Who doesn't like a nice, clean and tidy CAD drawing? You don't have to obsess over every single aspect of your designs, but cleaning up your AutoCAD drawings does serve several useful purposes. Here are a few helpful tips and tricks on how to go about actually cleaning up your drawings.... read more →
Jun
24
Jun
19
You’ve completed the RFQ process and selected your Contract Manufacturer (CM). You feel great about your choice; you’ve done your homework, you’ve met the management team and familiarized yourself with the people who will now become your own extended manufacturing team. Now what? (more…)
Jun
18
Originally posted on 3dcadworld.com: It appears the folks at GrabCAD have been quite busy. The Cambridge-based startup is making two significant announcements today: the integration of its Workbench cloud-based file management platform with PTC Creo CAD software and the release of Workbench Summer 2014. (more…)
Jun
18
A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a list of the raw materials, parts, assemblies, and quantities you will need to manufacture your new product. A BOM is a powerful and essential tool for complete and effective engineering documentation. Since BOMs are such vital tools in manufacturing and product development, GrabCAD is providing... read more →
Jun
16
At a recent event at Inside 3D Printing in NYC, I shared ways GrabCAD helps you take a product concept from its beginning stages to a manufactured design. Learn how you can overcome tough manufacturing and collaboration hurdles. I elaborate on my 5 tips and how our company supports you, below.... read more →
Jun
12
You may have decided that your team needs a better way to manage CAD files only to find that there are other people you need to convince - people with "finance" or "budget" or even "CEO" in their title. Although those people may not understand the intricacies of assembly structure... read more →
Jun
11
The philosophy of lean urges practitioners to find simpler, less wasteful way to do things. Previously, we talked about how to get started. In part two of this series, find out how lean impacts engineering tools, how to find expert advice, and whether it’s all worth the trouble. (more…)
Jun
09
Quick reminder - Hardi will be doing a book signing at the Boston Marketbot store on June 11. Stop by to pick up a signed copy of "The Art of Product Design: Changing How Things Get Made" and meet the author. "The Art of Product Design: Changing the Way Things... read more →
Jun
05
Solar Impulse 2 is a long-range solar-powered aircraft project. The project eventually hopes to achieve the first circumnavigation of the Earth by a piloted fixed-wing aircraft using only solar power. The project is led by Swiss aeronaut Bertrand Piccard, who co-piloted the first balloon to circle the world non-stop, and Swiss businessman André... read more →
