In this topic I will introduce you to SolidWorks Document Manager API – a powerful package to manage your SolidWorks data files.

Because the Document Manager works by directly by reading/writing the header portion of the file (as opposed to the binary data), you don’t need SolidWorks installed to use this library.

Indeed the Document Manager Library is free for anyone to use and is supplied on the SolidWorks installation DVD (it’s located in\apisdk\SolidWorks API SDK.msi.) To use the API you first need to request a (free) license key. Just follow the instructions at: http://help.solidworks.com/2013/English/api/swdocmgrapi/GettingStarted-swdocmgrapi.html

When the SDK is installed with the license key you can start developing!

If you are using C#, VB.NET or VBA programming language you should add the reference to SwDocumentMgrType library. If you cannot find the reference under the ‘Available References’ list you can browse for the file directly: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SolidWorks Shared\SwDocumentMgr.dll for x64 systems and C:\Program Files\Common Files\SolidWorks Shared\SwDocumentMgr.dll for x32 systems.

If you are using the C++ you need to add the reference to the library using the #import statement.

The first thing you should do in your application is to connect to SwDMApplication interface through the SwDMClassFactory interface. SwDMApplication is the top level class of the Document Manager (akin to SldWorks in SolidWorks API). SwDMClassFactory is the class factory which holds the connection data for instantiating the SwDMApplication (similar to Application in SolidWorks VBA macro).

Here how the connection procedure should look like:

…
Dim swClassFact As SwDMClassFactory
Dim swDocMgr As SwDMApplication
Set swClassFact = CreateObject(“SwDocumentMgr.SwDMClassFactory”)
Set swDocMgr = swClassFact.GetApplication(“”)
…
In my next article I will show you the basic APIs and we will re-implement a part of Pack & Go functionality.

Here’s the FAQ about the Document Manager:
1.What is the best situation when the Document Manager APIs should be used instead of SolidWorks APIs?
If you need to process BOM data, custom properties or manage the documents (renaming. moving with references) – Document Manager is the best choice. You do not need to open the file in SolidWorks and so this significantly improves the performance. Furthermore you may use your application without SolidWorks software installed.

2.Is the API Documentation for Document Manager available or this is the undocumented feature?
You can find the API Help Documentation in “SolidWorks Document Manager API Help” topic in SolidWorks API Help File (Help->API Help menu item in SolidWorks) or online: http://help.solidworks.com/2013/English/api/swdocmgrapi/Welcome-swdocmgrapi.html?id=1491a18412754a8a83fd69f0a0613657#Pg0

3.If I want to redistribute my software which utilizes the Document Manager API outside of my company does it mean that all my clients should request the Document Manager license key to use my software?
No. Your clients do not need their own Document Manager license unless you are redistributing your code as source code. (You are not allowed to share your license key in text format. But you can redistribute as a part of a complied, binary, format).

Article by Artem Taturevich, API Engineer, Intercad

September 8 2013, It was a great day on the water for both teams; a win each and yacht racing that people will remember for years.

The upwind action in both races was intense – just as it was for the first race the day before. It was thrilling for spectators, punishing for the crews. But it was fast, close, boat-on-boat action – match racing in every way and until yesterday a missing ingredient at the 34th America’s Cup.

NZL5, powered by SolidWorks, came from behind to win the the first race to go 3-0 up after trailing Oracle around the first two marks and overtaking on the beat.

NZL5 was chasing hard. A tacking duel followed – 10 tacks in all – that New Zealand took out to the boundary and finally slid past when Oracle was forced to tack away.

Both boats tacked 10 times, a massive workload for those on the winch handles.

Barker was untroubled as he swept to the finish line, crossing 28s ahead of Oracle.

Barker and crew could not repeat the performamce in the second race but came agonisingly close to doing so. The started slightly behind and Oracle led to the second mark with NZL5 close behind.

Once again a tacking duel followed – nine tacks for Emirates Team New Zealand as they attacked and attacked again – and six for Oracle. Oracle defended well and led to the finish.

But this was a close race. Oracle’s winning delta was only 7s.

At the end of the day the scoreline was NZL 3, USA 0. Oracle’s win cancels one of the two-point deficit imposed by the jury.

Intercad is the official technological supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand. IF you would like to know how you can benefit from Intercad products, please contact us at AUSTRALIA: 1300 CAD CAM (223 226) or NEW ZEALAND: 09 – 525 9870

55,000 Licenses Purchased to Train Next Generation of Engineers and Designers

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — August 28, 2013 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the Algerian Ministry of Education has signed an agreement to deploy SolidWorks’ Education Edition software application in technical classes across all of its 550 high schools.

The Ministry has been involved in a series of reforms to help align the education system with international norms and increase the effectiveness of foundation courses, particularly in science and math. As such, it was important to find a 3D design application that provides students with the same tools used by engineers and designers around the world. The Ministry will deploy 100 licenses of the SolidWorks application in each of its 550 schools and provide remote laptop access to the software for every student.

In order to develop role models, teachers are encouraged to become Certified SolidWorks Professionals (CSWP), recognition that they are able to successfully use the features within the SolidWorks application. All schools will also become certified administrators of the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) and Certified Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) exams for students. These certification tests enable students to demonstrate strong design skills, giving them a competitive advantage in the engineering industry. Students will also be able to take advantage of a Student Engineering Kit (SEK) license, which they can use on their personal computers in order to improve their knowledge and develop their creativity.

