Vol 3, No 9 September, 2002

Computer Aided Technology welcomes you to the "Technical Edge," a monthly e-newsletter for the 3D design community. This monthly e-newsletter is an exciting opportunity for CATI to stay in contact and provide you with the latest information on the ever-advancing engineering, manufacturing and information technology industries. Not only will this e-newsletter keep you up-to-date with the latest innovations on the "best in class" products we offer, it will also provide up to the minute special CATI events.

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Current Promotions

Limited Time Offer on CAMWorks!
SolidWorks Office Professional Promotion

Computer Aided Technology Launches CATIpult Advanced Learning Sessions

CATIpult sessions are designed to give the end users of SolidWorks a continuous learning opportunity.

This Month's Topic: What's New in SolidWorks 2003
Join us for an opportunity to be one of the first to see the newest version of SolidWorks 2003!

For more information, click here. 
For full press release, click here.

Cosmos/Works Sessions at CATI!

Regardless of your industry, the CAD program you choose, or the product you design, the COSMOS family of design analysis and FEA programs from SRAC can answer your design questions.

CATI is providing our Buffalo Grove office on September 24, Milwaukee office on September 26, and Indianapolis office on October 1 for Cosmos Seminars.

For more information, click here.

i/Works - Available only from CATI

i/Works is a one week structured hands-on SolidWorks implementation led by an Impact Engineering Solutions Application Engineer.

Xpress3D … when you want that prototype model in 2 days or less

Getting a rapid prototype of your design is easier, faster, and less-frustrating than you ever thought possible. 

 Why is it important to get prototypes early and quickly?

The sooner you can hold your design in your hands, the more confident you will be that it is right.  That confidence allows you to move the product development process along sooner and faster.  And it allows you to find and fix any design flaws before other team members identify them for you.  Nothing makes your design clearer to you than a prototype model.  “If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine what a prototype in your hand is worth”.

Xpress3D’s two-day delivery of prototypes starts with the quickest and easiest online quoting tool in the business.  It provides you with your custom price quote in seconds and uploads even large models in less than a minute.  This is automatically done for you by Xpress3D’s file compression and transmission technology.Xpress3D’s two-day delivery of prototypes starts with the quickest and easiest online quoting tool in the business.  It provides you with your custom price quote in seconds and uploads even large models in less than a minute.  This is automatically done for you by Xpress3D’s file compression and transmission technology.

See what all the excitement is about, and receive 50% off your first prototype order … www.xpress3d.com/Refer.aspx?rpid=103

This course explores multiple sheet metal fabrication techniques using SolidWorks and teaches designers to apply the many tools and options available for sheet metal design.

For more information on SMF, click here.
For more information on CATI's Comprehensive Training Program, click here.

SolidWorks 2001Plus SP4.1 is the latest Service Pack available.  To download SP4.1, click here.

SolidWorks Press Releases

SolidWorks 2003 slashes design time, improves accuracy, and brings products to market faster

Leading Chinese industrial switch maker adds 40 SolidWorks seats to transition from 2D to 3D design

China Aviation Industry Corporation chooses SolidWorks software for quick, efficient design of airborne equipment

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

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

Free Virtual Gibbs Night School

• Tuesday, October 1 - Appleton, WI
• Tuesday, October 8 - Buffalo Grove, IL
• Tuesday, October 15 - Milwaukee, WI

Night School Topic:  TBD

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

Combines the power of SolidWorks Office, the complete CAD solution, with PDM/Works, an out-of-the-box PDM solution for workgroups.
For more information, click here.

SolidWorks Office Professional Promotion

This workshop  is an overview of the advanced functionality within SolidWorks 2001Plus 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, Milwaukee

CATI SolidWorks Hands-On Test Drive

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, Milwaukee

Cosmos Seminars and Consulting Sessions

Regardless of your industry, the CAD program you choose, or the product you design, the COSMOS family of design analysis and FEA programs from SRAC can answer your design questions. Click here for more information.

Attend a Free Educational 3D Laser Scanning Seminar:

See demonstrations of the latest in 3D laser scanning / 3D digitizing technologies, in addition to several software products available in today's market.
When:   September 25, 2002 - 11am - 1pm
Where:  Northwestern University - Technological Institute
             Evanston, IL 
http://www.3doutput.com/scanningseminar.htm