this is a slidepack from the launch of DesignSpark Mechanical - 3D design for every engineer. A collaboration between RS Components, Allied Electronics and SpaceClaim, featuring TraceParts
5. • Community of >250k
engineers
• Design resources & tools
• Technical Support Forums
• Powerful Electronics Design Software
• Schematic capture, PCB layout & Autoroute
• 280,000 users globally
• >38,000 3D models in 24 formats
• Automation & Control and Electronics
• Over 500,000 downloads
Unique Resources
6. Insight from our 3D CAD
Model Programme
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“Each model download saves
me between 2 hours and 2
days of manual creation”
Engineers using 3D CAD Software today
95% of design
engineers do NOT
have access to 3D
CAD tools
Model download
7. Why aren‟t more engineers
using 3D Design tools today?
Existing 3D CAD Tools have significant barriers to entry:
1. Costs
2. Learning time
3D Design delivers compelling advantages:
1. Faster concept to creation
2. Better communication of concepts
3. 3D proposals win more business
4. Realise the benefits of 3D printing
8. Limitations of “Traditional”
3D CAD tools
Making changes in
traditional 3D tools is
difficult and time consuming
This is not ideal for concept
and prototype stages in the
design cycle
Traditional 3D Tools are not suitable for every task
9. Our New 3D Solution –
DesignSpark Mechanical
• A 3D design tool to meet the needs of everyone
involved in the design process
• Highly intuitive with very short learning curve
• Free-of-charge for ultimate accessibility
14. Electronics & Mechanical
Design Challenges
Electronic Engineers tell us…
“eCAD & MCAD worlds merging”
WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN!?!?
An RS customer told us15 years ago
The thermostat here was designed much like every
other electronic product at that time…
Circuit design 1st Case design 2nd
Electronic engineer passes circuit to mechanical
engineer to build case, buttons, dials around
15. Electronic Engineers tell us…
“eCAD & MCAD worlds merging”
WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN!?!?
An RS customer told usToday
The thermostat here was designed much like every
other electronic product today
Circuit design
Case design
Product design is far more aesthetically focussed meaning
circuit and mechanical design happens in parallel
Final Product
Electronics & Mechanical
Design Challenges
16. Feedback from Electronics
Engineers
Mechanical design stage increasingly
coupled with PCB design
It typically takes a week for the CAD
guys to make even small changes
I want to be able to model as
quickly as my brain’s creating
There’s a real need for some
common ground between us and the
mechanical engineersCustomer quotes
18. Feedback from Machine &
Panel Builders
We tend not to deviate from previous
designs, we don’t have the time to
create concepts from scratch
We’re losing business to companies
able to invest in modern mechanical
design software
Our ability to innovate is limited due to the
lack of time we have available
The mechanical design process is a
major bottleneck and can add weeks to a
build
19. Summary of features
DesignSpark Mechanical…
• Based on intuitive direct modelling technology
• Available in 11 languages
• Simple interface for costing and ordering
• PCB file imports
• Directly compatible with 3D Printers (STL)
• Multiple imports: STEP, OBJ, SKP (sketchup)
• Multiple exports: Autocad (DXF), OBJ, STL, 3D-PDF, XAML,
JPG, PNG
• Access to 100m+ 3D models from traceparts
20. DesignSpark Mechanical
Key Messages
• Powerful and Intuitive 3D Design software for every engineer
• Available for download at DesignSpark.com from September
16th (Technical support, forums and tutorials)
• Gives engineers more time to design great products
3D Design for Every Engineer