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  (EN) Just galactic! 3D CAD spaceship from CADENAS PARTcloud.net on the cover of a science fiction magazine

  Posted June 9, 2020 by Lina Na

  

  New type of spaceship as 3D CAD model was designed by Croatian CADENAS employee Honourable distinction for the 3D CAD model of a spaceship from the popular PARTcloud.net sharing portal powered by CADENAS: The 3D model named Marsonia was designed by Josip Jakubiv, an expert in 3D modeling and an employee of the Croatian CADENAS branch for 15 years. It has now even made it onto the cover of a Croatian science fiction magazine of the Marson...

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  (EN) How component manufacturers as early adopters can calmly face the current technology revolution

  Posted June 4, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Always ahead of the trends with CADENAS: Mastering Digitization with Digital Twins and an eCATALOG The current situation acts as an accelerator for the change already underway in terms of information technologies and digitization. It is precisely in times of global emergency that new technologies are being used in society, administration and especially in companies, the introduction of which would have been much slower in normal times. The ea...

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  (EN) Mencom introduce the new MIXO ONE series enclosures for single-sized MIXO modules

  Posted May 28, 2020 by Eddie Choi

  

  MIXO ONE series is an aluminum housings system designed to accept a wide range of single-sized MIXO series modules. These robust rectangular connector enclosures are available in 3 hood variants and 1 bulkhead mounting base. The numerous combinations of the MIXO ONE housings and single-sized MIXO inserts will easily allow each module to be converted into a fully independent connector for electrical power, data transmission, optical signals, or co...

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  (EN) New 3D CAD catalog available

  Posted May 25, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  The products of Schaltbau GmbH are now available as 3D CAD models for free download. The snap-action switches & connectors can be configured individually, verified in a 3D preview and downloaded as a CAD model including interactive 3D PDF product data sheets. Check out CAD catalog here: https://schaltbau.partcommunity.com/ An example of a charging connector as 3D CAD model is shown here:

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  (EN) Implement ETIM Modeling Classes (MC) with CADENAS

  Posted May 19, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Provision of 3D BIM data based on ETIM classified product information now possible for component manufacturers with minimal effort The free classification standard ETIM (Electrotechnical Information Model) for the electronic exchange of product data presents data in a manufacturer-independent, media-neutral and equivalent manner in all languages and was previously based on textual, technical descriptions of components. Now it h...

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  (EN) Steampunk/industrial custom table

  Posted May 13, 2020 by Dalibor Pejicic

  

  All of us always wanted to make something special; a unique hand-made thing we can use on daily basis, but also something what will have our own artistic “touch” and value. In this case, our project was a steampunk/industrial table. You know what they say: measure twice – cut once. After several measuring, the right height, width and length was defined. Several different wood planks were glued together. It was important to find...

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  (EN) 46mn CAD downloads (= sales leads) in April send a clear signal of the great importance of digitalization

  Posted May 12, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  With intelligent engineering data & digital twins, component manufacturers further expand their competitiveness Digitalization has been in full swing for several years now and is being accelerated even further by the current exceptional global situation. More than ever before, companies must invest in digital change and thus in digital product transformation in order to generate sales leads and thus secure their competitiveness in the future. ...

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  (EN) Certified SAE/AS native CAD standards: 3D parts models for Dassault SOLIDWORKS

  Posted April 29, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  3D CAD models according to the SAE/AS Aerospace Standard of the Society of Automotive Engineers available through IHS Markit and PARTsolutions Engineers working in specialized, regulated industries are often required to specify the components within their projects are up to government standards. These unique components or "standards" are mandated for safety purposes on aerospace and defense projects, to ensure they have the strength and ...

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  (EN) Digitalization as competitive advantage: KRAUS Austria launches product configurator for conveyor rollers powered by CADENAS

  Posted April 22, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  "At the pulse of time" - Interview about successful digitization and sales strategies for component manufacturers It is more important than ever for component manufacturers to be well positioned in terms of digitalization. The current situation in particular shows that companies that rely on digital sales strategies are already better positioned and will find it even easier to secure their competitiveness in the future. KRAUS Austria, wh...

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  (EN) Install the free plugin for BricsCAD now!

  Posted April 21, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Install the free plugin for #bricscad now! Over 800 digital manufacturer catalogs with millions of 3D CAD models for BIM, mechanics and electrics are available directly in your CAD system. https://bit.ly/2VKcu1I _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jetzt das kostenlose Plugin für #Bricscad installieren! Über 800 digitale Herstellerkataloge mit Millionen 3D CAD Modelle ...

