DESIGN SKETCHING
Design sketching allows designers to generate ideas quickly, without committing resources to any single idea. Sketching by hand is the most commonly used form of visual expression. Design sketching can illustrate:
› Rapid Concept Development
› Basic Composition or Layout
› Client Communication and Approval
› Visual Exploration
› Refining Visual Solutions
3D MODELING
3D modeling is the process of creating a visual representation of any three-dimensional object. Specializing in:
› Parametric modeling
› Assembly modeling
› Drawing creation
› Flexible modeling
› Direct modeling
› Freeform modeling
› Mechanical concept and layout design
› Plastic parts design
› Sheet metal design
3D Design tools available include:
› Autodesk 123D
› Autodesk 3ds Max
› Autodesk AutoCAD
› Autodesk Inventor
› Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
› Mcneel Rhinoceros
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
All phases of mechanical engineering including 3D mechanical drawings and electronic files of many types (igs,sldprt,prt,dsn.dxf,stl,step,etc.). Engineering tools available:
› Autodesk AutoCAD
› Autodesk Inventor
› Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING
Photorealistic rendering with KeyShot enables more flexibility and control then traditional photography. Advantages of 3D rendering include:
› Design visualization
› Competitive advantage for bids
› Marketing and documentation
› Material and color previews
› Show mirror or polished surface effects
› Show options for space layout
› Preview Space Proportions
› Preview items before purchase
› Make proposals more understandable for clients
› Preview wet floor effects
› Preview lighting fixtures and possibilities
› Show space as an observer sees it
› Make standard images for web
› Large images for print
› Thumbnails for user manuals
› Presentations
NON-PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING
Non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) is an area of computer graphics that focuses on enabling a wide variety of expressive styles for digital art. Visual styles include shaded, shaded with edges, shaded with hidden edges, wireframe, wireframe with hidden edges and wireframe with visible edges only. Advantages of non-photorealistic rendering include:
› Fast technique for 3D visualization
› Ideal for section views
› Seperate parts, colors and materials for manufacturing
› Easiest to insert into powerpoint
› Conveys conceptual design phase
› Removes rigitidy from geometric shapes
› Brand differentiation
RAPID PROTOTYPING
All phases of mechanical engineering including 3D mechanical drawings and electronic files of many types (igs,sldprt,prt,dsn.dxf,stl,step,etc.). Rapid prototyping services available:
› 3D printing
› 3D model repair
› Machining
› Water jet cutting
MODEL MAKING
Common types of model work include:
› Scale models
› Presentation models
› Foam and concept models
› Mechanisms
› Tooling patterns
› Woodworking
› Displays
› Signage
› Sanding and finishing
› Spray painting
VECTOR GRAPHICS EDITING
Vector graphics use geometrical objects including points, lines, curves, circles or other shapes to form an image. High quality typography is nowadays based on character drawings (fonts) which are typically stored as vector graphics, and as such are scalable to any size. Examples of these vector formats for characters are Postscript fonts and TrueType fonts. Common vector graphics are:
› Infographics
› Signage
› Apparel
› Print
IMAGE EDITING
Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images including digital photographs, traditional photochemical photographs, or illustrations. Common image editing techniques include:
› Image re-sizing and cropping
› Color and exposure adjustments
› Modify sizing for web
› Merge & Blend Photos
PHYSICAL COMPUTING
Physical computing is the dicipline of building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world. Hardware can include lights, motors, switches, audio signals, sensors, and microcontrollers. Preferred applications include:
› Arduino
APPLICATION SUPPORT & TRAINING
Need help with an application? You've come to the right place. The fields of Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering require a variety of complex and often expensive tools. Let us assist you with your project, provide insight or simply propose the best workflow.
› Autodesk 123D
› Autodesk 3ds Max
› Autodesk AutoCAD
› Autodesk Inventor
› Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
› Mcneel Rhinoceros