SolidDesigner 2001. The latest release of this mechanical CAD package
adds Dynamic Drag & Design and Dynamic Pick & Place
to 3D modeling. Mold Design Advisor optimizes injection molding
design with automated core and cavity creation. CoCreate
Software Inc, Fort Collins, OH. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-420
CAD data enhancement. EnCapta software allows the capture and communication
of specialized non-geometric design data for product definition.
Information such as design details, cost estimates and ECOs
can then be managed as objects. Vistagy Inc, Waltham,
MA. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-422
Solid imaging. The Viper si2 system combines the versatility of high-end
rapid prototyping units with the affordability of an entry-level
industrial device. It offers standard and hi-res build modes,
builds parts as large as 10 cu. in., and runs on a Windows
NT-based operating system. Detailed patterns can be produced
for injection molding and investment casting. 3D Systems,
Valencia, CA. Free info--Circle 421. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-421
Digitizing camera. The VIVID 300 digitizer converts objects into 3D
surface geometry and color texture data for input into a PC
or laptop computer. The portable device is faster than tape-
and pen-type sensors. Minolta Corp, Ramsey,
NJ. Free info-- Circle 424. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-424
Electromagnetic
design. Version 5.2 of Amperes and Coulomb 3D electrostatic
design and analysis software offers an improved GUI and simplification
of geometry definition procedures. Integrated Engineering
Software, Winnipeg,, CN. Free info--Circle 426.
http://www.OneRS.net/105df-426
Automation design.
This software package is designed specifically for drawing
pneumatic and hydraulic automation systems and their controls.
A collection of up-to-date libraries (including an Allen Bradley
Ladder Logic library) and modules supply current ISO symbology
for quick, professional schematics. BOMs and proposals are
easily generated, and drawings can be exported to DXF format.
Famic Technologies 2000 Inc, St-Laurent, QC.
Free info--Circle 423. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-423
Process management.
Web-based product and business tools for complex automation
projects address the needs of a distributed team. Vendor-neutral
Automation ProjectNet synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook
and Palm/CE devices. Entivity Inc, Ann Arbor,
MI. Free info--Circle 428. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-428
Tooling design. QuickConcept allows tool designers to address critical
tooling decisions, perform qualitative analysis and conduct
collaborative design review independent of CAD system. The
action of the completed tool is rendered as a 3D digital mock-up.
Cimatron Ltd, Livonia, MI. Free info--Circle
429. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-429
Seal design.
EASi-SEAL v.2 can assess multiple seal concepts. Once
the user imports seal geometry and material definition, the
software performs nonlinear FEA and provides information on
compression load deflection curves, seal deformation, stresses
and contact-pressure distribution. Animations of cross-sectional
deformation are also created to aid intuitive understanding
of the seal performance. EASi Inc, Madison Hts,
MI. Free info--Circle 425. http://www.OneRS.net/105df-425
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SolidDesigner 2001. The latest release of this mechanical CAD package
adds Dynamic Drag & Design and Dynamic Pick & Place
to 3D modeling. Mold Design Advisor optimizes injection molding
design with automated core and cavity creation. CoCreate
Software Inc, Fort Collins, OH. 
Solid imaging. The Viper si2 system combines the versatility of high-end
rapid prototyping units with the affordability of an entry-level
industrial device. It offers standard and hi-res build modes,
builds parts as large as 10 cu. in., and runs on a Windows
NT-based operating system. Detailed patterns can be produced
for injection molding and investment casting. 3D Systems,
Valencia, CA. Free info--Circle 421. 
Electromagnetic
design. Version 5.2 of Amperes and Coulomb 3D electrostatic
design and analysis software offers an improved GUI and simplification
of geometry definition procedures. Integrated Engineering
Software, Winnipeg,, CN. Free info--Circle 426.
Automation design.
This software package is designed specifically for drawing
pneumatic and hydraulic automation systems and their controls.
A collection of up-to-date libraries (including an Allen Bradley
Ladder Logic library) and modules supply current ISO symbology
for quick, professional schematics. BOMs and proposals are
easily generated, and drawings can be exported to DXF format.
Famic Technologies 2000 Inc, St-Laurent, QC.
Free info--Circle 423. 
Process management.
Web-based product and business tools for complex automation
projects address the needs of a distributed team. Vendor-neutral
Automation ProjectNet synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook
and Palm/CE devices. Entivity Inc, Ann Arbor,
MI. Free info--Circle 428. 
Tooling design. QuickConcept allows tool designers to address critical
tooling decisions, perform qualitative analysis and conduct
collaborative design review independent of CAD system. The
action of the completed tool is rendered as a 3D digital mock-up.
Cimatron Ltd, Livonia, MI. Free info--Circle
429. 
Seal design.
EASi-SEAL v.2 can assess multiple seal concepts. Once
the user imports seal geometry and material definition, the
software performs nonlinear FEA and provides information on
compression load deflection curves, seal deformation, stresses
and contact-pressure distribution. Animations of cross-sectional
deformation are also created to aid intuitive understanding
of the seal performance. EASi Inc, Madison Hts,
MI. Free info--Circle 425.