• Resources
  • Members
  • Directory
  • Webinars
  • Video
  • WISE
  • CAD Models
  • EDGE Awards
    1. Archive

    Plug-in provides real-time feedback on plastic parts

    June 9, 2010
    Project Krypton Technology Preview, a plug-in that provides design engineers with advice during the early stages of designing plastic parts, is available for free download.
    Project Krypton Technology Preview, a plug-in that provides design engineers with advice during the early stages of designing plastic parts, is available for free download. The software works seamlessly with Inventor, Inventor LT, and SolidWorks. Project Krypton Technology Preview provides designers with real-time feedback for plastic part manufacturability, cost efficiency, and environmental impact. Autodesk Labs, www.autodesk.com/labs-pktp

    About the Author

    Leslie Gordon

    Leslie serves as Senior Editor - 5 years of service. M.S. Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, Kent State University. BA English, Cleveland State University.

    Work Experience: Automation Operator, TRW Inc.; Associate Editor, American Machinist. Primary editor for CAD/CAM technology.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Drive systems for urban air mobility

    March 18, 2025
    The shift of some of our transport traffic from the road to the air through urban air mobility is one of the most exciting future fields in the aerospace industry.

    Blazing the trail for flying robots

    March 18, 2025
    Eight Bachelor students built a flying manipulator that can hover in any orientation and grasp objects. The drone is even more maneuverable than a quadrocopter and was designed...

    Reachy 2: The Open-Source Humanoid Robot Redefining Human-Machine Interaction

    March 18, 2025
    Reachy 2 was designed to adapt to a wide variety of uses thanks to its modular architecture.

    maxon IDX: The plug-and-play solution

    March 18, 2025
    IDX drives combine power with small space requirements - a brushless BLDC motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller and a gearhead inside a high-quality industrial housing...

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Machine Design, create an account today!