Lego: The Brand, The Blocks & Building Future Engineers

What kid hasn’t grown up playing with Legos, especially among engineers? So it doesn’t come as much of a shock to see that Lego has surpassed Ferrari as the world’s most powerful brand in 2015. …

3D CAD Design Calendar Image of the Month

3D CAD design. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Perhaps a sleek car, or an airplane wing? Chances are medical devices probably didn’t make the list of things you think of in relation to…

Microsoft Takes CAD on Tablet to Whole New Level

If you thought CAD on a tablet was exciting, just wait till you see the new Microsoft Surface Hub. Microsoft unveiled the 84-inch (213 cm) 4K display computer earlier this month at the Windows 10 Upd…

DFMPro for NX Helps You Realize Innovation

DFMPro for NX saves you not only time but also a lot of strife.Just think: You design a part that contains screws. When it comes time to manufacture that part, someone—be it machine or human—h…

3D Mechanical Design Calendar Image of the Month

Where would we be without 3D mechanical design? It brings to life the cars and other vehicles that take us, really, anywhere we want to go. It even powers the tractor that harvests grain for the toas…

3D Product Design Calendar Image of the Month

3D product design literally shapes the world around you—from the mouse you’re using with your computer to the stapler on your desk, someone probably designed those things to fit comfortably in the av…

Why CAD File Management Matters: Faster, More Efficient Product Development

As product complexity increases, so too does the number of engineers it takes to make that product. Teams are becoming larger with more engineers working on a single project. As the project progresse…

Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing On the Rise

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 9 Supports Touch to Increase Collaboration

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…