Computer aided design

Computer aided manufacturing example

Engineering

Computer-aided-design (CAD) lets us generate, modify, simulate and improve 3D models of your product in digital space. This tool is essential when trying to figure out which aspects of the design work, and which aspects need further attention, well before the prototyping stage. With CAD we can also create detailed engineering drawings, estimate material costs, and design to standards.

Computer render of Arduino Micro

Photo-realistic rendering

Rendering a 3D model provides an opportunity to visualise and convey your design intent to differing audiences and stakeholders. This can be an especially useful tool when trying to envision what the design will look like in the real world in terms of colour, texture, scale and reflectivity. Our CAD packages support photo-realistic rendering and animation.

FEA analysis graphic

Simulation

Simulation within the context of CAD is an extremely useful tool for product optimisation, providing key insights into how your design will react to real-world forces such as vibration, heat, stress, strain and long-term wear. Computerised finite element analysis (FEA) lets us visualise how a design will perform in certain situations and often reveals problematic areas that could benefit from some attention.