Yes, overseeing complex product design across a multitude of disciplinary dimensions, interfaces, requirements, and testing strategies, can be difficult. And for the longest time, CAD has been a domain that the system engineer could afford to virtually ignore. No longer. The dawn of a multi-domain 3D reality changes the game.... read more →
Mar
18
Mar
11
Ben Glass, Altaeros CEO, is the inventor of the Buoyant Airborne Turbine system (BAT), which he developed at MIT as a student in the aerospace engineering department. After his stint at SpaceX, and time spent at MIT’s Gas Turbine Lab, Glass began developing the concept of lifting a wind turbine... read more →
Mar
09
To get the most out of rapid prototyping, it helps to understand the different methods available for quickly producing a physical model from 3D CAD data. You can also improve your results by listening to what experts have said over the years about working effectively with outsourcers as well as... read more →
Mar
03
Featuring all the basic elements of human survival, including taxing physical struggles in the woods, harrowing split-second tactical decisions, and danger at every corner, paintball is both a popular sport and a thrilling way to spend the afternoon. You might be inclined to think it is the domain of adrenaline-charged... read more →
Mar
02
With modern software, you can create a part in 3D CAD, perform digital analyses, and then send it directly to manufacturing for tooling and production. So why does anyone prototype anymore? It’s not that they’re old fashioned or just enjoy throwing away money. It’s that there are still things you... read more →
Feb
24
The products we design, produce, and ultimately consume are getting smarter, more versatile, and undoubtedly more complex. You need only pick up your phone to witness a marvel of carefully integrated mechanical, electrical, and software design. But tightly integrating multi-disciplinary design across so many tools, processes, and data management methods... read more →
Feb
23
CAD designers typically fall into two categories: rock star or orchestra musician. There are many reasons for this, including the engineer’s personality and skill, but much also depends on the types of products you are building. (more…)
Feb
18
There are a number of ways to design a new product. You can ask your designers. You can hire a design agency. Or, you can sponsor a GrabCAD Challenge and ask 1.8 million members for help. Last year, AirPatrol challenged our members and got over 170 new ideas for their wireless controller. That product recently launched and... read more →
