University of Central Lancashire teaches product design and engineering skills with SolidWorks Education Edition
U.K.
CONCORD, Mass., Dec. 14, 2005 ? The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is using 100 licenses of SolidWorks® Education Edition software to teach engineering and product design fundamentals to students preparing for their professional careers. SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and COSMOS® design analysis software have the intuitive interface to help students quickly grasp the software, so they can spend more time learning how to design innovative products.
With more than 35,000 graduate and undergraduate students, UCLan is one of the U.K.'s largest universities. It originally purchased 30 licenses of SolidWorks software in 1999, but recently increased its total number to 100 to accommodate growing student and staff demand. Its graduates find rewarding jobs at global manufacturers as well as interesting consulting positions in the film, media, and video gaming industries.
?SolidWorks' short learning curve, ease of use, and friendly user interface actually encourage students to plunge into product engineering and design, rather than scare them off with complex screens,? said Graham Hill, senior technician and professor of UCLan's Department of Design. ?SolidWorks is a powerful educational tool because students can make sense of it, yet it has all of the functionality they need to experience real-world product development.?
The bachelor's degree program at UCLan's Department of Design focuses on the aesthetics of product design as well as functionality. SolidWorks provides the sharp surfacing features that expose students to the challenges of designing smooth curves and odd angles for enclosures that must fit exactly with internal components. UCLan's Faculty of Design and Technology teaches fundamental engineering and design, using both SolidWorks and COSMOSWorks® to give students a firsthand look at integrated design and analysis so they understand the steps to bring a project from design to manufacture.
Second- and third-year students in both departments apply the skills they've learned in the first year to designing everything from sports sunglasses to toothbrushes and forklifts. SolidWorks' physical simulation tool helps them quickly identify and fix part interference, while PhotoWorks? shows them how to create life-like images of the projects they've designed.
?University of Central Lancashire product design graduates have gone on to jobs with global companies such as Kenwood, Hasbro, and Philips,? said SolidWorks Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Rainer Gawlick. ?SolidWorks and COSMOSWorks have given them the skills and the courage to tackle tough challenges, and the drive to find the most innovative design approach.?
UCLan relies on SolidWorks reseller NT CADCAM for ongoing software training,
implementation, and support.
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is one of the most successful and ambitious universities in the U.K. With more than 35,000 students UCLan is the sixth largest university in the U.K. , with campuses in Preston, Penrith and Carlisle . The Faculty of Design and Technology offers courses in product design, 3D design with digital modeling, computing, engineering, and much more. For further information please visit the Web site at (www.uclan.ac.uk/design).
About NT CADCAM
Launched in the UK in 1996, NT CADCAM is one of the leading suppliers of the highly affordable, premier design software solution, SolidWorks. NT CADCAM offers designers and manufacturers complete design and engineering solutions built around SolidWorks. The company also provides customers with comprehensive product data management (PDM), computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM ), finite element analysis (FEA), and knowledge-based engineering (KBE) solutions. With a respected heritage built upon understanding genuine design and engineering issues, and a total commitment to customer service and support, NT CADCAM brings together the full wealth of resources required to enable companies to maximise their investment and achieve a fast ROI . For more information, visit the company's Web site (www.ntcadcam.co.uk).
About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).
About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.
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