Cadalyst - May 2008 - (Page 3) cadalystcontents May 2008 www.cadalyst.com 14 12 27 32 44 features 12 techtrends A Solid Job in AutoCAD By Kenneth Wong An engineer uses AutoCAD to generate 3D models of the U.S. Navy’s Hyperbaric Diving Simulation Facility. columns 38 cadmanager By Robert Green Setting CAD Standards Build standards around your company’s needs, limitations, and requirements. cadalystlabsreview 14 Today’s Power — Quad-Core Workstations By Ron LaFon For the first time, Cadalyst conducts a comparative review of workstations based exclusively on quad-core processors. Cadalyst Labs looks at systems from @Xi Computer, Hewlett-Packard, Polywell Computers, and Velocity Micro. 40 mcadmodeling By Mike Hudspeth, IDSA Fight for Your Hardware Rights Battle for the hardware you need; the result will show in your designs. 42 plmstrategies By Kenneth Wong The Jack and Jill of Ergonomics Ford uses digital avatars to test vehicle and assembly-plant ergonomics. viewpoint 22 Performance — Tomorrow’s Possibilities By Simon Floyd Hardware-related technology keeps improving, but what will you do with that ever-increasing power? reverse engineering 27 Reverse Engineering an Antique Italian Treasure By Gloria Goskie 44 aecinsight By Jerry Laiserin Technology for Civil Infrastructure Civil/land–design software simplifies and improves the work of civil engineers. An architecture student uses reverse engineering to survey an historic synagogue and make an accurate architectural model. 50 hottipharry By Bill Kramer Shortcuts and Solutions This month’s top tip helps users handle their xref block layers. 32 Trends in Reverse Engineering By Jeffrey Rowe Greater affordability and ease of use bring more respect to reverse engineering. departments 6 editor’swindow 10 cadcentral 47 cadcartoon 47 issueindexes 36 NextEngine 3D Scanner — Reverse-Engineering Tool By Mike Hudspeth, IDSA This 3D scanner is affordable, versatile, and easy to use. May 2008 cadalyst www.cadalyst.com 3 www.cadalyst.com http://www.cadalyst.com www.cadalyst.com http://www.cadalyst.com
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