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It's hard finding work that you can share when working in creative / technical fields. Everything I did at Calvary Robotics was for the apps department and is still proprietary. While there I transitioned from SoildWorks 3D modeling software to 3D Studio Max which was about as large a jump as someone who works in 3D can be expected to make. SolidWorks is all about precision and numerical accuracy. 3D Studio Max is about making things look really good really fast. With the help of Christopher Grieve and Karie Carita, I was up and running in about a month, starting with zero knowledge of the software. It took a lot of me banging my head against the desk trying to unlearn approaches to modeling and grasp another 'legacy user interface' that, like SolidWorks, consists of decades of tools being added on top of existing ones, creating a chaotic mess of buttons, drop-down menus, and options. Creating stunning, photo-realistic animations is the real strength of 3D Studio Max, and while it can take multiple days of render time on a fairly robust server farm, the results speak for themselves. The video below is a project my supervisor, Christopher Grieve, made a year or two ago of a fully enclosed automation cell for handling stereolithography parts from a bank of high end Stratasys resin 3D printers. This is the sort of work I was just beginning to get good at creating, although given that he has decades more experience than me, the sort of perfection was something I could only ever aspire to.

How we helped Gyrodrive Machineries Pvt. Ltd.to visualize a Motor. We knew traditional video wouldn't cut it when Gyrodrive approached us to showcase their Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) for their investor pitch. Here's how we delivered impact: 🔹 Created a photorealistic 3D animation showing the motor's internal mechanics 🔹 Broke down complex engineering into digestible visual segments 🔹 Highlighted key USPs including environmental impact 🔹 Showcased multiple industry applications The result? A compelling pitch that resonated with investors! 💯 Key learning: When explaining complex industrial products, the right visual story can bridge the gap between technical specifications and business value. #b2b #autoexpo #manufacturing #mechanicalindustry #electronicsindustry

Today I learned how to how to use photos to quickly create realistic robot models In CAD. The main challenge was finding the right photo of existing robots that have a frontal and side view to begin the modelling. For what I did I selected a security robot I found. Credit to Robotnik for their design. https://lnkd.in/gFCNJEMY Once I got the right position in freeCAD it came down to drawing out a crude sketch and then padding it out as appropriate. Initially I thought of tracing out the whole model but decided it's better to include the main body and sensor attachments separately so that it's better organised that way. Including extra wheels and adjusting the size was a bit of a challenge. As I reused an example robot in freeCAD it streamlined progress so the challenge had more to do with repositioning, resizing and adding in new links and joints for the new parts while removing the old example robot model. With that done now's the next challenging bit. Configuring it's controls for movement. Dr. John Vial Ashwin Jothi Gurjinder Toor

𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁! I'm thrilled to share my debut 3D CAD model of the iconic SPOT robot, designed using Onshape. This project was an incredible learning experience that deepened my understanding of robotics design and precision engineering. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:- 🔰 Mastered 3D part design and sketching 🔰 Developed assembly and component integration skills 🔰 Applied precision engineering for optimal performance 🔰 Learned to animate the model Special thanks to Ajay Vaishnav and My Equation for their expertise and support. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 :- https://lnkd.in/gVVhdFsE #CAD #3DModeling #Onshape #Robotics #LearningJourney #SPOTRobot #RoboticsEngineering #Onshape #Roboticdesigning

Demo of Cadmium from the recent LLM Hack by Entrepreneur First x Mistral AI x Hugging Face Cadmium creates 3D CAD models using just human language. Specify the requirements and let the agents do the rest for you. After each step, you can iteratively improve the design, add new components, and change parameters. Zero 3D design software experience needed. This is something I always wanted to exist for robotics. If you know someone who can benefit from this, let's chat. #Demo #CAD #3DModelling #LLMHackParis

🔦 This week, Dima Vlasov and I are doing DigiFabster Feature Spotlight. To kick things off, we’re highlighting our new #CNC #Quoting #CoPilot, purposely designed for #machinists and #estimators at job shops who, let's be honest, spend too much time quoting parts every day. With #CoPilot, you can keep quoting CAD files using the familiar time-based approach, while DigiFabster learns your quoting patterns, recurring variables, applying feature recognition, DFM, and so much more in the background. Over time, it becomes your right hand, automatically 𝙦𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪—saving you time and effort. Sign up for free and try: https://lnkd.in/gQwhbwek Stay tuned for the next one...

#OPENMIND India wishes you a #HappyDussehra! May the festival inspire you to embrace #positivity and walk the path of righteousness. OPEN MIND Technologies AG #hyperMILL #hyperMILL2024 #cadcam #cam #MAXXMachining #finishing #5axis #processsafety #nccode #machining #manufacturing #NCprogramming #HighPrecisionMachining #mold #automation #automotivemanufacturing #aerospacemanufacturing #medicaldevicemanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #cncmachining

🚀 2024 Groundbreaking Israeli Construction Tech Start-Ups 🚀 18 Contech Companies, 15/18 Days Highlight: Okibo - The Future of Robotic Finishing 🔍 What They Do / Overview: Okibo's groundbreaking autonomous finishing robot is setting new standards in construction. This sophisticated autonomous plastering robot works alongside human crews, integrating seamlessly into construction sites to revolutionize painting, coating, and drywall finishing. Okibo's tech enhances workforce productivity by delivering three times the speed, halving costs, and not compromising on quality. 🌟 Why It Matters: Okibo is transforming the construction landscape with a robotic solution that offers: Significant time efficiency with 3x faster completion rates. A whopping 50% reduction in costs. Unparalleled consistency and quality in finishing work. A safer working environment for construction workers. 🔧 Products and Features: ·      Diverse Applications: Offers painting, coating, and drywall finishing. ·      Advanced Robotics: A robust platform with a battery-operated design. ·      Innovative Technology: Includes integrated pumps, real-time 3D scanning, modeling, autonomous path planning, and predictive analytics. 👥 Co-Founders: -       Guy German, CEO -       Nadav Shuruk, CBO -       Ron Danon, VP R&D 📅 Year of Foundation: 2018 🔗 Find Out More: Okibo LinkedIn #18days #Firmus #ConstructionTech #Support #ConTech #BuildingTheFuture #Innovation #IsraeliStartups

These resources are quite valuable for professionals in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. The Autodesk Generative Design for Manufacturing course can significantly enhance design capabilities, while the Collaborative Robotics in Industry and Design of Industrial Piping Systems courses from L&T EduTech can improve operational efficiency and safety. It's essential to stay updated on these technologies to remain competitive in the industry. Have you considered how these courses can be integrated into existing workflows to maximize their benefits? Modern Engineering Technology

#imagine how intricate the #linkages in the #real world are: That’s why we have “#Butterfly_effect” Read details of the Butterfly_effect in the first comment below 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Please add what do you think causes the inevitable #chaos…