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Editorials - Archives - October 2009

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It’s Simple: Use DFMA To Quote, Analyze, Implement & Communicate (Part 2)   10/28/2009
Recently, Aztalan prepared a quote for a carpenter’s level (see Figure 1). This particular part was to be produced at a very large volume—hundreds of thousands—so costing it accurately was imperative.   Continue
It’s Simple: Use DFMA To Quote, Analyze, Implement & Communicate   10/28/2009
Aztalan Engineering uses DFMA to quote costs, analyze designs, implement process controls and communicate with customers and the supply chain.   Continue
Cutting-Edge Of Virtual Design   10/26/2009

Arburg is a leading manufacturer of injection molding machines located in Lossburg, in the Black Forest region. Arburg’s product portfolio includes Allrounder injection molding machines with clamping force from 125 to 5,000 kN, Multilift robotic systems, complex automation solutions and a range of peripherals. Arburg has been incorporating Dassault Systèmes’ solutions for 15 years, and currently relies on CATIA, ENOVIA and 3DVIA Composer for its product development needs.   Continue

Manufacturing Engineers Are Regaining Efficiency with HPC Clusters   10/22/2009
HPC clusters used to require specialized expertise to design, build and manage. Having benefited from years of development in both hardware and system-management software, most of these HPC clusters now serve as department-level resources.   Continue
Making Your Band: Printing 3D Rock Band Figurines   10/19/2009
The consumer industry isn’t quite there yet, but the latest partnership between Harmonix, the videogame development company that has turned the world into arm-chair rock stars with the Rock Band franchise, and Z Corporation (Z Corp), the Burlington, MA-based developer and manufacturer of 3D printers, has come one step closer to fully customized 3D-printed figurines.   Continue
Acting Screwy   10/19/2009
Not so fast linear motors. You won’t be replacing ball screws anytime soon. Screws create motion differently than linear motors. Linear motors are magnetically direct acting devices, while a power transmission screw offers a mechanical advantage.   Continue
Unlock The Free Market System   10/19/2009
First, I want to thank the many of you who wrote in to comment, pro or con, on last month’s column. If only we could keep the national discourse as polite and constructive — and free of tea parties.  This month I have been thinking about the role of innovation and NPD in healthcare, and its place in this national debate. I am thinking about the many sides of the issue, because it has implications far beyond lobbyists. It will shape the fundamentals of how new products, and the folks who create them, fit into the healthcare equation. It may enable, or it may kill, the development of the drugs and tools that could save our lives.   Continue
Case Study: MECANO ID, 3D Communication   10/16/2009
MECANO ID was looking for a tool that could help them both streamline their development processes—and communicate more effectively with customers like France’s CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) and CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales). With these types of customers that require information across many departments and disciplines, there are many complex ideas, designs and product layouts that need to be quickly communicated with crystal clear explanations.   Continue
Sharp Edge Orifices   10/15/2009
To produce accurate, repeatable orifices, all the variables that might influence the Cd Value (Coefficient of Discharge) must be controlled during production. This includes the orifice hole length, edges, surface finishes, roundness and the elimination of all tool marks, burrs, ragged edges and irregularities.   Continue
Fueling Red Bull’s Formula 1 Team   10/14/2009
Scuderia Toro Rosso, owned by the Red Bull Company, is among the Formula 1 teams looking for new and better ways to compress development and production times, while increasing the reliability of its racing cars.   Continue

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