The Mentor Graphics 1D-3D CFD simulation software combination enables engineers to characterize the more complex elements of a mechanical system with full 3D for analysis and easily insert those models into the 1D system-level model for simulation. This 1D-3D CFD solution enables digital prototyping information earlier in the product development process, accelerating design and development cycles. And because engineers and designers can examine more variables across a wider range of design scenarios to arrive at an optimal system definition, it increases productivity and minimizes design risk and re-spins.

This paper addresses methods that can help to achieve the best-in-class thermal management for the lighting industry.

We will discuss:

• Selecting and measuring the thermal characteristics of LEDs
• Choosing the most suitable LED
• Conducting accelerated aging tests
• Thermal simulation of complex-shaped lighting systems

Field redesigns point the way to next-generation machines. This paper includes case studies showing how conversions from roller chain or gears to synchronous belt drives improved performance while saving maintenance and replacement costs.

As manufacturers rapidly transition from 2D to 3D CAD in today's digital world, designers are demanding 3D to enhance their designs and improve communication.

Acquiring a new tool is only the first step in improving your business. This whitepaper contains information how to get the most out of your new CAD system.

Product design does not occur in a vacuum—it has a significant impact on manufacturing. In fact, 3D design carries even greater potential for streamlining production processes, especially when you take advantage of Design for Manufacturability tools and applications.

Continuous improvement separates great companies from mediocre ones. Innovative products, efficient manufacturing, and an energized staff are attributes of a company constantly looking at itself and asking, "How can we do this better?"

How CAE tools combine better product design with savvy business decisions for positive environmental impacts.

Sketching in SolidWorks is the basis for creating features. Features are the basis for creating parts, which can be put together into assemblies. Sketch entities can also be added to drawings.

Building plants and processing systems---or even an entire factory---in a global economy has become more challenging than ever. Competition is stiff and capital is tight, so the need to control costs, ensure quality, and speed delivery is critical to your success.

Today, design engineers are expected to deal with an ever-increasing number of issues and tasks---design, simulation, visualization, collaboration, presentation, sustainability, manufacturability and beyond. This increasing level of product design complexity, demands professional-grade CAD software, computers and graphics cards that are up to these tasks and more in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Today, some of the best solutions for meeting these challenges are made possible with design software from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., hardware with Dell Precision™ workstations and ATI FirePro™ professional graphics cards.

Faster, easier Simulation helps you create better products with SolidWorks and Intel.

The SolidWorks Simulation suite provides the advanced capabilities you need to get to market faster—designers can catch mistakes sooner, change course quickly, and create better-performing products at a lower cost.

For many years, manufacturers simply had to accept more time delays and greater costs as they developed product documentation in multiple languages to support growing global markets. But today, product developers are gaining competitive advantage, saving time, and cutting costs with a new class of integrated software tools. With 3D authoring software like 3DVIA Composer, your company can use 3D CAD data to automate the product documentation process—without modifying product designs.

How often do you find yourself spending valuable time searching for a model or a file? Have you ever had to recreate a model because you could not find the original? Have you ever spent time creating a design only to discover later that one of your colleagues had previously modeled a similar design that would have met your needs? If you are not using an integrated product data management (PDM) system, chances are you can relate to these time-consuming scenarios.

Bridging the gap between CAD and GIS, AutoCAD Map 3D allows engineering and GIS professionals to work with the same data, and enables design processes to integrate geospatial functions in a single environment for more efficient workflows.

This results in better designs, increased productivity, and better data quality. View this screencast to learn about the top five ways AutoCAD Map 3D can help you improve your infrastructure design process.

Hear about how the Las Vegas Valley Water District relies on CAD engineering software and 3D modeling to maintain their geospatial database for the Las Vegas water supply system.

If you’re using AutoCAD, this video will show you why you need Map 3D

AutoCAD® Map 3D integrates CAD with GIS for efficiency gains during the data creation, acquisition, and consolidation phases of your utilities and public works projects.

Topobase is Autodesk's platform for integrating infrastructure design and management. This study from IDC details the business benefits of using Topobase within utilities. They conducted this study using standard IDC methods for assessing business value in terms of return on investment. They also outline industry trends that drive utilities toward integrated information management platforms like Topobase. There are two case studies included. Their intent is to provide information useful to decision makers who are considering solutions for reducing costs and improving process efficiencies within their information systems.

Everyone who uses AutoCAD® for infrastructure design and management should view this on-demand webcast to learn about AutoCAD® Map 3D 2009 software.

Join, Geospatial Technical Evangelist, Pete Southwood, to see how AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 delivers all of the strengths of AutoCAD 2009 software, yet is especially designed to better integrate engineering and GIS data – in a single environment for more efficient workflows. Learn how to build data intelligence during the design process, integrate design information with GIS data, and quickly distribute completed design and geospatial information with users throughout your organization. 

For more information visit www.autodesk.com/gogeo.

Aging infrastructure is concern across the county.  With increased demand on engineering and GIS professionals, does your water utility agency prioritize before the problems happen?

Join Autodesk and Waterworld for this short informational webcast that to learn how to quickly save time and be more efficient in planning for maintenance.  This tutorial demonstrates a plan to access, record and then prioritize the maintenance of fire hydrants.  See firsthand the benefits of system-wide reporting and time-savings GIS interoperability can add to your utility workflow.

Join the webcast and visit our landing site at www.autodesk.com/goutilities

Watch and see this interactive overviews to learn how the Public Works Department of the City of Tacoma (Tacoma), Washington, uses its geospatial data to do everything from issuing building permits and managing waste water to maintaining streetlights. The city has prioritized the centralized storage, efficient maintenance, and real-time distribution of spatial data.  Tacoma has been able to:

- Eliminate duplicate data entry from its design and GIS processes
- Collect and process spatial data more quickly
- Save time with instant access to maps
- Customize web applications easily with existing IT staff

For more information visit www.autodesk.com/goutilities

We all know that data integration improves productivity and York Region is living proof. Using AutoCAD® Map 3D, York saved time and money by relying on its AutoCAD-trained staff to quickly implement a new system that incorporates both CAD and GIS.

Using AutoCAD Map 3D, York Region is able to:
• Complete tasks 16 times faster
• Reduce training and expenses
• Save time by incorporating older scanned drawings, maps and photos
• Work with ESRI data in its native format
• Deliver detailed maps with integrated data

Autodesk Solutions enabled York to save time and money. Their GIS and CAD data is now integrated!

For more information on Map 3D visit www.autodesk.com/gogeo.

The Orange County Sanitation District, in Southern California, seamlessly integrates CAD design and geospatial data to effectively manage the collection and disposal of wastewater.  They use AutoCAD® Map 3D, along with other Autodesk Solutions, to maintain asset data, update enterprise GIS datasets, and deliver better service and more accurate information to customers.

View this interactive customer video to find out more about the Orange County Sanitation District. 

Visit www.autodesk.com/goutilities to read other customer stories, view product tutorials, get industry-specific white papers and much more!

The Orange County Sanitation District, in Southern California, seamlessly integrates CAD design and geospatial data to effectively manage the collection and disposal of wastewater.  They use AutoCAD® Map 3D, along with other Autodesk Solutions, to maintain asset data, update enterprise GIS datasets, and deliver better service and more accurate information to customers.

Read this whitepaper to find out more about the Orange County Sanitation District.

Visit www.autodesk.com/goutilities to read other customer stories, view product tutorials, get industry-specific white papers and much more!

Find out how to take your PDF documents 3D with this white paper! This report details how a manufacturing company eliminated the need to bring engineers along with sales reps to woo potential customers simply by utilizing a new PDF tool.

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