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Mechanical Engineering
BYU CADLab
Autodesk Design Gift

Five students from the CADLab were recognized by Autodesk with a $250 gift. These students created 3D CAD model designs using Autodesk fusion. Devin Shumway currently serves as the University ambassador for Autodesk. His design is displayed to the left.
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Multi-User for a Complex Assembly

Modern CAx tools permit only one user in a master assembly at a time. Changes to any component in an assembly or sub-assembly can propagate changes to other components. See the engine assemblies in the photo.
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Collaborative SOTA Review

BYU researchers conducted an extensive review of multi-user and collaborative R&D that has occured over the last decade. The abstract of the published paper is shown to the right.
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Finite Element Decomposition

Current CAx applications will not allow more than one user into a complex finite element model like the one shown. Decomposition methods to allow multi-users to mesh regions simultaneously, or to correct mesh errors, would speed up the analysis many times.
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Decomposition Methods

Research is being conducted into the application of decomposition equations and constraint methods to divide complex models or assemblies between several multi-users.
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NX Skype

The image shows Skype integrated directly into Siemens NX using the NX API. Imagine a world where many users are simultaneously editing the same part file or assembly.
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Join the BYU e-Design Site!

November 05, 2010 06:33 PM
Interested? Join the BYU e-Design site and accelerate productivity in your company! The annual fees are only a token $30K. We need your vision and direction. For more information, contact Dr. Ed Red (ered@byu.edu, 801-422-5539).