Data management for the smaller guys

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A brief review on the leading CAD vendor Autodesk's latest software offerings and the company's philosophy for the management of product lifecycles within small-to-medium sized firms is presented. It is aiming its data management products at the core design, sourcing, collaboration and change management segments of the product lifecycle management process.

author: Shelley, Tom
Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Design, Usage, Company systems management, Information management, CAD-CAM systems, Product life cycle, Small and medium sized companies, CAD/CAM/CIM system

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Reusable stud achieves maximum hold

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A fastener used in the racer cars is modified and the latest version expands a collar inside a hole so as to improve stress distribution and also maintains a strong grip. This collar and stud pattern is best suited for utilizing in wood and non-metallic parts, and is reusable which means it can be dismantled and again reinserted.

author: Shelley, Tom
Product development, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Mechanical properties

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One big claim and you have had it

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Ensuring that the designers of machines conform to all the latest legal requirements for safety is the single biggest issue that designers have to take into account when designing new machines. As, increasing liability claims and insurance costs mean that firms making unsafe machines are unlikely to stay in business.

author: Shelley, Tom
Safety and security measures, Machinery, Magneto-electric machines

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