Dassault Systèmes’ value added reseller, ALCADWorks, worked closely with the Algerian Ministry of Education to provide a solution to support its commitment to the “Knowledge-Based Economy,” which invests in the skills of the next generation of engineers and designers, starting in elementary schools and continuing through university education.

Bilel Hassaïd, Founder and Manager of ALCADWorks, commented, “This national-scale project undertaken by the Algerian Ministry of Education will help improve students’ ability to compete in an international, knowledge-based economy. The user-friendliness of the SolidWorks Education Edition and the certifications available will enable both students and teachers to quickly become proficient with SolidWorks, providing a source of innovation and creativity for these future engineers.”

“The educational ecosystem is a crucial component in the evolution of product design and innovation and we are proud to support the Algerian Ministry of Education’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SolidWorks, Dassault Systèmes. “The deployment will have a positive impact on the performance and innovation in both the Algerian and global industrial sectors, as these students become highly trained, skilled engineers and designers capable of working anywhere.”

Powered by Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, SolidWorks Education Edition is currently available through local resellers. For more information: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/products/education_products.htm 

About SolidWorks

Powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, SolidWorks 3D applications help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. SolidWorks delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.3ds.com/solidworks) or call 1-800-693-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-693-9000       (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES,  3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3DVIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 

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Complete 3D Software Offering Delivers New Levels of Productivity Across All Industries

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — September 10, 2013 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today introduced SOLIDWORKS® 2014, a 3D software portfolio delivering a rich array of product offerings including 3D CAD, Simulation, Product Data Management, Technical Communication and Electrical Design that further the ability of companies to design without limits.

The new SOLIDWORKS 2014 release delivers major productivity and usability gains and allows companies to spend more time on knowledge-centric tasks that help push innovation to the forefront. Productivity boosters, workflow and mobility enhancements enable users to re-use data more dynamically, expediting the sharing of design data to help accelerate collaboration within product development. Added mobility support for Android and iOS devices allows the more than 2.1 million SOLIDWORKS users to connect and experience new 3D designs anywhere and anytime.

Recent market studies reinforce the importance of product aesthetics in that initial customer purchase and experience. Whether the end product is an industrial machine, a smartphone or a medical device, customers want both product functionality and appealing designs. SOLIDWORKS 2014 helps product designers transfer their creative ideas from design sketches and images into 3D models faster than before, while expanding the set of design tools to transform ideas into products for new markets.

“SOLIDWORKS 2014 is the quintessential example of developers listening to what the users want and need, and making that a reality. New features like the ‘history tab,’ which allows multiple users to see and track recent design changes with the click of a mouse, are essential for collaborative work. Enhanced features such as assembly mates, known as ‘common mates’ in the context menu, offer intelligent choices based on previous usage patterns and apply new options that make sense while performing assemblies,” said Michael Lewis, senior mechanical engineer, Rethink Robotics.

“Our commitment is to deliver a product portfolio that recognizes user feedback and protects users’ investments,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “We support our users’ drive for excellence by giving them the enhancements needed to validate and share their product design – regardless of whether it’s a device to help clean the environment or technology to save a life,” added Bertrand.

SOLIDWORKS 2014

Sharing and gaining early support of 3D models is also done through physical prototypes working with SOLIDWORKS’ 3D-printing partners. With eDrawings, companies can view 3D designs and demonstrate how products behave in the real world through an Augmented Reality 3DExperience on any iOS device, such as an iPad or iPhone.

The integrated SOLIDWORKS 2014 product portfolio includes new tools and enhancements to shorten the design process, enhance collaboration and increase productivity across four key areas: design tools, integrated workflows, performance increases and enhanced visualization for improved collaboration. Following are the top user-requested feature enhancements included in SOLIDWORKS 2014:

DESIGN TOOLS 

• Advanced Shape Control – New Style Spline functionality, automatic Sketch Picture scaling and Conic Fillet controls allow users to create complex surfaces and organic shapes faster, easier and with more precise control.
• Faster Drawing Detailing – Perform faster and more automated drawing detailing.
• Sheet Metal Improvements – New sheet metal features enable faster creation of sheet metal geometry and improved data output for manufacturing. Users gain improved control over corner treatments, the ability to create stiffening ribs such as the indented design seen on mounting brackets used to reinforce the weight and force placed on the part.

INTEGRATED WORKFLOWS 

• SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Streamlined Workflow – Easily manage more data with the new Microsoft Office integration and enhanced Web Client with graphical preview.
• SOLIDWORKS Electrical Improved Integration and Performance – Enhanced integration with SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM and eDrawings allows users to optimize, share and track electrical designs more easily for improved project collaboration.

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

• Design Communication and Collaboration – With new support for Android devices, mobile users can expand their viewing choice beyond iOS mobile devices.

• Streamlined Cost Estimating and Reporting – Users are able to cost parts faster with less setup, then share cost data more effectively with their business value chain. For example, key product development data for assembly can now be sent to Microsoft Excel allowing for easy sharing with departments such as manufacturing and purchasing.

ENHANCED VISUALIZATION 

• Streamlined Simulation Setup – SOLIDWORKS Simulation automatically leverages engineering data for re-use in simulations, eliminating duplication of effort and improving design collaboration.
• Enhanced Assembly Performance and Visualization – Creates assemblies faster and easier with the new in-context Quick Mate tool bar and Slot Mate. For assembly in section views, users can include or exclude selected components allowing for a fast creation of more impressive section views.

