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 The flexibility of parameters allow you to control various aspects of a design, such as the number of holes on a plate or the number of boards in a gate or fence. Matt also discusses how parameters and configurations add agility to the design process, illustrating how "if... else" statements can control multiple aspects of a design based on a single value, and how user parameters can change multiple things at once. https://lnkd.in/gaVF3Jje

ReflectorCAD - Segmented Reflector Design Software ReflectorCAD (RefCAD) from Breault Research Organization is a paradigm-shifting reflector design tool which allows users to make graphical adjustments to the luminous intensity patterns corresponding to individual reflector segments. The program does the rest. A graphical change to the luminous intensity pattern of a reflector segment results in automatic changes to the prescription of that segment. With easy, click-and-drag construction and analysis of segmented reflectors, RefCAD greatly reduces the time required to go from creative concept, to proven design, to prototype. Use RefCAD anywhere segmented reflectors are required. The program works well as a stand-alone application or in concert with ASAP and the ELTM Module for in-depth modeling and analysis. Capabilties: Choose RefCAD for its easy-to-use interface and dynamic calculations. Additional capabilities include: ▪ Approximate reflector output in seconds to see design changes ▪ Calculate both positional and directional output ▪ Import sources from the BRO Light Source Library ▪ Convert arbitrary ray-sets into source models ▪ Export RefCAD designs to CAD packages in IGES format ▪ Import RefCAD designs into ASAP for further analysis ▪ Test for compliance with SAE and ECE using optimal ASAP/ELTM Module Learn more → https://lnkd.in/gC2XbMEU

PARASITICS AWARE LAYOUT DESIGN Interested in Layout Design? What makes a layout the best layout? What should we know about the parasitics, extractions, and post layout simulations? We started PEX classes to guide our engineers with Parasitics aware Layout Design

Another project! Clo3D is a powerful program that allows you to create virtual simulations of your designs before they are actually created. This allows you to visualize and fine-tune your designs without the need for physical prototypes. #Designs#Clo3d#Embroidery Design.

Top-down design is a methodology used in #CAD to simplify the development of products with complex interdependencies and relationships between components. How does top-down design work and how is it used in different industries? Learn more in this blog:

In the early morning hours I Joined the triangular hole revolution! I put the viral theory to the test and confirmed it's possible to drill a rectangular hole. Now, I'm issuing a challenge to all design professionals: can you tackle this tricky problem? The challenge: Design a shaft that rotates clockwise while the blade attached to it rotates counterclockwise, all within a triangular boundary. What constraints would you apply to keep the blade inside the triangle? Stay tuned for my upcoming step-by-step tutorial on how to model and animate this innovative solution! #cad #caddesign #caddesigner #3dmodeling #3ddesign #inventor

Have you downloaded the Shapr3D parametric modeling beta yet? Get your hands on experience with the power of parametric and our trademark simplicity and that made you fall in love with Shapr3d. Click the link to download: https://lnkd.in/eB634dXC #cad #parametricmodeling #beta #release #manufacturing #fmcg #productdesign

"Hello, connection! I'm excited to share my latest post on the an exhaust manifold design!. In this detailed showcase, witness the seamless integration of creativity and precision as I leverage Fusion 360's robust features to craft a high-performance exhaust manifold #Fusion360 #AutomotiveDesign #Engineering #CAD #Innovation"

| Surface Modeling: Surface Analysis Tools | ----------------------------------------------- Tools used to analyze surface continuities and quality and explain why some surface operations fail. 1. curve/surface analysis: (see the image for Onshape, a PTC Technology) Shows curvature combs, which is the intensity of the curvature at a certain point along an edge or face, and control point grids. Ideally, the curvature combs should have steady increases or decreases. 2. zebra stripes Differentiate's between G0 (positional continuity), G1 (tangency continuity), and G2 (curvature continuity). 3. Dihedral analysis Displays the angle between the normals of 2 surfaces at a shared edge. If the angle is zero, the 2 surfaces are at least tangent at that location along the edge. 4. Face tangent angle Provides quick feedback on whether a curve approaching a face is tangent at its endpoint. 5. Draft analysis Analyze's the part to determine if the draft on the model is within a specified minimum boundary. Which other surface analysis tools are used in product design.? #onshape #cad #productdesign #mechanicalengineering #cloud #mechanicaldesign

For the same reason implicit modeling excels at lattices, it can create complex arrays and patterns at virtually no extra cost. We're talking arrays of tens, hundreds, thousands, or more (and not just identical ones). The output can be combined with other geometry and modified as any other object would be. Design parameters (not just offsets!) can even be varied throughout space within the array while maintaining the same computation speed. #implicitmodeling is changing what geometric complexity in CAD means and I can't wait to help push the frontier further. I decided to start making this simplified scale model of an adjustable exhaust nozzle as an experiment, in nTop, from scratch. It's inspired by the F-15 design and I've had a super fun time building it out. The current iteration is fully parametric, meshes super fast, and even includes a basic encoding of the main linkage with two angle inputs. This way, we can run (meshless!) CFD on it in different configurations. If I want to export it to other software, I have several options, and the .implicit file is just 123kB. What new #implicitmodeling features for arrays and patterns would you like to see in nTop?