CAD/CAM & CAE.The newest generation of 3D simulation software takes aim at screw designs as well as hot-runner, mold, and part design. Two new releases improve the tools for simulating the mold-filling phase. A brand-new software program marries prototyping and finite-element analysis software in a new way to make "virtual prototypes" of PET preforms and bottles. There's also a stronger material for rapid prototyping--PC/ABS. New simulation software Screw designs can be put under virtual scrutiny with a new Injection Molding Plastification simulation module from Compuplast. It helps optimize screw designs for injection molding. Quick and accurate part and mold design checks are possible with new version 8.0 of Moldex 3D software from Coretech of Taiwan (supplied here by EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. Flotek). The software incorporates a new "voxel" or brick-mesh module used for new "boundary-layer" meshing that reportedly simplifies creation of a high-quality mesh for a complex 3D geometry. The meshing approach delivers fast 3D "quick-fill" analysis. Moldflow's new version 6.0 of Moldflow Plastics Insight (MPI MPI - Message Passing Interface ) features a new 3D Warp solver that calculates part warpage faster than before, and a coupled 3D flow solver that is 34% faster. New version 7.3 of Moldflow Plastics Advisors (MPA MPA medroxyprogesterone acetate. ) 3D-solids-based software for molding feasibility analysis has upgraded the prediction of filling, part thickness, and warpage. Moldflow is also unveiling its new Communicator 1.0, a full-featured simulation viewer that is available for free. Also new is Simalink software that allows data sharing between simulation and control products. Virtual prototyping software from Plastic Technologies comes together with Abaqus FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. software in a new service that eliminates prototyping and testing of PET preform and bottle concepts. One software package can create a virtual part that is "tested" in a virtual laboratory. Product is run through a virtual oven, where a 3D temperature profile of the part is established. It is then virtually blow molded and wall-thickness distribution is predicted. From that, FEA software can define the properties of the virtual bottle with higher accuracy than before. And in the field of structural FEA, Abaqus will introduce more than 115 improvements its version 6.6 of its ABAQUS software suite. Smarter CAM DP Technology's new Esprit Mold CAM sol, ware for high-speed three- and five-axis machining utilizes knowledge of in-process stock, remaining material, and integrated simulation and verification for fast programming of a wide variety of 3D machining applications. New Mastercam X CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. software for two- to five-axis milling, turning, wire EDM (Engineering Data Management) An information system that maintains the details of all engineering data while the product is in the design and concept phase. This includes geometry and changes to geometry. See PLM. EDM - Electronic Data Management , and surface and solid modeling allows users to tailor preferences by working through a customizable interface. It helps create sophisticated 3D sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: images from simple 2D artwork. Rapid prototyping progresses New Dimension BST (convention) BST - British Summer Time. The name for daylight-saving time in the UK GMT time zone. and SST SST: see airplane. 1200 large-format 3D printers for rapid prototyping from Stratasys' Dimension Printing unit are priced under $30,000 and have 57% larger working envelope than previous models. Stratasys is also introducing PC/ABS PC/ABS Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene material for stronger rapid prototypes that improve prediction of the performance of the end product. And a new online rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing service called Redeye RPM was started just last fall by Stratasys. It has its own booth at the show. Exhibitor Listings Includes CAD/CAM systems and software, flow and cooling simulation/analysis, and rapid prototyping. New developments appear in boldface type. ABAQUS INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . Booth 11236 Introducing version 6.6 of ABAQUS finite-element analysis software suite. More than 115 major improvements include integrated adaptive remeshing. BEAUMONT TECHNOLOGIES INC. Booth 11224 Offers flow simulation and mold-design and analysis services. CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. SERVICES CORP. Booth 1335 Demonstrating injection mold-analysis and structural finite-element analysis services. Exhibiting software used to simulate warpage, injection compression, coinjection, and gas assist. Will show Moldflow and MoldPack filling simulation and MoldCool cooling program. COMPUPLAST INTERNATIONAL INC. Booth 9304 Unveiling Injection Molding Plastification simulation module used to optimize screw designs for injection molding. Releasing version 8 of Moldex3D simulation software with a new meshing approach for fast 3D filling analysis. Video presentations on polymer processing every 15-20 min. Also showing latest versions of simulation software for blow molding and thermoforming, and its latest virtual Extrusion Laboratory software. CORETECH SYSTEM CO. LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability . Booth 9015 Taiwanese firm introducing version 8.0 of its Moldex3D software featuring a new voxel or brick-mesh module for quick and accurate part and mold design checks, and new boundary-layer meshing that simplifies creation of a high-quality mesh for complex 3D geometry. DIMENSION PRINTING, STRATASYS INC. Booth 10343 New Dimension BST and SST 1200 series large-format 3D printers for rapid prototyping are priced under $30,000 and have 57% larger working envelope than previous models. EPS FLOTEK Booth 10720 Introducing version 8.0 of Moldex3D software from CoreTech of Taiwan. Will showcase engineering consulting services, especially filling, packing, cooling and warpage analysis for injection molding. ESPRIT BY DP TECHNOLOGY Booth 11029 Introducing Esprit Mold easy-to-use CAM software for high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining. FISHER/UNITECH Booth 4535 Supplies complete PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design sol, ware systems for design, engineering, manufacturing planning, reverse engineering, and data management. FORECAST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Booth 7113 Offers prototyping services with stereolithography, selective laser sintering See laser sintering and 3D printer. , rubber/epoxy molding, casting, and machining. MASTERCAM/CNC SOFTWARE INC. Booth 11114 Unveiling Mastercam X CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, wire EDM, and surface and solid modeling. Also exhibiting its full line of CAD/CAM software. MOLDFLOW CORP. 1470 Introducing Moldflow Communicator 1.0, a full-featured viewer for simulation results that's available via free download. Also introducing Simalink, a new technology that allows data sharing between process-simulation and shop-floor control systems. Also showing new version 6.0 of MPI (Moldflow Plastics Insight) simulation package and new version 7.3 of MPA (Moldflow Plastics Advisor) simulation software. PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. Booth 923 Introducing Virtual Prototyping simulation software for PET bottle designs that combine virtual predictive prototyping with Abaqus FEA analysis. PRECISION METALSMITHS, INC. Booth 5996 Offers rapid prototyping for cast-metal parts. RAPID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP Booth 10804 Provides part or mold development, rapid prototyping, and moldmaking. REDEYE RPM 10218 Since last fall offers online, automated rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing service, capable of handling large volumes of parts. Launched by Stratasys, it uses that company's fused deposition modeling See 3D printing. (FDM (1) (Fused Deposition Modeling) See 3D printing. (2) (Frequency Division Multiplexing) Transmitting multiple data signals simultaneously over a single wire by using multiple carriers, each having a unique center frequency. ) and Polyjet ink-jet prototyping methods and materials. STRATASYS INC. Booths 10432 Introducing PC/ABS material for FDM rapid prototyping that is stronger, yet water-soluble, permitting hands-free removal of supports for faster modeling. 3D SYSTEMS, INC. BOOTH 9055 Manufactures solid-imaging systems and materials for rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and rapid manufacturing. Offers stereolithography (SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. ), selective laser sintering (SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. ), and 3D printers, as well as own line of stereolithography resins. |
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