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Today, advances in design technology make it possible for everyone involved in the product development process to contribute, consume, and share mechanical designs in a digital form. Even if CAD design is not your full-time job, and even if you've tried a 3D CAD system in the past only to find it took too much time to learn and for too small a gain, it is time to take a fresh look at what's available in 3D modelers.

Considerable advances have been made in terms of 3D usability, and engineers throughout

product development are reaping the rewards

3DDESIGN

in terms of personal productivity. To enjoy

DESIGN TEAM

these benefits yourself, look for a system that's been developed to meet your unique needs, a system with greater ease-of-use than any of your previous experiences with 3D. Find one that's

robust enough to handle your parts and assemblies while making it easy to modify existing models regardless of their original authoring system.

There are newer versions of existing products and exciting new 3D technology emerging that's worth looking into: check out the latest software versions from SolidWorks (www.solidworks.com) and Autodesk (www.autodesk.com). You should also evaluate a new offering by SpaceClaim, a company that was founded in 2005 by industry veterans and that targets non-CAD users in engineering and manufacturing (check them out at www.spaceclaim.com). Some accomplish just a few of the checklist features above, others go further. Find the 3D modeler that gives you the productivity boost you need to get your job done with greater precision and ease.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris Randles is an independent consultant and former CEO of Mathsoft (the Cambridge, MA-based developers of Mathcad, technical calculation software that is the global standard for engineering calculations).

Under Chris Randles' leadership, Mathsoft was transformed into a fast-growing and profitable provider of analysis and documentation solutions for engineering enterprises around the world. Chris led the management buyout of Mathsoft in 2001 and was the company's CEO until its sale in 2006 to PTC (Parametric Technology Corp.). Previously, he was Sr. VP and GM of the Engineering & Education Division of Mathsoft's former (publicly-traded) parent company.

Chris started his career working in technical roles in engineering computing. In the 25 years since, his career has encompassed a variety of sales, marketing, and general management positions in US- and Europe-based application and enterprise software companies, including: Olivetti, Lotus, Software Publishing, and Mathsoft. Chris has contributed successfully to new and established enterprises, and has managed business at all stages of development—startup, turnaround, and profitable growth—guided by his strong commitment to global strategy.

Chris was raised in England but has lived in the US for over 16 years. He has dual UK and US citizenship. Chris holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Oxford and has also completed executive programs at London Business School and Caltech.

3D Rising: Engineers harnessing the full power of 3D