tasks. Reserve your spot now at our CAP University series in September.
News from SolidWorks
SolidWorks® 2007 Launch
SolidWorks 2007 Adds SWIFT - SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT) means to reduce complex tasks - CONCORD, Massachusetts, June 15, 2006 - SolidWorks Corporation today unveiled SolidWorks 2007 software, offering design teams unprecedented opportunities to work faster and smarter in the quest for better products. In addition to more than 200 new features, this latest version of the leading 3D CAD software introduces SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (“SWIFT”) Toppling the notion that powerful software is necessarily complex, SWIFT™ technology delivers exponential increases in efficiency while simplifying use of the software. The release highlights new functionality targeting power and ease of use : SWIFT FeatureXpert to automatically create new features , SWIFT SketchXpert to resolve dimensional and relational conflicts when sketching, SWIFT MateXpert, Powerful new Search Tool, New routing and weldment content in SolidWorks 2007, Sketch Blocks, SolidWorks Design Checker, Save in Adobe 3D PDF format, 2007 powerful consumer design and assembly, 3D gear mates and belt interaction , ScanTo3D , COSMOSXpress™ and Premium now includes COSMOSMotion™
Using SolidWorks isn’t just easy – it’s SWIFT!
Come see SolidWorks 2007 at our September launch events. Experience for yourself how you can design better products with ease. Have lunch with us at our launch party and learn how the SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT) can reduce your complex tasks. Contact us to reserve your spot now at one of our launch events in September.
PDM Enterprise
SolidWorks' new PDMWorks Enterprise gives global manufacturers streamlined product development. Geographically dispersed workgroups can now access, store, change, and approve engineering data. Contact CAP to find out how the latest product data management (PDM) software from SolidWorks helps engineers and product managers work more efficiently in teams while automating workflow.
The Wohlers Report 2006 indicates steep demand for
3D printer technology through 2010. The Dimension 3D Printing Group, announced it is the first 3D printing technology provider to ship more than 1,000 3D printers in one year, according to the recently issued Wohlers Report 2006. Dimension shipped nearly 42 percent of the 2,528 3D printer units sold worldwide in 2005. The entire rapid prototyping and 3D printing industry, which includes products and services, grew 14.6% to an estimated $808.5 million in 2005. Revenues generated by 3D printer sales were up 35.2% , making 3D printers the fastest growing segment of the industry. The report also states the market demand for 3D printers could reach 15,000 units annually by 2010. Come to our Rapid Prototyping Roadshow and see for yourself how to create functional prototypes from ABS plastic.
As our business continues to expand, CAP is seeking a Rapid Prototyping System Support Specialist to install new systems at customer locations and provide initial training, as well as providing field maintenance and repair for our existing customers.
If you have a friend who might want to become part of CAPINC's highly-regarded support team, please pass the word!
Hot Tech Tips SolidWorks Animator Tech Tip: Two Easy Steps to Nicer Exploded View Motion
The SolidWorks Animator is an add-in that is included with every seat of SolidWorks Office, SolidWorks Office Professional, and SolidWorks Office Premium. Among other things, it allows you to create AVI files showing an assembly exploding and collapsing.
A basic exploded view animation is very easy to set up using the Animation Wizard. Presented here are two quick and easy tips to tweak the basic exploded view so that it gives a nicer presentation than initially created by the Wizard.
Tip #1: Overlap the Keys to create simultaneous motion of explode steps.
The default animation will show each explode step in rigid series. For a nicer effect, select the Keys representing the start and end times of each explode step and drag them slightly to overlap. This will give the explode a more flowing feel to it. As a shortcut, you can Ctrl-select or Shift-select several Keys as a group to drag left or right all at once!
Tip #2: Change the Interpolation mode from "Linear" to "Ease in/Ease out".
Window-select all the Keys of the explode motion and right click on one of them to see the pop-up menu. Choose Interpolation mode > Ease in/Ease out. This will make the motion appear more organic and less mechanical, for a pleasing effect.
Default animation:
Animation with Tip #1 and Tip #2 applied:
SolidWorks 2006 Hotkeys Guide
We have a few of the 2006 laminated cards left. The 8.5 x 11 card features the SolidWorks 2006 Hotkeys and the "Recommended SolidWorks Export Formats". To receive your free copy of this useful handout, please send an email to: marketing@capinc.com with "Hotkeys" in the subject line. Be sure to include your mailing address. Limited availability - request yours now!
Customer News New! Customer referral program
CAP relies on happy customer referrals for new business. Do you know someone who would benefit from moving to SolidWorks? Refer a friend or business associate to CAP and be eligible for 2 days of free training. Have your friend fill out the following form for a CAP introduction and mention your name. If they purchase a seat of SolidWorks before 12/31, you will get a credit for 2 days of CAP training (applicable to any CAP classes).
Rapid prototyping services
Do you offer rapid prototyping services with the Dimension printer? We often get inquiries about this service. Let us help you build your business and make more money.
Step 2. Send us your hard copy brochures and business cards. With the high interest in rapid prototyping, our phones are ringing with clients requesting information about local service companies. Our fall tradeshow schedule is full, providing a great opportunity for us to pass along your contact info as we network with the many design companies in the New England area. Send all collateral to: CAP, 749 East Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109 Attention: Marketing
Consulting Opportunity
One of our clients is looking a consultant, preferably with their own copy of SolidWorks, to do some project work for them. They need to be good with plastic parts and complex shapes. If you have any suggestions please contact us - some moonlighting may be a possibility.
Feedback
Please send any additional suggestions, issues or comments to marketing@capinc.com.
At Computer-Aided Products, we empower our customers to make more money with their CAD design environment. We are a value-added reseller (VAR) for SolidWorks and the Stratasys Dimension 3D printer. We specialize in transitioning designers from a 2D environment to a 3D solid CAD world, providing the training and service you need to get up to speed quickly. Our partnership with the best CAD solutions in the industry, along with our years of expertise and practical experience, provide a solid foundation for your CAD future.
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