Powered by Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, SOLIDWORKS design software is as simple as it is powerful – enabling any company to bring its vision to life and capture global markets. SOLIDWORKS delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management and environmental impact assessment – helping millions of engineers to design without limits.

Availability and Pricing

For more information about SOLIDWORKS 2014, including video demonstrations, visit: http://www.solidworks.com/PR_launch2014. SOLIDWORKS 2014 is currently available worldwide through SOLIDWORKS authorized resellers.

For more information or to discuss pricing with an authorized reseller in your region, please visit: http://www.solidworks.com/locateVAR/.

If you are interested in attending a live seminar on SOLIDWORKS 2014, please visit: http://www.solidworks.com/launch/find-a-seminar.htm.

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About SolidWorks

Powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, SolidWorks 3D applications help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. SolidWorks delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.3ds.com/solidworks) or call 1-800-693-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-693-9000       (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES,  3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3DVIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 

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SEPTEMBER 15, Intercad congratulates SolidWorks Powered RED Bull Racing Australia for their success in dominating Sandown 500 in weekend.

Drivers Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes have put the rest of the V8 Supercars field on notice ahead of next month’s Bathurst 1000 by claiming a one-two finish at Sandown in emphatic fashion.

A horror weekend in Winton last month saw the Red Bull duo’s championship lead cut dramatically, Lowndes dropping to fourth behind rivals Will Davison and Mark Winterbottom, but the pair made a spectacular return to form in Melbourne to leave Sandown one-two in the championship.

But the race wasn’t without its dramas, Lowndes and Whincup having to overcome a double-stacking in the pits and drive-through penalty respectively to come home ahead of championship rival Davison. At the halfway point it looked a mission impossible to both, but courtesy of some exceptional strategy by the Red Bull Racing Australia crew, issues in FPR’s garage and some expert driving, the pair ended up making it look easy.

“I don’t know if I’m more excited or relieved – we did it the hard way,” a jovial Whincup said. “There was a little bit of confusion late in the pit-stop with the driver change and typically, a drive-through is race over but it’s a long race and we had a great car. The car was excellent but I want this race to be known as a Red Bull one-two because the whole team put in a massive effort since Winton to get us back to the podium.”

Typically, Lowndes couldn’t shake his trademark grin but the three-time champion admitted he was a little disappointed to come away without the win after leading for the majority of the second stanza.

“It’s great to be on the podium – any time you get a chance to be on the podium at an endurance race is pretty special, especially under the circumstances,” Lowndes said. “I’m a little disappointed given the position we were in late in the race but Jamie had a really good car and I basically just had to bring it home. “The stacking early in the race put Luffy a long way back but it’s a long race and with the multiple safety cars it was a great comeback just to be in contention. Bring on Bathurst.”

Co-drivers Paul Dumbrell and Warren Luff started the No.1 and No.888 car in second and third respectively for the 161-lap endurance race and it wasn’t long before a safety car threw the field into chaos. With four pit-stops compulsory for the race, a yellow flag at lap 20 saw the cars – in first and third – called into the pits and all Lowndes could do was watch on in agony as Luff was forced to wait for Dumbrell’s fuel and tyre stop. It worked a treat for Dumbrell who stretched his lead out to 19 seconds upon his return to the track but saw Luff caught back in the back before finding himself in the dirt courtesy of an Andrew Jones hit.

Come lap 54 when both co-drivers had completed their compulsory laps and Dumbrell was on the verge of lapping Luff before the latter pitted. Lowndes then entered the car with a seemingly impossible task ahead of him but was soon the benefactor of a bittersweet moment for Red Bull Racing Australia.

Race leader Dumbrell was unlucky to leave the No.1 car’s wheels spinning when exiting the car for his driver-change with Whincup at lap 66. It resulted in a drive-through for the championship leader and like Lowndes his race looked all but over.

But somehow, someway, like only Lowndes and Whincup can, the pair found a way to redeem themselves and with pit-lane issues for both Winterbottom and Davison found themselves in first and second after 114 of 161 laps on the back of some exceptional strategy by their engineers and crew.

Lowndes and Whincup then pitted for their final fuel and tyre stops at lap 120 and 121 respectively, setting them up for a sprint to the end. It was a race the endurance king, Lowndes, looked certain to win but Whincup pounced in the dying laps to claim the chequered flag and ahead of Bathurst leads the championship on 2147 points from Lowndes (2051), Davison (2050) and Winterbottom (1981).

About Intercad and SolidWorks
Intercad Pty Ltd is a total design solutions provider as well as being a core distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1987 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services.

Intercad are the official technological partners to Red Bull Racing Australia providing the racing team with SolidWorks Solutions, the world’s leading 3D CAD Software. For more information please visit www.intercad.com.au or call Intercad’s head office on 1300 CAD CAM (223 226).

CRAIG Lowndes and Jamie Whincup have both taken home a win at Sunday’s Phillip Island round and also scored a third and second respectively to dominate the weekend’s podium. Powered by SolidWorks from Intercad, The Red Bull Racing Australia duo takes first and second on the ladder in to the final round of the V8 Supercars championship, the Sydney 500, with Whincup 20 points ahead of Lowndes.

