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  (EN) New MIXO Modular Insert and Metal Contacts for Pneumatic Connections

  Posted Tue at 7:20 PM by Eddie Choi

  

  Mencom announces an improved version of the MIXO modular pneumatic connection system that uses a new self-extinguishing thermoplastic insert and metal contacts. The new MIXO system not only allows more frequent mating cycles for compressed air distribution systems but also guarantees better mechanical resistance, increased airflow for transmitting dry and compressed air in pneumatic systems. These metal pneumatic contacts can permanently withsta...

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  (EN) 3D CAD & CAE manufacturer catalogs powered by CADENAS now available in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D

  Posted Oct 20 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Smooth collaboration between MCAD and ECAD thanks to integration of multi CAD product data in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Good news for all electrical engineers and component manufacturers: SOLIDWORKS® Electrical 3D joins the long list of software solutions for CAD, CAE, PLM and simulation that offer direct access to thousands of digital manufacturer catalogs powered by CADENAS. Millions of manufacturer-verified 3D CAD and C...

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  (EN) World Standards Day 2021 - Standardization boosts innovation

  Posted Oct 14 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  How standards can increase the expansion and acceptance of new technologies such as e-mobility Since 1970, World Standards Day is celebrated each year on October 14. On this day in 1946, representatives of national standards organizations from 25 countries met in London to establish an international organization to facilitate standardization. This conference gave rise a year later to ISO, which has since published standards for technical s...

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  (EN) Engineering Newcomer 2021 honors future engineers for their remarkable innovative strength

  Posted Oct 7 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  High-temperature 3D printer, automatic pellet smoker and twist-in device for tree protection win international design competition Innovations and creative problem-solving are more important than ever to master the challenges of our time. The Engineering Newcomer was launched in 2014 to support young talents in developing trailblazing technical devices and machines while attracting attention to their project. 35 teams from Germany, Austria,...

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  (EN) Bal Seal Engineering introduces 3D CAD configurator by CADENAS

  Posted Oct 5 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Seal manufacturer launches all-new 3D configurator and library to streamline custom sealing Bal Seal Engineering, US manufacturer of custom seals, springs, and contacts, has launched Seal Starter 3D™, powered by CADENAS. Seal Starter 3D is an online, mobile-friendly product configurator that streamlines the custom engineering process and helps designers discover solutions faster. “With Seal Starter 3D, our goal was to make it easie...

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  (EN) How to filter the feature attribute table

  Posted Oct 4 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Did you know? The feature attribute table in the Strategic Parts Management PARTsolutions contains a blank field above each column for entering filter values. Initially, a search can easily produce a few thousand rows. By typing in a few details about product characteristics, such as its measurements, the table shrinks down to just a few relevant rows. Here are further instructions: https://bit.ly/3owCPjG

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  (EN) New partnership of VidiPlus & CADENAS brings interactive 3D CAD models to life in video conferences

  Posted Sep 23 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  3DfindIT.com manufacturer components simplify and enliven virtual engineering meetings For more than a year now, online meetings have become the norm. According to a US study, the number of virtual meetings in 2020 increased by almost 13 percent per person compared to the previous year (source: NBER). This also applies to the engineering sector, where details for designs and planning are increasingly being coordinated on screen....

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  (EN) Mencom Introduces the New Cast Aluminum Distribution Boxes

  Posted Sep 21 by Eddie Choi

  

  Mencom offers Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy Distribution Boxes that are used for housing sensitive electronic assemblies, signal, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control devices in wet & dirty (AP/AC Series) Environments or explosive (AX Series) environments. The AP series distribution boxes feature gaskets that ensure the waterproof protection rating (IP66/IP67) while the new galvanized steel captive cross-headed screws ensure easier installatio...

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  (EN) Airwork cylinders and valves are now available as 3D CAD data in over 150 formats

  Posted Sep 21 by Jennifer D'Attomi

  

  Customer service and Digital Customer Experience: here are the benefits of the new 3D CAD catalog of Airwork powered by CADENAS Airwork is a manufacturer of pneumatic components for industrial automation that has chosen to distribute 3D CAD models of its products in a digital catalog based on CADENAS eCATALOGsolutions technology. At the link https://airwork.partcommunity.com/3d-cad-models/ you can select the CAD models of the Airwork pneumatic...

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  (EN) CADENAS and Perspectix enter into technology partnership

  Posted Sep 13 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Combination of intelligent 3D CAD & BIM product data and the CPQ solution P´X Industry Solution enables configuration of complex plants Within the framework of a technology partnership, CADENAS GmbH based in Augsburg, Germany and Perspectix AG in Zurich, Switzerland are combining their strengths with immediate effect. With its solution for digital product catalogs, CADENAS is now extending Perspectix' P´X Industry Solution, a p...

