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DESIGN ENGINEERING
WIN Femap 8.0 is a pre- and post-processor for engineering finite element analysis, providing CAD-neutral, solver-neutral, engineering modeling, visualization, and results processing. It includes Femap Structural and Thermal product lines. Structural employs sparse matrix and iterative solvers to model, analyze, and visualize the complex behavior of engineered structures and systems. Thermal provides for the simulation and analysis of conduction, convection, fluid flow, and radiation for transient and steady-state thermal environments. The product's Analysis Case Manager helps manage the setup data. The price is unavailable. (Structural Dynamics Research Corp.; www.sdrc.com) infoNOW 75
PRODUCT EMBOSSING
WIN VX Vision Version 4 includes the ability to add embossed images, logos, and other information to products and containers using a JPG or GIF image file as input. It also offers a utility to automatically create a sequence of operations for making holes, defined by native geometry or imported from other CAD systems. Assembly tools model CAM fixtures and identify elements within the assembly. Drawings or rendered images can be transmitted to the shop floor. The price is unavailable. (Varimetrix Corp.; www.vx.com) infoNOW 76
ARTISTIC CAM
WIN Upgraded ArtCAM Pro software can be used to design and manufacture products with a high level of intricate decoration, such as jewelry, coins, medals, signs, furniture, packaging, and tableware. 2D vector artwork can be used to produce 3D shapes, and multiple copies of 3D clip art can be pasted along a vector drive curve and progressively scaled. Intaglio engraving and V-bit carving can be programmed into the machining tool. The price is unavailable. (Delcam; www.delcam.com) infoNOW 77
BEHAVIOR MODELING