CAP continues to expand. We would like you to welcome Dan Bracciale, Account Manager.
Dan Bracciale (Account Manager)
Please welcome Dan Bracciale, our new Account Manager for southern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Dan has extensive experience in the CAD industry, having worked for CAD/CAM companies Softech, Adra, Elcam, Prime Computer, DEC and Computervision. His experience runs the gamut from CAD engineer to product management and now to sales. He’s a graduate of the SUNY system, and met his wife attending Northeastern University. You may recognize his wife as an award-winning Producer/Director for WGBH in Boston. Dan is very competitive in sports, playing in the “Over the Hill” soccer league when he’s not snowboarding or riding his motorcycle. He lives with his family in Marlborough Mass.
CAP Engineers Ace Certification Exams
Congratulations to Shuvom Ghose and Frank Pampreen, CAP Application Engineers. Recent hire, Shuvom, earned his CSWP and is now a Certified SolidWorks Support Technician.
CAP veteran Frank
passed the newly-created PDMWorks Enterprise certification exam with flying colors. We are pleased to announce that all CAP engineers are certified to the current release, and as always we are ready to train and support you in SolidWorks, COSMOS and PDM.
SolidWorks Launch Recap
Using SolidWorks isn’t just easy – it’s SWIFT!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Lunch 'N Launch events. We had a great time, and want to thank Ben Kaufman at Mophie for generously providing the iPod cases designed in SolidWorks.
The CSWP is an achievement test indicating that you are a competent SolidWorks user. To pass CSWP you need to be capable with basic SolidWorks parts/assemblies/drawings, as well as swept/lofted shapes, sheet metal, and top down assembly. The test is approx 1 hour multiple choice followed by approx 6 hours to complete practical exercises. The exercises are graded according to accuracy of the results and adherence to the design intent specified in the handouts. The candidate must score 80% of the points possible in order to pass.
The benefits of becoming a CSWP include:
- Distinction of SolidWorks expertise for your resume.
- CSWP Kit: Certificate, T-shirt, portfolio and pen.
- Discounted admission to SolidWorks World annual conference.
- Invitation to special event at SolidWorks World conference.
-> Feb 4-7 2007 SolidWorks World 2007
SolidWorks World 2007 registration is live. Click here for more information and details about SolidWorks World 2007.
i.get.it SolidWorks 2007 Update Training
All SolidWorks subscription service customers are eligible for free i.get.it SolidWorks 2007 Update Training. Click here to learn more about this online training course containing 135 learning videos and projects. These videos can be accessed via the Customer Portal and viewable over the internet. Existing Subscribers to SolidWorks can gain access to the SolidWorks 2007 Update course by following these steps:
Step 1: Go to: https://customercenter.solidworks.com/eservice_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start.
Step 2: After logging in, select Tech Tips and Best Practices to access your free training.
SolidWorks Corporation Unveils New eDrawings Features
SolidWorks eDrawings Professional provides new capabilities for users of popular business and design software
CONCORD, Mass., Sept. 25, 2006 – SolidWorks Corporation today unveiled a new version of its eDrawings® e-mail-based collaboration tool with new support for users of Microsoft® Office, AutoCAD®, and Google SketchUp® software. SolidWorks® eDrawings Professional software, included in every license of SolidWorks Office Premium 3D CAD software, lets users generate accurate representations of 2D and 3D product designs that anyone in product development can view, mark up, and measure, regardless of whether they have CAD software. Read the complete story...
Design better products and learn about customer success with 3D CAD software. In our SolidWorks Hands On Test Drive - 3D Skills Seminar, you will get an introduction to using SolidWorks as well as your own copy of the SolidWorks Personal Edition. Click here for the latest schedule of SolidWorks and COSMOS seminars in your area.
Upcoming Tradeshows - Check our website for free passes.
Why do so many customers count their Dimension 3D printer as a valuable member of their design team? Harmon Becker Automotive Systems depends on their machine to run 24 hours a day to create functional models from a robust output material that would not fracture, distort or require too much refining and cleaning up prior to fitting - the ABS plastic suited their needs perfectly. See the printer in action - signup today for a local demonstration or request a free tradeshow pass this fall and find out how the Dimension can streamline your design process.
Hot Tech Tips
KAP’s Corner -“Synchronizing the Toolbox Library”
Have you ever tried to open a coworker's assembly, only to find that all of the fasteners in his assembly have defaulted to some huge size? Have you ever taken work home over the weekend, and found that when you open an assembly on your home computer, some of the fasteners have become substituted for different, seemingly random sizes? These problems stem from sharing data that reference more than one Toolbox fastener library. This installment of KAP's Corner will show you why these problems occur, and how to avoid them in the future. Synchronizing the Toolbox Library (PDF)
Now available! SolidWorks 2007 Hotkeys
We've updated the popular 8.5 x 11 laminated card featuring the SolidWorks 2007 Hotkeys and the "Recommended SolidWorks Export Formats". To receive your free copy of this useful handout, please send us an email with "Hotkeys 2007" in the subject line. Be sure to include your mailing address. Request yours now!
Customer News Customer Profile - Helix Design (Each month, we will profile a company on the CAP's Consultant Network. Please email us if you would like to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.)
Helix Design Services, located in a historic mill building in Manchester NH, offers award-winning design services with SolidWorks and the Dimension 3D printer. The company has been featured in national publications, including FAST Company, Wired and Business Week Online. They have won awards for their product design for Tubbs Snowshoes, the Pantone ColorCue and appliance design for the Remote Methane Leak detector. Check out their innovative website!
The UltraLux Surgical Headlight was designed by Helix Design Services in SolidWorks for Luxtec, the leading manufacturer of medical illumination.
The UltraLux Surgical Headlight is a lightweight, ergonomic surgical fiber optic illumination system that delivers superior performance in the operating room
"A lot of design firms are big on surprise. We are anti-surprise. We aim to impress not surprise. That's why we brought our prototype production shop inhouse. Having the ability to develop 3 or 4 different solutions to a problem and present them to the client, actually have them hold them in their hand, has given us the edge to ensure customer satisfaction and improve our time to market.
"Of course, having the right tools to meet the needs of our clients is critical to our success and the Dimension 3D modeler has changed the way we develop products. CAP has been there to support us - providing the software and training to keep Helix on the forefront of technology in our industry." - Joe Schappler, Principal, Helix Design Services
Rapid prototyping services
Do you offer SolidWorks design services or 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
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.
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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