PHILLIP ISLAND – RACE 33

LOWNDES took out the first of Sunday’s two Phillip Island races with a seven position gain from a start on the fourth row of the grid. Craig’s ninth win at Phillip Island is more than any other active driver and equal only to Mark Skaife’s victories at the circuit.

After rounding out the top-four battle pack in the first half with teammate Whincup, Shane Van Gisbergen and Chaz Mostert, Lowndes found his pace and a safety car on lap 14 was only to his benefit.

“The safety car helped me enormously,” Lowndes said.

“With the restart the car remained good and we pushed on and we were able to find our way past Jamie which gave us some room and from that point we did some consistent laps which was luckily good enough for the win.”

Meanwhile teammate Whincup also managed to negotiate his VF Commodore from a start at four to a final second position.

“I knew Craig was quick, that’s why I bolted off the grid and went as fast as I could,” Whincup said.

“I heard Craig was in second and thought at the time I was in for a pretty good shot but true to my good old Phillip Island bad luck, we had a safety car and at the end of the day the quickest car won and that’s what it’s all about.”

PHILLIP ISLAND – RACE 34

Whincup reigned victorious in the second of two races at Sunday’s Phillip Island circuit also scoring a new lap record of 1min32.02 in his first win at the track since 2009. The call of two safety cars kept the top four, Whincup, Lowndes, Mark Winterbottom and Jason Bright, bunched tightly together, raising the intensity and pressure for a classic Holden and Ford battle.

“There was certainly no breathing space in that race,” Whincup said.

“We had struggled for pace from the start of this weekend so a big congratulations to my engineering team, it ended up as an awesome battle.

“It’s certainly been a crazy weekend in many ways and a good preview of what’s to come at the Sydney 500.”

Meanwhile, teammate Craig Lowndes also scored himself a podium finish in third place collecting the all-important points heading in to Sydney 500 as the championship battle reaches an all-time high.

“Jamie had a good car this afternoon and we didn’t have the pace to match it,” Lowndes said.

“The final battle for the championship was always going to come down to Sydney but regardless it was nice to take home the points that we did but it will be a tough battle as always.

“In Sydney, Jamie and I will work as a team as we always have and it will come down to who will get the best out of the day.”

The final and championship deciding round of the V8 Supercars, Sydney 500, takes place 6 – 8 December. The Intercad Sydney Team will be there to cheer on the SolidWorks Powered Red Bull Racing Team.

About Intercad and SolidWorks
Intercad Pty Ltd is a total design solutions provider as well as being a core distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1987 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services.

Intercad are the official technological partners to Red Bull Racing Australia providing the racing team with SolidWorks Solutions, the world’s leading 3D CAD Software. For more information please visit www.intercad.com.au or call Intercad’s head office on 1300 CAD CAM (223 226).

A recent publication in FUTURE NZ* highlighted the worrying trend that many New Zealand exporters are doing little in achieving the Government’s goal of lifting exports to 40 per cent of GDP by 2025. The target is ambitious but not impossible given the short time frame. The key to achieving the shift towards higher value exports is about manufacturers providing more innovative products that are globally competitive and with an X-factor where they’re not competing so much on price. Read more >>

Industrial Engineering customer requirements are moving beyond the need for standard machinery. Manufacturers are required to highly customize their equipment to meet the ever increasing customer demands for greater specialization, but they need ways to simplify the complexity of their portfolio.

SolidWorks and Intercad have been driving transformation and advancements in Industrial Machinery for over 20 years. With our 3D solutions, products ranging from standalone machines to complete lines to plant units are now developed faster, produced more efficiently and operated at lower cost.

But innovation goes far beyond doing more of the same things. The industry is now looking at how to deliver ‘Experiences’ to their consumers and Intercad with our Total 3D Solutions Platform is there to provide the capability to do so and to continue to fuel the innovative spirit required in the industry.

Many of our customers such as Rubicon, SMC, Tru-test, Komatsu, Windsor, Giltrap, Simplicity, GSA, etc have successfully lead the way globally as they successfully transitioned from 2D to 3D CAD in today’s digital world, their designers and engineers demand 3D to enhance their designs and to improve communication.

Watch CNBC’s Industrial Revolution video on the Industrial Machinery Industry now >>

A new report into manufacturing has found that the drop in the sector’s productivity has occurred mainly in three subsectors.

The study was completed by the Productivity Commission. It found that Petroleum and chemicals, Food and beverages, and Metal products collectively accounted for two-thirds of the problem.

Over the long term, investment in manufacturing has risen, but nevertheless hours worked (and therefore, broadly, jobs) have declined. Manufacturing’s multifactor productivity – a measure of innovation, technology and other factors affecting productivity – has been declining since 2003-04. Read more>>

Federal communications minister Malcolm Turnbull has commented on Australia’s opportunities in manufacturing, offering that high-tech industries had the best chance of success.

Following Holden’s announcement on Wednesday that it would cease manufacturing in Australia in 2017, there has been debate about the types of manufacturing the country should aim to be competitive in.

Read More >>

We are in the process of shipping the latest SolidWorks 2014 DVDs to all our Subscription Service Customers. We will complete this process by first week of January 2014. All customer should received their copies by latest 20th January 2014 otherwise, please contact us

Curtin Motorsport Team, a volunteer group of student engineers from Curtin University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, have recently competed in the annual Formula SAE Australasia engineering design competition in Werribee, Victoria.

In their most successful year ever, the team claimed second place in the Engineering Design award and Endurance event, as well as third place in the Skidpan and Autocross events en route to finishing second overall.

