Computer Aided Design (CAD)

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Mars 2020 Rover Builds Off of Curiosity, Extends Research

August 7, 2014

This week marks two years since NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory landed the Mars rover Curiosity on the Red Planet’s surface.

With only one chance to get it right, people across the globe …

Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing On the Rise

July 31, 2014

As 3D printing becomes more accessible and affordable, more companies are turning to 3D printing for prototypes early in the concept design stage as a cost-effective way to identify i…

NX Case Study: FUNCOSA

July 28, 2014

The technical team at FUNCOSA works more accurately and rapidly using NX CAD. “We’re saving a lot of time using NX, and find it useful because it supports multiple design approaches,” says Víctor Fer…

NX Case Study: Ducati

July 16, 2014

“NX is the tool we use from the moment we start thinking about a new project up to its completion,” explains Piero Giusti, information technology manager for R&D at Ducati Motor Holding. “NX is u…

NX Case Study: Robots become superior “Football players” by design

July 9, 2014

Football Fans (aka Soccer here in the USA) have been glued to the television for the past couple of weeks watching the World Cup in Brazil.

The RoboCup is not as famous as the World …

NX Case Study: SAMS

May 27, 2014

Four years ago, SAMS decided to change its 3D computer-aided design (CAD) solution to facilitate the work of its designers. “The software we used was purely associative; it didn’t enable using files …

NX Case Study: Cospa

May 22, 2014

Developing injection molds gets easier – and faster – with the help of 3D design software.Cospa uses NX to help automate and optimize mold workflows.

Challenges:

Implement a u…

NX 9 Supports Touch to Increase Collaboration

April 28, 2014

Touch-screen technology has found use in cell phones, supermarket checkout terminals, HMI industrial systems, and engineering design offices. Modern multi-touch systems are able to recognize th…