Engineering Software
IGE+XAO Group has released the latest version of its Electrical design software, SEE Electrical for medium to low range electrical CAD software applications. Available in three levels (Basic, Standard and Advanced) and upgradeable dependent on customers requirements. The V5R1 version offers a number of new features, including: A more user-friendly software: Navigation from Database list to drawings New windows selection mode which makes object selection...
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A new survey from Autodesk, polling the views and opinions of more than 100 senior decision-makers, primarily working for mainstream manufacturing companies in the UK, finds that these companies see increasing margins (48%), improving quality (30%) accelerating speed to market (29%) as the three most important drivers of business growth. The most important barrier identified is the cost involved in achieving this growth (highlighted by 62% of...
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NVH analysis: achieving speed with accuracy (01/03/2010)
Because of its versatility in a wide range of applications, conventional transfer path analysis is one of the most widely used methods for studying noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) problems. However, the approach is time-consuming and some companies are now turning to an alternative technique called operational path analysis Conventional transfer path analysis (TPA) is frequently used for studying noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) problems throughout the automotive, aerospace and...
Electrical system design for complex marine projects (25/02/2010)
Zuken has teamed up with the Marine Design Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to host a seminar focusing on the advances in electrical system design for complex marine projects. The one-day event on March 2 2010 invites people to understand how they can overcome design issues associated with the ever increasing electrical complexity across all disciplines of the marine, off-shore, oil and gas and renewables industries. ...
Zuken adds E3.RevisionManagement to E3.series electrical engineering software (19/02/2010)
Zuken’s E3.series is now available with E3.RevisionManagement. This new module enables users to compare and document changes between projects in the electrical engineering application E3 .series, and provides reports and tracking functionality for traceability and comparability in the design of wiring, harnesses, cable assemblies and control panels. In addition to improving the efficiency of change processes, it also enables users to verify compliance with industry...
Experian says that in January, UK business insolvencies hit lowest rate since June 2007 (19/02/2010)
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian reveals a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007. Businesses across the UK saw an eight per cent improvement in their combined financial strength score, from 79.46 in January 2009 to 81.16 January 2010. The rate of insolvencies fell to 0.07 per cent in January 2010, with seven in every 10,000 businesses going under. This compares to an insolvency rate of 0.09 per...
Short design courses launched for industry professionals (19/02/2010)
Bournemouth University has launched 22 new short courses to provide professional development for product designers and engineers. The courses, which start between May and August, range from computer-aided design, tribology, dynamic design verification, and structural integrity in design, to understanding and designing against corrosion, using simulation for competitive advantage, and advance mechanics of materials and interacting systems.
Autodesk releases new AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite in the UK (12/02/2010)
Autodesk ismaking its AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite available in the UK. AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite helps manufacturers compete more effectively by adding the benefits of 3D design to their development process by combining AutoCAD LT and Autodesk® Inventor LT software in one affordable package. The application is available to end users at a recommended reseller price of £1,400. AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite lets you choose the...
Schneider Electric launches power monitoring solution for small businesses (05/02/2010)
Schneider Electric has enhanced its measuring and monitoring solutions with the introduction of PowerView - a power and energy monitoring software, suitable for small system applications to help businesses save money and energy. The PowerView software works with Schneider Electrics PowerLogic EGX100 integrated gateway and comprehensive range of meters. It allows users to track real time power conditions and remotely monitor electrical equipment and installations across an entire...
Virtual reality for engineers goes mobile (01/02/2010)
Virtual Reality (VR) and simulation technologies specialist, Virtalis has supplied the expertise and equipment that is enabling the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s MANufacturing Technology TRAnsporter (MANTRA) to have the first ever mobile Virtalis StereoWorks ActiveWall system. MANTRA is a specially modified demonstration HGV that travels the UK demonstrating the latest manufacturing, machinery and simulation technologies.
3D games developer joins Virtalis (20/01/2010)
Virtalis’ latest recruit to its development team is Mark Kelly, an experienced 3D graphics developer whose entire career to date has been in the computer games industry. Working on all types of 3D rendering and graphics models for a diverse range of gaming platforms, including Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, and PC platforms, Mark has joined Virtalis as a software engineer. “I am enjoying applying my 3D graphics experience and skills to serious,...
ZWCAD 2010 offers several enhancements (14/01/2010)
ZWCAD Software has released ZWCAD 2010, the latest version of its CAD platform, and announced its second annual design contest – ZWCAD Design Contest 2010. Now available in 14 languages and compatible with Windows 7, ZWCAD 2010 assures users of faster speed through memory optimisation, improved features (In-Place MTEXT Editor & Splinedit) and enhanced application programming interfaces.