Curtin Motorsport Team’s car was also selected by CAMS officials present at the event for testing and driven around the endurance course by current Australian Formula Ford champion Anton De Pasquale. Anton praised the design work done by the Curtin engineers, especially in the areas of ergonomics, power and grip available to the driver.

The CMT13 race car is designed entirely in Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks and implements a number of advancements over its predecessor, including a full aerodynamics package and improved steering geometry. A special mention goes to Enterprise PDM, SolidWorks’ data management and groupware add-on, which de-centralises the design process and allows the team to work collaboratively to design the safest, highest performance and most reliable machine in the most efficient way possible.

Intercad has been both a sponsor of and technical partner with Curtin Motorsport Team since its inauguration in 2003. It is wonderful to see this team of young student engineers realise such great achievements in their 10th anniversary year and Intercad Australia looks forward to seeing the team achieve even more success over 2014.

About Intercad and SolidWorks
Intercad Pty Ltd is a total design solutions provider as well as being a core distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1987 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services.

Intercad is an official technological partner to the Curtin Motorsport Team providing the racing team with SolidWorks Solutions, the world’s leading 3D CAD Software. For more information please visit www.intercad.com.au or call Intercad’s head office on 1300 CAD CAM (223 226).

We are in the process of shipping the latest SolidWorks 2014 DVDs to all our Subscription Service Customers. We will complete this process by first week of January 2014. All customer should received their copies by latest 20th January 2014 otherwise, please contact us

Motorcycling has been an important part of the Czysz family for nearly as long as motorcycles have existed. It’s no wonder that MotoCzysz founder Michael Czysz continued a family tradition established by his great-grandparents by founding a company that builds the world’s fastest electric motorcycle.

Czysz founded MotoCzysz in 2006 to develop American-made motorcycle racing contenders. The company soon focused on creating the electric drives and technologies that push the limits of what an electric motorcycle can do. Since introducing the E1pc prototype in 2009, the Oregon-based innovator has produced a series of electric bikes that drive the top- winning race team on the electric motorcycle racing circuit. The MotoCzysz E1pc model routinely pushes 200 mph and was the the first American-manufactured motorcycle to win the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, the most prestigious event in motorcycle racing, since Oliver Godfrey won the 1911 Tourist Trophy on an American Indian bike.

Czysz admits to having a “personal connection and emotional attachment” to the product, which is inspired by his vision for electric-powered vehicles. “To transform my initial ideas and early prototypes into a polished, top-performing bike required a high level of engineering and integration,” Czysz explains. “There are important design elements that remain my domain, but I have to push these ideas through engineering. For that, I need the assistance of my skilled engineering team and have to make sure that they have the tools they need to succeed.”

Lead Motorsports Engineer Nick Schoeps says that designing the world’s fastest electric racing motorcycle demands a robust 3D design environment that supports both
engineering and style requirements. “MotoCzysz needed one integrated package to support the mechanical aspects of the design, including simulation of design performance, and incorporate design aesthetics through advanced surface modeling,” Schoeps explains.
“We found the right package for satisfying both requirements with SolidWorks®.”

Challenge:
Accelerate, optimize, and stylize development of the world’s fastest electric racing motorcycle.

Solution:
Implement SolidWorks Professional design, SolidWorks Premium design and analysis, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis software.

Results:
• Cut motorcycle weight by 20 percent
• Created industry-leading energy dense battery packs
• Improved design aesthetics
• Supported top-winning electric motorcycle race team

MotoCzysz implemented SolidWorks® Professional design and SolidWorks Premium design and analysis software after completion of its first prototype, and has since added
SolidWorks Flow Simulation computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis software. Schoeps says the ease of use and complete integration of applications made the SolidWorks platform the obvious choice.

“It’s very powerful when you have access to all of the design and engineering tools that you need in a single environment,” Schoeps stresses. “You don’t have to deal with different systems or data conversion or translation issues. We’re striving to create motorcycles that will go as fast as possible for as long as possible. With SolidWorks, we can take that same approach to our design and engineering work.”

Simulation reduces weight while maintaining strength
Using the simulation capabilities of SolidWorks Premium, MotoCzysz engineers can analyze the bike’s overall weight to maximize speed, balance, and performance, while preserving an acceptable factor of safety. Simulation tools have enabled the company to reduce the overall weight of the MotoCzysz E1pc by 20 percent while maintaining the strength required to ride safely at 200 mph.

“Weight is our most important consideration—in terms of speed and efficiency as well as how it affects balance,” Schoeps notes. “With SolidWorks simulation tools, we can optimize where we can add and shave material. This allows us to reduce weight without impeding safety or performance.”

Aesthetics through advanced surfacing
The MotoCzysz E1pc is one of the coolest-looking motorcycles that you’ll ever see. Some of the bike’s fine lines and sleek contours are for aerodynamics, which the company plans to optimize with SolidWorks Flow Simulation software. However, most of the organic, curvy shapes that are part of the bike are intended to integrate the components and systems of the motorcycle in an aesthetically pleasing design.

“Surfacing is where art comes into play,” Schoeps explains. “With SolidWorks surfacing capabilities, we can add Michael’s artistic vision to our engineering and create a bike that is a true work of art. For example, the batteries that power the bike are no longer tacked on as an afterthought. We’ve reduced the number of batteries required by more than 90 percent, and have made the battery packs an integral part of the motorcycle design.”

