Art To Part & Design Automation Happy Hour

MINNEAPOLIS - July 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Alignex, the Midwest leader in manufacturing innovation, is pleased to announce Art To Part & Design Automation Happy Hour event, taking place at Old Capitol Grill in Golden, CO,  on August 1, 2013. Alignex Technical Experts will show how to take an idea from napkin sketch, or 2D sketch, to a full feature 3D model with SolidWorks 3D CAD tools. They will show how these tools can then be used to automate your design process. Attendees are encouraged to bring their design, engineering, and manufacturing questions.

Alignex has taken some of the most asked about topics in design automation and part design, brought them together, streamlined them, and created a live two hour "Happy Hour" seminar. The following design and manufacturing topics will be covered:

Session 1: Art To Part –
2D sketch to a full feature 3D model.
Simulation for EVERY Designer.
Easy File Translations: Bring in virtually any file type with just the click of the mouse.
Automatic Costing Tool: Quickly generate estimates and part manufacturing costs.
Easily create flat patterns from complex sheet metal shapes.

Session 2: Design Automation –
Capture the parameters you want to control
Create a good looking and intelligent user interface to specify your products
Build rules that link the form inputs to the captured parameters that control your designs

“The Art To Part & Design Automation Happy Hour event gives designers, engineers and manufacturers a way to experience the advantages of design automation and 3D part manufacturing.” says Steve Keinath, President of Alignex.  

The Alignex Art To Part & Design Automation Happy Hour event is free and will take place on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 from 3:00am to 5:00PM at Old Capitol Grill, 1122 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401. Complimentary beverages are provided.  For more information and registration, visit here (http://content.alignex.com/files/invites/Aug2013-GoldenCO...) or call toll free 1-866-378-6829.

About SolidWorks
3DS SolidWorks, a Dassault Systèmes brand, 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 +1-781-810-5011).

About Alignex
Alignex opened for business in 1988 as CAD/CAM Engineering Systems (CCES), a group of designers and engineers with a primary focus of providing CAD/CAM software to regional companies that lacked design software in-house. In 2003, CCES underwent a name change to better reflect our core competencies. Alignex Inc., "experts in aligning technology," was branded as a proactive, services-oriented design technology consulting team. Today Alignex has grown into the premier provider of consulting services, training, and design software to the mechanical engineering industries. With over a 20 year history, they are committed to maintaining the quality of service they are known for, and continuing to grow. Alignex headquarters is located in Minneapolis (Edina) Minnesota at 7200 Metro Blvd, 55439 with additional sales, training, and technical support offices in Des Moines, IA, Davenport, IA, Fargo, ND, Eau Claire WI,  Wausau, WI, and now Omaha, NE, and Denver, CO. For more information contact Alignex at 1-866-378-6801, visit online at Alignex.com (http://www.alignex.com) , or email at info@alignex.com.