Volume 3
Number 6
June 2002

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Inside this issue

What's New at CATI

  • DriveWorks
  • Current Promotions
  • CATI Fun
  • InFlow Technology
  • Alloyd
  • COSMOS/Works Consulting Sessions

Training Services

  • AFD Training Spotlight

ETS

  • 2001 Plus SP 3.0
  • SolidWorks Press Releases

CATI Solution Partner Updates

  • CamWorks
  • COSMOS/Motion Promo
  • IPA Publish3d
  • MoldWorks 2001Plus SP3

ITS

  • DriveWorks

MTS

  • FREE Virtual Gibbs Night School

Upcoming CATI Events

  • COSMOS/Works Consulting Sessions
  • CATI SolidWorks Technology Briefing
  • CATI SolidWorks Test Drives

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What's New at CATI
CATI is to offer DriveWorks to its customer base and prospects.
Read press release here.

Current Promotions

CATI Fun
Look for Dreyer and Reinbold Racing's #24 Car Sponsored by CATI and SolidWorks in the June 16 Radisson Indy 225!


Check it out here.

InFlow Technology, LLC Becomes SolidWorks Certified Gold Service Partner
See Full Press Release here.

Alloyd Standardizes on SolidWorks for Package Design
SolidWorks today announced Alloyd Company, the country's largest producer of thermoformed consumer packaging, is standardizing on its three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) software. Read full press release here.

COSMOS/Works Consulting Sessions
 CATI is providing our Milwaukee office on June 18, and our Buffalo Grove office on June 19 for 90 minute Design Analysis one on one custom demonstrations geared towards your specifications. Click here to learn more.
Training Services



AFD Training Spotlight
 This course utilizes the tools provided by SolidWorks to tap into the world of freeform design. The course includes creation of freeform parts from automotive body panels and portable electronic devices to bottle generation.

For more information on AFD, click here. 
For more information on CATI's Comprehensive Training Program, click here.
Engineering Technology Solutions

SolidWorks 2001Plus SP3.0, available now!
SolidWorks 2001Plus SP3.0 is the latest Service Pack available.  To download SP3.0, click here.

SolidWorks Night School Summer Vacation
Next night school will be held September 25th.

SolidWorks Press Releases
 Gentex chooses SolidWorks software to speed time to market for its safety-enhancing, automotive rearview mirrors

SolidWorks Corporation provides data management solutions to complement its 3D CAD products

Alloyd Company standardizes on SolidWorks software to speed complex package design
CATI Solution Partner Updates

Limited Time Offer on CAMWorks!

Free USP/Maintenance for the first year on any CAMWorks product!

To Learn More about CAMWorks, click here.
 *Offer Expires September 30, 2002

Exclusive offer for Cosmos/Works Users! 50% discount on COSMOS/Motion if purchased before June 30, 2002*
For more details click here.

IPA Publish3d
 CATI announces the immediate availability of IPA Publish3d for SolidWorks. IPA Publish3d is the first application focused on the generation and distribution of 3D interactive product documentation for SolidWorks.

IPA Publish3d enables SolidWorks users to generate quick and easy interactive 3D product and process documentation. IPA Publish3d leverages the data contained in users’ SolidWorks assemblies and explode views for the generation of the 3D interactive assembly, disassembly and part identification documents. The end results can be distributed as an e-mail attachment, viewed on a CD-ROM, or published to a web site.

As a special promotional offer, we are supplying you with a coupon number good until June 30 to receive a $100 off of the $495 price of IPA Publish3d on the CATI web site.

Coupon Number: J3285

For more information or to purchase IPA Publish3d for SolidWorks online, click here.

MoldWorks 2001Plus SP3
MoldWorks 2001Plus SP3 has been made available for downloading from the R&B web site (www.RnBUSA.com).

This version includes many new enhancements - Please check the Release Notes.  This version has been tested and runs with SolidWorks 2001Plus SP2. Please read the README notes for specific warnings and problems pertaining to this version.

Last Minute: There is a specific problem when adding a specific slide more then once BEFORE running New Mold in SolidWorks 2001Plus SP3, which causes wrong creation of the cam pins. We are now working on this problem and as soon as we have a solution a patch will be prepared.
Information Technology Solutions
InFlow Technology and CATI are now offering DriveWorks! DriveWorks is a valuable tool for those using SolidWorks and for those who are, (or would like to) ‘mass customize’ their product range through a series of product variations. For more information, click here.
Manufacturing Technology Solutions
machining STRATEGIST is a powerful 3D CAM product that generates optimum roughing and finishing CNC toolpaths from the complex shapes generated by all major 3D modelling systems.
For more information click here.

 

FREE Virtual Gibbs Night School

  • Tuesday, June 4 - Appleton, WI
  • Tuesday, June 11 - Buffalo Grove, WI
  • Tuesday, June 18 - Milwaukee, WI

June's Night School Topic: New GibbsCam Version 6 Feature - How To Make And Modify Your Own Post Processor

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
Upcoming CATI Events

COSMOS/Works Consulting Sessions
 CATI is providing our Milwaukee office on June 18, and our Buffalo Grove office on June 19 for 90 minute Design Analysis one on one custom demonstrations geared towards your specifications. Click here to learn more.

CATI SolidWorks Technology Briefing
This workshop is an overview of the advanced functionality within SolidWorks 2001 software and selected Solution Partners such as FEA, CAM, PDM and Visualization.  Click on the location closest to you for the latest schedule: Appleton, Buffalo Grove, Indianapolis, Madison, or Milwaukee.

CATI SolidWorks Hands-On Test Drive Seminars
During this session our instructors will take you through the steps to model, assemble and fully detail a sample design. This allows you to get your hands on SolidWorks and experience for yourself just how powerful and easy it is to use.  Click on the location closest to you for the latest schedule: Appleton, Buffalo Grove, Indianapolis, Madison, or Milwaukee.

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