University of Freiburg Teaches Microsystems Design Using SolidWorks 3D Mechanical Design Software.Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2003 With 300 licenses of SolidWorks, students learn how to design microscopic electronics and machines used in everything from fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber to medicine delivery Students at the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg University of Freiburg can refer to:
IMTEK is at the forefront of teaching students how to design, test, and build micro-system technology increasingly used in breakthrough micro-electronic and biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. products. Some of these products are machines that deploy auto airbags, regulate ink in printers, direct fiber-optic network data, analyze DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. , and administer drugs. The school chose SolidWorks because its intuitive user interface allows students to quickly learn how to create 3D mechanical designs on a normal scale before learning how to transfer those skills to design transistors that fit on the head of a pin, for example. SolidWorks' flexibility in handling a variety of file formats as well as different analysis tools also played a crucial role in the university's decision. "Designing on a micro scale requires new levels of detail and sets of standards for structural integrity and production," said Timo Lindemann, a teaching fellow at IMTEK. "Unlike our previous software, SolidWorks allows students to learn computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD) fast, so they can spend most of their time honing the techniques for designing and refining micro-systems with precision. SolidWorks gives our students a strong platform for building successful careers in micro-systems design." Students receive 3D mechanical design training before they complete the design, testing, and construction of a micro-system project. They use SolidWorks' eDrawings e-mail-enabled design collaboration tool A collaboration tool is something that helps people collaborate. The term is often used to mean collaborative software, but collaboration tools were being used before computers existed, a piece of paper can for example can be used as collaboration tool. to share designs and exchange ideas about their projects. They also use SolidWorks PhotoWorks(TM) to generate photorealistic Having the image quality of a photograph. images of their product designs and SolidWorks Animator to show how their micro-system designs act in motion. "IMTEK has established a reputation for putting the latest technology into students' hands so they can begin to shape tomorrow's innovations," said Rosanne Kramer, director of worldwide education markets for SolidWorks Corporation. "Whether used to design race cars or the tiny circuitry that triggers an air bag that may save a life, SolidWorks provides students with the intuitive environment to ignite their creativity and launch successful engineering careers." IMTEK works with SolidWorks reseller SolidTeam GMBH for ongoing software training, implementation, and support. About the University of Freiburg Ever since its founding in the year 1457, the University of Freiburg - one of the oldest universities in Germany There are 331 universities and colleges in Germany, 159 Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Science), 95 non-state institutions (of these 51 privately-, 44 church-operated), and 56 which teach arts or music only. - has offered courses of study at its colleges of theology, law, medicine, and philosophy. More than 60 areas of study with a multitude of degree and diploma options are currently being pursued by about 19,000 students in 15 different colleges. The colleges are organized according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the fields of theology, law and jurisprudence, economics, medicine, philosophy, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and pharmacology, earth sciences, and forestry science, as well as various applied sciences. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development and foster a collaborative user community. In seven years of delivering product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 268,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide reseller network. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000). SolidWorks is a registered trademark and PhotoWorks is a trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2003 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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