More sneak peeks of SolidWorks 2014
SolidWorks release some more sneak peeks of their latest in 3D mechanical CAD Software. As soon as it’s released, we’ll have it installed and provide some ‘user’ feedback. http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2013/08/solidworks-2014-sneak-peek-results-interaction-in-simulation.html?scid=social_20130829_11317784_6223934
Read MoreTips and Tricks for Autocad
We’ve found 6 new videos giving some very useful shortcuts within Autocad. Well recommended and already used in our design office. http://lineshapespace.com/osnaps-6-autocad-tips-for-xrefs-dwg-file-size-lineweights-and-more/
Read MoreANSYS 14.5 downloaded and installed
We have recently upgraded our ANSYS software package to ANSYS 14.5, the newest release of the engineering simulation technology suite, designed to optimise product development processes. This ensures our FEA and engineering design team keep the latest tools at their disposal, in order to provide a reliable, high quality service. Taken from ansys.com: “ANSYS 14.5…
Read MoreTips for graduates looking to take their first career step
So you’ve spent the last few years working hard to attain your degree and now you want to put it to good use by finding a job relevant to your qualification. You only need to ask a handful of graduates to find out just how difficult this can be, with many people being stuck in a job…
Read MoreSolidWorks 2013 will not install on Windows XP
If you are currently using SolidWorks software as your designated design package, and are looking to upgrade to SolidWorks 2013, please be aware that the newest version of the software will not install on Windows XP. It is strongly recommended you upgrade to Windows 7 before the release of SolidWorks 2013, to take advantage of…
Read MoreOur levels of quality
Here at Nova Design we have a commitment to certain levels of quality when carrying out our engineering design projects, and we provide our CAD services to the highest professional standard. We are fully approved to BS ISO 9001:2008. The CAD drawings we supply to our clients are produced by our experienced, meticulous Design Engineers.…
Read MoreNow using NX 8.5!
We have recently downloaded the full release of NX 8.5 software, provided by Siemens. Taken from the Siemens website, this will allow us to: “Improve efficiency and reduce design time with more powerful tools in NX 8.5. This latest NX release includes new and enhanced capabilities for feature modelling, sheet metal design, synchronous technology, freeform modelling,…
Read MoreRender farm now built and installed!
To assist our visualisation team, we have recently built an in-house render farm. This allows high quality, high-resolution illustrations, animations and walkthroughs to be rendered in much shorter amounts of time. Ultimately this means we are able to significantly reduce project turnaround time for our visualisation clients.
Read MoreNow using CATIA V5!
We have added CATIA V5 to the design packages we are currently using in house! We also use Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Egde, NX and Creo Elements Pro, also known as Pro/ENGINEER. Check out our CAD Design Services page.
Read MoreAutoCAD 2013 Service Pack 1.1
Service Pack 1.1 has now been released for AutoCAD 2013 software. This latest Service Pack follows on from the withdrawal of AutoCAD 2013 Service Pack 1. Please visit the Autodesk website for further details and to download the Pack, making sure to read the ‘Readme’ before installing. AutoCAD 2013 forms a crucial part of the varying…
Read MoreExtension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 now available
There is a new extension available for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013. This extension will allow you to deliver new solutions that help you create and refine the look you require, faster and more easily. The extension includes MassFX mParticles, Advanced Data Manipulation and Cache Disk and Cache Selective. Please visit the Autodesk website for more…
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