Leading European Manufacturer Selects Autodesk Inventor 3D Software to Design Diesel Locomotives.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Vossloh Chooses Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor is the 3D parametric solid modeling package produced by U.S.-based software company Autodesk. It competes with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Solid Edge. Series Software for Ease-of-Use, Exceptional Large-Assembly Performance, and AutoCAD Compatibility Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK ADSK Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ stock symbol) ), the world's leading design and digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. company, today announced that Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH (www.vsft.de) purchased 50 licenses of Autodesk Inventor Series high-performance 3D mechanical software for the design and manufacture of its locomotives This is a list of locomotives (classes, or individual locomotives) that currently have articles in Wikipedia.
diesel-electric diesel locomotive - a locomotive driven by a diesel engine used by railway companies in Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia, Austria, and other European countries, chose Autodesk Inventor software for its large-assembly performance, ease-of-use, and compatibility with AutoCAD software. "We chose the Autodesk Inventor Series because it contains Autodesk Mechanical Desktop as well as Autodesk Inventor software, allowing us to continue to work with our AutoCAD-based drawings, while at the same time migrating to the new Autodesk Inventor 3D technology without any risk," said Mr. Proehl, CAD Manager at Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH. "In addition, our mechanical designers liked the ease-of-use, the large assembly performance, and the excellent visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all capabilities of Autodesk Inventor." Benefits of Data Compatibility To design its locomotives, which feature a sophisticated modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. and high-quality components, Vossloh needed a software solution with exceptional large-assembly performance, ease-of-use, and visualization capabilities. The company also needed a solution that would allow quick and easy transfer of its many existing AutoCAD-based drawings and files between AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software. The Autodesk Inventor Series helps Vossloh avoid costly redesigns while reducing overall cycle time and cost. "Vossloh locomotives are used on railroads throughout Europe, and they must be designed and manufactured to meet all the appropriate safety regulations," said Robert Kross, vice president of the Manufacturing Division at Autodesk. "The outstanding visualization capabilities of Autodesk Inventor let customers like Vossloh create large assemblies and then view exactly how a machine functions before starting the production process. This not only helps cut production time and costs but also ensures that each locomotive meets the industry's rigorous safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. ." B&L CAD Helps Vossloh Evaluate Autodesk Inventor Software The Autodesk Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: System Center B&L CAD of Hanover, Germany (www.blcad.de), has played a major role in supporting Vossloh with Autodesk's mechanical CAD products. B&L CAD has been specializing in mechanical CAD and data management for six years with a focus on Autodesk technology. The company provides superior quality products and services to customers all over Germany. About Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik GmbH Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik is a leading European manufacturer of diesel-hydraulic and diesel-electric locomotives that set new standards with respect to design, functionality, and life cycle costs. The Vossloh locomotives feature a sophisticated modular design, a choice of high-quality components, and excellent reliability and availability. Drawing on the strengths of the Autodesk manufacturing solutions, Vossloh will continue to use AutoCAD software products but plans to use Autodesk Inventor software extensively for 3D design. About Autodesk Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc., is the world's leading design and digital media creation, management, and distribution company. The company serves a diverse portfolio of markets, including building design, geographic information systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to , manufacturing, digital media, and wireless data services. By delivering tools that foster innovation and creativity, Autodesk helps customers throughout the value chain use digital design data to work better, faster, and smarter. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com. 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