Design with more freedom and creativity
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Advances in rapid manufacturing are making designers to switch from traditional design for manufacture (DFM) working methods to designing for the rapid manufacture of customized and complex parts. It is found that there is still a general lack of awareness amongst design engineers and manufacturing, just what rapid manufacturing can offer.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2005
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From mouthwash to mobiles
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A product development consultancy firm PDD is adopting CFD to underpin its technical creativity for improving products ranging from flow meters to breath fresheners. CFD software can be used to improve mouthwash or breath freshener sprays by optimizing the distribution of particles inside the mouth and the sensations that result.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2006
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Cable chain is low cost and quiet
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Igus is renowned for its reinforced plastic cable carriers, which developed a latest cable chain innovation 'System E3 Energy Chain' which benefits from the best design features of two other Igus chain products. This system improves the machines by reducing noise and increasing their life.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2006
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