Manufacturing firms bullish despite a tough outlook
0 Comments Published by innovasys on Thursday, 17 April 2008 at 15:43.
Manufacturing firms have adapted to the challenge of global competition and are starting to reap the dividends despite the financial crisis, according to the new report.
The Engineering Employers’ Federation (EEF) said fewer companies were reporting being affected by price competition in the markets in which they traded.
The challenge from low cost economies was firmly on the Radar of UK business organizations and they were responding by becoming more innovative.
EEF Chief Economist Steve Radley said “The survey paints a positive picture of of how manufacturing companies have adapted to the challenge of the global environment.” Instead of competing on price alone, they are adopting range of strategies to take advantage of emerging markets. While there are many other challenges on the horizon, manufacturers look well placed to rise to them.
Comment - It is clear to see that many companies are investing in 3D design such as SolidWorks to ensure innovative design helps retain that competitve edge.
The Engineering Employers’ Federation (EEF) said fewer companies were reporting being affected by price competition in the markets in which they traded.
The challenge from low cost economies was firmly on the Radar of UK business organizations and they were responding by becoming more innovative.
EEF Chief Economist Steve Radley said “The survey paints a positive picture of of how manufacturing companies have adapted to the challenge of the global environment.” Instead of competing on price alone, they are adopting range of strategies to take advantage of emerging markets. While there are many other challenges on the horizon, manufacturers look well placed to rise to them.
Comment - It is clear to see that many companies are investing in 3D design such as SolidWorks to ensure innovative design helps retain that competitve edge.
Innova Systems expand SolidWorks Team
0 Comments Published by innovasys on Wednesday, 16 April 2008 at 16:24.
Innova Systems has announced that it has expanded its team of engineers, in order to meet the growing demand for its advanced 3D computer aided design software called Solidworks. After an extensive search for the very best people in this field, Innova has finally brought on board two application engineers and two new account managers.
"Our new application engineers are 'premier league engineers'," said Mark Bradford, Managing Director of Innova. "These are design engineers who have real industry experience and are at the top of their game. Likewise, with our new account managers, we have been careful to choose people who will fully understand our customers' needs and have the knowledge and motivation to ensure Innova maintains its reputation for excellent service and support."
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"Our new application engineers are 'premier league engineers'," said Mark Bradford, Managing Director of Innova. "These are design engineers who have real industry experience and are at the top of their game. Likewise, with our new account managers, we have been careful to choose people who will fully understand our customers' needs and have the knowledge and motivation to ensure Innova maintains its reputation for excellent service and support."
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Its here again! one of the most important dates of our diary - Our SolidWorks customer day which has now been announced for Wednesday 8th October 2008 - Where we will be presenting the new functionality of SolidWorks 2009.
The venue is the fantastic Imperial War Musuem at Duxford, which is just south of Cambridge on the M11, with easy access from all parts of the region.
In addition to previewing the new functionality, we will spend time with some productivity enhancements sessions, showing tips and tricks and how to get the most out your SolidWorks investment.
As at all Innova Systems customers days, we like to show our appreciation, and each Innova Systems subscription customer will be entitled to a free pass around the world famous musuem and a gift.
You will be notified shortly with all the details and agenda, but keep this date free in your diary.
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Suffolk company Amarinth has much to celebrate: company revenue has grown 500% in 5 years; and it has been profitable from year two onwards. Amarinth is respected worldwide for its ability to deliver sophisticated heavy-duty pumping equipment to the oil and chemical industries.
Much of its success it attributes to the application of technology, in particular a 3D modelling technology called SolidWorks, which is supplied by Cambridge based Innova Systems.
Amarinth pumps can cost over £100,000 each because of the high grade materials used in their construction and the requirement to be manufactured to stringent safety critical standards similar to those seen in the aviation industry. Amarinth has customers all around the world including AMEC, BP and Shell, and has recently shipped a pump into China for the first time.
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Much of its success it attributes to the application of technology, in particular a 3D modelling technology called SolidWorks, which is supplied by Cambridge based Innova Systems.
