• 3D is not the future. It is NOW!
• 2D CAD is not capable of achieving successful product development.
• A rapidly growing number of Australian companies keen to remain competitive have made the decision to adopt 3D technology for product design and testing. They have discovered that the myth that 3D is too difficult to learn is untrue.

CADCENTRE Asia Pacific presents an eye-opening information seminar on how 3D has changed the world of product design, engineering and manufacturing.

3D is pervasive. It is beyond CAD. 3D now incorporates every step of the design-to-manufacture cycle. What Autodesk calls Digital Prototyping.

In order to remain competitive, companies need to understand the difference between 2D and 3D and know how to embrace 3D. It is not too hard. And it will make you more productive. Invest your time in this highly informative seminar to find out why 3D is so critical to your success, and how to cost effectively move ahead with this new technology.

Session 1: 3D up close and personal

• 3D versus 2D
• Using Parametric Modelling
• Creating Parts, Assemblies, and 2D Output Drawings
• Easy Editing
• Easy Bill Of Materials
• Interfacing with CAM, Milling, Cutting Machines
• Testing before it is built: Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing
• Using 3D Information in Documentation
• ROI: time to perform tasks, ongoing use of models, and more

Session 2: In their own words

Interactive discussion including Open Forum for audience to ask questions. Hear first-hand from one of our customers about how they analysed 3D technology, made the decision to adopt it, and how it has benefited their business. Case studies of companies which have moved ahead due to 3D technology.

Customer: GT Tractors

GT Tractors was founded by Greg Taranto who was part of a family business that started in 1948 growing poultry in Tyabb, Victoria. In 1955 he converted to market gardening. His grass roots experience in this industry allowed him to both observe and have an active role in the development of farming techniques as well as machinery development. In 1977 he left the farm and started a business in civil earthworks in Queensland. After gaining a mass of experience in this field, he returned to Victoria and pursued his real passion: machinery development.

Starting off small, known to many people as "Mr. Farmall", he rebuilt hundreds of farmalls (a popular row crop tractor from the 1950's still commonly used in the industry) and also established a reliable reputation in the industry. This led him to apply his innovative skills in many different fields such as fibre optic laying machinery and technology - directly with Telstra, sales and servicing of Vermeer tree arboring equipment, production of scores of asparagus and various other harvest aids, and the continued development of row crop machinery.

Today, after building literally hundreds of machines, the business is in the heart of row crop farming - Devon Meadows, Victoria. Many of Australia's industry leaders are within a close vicinity to their premises and they strive to provide them with innovative custom built machinery to suit their needs. The product portfolio includes: rippers, ploughs, cultivators, bed formers, sprinkler lines, harvesters, scoops, fertiliser spreaders, spray units, washing units.

Now the second generation, Joe Taranto, is helping take the company into the future. One of the ways they are making sure they remain competitive is by adopting Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping technology... utilising the power and efficiency of 3D for innovation. Joe will be interviewed about how 3D has transformed the company. You can ask him questions in the Q&A session or afterwards over lunch.

For more info go to www.gttractors.com.au.

Session 3: Where to from here

CADCENTRE Asia Pacific has created a no-fuss Technology Pathway which takes companies from 2D into the world of 3D. Learn about Test Drives, on-site technology demonstrations, and evaluations.

Date:
Friday, May 9th 2008

Venue:
Holmesglen Conference Centre
Warrigal & Batesford Roads, Holmesglen
Private off-street parking available

Time:
09:00am Registration
09:30am Session 1 commences
12:00pm Buffet lunch

Registration:
Free entry

For more information contact the CADCENTRE Marketing Department on 1300 553 384.