UNited Kingdom : Westfield Sportscars using SolidWorks Software to Combine New Technology And A Vintage Package.Byline: Mamta03 U.K. specialty automaker Westfield Sportscars Westfield Sportscars are manufacturers of both factory built and kit versions of several two-seater, open top sportscars. Their main product line is a Lotus Seven inspired car - vehicles originally designed by Colin Chapman with only the bare essentials for motoring in order to is using SolidWorksA; CAD software to pack 21st century automotive technology Noun 1. automotive technology - the activity of designing and constructing automobiles automotive engineering engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry into a 50-year-old body design while meeting European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community safety regulations and its own quality standards, Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. SolidWorks Corp. (DS SolidWorks) announced today. Westfield used SolidWorks software to develop its recently unveiled Westfield Sport Turbo two-seat roadster. SolidWorks short learning curve and deep functionality helped Westfield s design engineers adapt stock steering systems steering system, in automobiles, steering wheel, gears, linkages, and other components used to control the direction of a vehicle's motion. Because of friction between the front tires and the road, especially in parking, effort is required to turn the steering wheel. and power trains to fit in a chassis that debuted in the 1950s, long before engineers had to worry about 21st century concerns like air bags, emission control The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy sensors; b. mutual interference among friendly systems; and/or c. systems, and export regulations. Our challenge was to take a 50-year-old car and make it as modern as possible within the constraints of an older chassis design and the various regulations we had to meet. We used SolidWorks for most of the design engineering work, said Westfield Design Manager Ross Dickson. We re-created the chassis design in SolidWorks, then used it to try and modify a variety of parts and assemblies from other manufacturers. The results make us believe that in design, we re a step ahead of similar cars on the market. The Sport Turbo is designed for car enthusiasts who expect top quality and high performance, so it has to be more than a museum piece, Dickson said. Our buyers expect the latest engines and electronics, whether they re buying a Westfield fully assembled from the factory or as a kit to build themselves. It has to be a careful combination of the old and the new. Westfield engineers used SolidWorks to combine customized and standard components in the Sport Turbo s design. The interior of the car includes customized components, such as the dashboard (1) See Mac Dashboard. (2) A software-based control panel for one or more applications, network devices or industrial machines. Dashboards display simulated gauges and dials that look somewhat like an automobile dashboard. and seats, along with industry standard parts and assemblies. The engine, instrumentation, and steering column steering column n (Aut) → colonne f de direction steering column steer n (Aut) → Lenksäule f steering column are from U.K. auto giant Vauxhall. Using 3D models of the parts, Westfield engineers can modify them to work in a smaller chassis than they were designed for. SolidWorks also helps Westfield adapt its designs to meet European Union regulations for selling on the continent that touch on everything from interior and exterior design to visibility, safety, and emissions. Copyright : Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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