There has been a lot going on at CAP. We are pleased to announce our new website and logo. Come visit us at www.capinc.com. We are very excited about our new look and having the ability to respond to our customer’s needs more efficiently. Feedback is always welcome - we love to hear from you! Customer reaction has been extremely positive.
We are also pleased to announce these personnel changes:
Welcome our 2 new support engineers who have recently joined our team. Josh Anderson has worked for several SolidWorks customers in VT before moving to Manchester. Paul Hagenow has extensive industry experience with Mechanical Desktop and AutoCAD; SDRC I-DEAS; and Unigraphics. Paul lives in Goffstown, NH.
Bonnie Fladung has joined CAP as Director of Marketing. Bonnie was formerly Director of Marketing at Monaco Systems in Andover, MA. She and her family live in Amherst, NH. Her son is an engineering student at Cornell and will be using SolidWorks this summer.
Andy Bezanson has been promoted to Sales Manager. Andy has worked for CAP for seven years: he and his wife Sue live in Berlin, MA. They are both EMT’s and volunteer for the local ambulance crew as well as working as Senior Ski Patrollers at Sunday River, ME. Andy and Sue just returned from the President’s Club trip, which they enjoyed immensely.
Jason Pancoast has been promoted to Engineering Manager. Jason and his wife Jen expect their first child later this month.
We’re expanding and growing. CAP is currently advertising for the following positions:
- Inside Sales - Manchester, NH and Meriden, CT
- Applications Engineers - Westborough, MA and Meriden, CT
- Outside Sales - Westborough, MA and Meriden, CT
- Systems Administrator - Manchester, NH
If you know anyone in the industry that might be interested in these positions, please have them get in touch with us.
Many of you may have heard that we are planning to open an office in Central CT this Summer. Our rollout plan is already in place and moving forward.
Thank you for all your help. We're growing rapidly to meet your needs and working towards having a great year!
Dana Seero, President
800-424-2255 ext. 111
Events
The Eastern Region SolidWorks User Conference will be bigger and better than ever. In addition to an opening session presentation by Jon Hirschtick, founder of SolidWorks, our team at CAP has been busy preparing technical sessions. These sessions are just a few examples of the many areas of expertise we offer in our well known CAP University training sessions:
The Art of Filleting
Multi-Body Magic
Introduction to FEA with COSMOSXpress
Working with Imported Data I: Translating File Types
Working with Imported Data II: Editing Dumb Parts
Understanding File References
Solid Surfacing
Using Functional Prototypes to Reduce Product Development Time
Come see us at EASTEC Advanced Productivity Exposition
5/24-5/25 9:00-5:00
5/26 9:00-3:00
Booth #2103 West Springfield, MA
We will be demonstrating the Dimension 3D printers. Stop by for a demo and see the latest technology for creating 3D models and designing for form, fit and function.
Seminars
The SolidWorks 2006 Launch day is June 2. If you are evaluating SolidWorks and want more information about its features and benefits, then we encourage you to sign up for these free sessions. If you are already using SolidWorks, our technical staff is preparing a series of CAP University training sessions to acquaint you with the latest features.
NEW - Product Design for the Medical Community
CAP will present a total solution for the medical products design community: from initial product development to data management for FDA documentation and revision control, stress analysis on new designs, and the Dimension 3D printer for creating rapid prototypes.
• Product design using SolidWorks for medical applications
• FEA with COSMOSWorks for design verification and FDA approvals
• Using PDMWorks for GMP and FDA Requirements
• Rapid prototyping with the Dimension 3D printer (live demos)
We are continuing our series of introductory events for new customers as we grow our community of users. Our SolidWorks seminars are geared toward professionals transitioning from a 2D to a 3D environment, as well as seasoned CAD users who want to explore the benefits of using SolidWorks in their design workflow. Feel free to forward this newsletter on to a friend who may be interested in attending one of our free workshops. Click here to view the schedule of events and register.
Dimension 3D Printer Open Houses
Interested in 3D modelling for form, fit and function? Attend one of our Dimension 3D printer open houses. Click here for upcoming dates.
Training
New! Self-study Guides now available
Step-By-Step self-study guides for improving your productivity with SolidWorks Software are now available for purchase. The guides include CD-Rom with practice files and examples.
CAD Productivity Tools: Learn the fundamentals of CAD productivity tools at your own speed, and become more productive using FeatureWorks, SolidWorks Utilities, and SolidWorks Toolbox
PhotoWorks: Learn the fundamentals of PhotoWorks at your own speed, as you progress from simple to more complex renderings
SolidWorks Animator: A self-study guide to animating 3D CAD Assemblies
Upcoming classes:
New - "Sheet Metal and Weldments" class in Peabody on Friday June 17
Tues May 24: PDMWorks, Peabody
Thur May 26: CAP U (File References), Maine
SolidWorks Trade Up Program
Are you considering trading up to SolidWorks® 3D mechanical design software from your existing CAD system in the near future? Register now to receive a free SolidWorks trade-up consultation. There's no cost or obligation to register for the program. This offer is valid through June 17, 2005. Contact sales@capinc.com for more information.
Also, ask us about the SolidWorks + COSMOSWorks Professional bundle which includes your 1st year of subscription service, available through the end of June. The time is right to let our professional staff train yours on the benefits of using COSMOSWorks for design verification.
Hot Tech Tips Assemblies
Re-ordering parts in the Feature Manager. Most people are aware that you can re-sequence parts in an assembly by simply clicking on their icon in the Feature Manager, and dragging the part to a new location. This same method can be used to drag a component down into, or up out of, a subassembly, (Solidworks help files call this ‘promotion’ and ‘demotion’). However, if the desired location for a part is just after a subassembly, it is easy to accidentally demote the part into the subassembly. To prevent this, hold down the ALT key as you drag the component. The ALT key will temporarily suppress Promotion and Demotion, permitting you to relocate the part with confidence.
Feedback
We always appreciate hearing from you. Please send any suggestions, issues or comments to marketing@capinc.com
At Computer-Aided Products, we empower our customers to make the right choices when selecting 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.
Computer-Aided Products, Inc.
Serving all of New England with offices in Manchester NH, Peabody MA and Westborough MA
(800) 424-2255
www.capinc.com
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