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Overcoming the issues associated with migrating CAD data	09/02/2012
Globalisation, higher product complexity, more demanding customers and brutal competition are all driving the need for ever-more effective collaboration. This, in turn, depends on a core competence in sharing product data. Although there has been much progress in recent years, poor product data ... Read more

ECF 2011: Dassault Systèmes debuts new sketch tool	17/01/2012
Taking place at Disneyland, Paris, Dassault Systèmes European Customer Conference served largely to emphasise a number of the themes that have been emerging from the company in recent times, although there was a launch of a new piece of design software.

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Cloud computing offers new possibilities to design engineers	17/01/2012
To say that cloud computing is a hot topic at the moment would be an understatement. This is particularly the case in the consumer world, where the hype is generally around Apple's iCloud, Google Docs, Amazon EC3, and the like.

Bridging the divide	09/12/2011
Justin Cunningham talks to PTC about the thinking behind bringing software engineering in to its PLM offering and the imminent release of Creo 2.0.

Autodesk to enter PLM market	09/12/2011
Autodesk says will offer a PLM solution from next year. Justin Cunningham talks to two of the company's executives to find out what's behind the move.

Better tools for conceptual design	13/10/2011
Is sustainability something software can help designers achieve? Justin Cunningham finds out.

Show preview: TCT Live & Interplas	16/09/2011
The latest developments in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing and the plastics industry will be on display at this year's TCT Live and Interplas exhibitions.

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The right tool for the job: Why designing in 2D is still commonplace	16/09/2011
The use of advanced 3D CAD systems continues to revolutionise the way design engineers work and streamline the process of getting products to market quicker.

Beyond PLM	11/08/2011
At Siemens' recent PLM Connection event, Matt Bailey spoke to the company's managing director PLM Software, Robin Hancock about the company's vision for the future of PLM.

Unlocking creativity	11/08/2011
PTC has re-launched its CAD offerings under the banner of Creo 1.0. In addition, the company has also released its first batch of 'apps' to augment the core CAD software. Matt Bailey reports.

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‘Unstoppable shifts’ solve hardest problems	14/06/2011
Developments at the leading edge are helping design engineers. Tom Shelley reports.

CAD widens its offerings	12/05/2011
Tom Shelley reports on Autodesk's latest software offerings and user experiences.

PDM show makes plastic fantastic	14/04/2011
PDM11 promises to be a great source of inspiration for plastics design professionals. Here, Eureka previews what will be on show.

Autodesk opts for the suite life	14/04/2011
It may be early 2011, but Autodesk's 2012 products are already on the way. Paul Fanning offers a preview.

Modular design saves time	14/04/2011
Advanced CAD is crucial to remaining competitive when making high reliability components. Tom Shelley reports.

Joining the dots	14/04/2011
Advances in point cloud processing could have major and positive repercussions for design. Paul Fanning reports.

Shape searches eliminate duplication	16/03/2011
The ability to search by shape could cut parts duplication and save money. Paul Fanning reports on a software package designed to do just that.

Mathcad in its Prime	16/03/2011
Engineering calculation software plays an unglamorous, but vital role in design. Paul Fanning looks at a new version of Mathcad.

Powering ahead to tomorrow’s designing	16/03/2011
Tom Shelley journeys to the home of the Alamo to receive a vision of the future of engineering design.

Software speeds joining design	10/02/2011
Tom Shelley reports on where CAD helps design joints and where it doesn't.

CFD proves key to turbine efficiency	10/02/2011
Tom Shelley reports on the crucial role that computer modelling is playing in the design of a new, possible source of 'green' energy.

Advanced modelling makes better composites	10/02/2011
Tom Shelley reports on software that should ensure composite constructions get manufactured right first time.

3D modelling offers greater realism	13/01/2011
Tom Shelley reports on some of the directions being taken by 3D modelling and the crucial role it is set to play in society.

CAD shapes up for the future	06/12/2010
Tom Shelley reports on up and coming developments in the CAD world, some of which can be trialled, and others expected to soon become available.

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Lightning combines direct and parametric	06/12/2010
Tom Shelley reports on the shape of PTC's long-anticipated combined CAD software.

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