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  (EN) Big success with small positioning pin: 3D CAD portal powered by CADENAS helps DOCERAM to significantly increase sales

  Posted Sep 9 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Thanks to intelligent CAD data, DOCERAM positioning pins are used in new body plant of premium car manufacturer Since 2019, DOCERAM GmbH has been using a digital product catalog based on eCATALOGsolutions technology by CADENAS GmbH to provide 3D CAD models of its high-performance ceramic components. Bit by bit, the company expanded its CAD portfolio - with great success. It has already brought about supply contracts for major projects that...

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  (EN) Flotronics Automation launches interactive 3D CAD product configurator powered by CADENAS for Modular Solutions division

  Posted Aug 31 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Industrial guarding manufacturer reduces cost by 10 percent while cutting down lead time by two weeks Flotronics Automation’s guarding solutions brand, known as Modular Solutions, has launched an all-new 3D CAD product configurator. Built by CADENAS, the tool enables engineers to find, configure and download 3D CAD & BIM data for the MOD-Guard series of products. By delivering on-demand access to product data, Flotronics Automation provi...

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  (EN) A fresh breeze in the CADENAS sales team: Effective support of manufacturers in Austria & France to boost digitization strategy

  Posted Aug 12 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Roman Bruckner & Gabriel Laffay are looking forward to an intensive cooperation with manufacturers from various fields of engineering The international software manufacturer CADENAS continues to expand its global sales team. With two new Key Account Managers, Gabriel Laffay in France and Roman Bruckner in Austria, eCATALOGsolutions customers will be served even better directly on site. Both advise component manufacturers on the effecti...

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  (EN) 3D printed and painted airplane propeller-ceiling lamp project

  Posted Aug 12 by Dalibor Pejicic

  

  This is probably the most demanding project we ever did – 3D printed (7 pieces!) vintage airplane propeller. It will be a custom decoration ceiling light for a local aero-club (LED bulb will be added in center of propeller). It is 120 centimeters long and that makes it the biggest model we ever worked on. The basic 3D model was created in PARTsolutions software and separated in 7 pieces in order to make it possible to 3D print it. Make sur...

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  (EN) Saris launches all-new 3D online configurator with on-demand CAD & BIM models

  Posted Aug 5 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Bicycle infrastructure manufacturer provides on-demand access to new product configurator powered by CADENAS, expanding bike-friendliness in future designs Saris Infrastructure has added a 3D online configurator for bike parking and infrastructure products, including instant access to BIM and CAD model downloads for designers and architects. The product catalog powered by CADENAS includes e-bike charging stations and various bike racks. By...

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  (EN) Tipco Inc. launches 3D CAD product catalog powered by CADENAS with precision tooling components

  Posted Jul 22 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Digital parts library with customizable configurator provides customers with comprehensive product information & optimized online experience Tipco Inc. has partnered with CADENAS to release an on-demand, 3D CAD model library with product configuration features. The company manufactures standard and custom precision tooling components for automotive, consumer goods and medical industries, including punches and die buttons. The new configuration...

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  (EN) Mencom Introduces New Single Cover Low-Profile Housing for Panel Interface Connectors

  Posted Jul 19 by Eddie Choi

  

  A Panel Interface Connector (PIC) also known as a programming port is a device that typically mounts to the outside of a control panel housing a PLC, computer, or other typed of programmable device. Once in place, the PIC, which houses convenient pass-through connections, allows quick, easy, safe access to the controls inside the cabinet without opening the main door. The ability to interface with the contents of the cabinet without opening the d...

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  (EN) Breathtaking frequency: 1,260 CAD model downloads per minute by architects, engineers and planners

  Posted Jul 9 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  With digital product catalogs powered by CADENAS, component manufacturers keep reaching new records The large selection of 3D CAD & BIM models on 3DfindIT.com and the PARTcommunity download portals powered by CADENAS make the hearts of engineers and architects beat faster. This is also noticeable in the CAD download numbers. While there were around 405 million 3D CAD & BIM model downloads in 2019, engineers and arch...

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  (EN) New ETIM BIM portal of ETIM Deutschland simplifies processes in digital building planning

  Posted Jul 1 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Manufacturer-neutral BIM product data for electrical sector powered by CADENAS available in all common CAD formats incl. ETIM standards for planners & architects ETIM Deutschland e.V. releases the new ETIM BIM portal for the electrical sector, which offers architects and specialist planners free access to manufacturer-neutral 3D models for their building designs in all common BIM CAD formats. The comprehensive ETIM BIM portal based on the ETIM...

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  (EN) How to get a full overview of a part's structure and function

  Posted Jun 28 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Do you know how to reveal an assembly’s internal structure in 3D view? We show you a number of helpful functions in the Strategic Parts Management PARTsolutions, such as transparency and exploded view. Try it yourself: www.cadenas.de/manuals/partsolutions/en/baugruppenstruktur/index.html