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  (EN) Isinnova’s emergency oxygen therapy mask adapter for a snorkeling mask now available for 3D printing on PARTcommunity

  Posted April 15, 2020 by St Be

  

  Isinnova presents innovative valve that helps to adapt a snorkeling mask into an emergency device for oxygen therapy One of the problems related to current pandemic is the shortage of medical C-PAP oxygen therapy masks for sub-intensive therapy, especially in Italy. To deal with this problem, the Italian start-up Isinnova created a mask by readapting the Easybreath snorkel mask of Decathlon. The project is based on an idea of the former head p...

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  (EN) Direct Conveyors launches new 3D CAD catalog for their flat belt conveyors powered by CADENAS

  Posted April 14, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Conveyor manufacturer improves customer experience giving them new, useful tools Direct Conveyors, a conveyor manufacturer based in Indiana (USA), doubled-down on customer support by launching its all-new 3D CAD product catalog of configurable conveyor models, based on the eCATALOGsolutions technology by CADENAS The new online catalog features their 48 series flat belt conveyors. It generates part numbers, interactive 3D visualization, ...

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  (EN) CADENAS and the whole team wishes you and your relatives happy Easter and stay healthy!

  Posted April 9, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  CADENAS and the whole team wishes you and your relatives happy Easter and stay healthy!

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  (EN) 19 % increase despite global exceptional situation: CADENAS records 45 million CAD models Downloads in March

  Posted April 8, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Numerous component manufacturers rely on digital product catalog solutions from CADENAS for their digitization strategy In the actual special situation, 3D CAD & BIM models of components are in greater demand than ever before, as the newly established download record shows: In March 2020, 45,706,094 CAD model downloads (=sales contacts) from the 3D CAD & BIM product catalogs of well-known manufacturers were achieved for the first time ...

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  (EN) PARTcloud.net Marsonia 3D model on cover page of Sci-Fi novel

  Posted April 7, 2020 by Dalibor Pejicic

  

    For years, our PARTcloud.net portal has been a „hub“ for 3D modeling enthusiasts from all over the world. Furthermore, it became a valuable source of various 3D models used by professionals and hobbyists. One of those amazing 3D models named Marsonia has found its place as a cover page of recent Sci-Fi book Marsonic.   The ancient name Marsonia dates from the Roman Empire period when it was given to city which is known ...

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  (EN) Why companies must be flexible, and prepared to rethink, or abandon tried and tested marketing strategies

  Posted April 2, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Product marketing needs a change in order to ensure competitiveness into the future It all began with the cancellation of trade shows and events. Since then, it has also become difficult for salespeople to make in-person appointments with customers. Since then, not only about 1868 trade shows (www.expodatabase.de/en, as of 02 April 2020) have been affected worldwide, but it has also become impossible for a sales representative to make a person...

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  (EN) Together we are strong: CADENAS supports local gastronomy in difficult times

  Posted April 1, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  New CADENAS campaign for more solidarity: CEO sponsors lunch for employees & helps local restaurants to get more delivery orders Special times require special ideas: Therefore CADENAS as "The Innovation Company" starts a campaign to support the local economy and especially the gastronomy in a special way in the current difficult times. Since the end of March, CADENAS has been offering a delicious lunch to all employees who are holding down t...

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  (EN) https://www.mencom.com/news/case-study-el-pomar

  Posted March 31, 2020 by Eddie Choi

  

  About El Pomar El Pomar is a Colombian dairy company founded in 1953. They wanted to improve electrical safety at the factory. The Goal In order to achieve electrical safety, they were looking for solutions that could provide employees with a safer working environment and better protect electrical equipment at the production site while reducing the risk of downtime. The Challenges The most critical components in their equipment are th...

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  (EN) Eaton Emergency Lighting launches BIM product data for Revit, ARCHICAD, Allplan, SketchUp and Tekla

  Posted March 25, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  Eaton extends existing CAD product catalog with BIM data in cooperation with CADENAS For many years, Eaton Corporation and CADENAS have worked closely together in providing intelligent and native mechanical CAD data. Now Eaton is expanding its proven 3D CAD model service with 3D BIM data for Emergency Lighting Luminaires, thereby significantly simplifying their use in construction projects and planning. Eaton is now providing its custom...

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  (EN) Do you know the real reason for squirreling away toilet paper?

  Posted March 24, 2020 by Presseservice CANVAS

  

  What component manufacturers should learn for their company from the current hype Not only in Germany people squirrel away large quantities of toilet paper. Many retailers cannot understand the behaviour and so the rush for toilet paper came as a complete surprise to them too. In general, many psychologists explain this irrational behaviour as a social phenomenon: Humans are simply herd animals. If others buy it, then I need it myself. T...