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Free Info - Circle 462 Varatech, Booth 234. Assembly capability analysis. Sigmund is available as a standalone product that allows a direct application program interface with Solid Works 98 Plus. The software provides engineers with quantitative analysis to evaluate the assembly capability of their designs. This helps to ensure that assemblies go together 100 percent of the time, while meeting all performance criteria. It allows engineers to build a large number of virtual assemblies for evaluation with respect to pre-defined build objectives. Sigmund emulates manufacturing process variations following the ASME standard, as well as assembly process sag, shift, moment arm and gravity effects. http://www.varatech.com
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MathSoft Inc, Booth 1480. Calculation and analysis
software. The image Processing Extension Pack for Mathcad 2000 provides more than 140
features for image processing, analysis and visualization. There are new and enhanced
functions for filtering, morphology, edge detection and object identification. Other
critical added capabilities include segmentation, for analyzing specific regions of
interest; and feature extraction, for quantifying object features such as dimensions. An
interactive image viewer makes manipulation easier. 
MSC.Software, Booth 822 (also 811 and 206). Simulation
tools. e.visual Nastran, the company's first simulation tool in an Application Service
Provider (ASP) environment, allows engineers to quickly and easily simulate motion,
stress, animate and review results -- all through the Web. This model removes the up-front
investment in software or computer infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs giving
engineers the ability to receive powerful, easy online simulation anytime. 
Spatial Inc, Booth 1019. SAT model viewer. Version
5.2 of the ACIS 3D Open Viewer provides immediate and corporate-wide access to the most
up-to-date SAT models used within an engineering and manufacturing enterprise. It can be
used as a stand-alone or as an embedded OLE application in standard Microsoft Office
products. Files which are not specifically SAT format, but which encapsulate SAT data, can
also be custom-accessed. The viewer is available for free download at the company's
website. 
Mechanical Dynamics Inc, Booth 911. Simulation for
Solid Edge. The company offers Dynamic Designer/Motion mechanical design simulation
software for use with the PC Windows-based Solid Edge package. The software provides fully
embedded 3D dynamic simulation capabilities, allowing Solid Edge users to study behavior
in their mechanical assemblies. Results can be used to detect moving interferences, show
forces and effects, and automatically output force data to FEA packages. 
OPEN MIND Software Technologies Inc, Booth 497. CAM
and toolpath software. The company will be showing four new products -- hyperMILL
Version 5, an integrated CAM package for Mechanical Desktop and Think3 software; hyperFORM
Version 5, a standalone CAM package for molds and dies; hyperMILL Version 6.6 for CATIA
for molds and dies; and simultaneous 5 axis software for calculating 5 axis toolpaths. 
Solid Concepts Inc, Booth 1057. 3D CAD viewer. SolidView/Lite
allows Windows 95, 98 and NT users to view popular 3D CAD formats such as STL, OBJ, VRML
and SolidWorks parts and assembly data. Users can also use the program to view and measure
3D data saved in Solid File eXchange (SFX) format, a compact data structure that enables
easy exchange of 2D and 3D CAD data for design collaboration. SolidView/Lite is available
for download from online. 
Solidworks Corporation, Booth 201. Drawing file
distribution. This electronic drawing file, called eDrawings, enables users to create,
view, send and receive mechanical design drawings via email. Available for existing users
of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or any CAD system outputting a DXF or DWG file, each eDrawings
file includes a self-contained viewer that allows recipients to start using the drawing
information immediately. Built-in tools include virtual folding, hyperlinking, animation
and more. 
Structural Research & Analysis, Booth 206.
Design analysis. Cosmos/Design STAR is a design analysis program that communicates
with, and analyzes geometry from, virtually all CAD programs. It offers analysis in a
native Windows program powered by the Parasolid and ACIS modeling kernels, as well as a
STEP AP203 translator for designs created with other modeling systems. It analyzes
multiple designs simultaneously. 
think3, Booth 1618. 3D design suite. With
thinkdesign 4.0's single-click drawing generation, 3D models can be automatically
converted to 2D drawings with a single mouse click. In this version, templates can be
created from existing drawings, and fully associative post-layout annotations, such as
dimensions, centerlines and hatching, are automatically tracked and updated. A standard
parts library and library manager are also incorporated. The company offers a game-based
learning software for 3D design novices. 
Thomas Register, Booth 1619. Parts libraries. Part
Spec and Plant Spec are titles used by designers, engineers and others in such industries
as machine design, automotive, HVAC, plant design and electronics. The software allows
users to access a wide range of electronic versions of pre-drawn, dimensionally accurate
product components that could be incorporated into designs at the click at the click 
Unigraphics Solutions Inc, Booth 1225. Large
assembly modeler. Solid Edge Version 8 will be shipped in late March with hundreds of
customer-driven enhancements, with significant tools for machine design. The package
provides advanced 3D part modeling, large assembly design and powerful drafting, as well
as process-specific features for sheet metal, plastics and tubing design. New components
further ease the transition for designers from 2D to 3D solid modeling. 
Visionary Design Systems Inc, Booth 1230. Solid
modeler. IronCAD 3.0 permits engineers to easily import and export native geometry
from most of the leading CAD, CAM and CAE systems. Supported by ACIS and Parasolid, data
moves readily into any like-kerneled package. Model behavior is easier with new handle
behavior protocols, and constraint-free part and assembly substitution allows engineers to
leverage previous designs and innovate faster. STEP and IGES translators facilitate
collaboration and legacy data translation.