Innovating technologies with future implications
SolidWorks is also helping MotoCzysz adapt many of its patented technologies for other applications, such as for use in passenger cars. “Our work on the electric motorcycle has resulted in important innovations in power systems technology,” Schoeps points out.

“Our patented cooling system and drive line certainly have applications for automotive drive systems,” Schoeps continues. “SolidWorks has allowed us to develop some really great technology that will power the electric cars of the future.”

About Intercad Pty Ltd
Intercad Pty Ltd is the leading distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1988 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services. For more information please call – AUSTRALIA: 1300-223 223 or NEW ZEALAND: 09-525 9870

Design solutions providers to merge business operations in Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Australia (January 5, 2014) – Intercad Pty Ltd, the leading supplier of 3D solid modelling products and services across Australia and New Zealand, has acquired fellow 3D CAD specialist Solidtec Solutions.

As part of the deal, Solidtec personnel will join Intercad to further increase the level of expertise at the company, which over the past three years has transitioned into a full-service mechanical computer-aided engineering solutions provider.

“We will merge the two businesses to support a larger range of services,” said Max Piper, Chief Executive Officer, Intercad Pty Ltd. “Established nearly 25 years ago, Intercad is the longest-standing 3D solid modelling specialist in the region, giving us a depth of industry knowledge that is evidenced in the range of services we offer and the breadth of products we represent.

“Our customers come to us because of our best-in-class technical support, training programs, and industry and business knowledge. This merger of operations will serve to enhance these offerings which can deliver competitive advantages to those customers.”

Solidtec sales personnel will join Intercad as a result of the acquisition. Former Solidtec Chief Executive Officer Shane Preston said the sale will ultimately benefit both organisations – their personnel and the customers.

“Now is the time for the manufacturing industry in Australia to embrace innovation and efficiency as a means to global competitiveness, especially given a stubbornly high Australian dollar as well as increased competition from many low-cost countries,” said Preston. “In this climate, the best way for both companies to help their customers is through the combination of their expertise. The integration of Solidtec with Intercad will provide a focus on customer success and ensure Australian and New Zealand manufacturers, engineers and designers have the best available tools, training and support to increase productivity and better compete on a global scale.”

Solidtec customers will now be able to access the full portfolio of products that have been introduced to Intercad customers in the past 12 months.

“Manufacturing is facing significant headwinds, but it’s a resilient industry and companies are constantly looking to invest in services that increase productivity in a competitive global market,” said Piper. “Intercad is working on developing partnerships with organisations such as IC3D to further strengthen our ability to offer customers a more complete solution that meets their requirements and maximises their investment in SolidWorks, including products for steel fabrication and simple language translation.

“Our commitment to helping our customers navigate through a challenging time has not wavered, and this deal opens the door for increased customer feedback and collaboration.”

About Intercad Pty Ltd
Intercad Pty Ltd is the leading distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1988 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services. For more information please visit www.intercad.com.au or call Intercad’s head office on 1300-223 226.

New Conceptual, Instinctive, Social, Connected Design Application Introduced at SOLIDWORKS World 2014

SAN DIEGO — January 27, 2014 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, confirms today the launch of SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual, on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

In the Age of Experience, the world of design has changed: it is more social, more conceptual, and collaboration is critical. SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is the essence of that belief. Dassault Systèmes is opening new horizons to the world of design and providing the entire SOLIDWORKS community the power of all Dassault Systèmes applications, content and services.

“As technologies and business models evolve, our users look to us to provide them with the newest tools to help them collaborate more widely and leverage 3D manufacturing and 3D printing in order to be more competitive and innovative. With SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual, we’ve done that. For the first time ever, the entire manufacturing industry can benefit from a game-changing social platform that powers both the global SOLIDWORKS community, as well as a new generation of process experiences for the worldwide CATIA community,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “Because of this, the cooperation opportunities for SOLIDWORKS users are profound. This opens the door for our customers across multiple industries and companies where Dassault Systèmes and its other applications are significant players.”

In addition to seeing the new design environment live, attendees at SOLIDWORKS World (January 26-29) will hear from several customers who have used the product in testing and production for six months. Installed in production environments at numerous customer sites, SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual advances conceptual design, enabling users to quickly capture and develop their ideas digitally to create winning designs that build market share.

“I used the Concept Archive to investigate and test different ways of developing my idea at the same time. There are quite a few ways I can develop my concept, but my fundamental constraints remain the same,” said William MacLeod, Senior Engineer, Kennedy Hygiene. “With SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual, I was able to rapidly produce three or more concept configurations in the time it would take to produce one in conventional 3D CAD solutions. I can quickly iterate on a design and move the selected concept into SOLIDWORKS for final detailing.”

Complementary to the current and continuing version of the industry-leading 3D design software, SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual combines best-in-class design technology from Dassault Systèmes with SOLIDWORKS’ familiar, easy-to-use interface. This helps to simplify and streamline conceptual mechanical design, allowing users to develop, confirm and choose the best concepts to engage customers and win business.

One of the key advantages of the new SOLIDWORKS offering based on Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is the online collaboration via its built-in cloud capabilities. The social aspect of concept design and decision making is integrated into SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual’s capabilities.

SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual is a modeling environment focused on the four key elements of conceptual design:

• CONCEPTUAL: Users can rapidly create and evolve their concepts the way they want without design barriers, and can automatically capture their ideas to use anytime in the future.
• INSTINCTIVE: Users can design the way they think with agile, instinctive design tools in a structureless modeling environment with direct editing.
• SOCIAL: Familiar social collaboration tools in the interactive 3DEXPERIENCE environment allow users to harness the collective intelligence of their company, customers and vendors.
• CONNECTED: Collaboration is enhanced with automatically saved design iterations to keep data safe, up-to-date and accessible anytime, anywhere.

Pricing and Availability

SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual will be generally available in April 2014. More information is available at: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/products/3dexperience/solidworks-mechanical-conceptual-overview.htm

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Powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, SolidWorks 3D applications help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. SolidWorks delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.3ds.com/solidworks) or call 1-800-693-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-693-9000       (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES,  3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3DVIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 

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Conference Profiles Customers’ Innovation and Unveils New Offering

SAN DIEGO — January 27, 2014 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today opened its 16th Annual SOLIDWORKS World conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California (USA). SOLIDWORKS World 2014 continues through Wednesday, January 29, 2014.  Beginning today, partners, industry leaders and over 4,500 of the world’s most talented and innovative design and mechanical engineers will share their stories, explore new ideas and become inspired to take their projects to the next level.  

In the Age of Experience, the world of design has changed: more social, more conceptual and collaboration is critical. SOLIDWORKS World 2014 will highlight customers who have used SOLIDWORKS design applications to open new horizons for design and business.  

Presenters include:

• Hugh Herr, the head of Biomechatronics Research at MIT’s Media Lab
• eatART Foundation, an education charity that fosters art research and energy awareness
• Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, developer of the 2014 US Olympic bobsled
• Professors Max Lizarraga and Miranda Jerry of Mt. San Antonio College, where the Certified SolidWorks Associate certification test is the final exam

In addition, SOLIDWORKS World 2014 features presentations from customers who have been using the new SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual application on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform since June 2013. Dassault Systèmes will demonstrate the SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual social design environment that advances conceptual design. With this new application, all stakeholders can quickly capture and develop their ideas digitally and engage their communities to create winning concepts.

Other highlights of SOLIDWORKS World 2014 include:

• Demonstrations of the recently launched SOLIDWORKS 2014 design portfolio, including 3D CAD, Simulation, Product Data Management, Technical Communication and Electrical Design, that furthers the ability of companies to design without limits
• Customer stories and products from industries ranging from manufacturing and medical instruments to consumer electronics and renewable energy
• Sessions showcasing modeling essentials, design automation, productivity applications and other topics designed to help users work faster and be more efficient;
• More than 200 in-depth technical training sessions, many of them hands on, covering topics such as “Sheet Metal for the Casual User,” “The Art of the Swoopy Part,” and “Electrical 3D – Harnessing;” and
• The Partner Pavilion, featuring more than 100 hardware and software vendors who work with SOLIDWORKS applications to deliver new business benefits.

“At SOLIDWORKS World we focus on showcasing amazing customers who epitomize the creativity and passion of the SOLIDWORKS community. This year we will also share a new application, Mechanical Conceptual, that will provide our users with the freedom to design the way they want, helping them quickly turn inspiration into reality,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “I’m looking forward to showing off SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual and sharing how it has already transformed the conceptual design process.”

For more information about SOLIDWORKS World 2014, visit http://www.solidworks.com/sww/.

Video demonstrations of SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual are available at http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/01/solidworks-world-2013-complete-day-1-general-session-video.html. For more information on SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual, please see the accompanying news release distributed today.

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Powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, SolidWorks 3D applications help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. SolidWorks delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.3ds.com/solidworks) or call 1-800-693-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-693-9000       (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES,  3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3DVIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 

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SOLIDWORKS 3D Design Software Delivers the Precision Needed to Shave Milliseconds off Bobsled Finish Times

SAN DIEGO – January 28, 2014 – Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions today hosted the creators of the Gold Medal winning “Night Train” Bobsled, Geoff Bodine and Bob Cuneo. Speaking to an audience of nearly 5,000 of the top designers and mechanical engineers in the world at the SOLIDWORKS World Conference in San Diego, California, the duo shared their 3D design experience in the creation of the next generation bobsled, Night Train 2®. The 4-man bobsled will compete at the Sochi Olympics next month.

The Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project Inc. is the result of former NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine’s quest to build an American made, medal-winning bobsled. After watching the USA team struggle using discarded European sleds at the 1992 Winter Olympics, Bodine applied his high-speed racing know-how with Cuneo’s design engineering skills to create a new generation of bobsleds. The result of their collaboration led to a new bobsled design, the “Night Train,” used by the 2010 American team to win an Olympic gold medal for the first time in 62 years.

The design team turned to the SOLIDWORKS application, based on Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, to create a faster sled for the challenges of the Sochi Games. Bobsled speeds often exceed 90 miles per hour and races are won by hundredths of a second. Aware of the strict rules enforced by sport officials and the challenges of achieving even better race times, Bodine knew that the 2D design tool they used for the first generation Night Train would not be enough to build the world’s fastest bobsled.   

The original bobsled’s aerodynamics were optimized for the fast downhill track of the Vancouver, Canada competition in 2010. The track at the Sochi Games, however, is filled with three tricky uphill sections that require precise handling to generate the most speed out of the track’s curves.