Amarinth pumps can cost over £100,000 each because of the high grade materials used in their construction and the requirement to be manufactured to stringent safety critical standards similar to those seen in the aviation industry. Amarinth has customers all around the world including AMEC, BP and Shell, and has recently shipped a pump into China for the first time.
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CircuitWorks is a powerful link for Mechanical Designers needing to create their products incorporating electronics packaged on Printed Circuit Board designs. This neat functionality is now available to all users of SolidWorks Premium at no extra cost
Working in separate programs with PCB makers slows the process and increases the chance of having to re-work something. The integration of SolidWorks and CircuitWorks is a marriage of high-performing tools that lets designers innovate and collaborate, rather than simply recreate new products. Previously, much of electronics development involved designing the product to fit around the electronic components. SolidWorks and CircuitWorks together let engineers design PCBs to fit inside ever more stylized product frames, whether an MP3 player or the dashboard of a new car.
SolidWorks and CircuitWorks combined let mechatronics engineers use digital modeling to improve product quality, reduce prototyping, and streamline development.
Very few products made today are purely mechanical. As products become ‘smarter’ with more complexity, electronic components are increasingly driving the design. The lines are blurring between electronic and mechanical industries, and this acquisition is a natural step toward helping engineers be more innovative and proficient in this changing climate.”
CircuitWorks is immediately available as a component of SolidWorks Office Premium. It will be provided to existing Premium customers at no additional charge.
Working in separate programs with PCB makers slows the process and increases the chance of having to re-work something. The integration of SolidWorks and CircuitWorks is a marriage of high-performing tools that lets designers innovate and collaborate, rather than simply recreate new products. Previously, much of electronics development involved designing the product to fit around the electronic components. SolidWorks and CircuitWorks together let engineers design PCBs to fit inside ever more stylized product frames, whether an MP3 player or the dashboard of a new car.
SolidWorks and CircuitWorks combined let mechatronics engineers use digital modeling to improve product quality, reduce prototyping, and streamline development.
Very few products made today are purely mechanical. As products become ‘smarter’ with more complexity, electronic components are increasingly driving the design. The lines are blurring between electronic and mechanical industries, and this acquisition is a natural step toward helping engineers be more innovative and proficient in this changing climate.”
CircuitWorks is immediately available as a component of SolidWorks Office Premium. It will be provided to existing Premium customers at no additional charge.
3D Via for Technical Publications and more ..
0 Comments Published by innovasys on Friday, 14 March 2008 at 16:35.
3DVIA is the Dassault Systèmes’ (SolidWorks’ parent company) product line devoted to bringing the 3D experience to more users, especially people who aren’t involved in CAD. For folks just getting started there is 3DVIA Shape, which is a free online 3D modeling application that allows anyone to start creating, uploading and sharing models. 3DVIA Printscreen allows users to save 3D scenes from both OpenGL (like SolidWorks) and DirectX applications. SupplierSource is also part of the 3DVIA product family; which also includes 3DVIA Composer (a suite of excellent tools for using 3D data throughout the product development and manufacturing process), 3DVIA Live (for 3D collaboration) and 3DVIA MP and 3DVIA Virtools (products that concentrate on helping developers and educators with new 3D environments and games)
Innova Systems to supply the Youngman Group
0 Comments Published by innovasys on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 at 16:49.
The Youngman Group, based in Maldon, Essex are leaders in innovative Work at height solutions have invested in SolidWorks to help drive product innovation.
"Investment in new technology underpins our committment to ensure new products consistently lead the market in terms of quality and performance" said Youngman Managing Director Paul Bentley.
New product development has been highlighted by the senior management team as a specific growth area with much research conducted on how existing customers can be better served as their businesses grow and develop.
With SolidWorks, products can now be developed in less time, with higher quality and at less cost
"Investment in new technology underpins our committment to ensure new products consistently lead the market in terms of quality and performance" said Youngman Managing Director Paul Bentley.
New product development has been highlighted by the senior management team as a specific growth area with much research conducted on how existing customers can be better served as their businesses grow and develop.
With SolidWorks, products can now be developed in less time, with higher quality and at less cost
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