University of Dundee Students Grasp 3D CAD Principles with SolidWorks Education Edition.Students design real-world projects such as a moveable floor on a floating hospital in South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. using SolidWorks 3D CAD and COSMOS design analysis software CONCORD, Mass. -- University of Dundee As the above opinion represents, there was a significant movement with the intention of decanting the entire university to Dundee, which the Royal Commission observed was now a "large and increasing town" - or indeed the establishment of a college along very similar lines to the present (Scotland) engineering students are honing Honing could refer to
Portuguese Rio Amazonas River, northern South America. It is the largest river in the world in volume and area of drainage basin; only the Nile River of eastern and northeastern Africa exceeds it in length. basin. Founded in Dundee, Scotland in 1881, the school has nearly 18,000 students. Its engineering department purchased 100 licenses of SolidWorks Education Edition software and began teaching it in the fall of 2006 to help students learn 3D CAD basics more quickly so they can begin their hands-on education and learn to design better products. "As an educational tool, SolidWorks opens doors to student creativity that took much longer to open with our previous 3D CAD software," said Alan Slade, professor of mechanical engineering. "Students are cruising through classroom CAD examples in half the time it used to take. That leaves more time for self discovery with the software, which is critical to developing." For his final year project, student Iain Heneghan developed a moveable floor for an operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. on a medical ship that provides healthcare to villagers throughout the Amazon River basin. Without access to basic healthcare, many villagers suffer from treatable conditions like glaucoma glaucoma (glôkō`mə), ocular disorder characterized by pressure within the eyeball caused by an excessive amount of aqueous humor (the fluid substance filling the eyeball). and hernia hernia, protrusion of an internal organ or part of an organ through the wall of a body cavity. The hernia is enclosed by a sac formed by the lining of the cavity. It results from a weakness or rupture in the wall, usually where there is already a natural weakness. . Heneghan worked with the ship builder and Vine Trust, the charity providing the ships, to design a floor that would remain stable even as waves pass during eye surgeries and other procedures. Heneghan used SolidWorks to create 3D models of the floor and the actuators within the ship's hull. Gyroscopes would detect motion and activate electric motors with screw jacks that counterbalance the motion to keep the floor level. "SolidWorks allowed me to visualize how the floor and its attachments would sit and operate within the ship's hull so I could ensure smooth activation without any part collisions," said Heneghan. "That visualization helped me build a 1/4 scale model to demonstrate the project's feasibility. The next step is further investment in the project that will hopefully lead to final development, testing, and manufacturing." This year, students used SolidWorks to create a race car design for the Formula Student competition held in Northamptonshire, U.K. Students conducted on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. analyses of the race car's chassis, testing its durability in different conditions. Students will do more detailed analyses when they design and build a race car for the 2008 competition. "To better understand 3D CAD, students need real-world projects," said Marie Planchard, SolidWorks director of worldwide education markets at SolidWorks Corporation. "Whether designing race cars or a dynamic floor for a ship's operating room, hands-on experience not only engages students, but teaches them critical problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. they'll need as professional engineers. The University of Dundee is providing its engineering students with a competitive advantage." The University of Dundee relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller Thom Micro Systems, Ltd. for ongoing software training, implementation, and support. About University of Dundee Located in the city of Dundee, Scotland, the University of Dundee's origins date back to 1881. Since then, the school and some of its departments have consistently ranked at the top of undergraduate and graduate institutions in the U.K. For more information, visit the Web site (www.dundee.ac.uk). About Thom Micro Systems, Ltd. Thom Micro Systems Ltd. (TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales ) was formed in 1981 to help organizations make the most out of their IT investments. During the last 24 years, TMS computer systems have dramatically improved companies' design, manufacture, sales, administration, accounting, and information management processes. TMS is a SolidWorks supplier dedicated to providing the intensive and ongoing support that is crucial to obtaining the maximum return for customers' CAD investments. For more details, visit www.thom-micro.com. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Syst[c]mes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. COSMOS is a registered trademark of Structural Research and Analysis Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2007 SolidWorks Corporation. [TABLE OMITTED] |
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