“We knew we needed an accurate and precise 3D design that could give us a realistic and cost-effective way to test and tweak Night Train 2® prototypes. The solution was SOLIDWORKS,” said Geoff Bodine, Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project. “SOLIDWORKS helped us design using a lighter material and creating multiple 3D prototypes of the bobsled on the computer so we could get it just the way we wanted it before we began building and manufacturing it.”

Bodine continues, “SOLIDWORKS was incredible for allowing us to experiment with the weight of the sled and how that impacts the handling of the bobsled. You win in these races by a very small amount of time and the key to winning is very small changes in design. SOLIDWORKS lets us quickly make those crucial changes.”

The SOLIDWORKS application is so instrumental to the Night Train 2® team that the head engineer who travels with the team is trained on the software to facilitate quick repairs or to collaborate on adjustments to sled components.

“Bo-Dyn and their bobsled that will race in Sochi show the power of the SOLIDWORKS 3D design software application in inspiring people to create new designs and bring a vision to life,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “We wish them success in the Sochi Olympics.”

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About SolidWorks

Powered by the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, SolidWorks 3D applications help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. SolidWorks delivers an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.3ds.com/solidworks) or call 1-800-693-9000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            1-800-693-9000       (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES,  3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3DVIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. 

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San Diego, US (Jan 31, 2014) – Intercad swept the board with major achievements at the recently concluded SolidWorks World in San Diego.

Intercad won the following for TOP RESELLER in ASIA PACIFIC SOUTH 2014

• Best Reseller for SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Best Reseller for SolidWorks Electrical
• Best Reseller for SolidWorks Composer
• Best Reseller for SolidWorks ePDM
• Best Reseller for SolidWorks Education
• Best Reseller for Subscription Services
• Best Reseller for Multi-year Subscription Services
• Reseller with the Highest Customer Satisfaction

Intercad’s ELITE SolidWorks Application Engineers at the show (From L-R: Adrian Connard, Mark Duggan and Nick Luyster)

This is in recognition of the fact that Intercad is the preferred SolidWorks reseller for the 3D CAD industry in Australia and New Zealand. With continued efforts in providing more added value in ensuring Intercad customers are the most educated and highly supported SolidWorks users in Australia and New Zealand, Intercad is the difference between mere software and it’s customers successful use of that software in driving their business success. With the recent Acquisition of former SolidWorks Provider, Solidtec Solutions, more customers will enjoy the many products and services developed by Intercad’s Technology Partner, IC3D, ie translationXpert, myIntercad and soon to be launched, IC3D Steel.

With the largest and most experience team of certified SolidWorks Engineers in ANZ supported by 6 ELITE SolidWorks Application Engineers and the only Customer Care team supported by the IntercadDIRECT team in ANZ, with over 87% of support cases responded to within the hour, and with over 25 years of reliable service behind us, our motivation for success? Making our customers No.1

Intercad…the preferred choice of ANZ Manufacturing!

Sydney, Australia (February 17, 2014) – IC3D, a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for the Manufacturing, Architectural and Engineering industries, has today launched IC3D Steel – the first SolidWorks-based application designed for modelling and detailing steel constructions.

Distributed nationally in Australia and New Zealand by Intercad – the largest SolidWorks distributor in the region – IC3D Steel builds on a longstanding and collaborative partnership with Intercad to find a dedicated SolidWorks solution that saves time and cost in the design, development and detailing of steel.

IC3D Steel manages the key phases of the steel construction process, from the creation of three-dimensional models to the compilation of the Bill of Materials and drawings of the steel constructions. The application integrates seamlessly with SolidWorks and includes an SQL database that permits advanced and coherent project management in the SolidWorks environment.

Mike Gilliland, IC3D Software and Consulting Services Manager, says existing steel construction design solutions often compromise the industry-standard SolidWorks approach.

“Other modelling applications enforce a rigid workflow on the steel detailing designer, requiring participants to install identical packages to allow teams to collaborate effectively,” says Gilliland. “IC3D Steel eliminates these restrictions. Users can create and manage information relating to the key phases of the steel construction process, from modelling to design and assembly.

“Because of its native integration with the 3D SolidWorks environment and SolidWorks file format, IC3D Steel also ensures interoperability between all SolidWorks users involved in the construction process, regardless of whether or not they all have IC3D Steel installed. We have been careful to develop IC3D Steel in collaboration with a representative group of 20 SolidWorks users, which is how we can be so confident that it will meet the needs of the ANZ market.”

Other benefits include support for all common ANZ profiles and standard joints, saving hours of design time for the majority of projects that typically total hundreds of active drawings. It also features automatic part numbering to maintain accuracy, and correctly numbers identical parts as part of a sequence, complete with geometry recognition and automated geometry rules.

Intercad Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Deere-Jones, says solutions such as IC3D Steel will offer current SolidWorks users huge benefits in terms of cost & time savings, and probably most important, ease of use so that the whole process can be simply and fully integrated. Additionally non-SolidWorks users will be able to buy a bundled SolidWorks and IC3DSteel solution that will provide them with a competitive advantage that has not been previously available.

Over the next few months Intercad will be holding webinars, seminars, demonstrations and conducting a road show to showcase IC3D Steel throughout Australia and New Zealand. IC3D will also be making it available to a wider global audience since many of the product features and customer requirements are common to every region.

For more information about IC3D Steel visit http://intercad.com.au/ic3d-steel/