Posted to News on 16th Oct 2015, 09:44
3D ContentCentral provides easier access to component CAD files
Dassault Systemes has released a new version of 3D ContentCentral, an online service for locating, configuring and downloading parts, components and assemblies from certified industrial component suppliers. More than 1.3million registered users of 3D ContentCentral now have access to powerful search and 2D and 3D preview capabilities that help shorten design cycles. In addition, hundreds of component suppliers can quickly and easily upload, publish and maintain their CAD models.
Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO of the Solidworks business at Dassault Systemes, states: "Engineers and designers spend a lot of time creating or finding CAD models of components to incorporate into their designs while, in parallel, part suppliers strive to have their components included early on in these same design cycles. In response to these challenges, Dassault Systemes has completely redesigned the website and included new features in 3D ContentCentral that deliver an improved experience that benefits engineers and designers as well as suppliers of CAD models."
3D ContentCentral's enhancements include advanced search capabilities that let engineers and designers quickly and easily find millions of free, supplier-certified CAD models in all leading 2D and 3D CAD formats, including Solidworks. The newly embedded eDrawings viewer, which works directly in any browser and does not need installation, lets users preview and evaluate models and options before downloading.
The new 3D ContentCentral 'Supplier Services' offer enhancements to the site's online self-service CAD catalogue publishing system, giving suppliers three different subscription levels from which to choose. Features at the Professional subscription level include:
- Usage report - Contains data that suppliers can use to understand the demand for their products.
- Verified Supplier status - Highlights a supplier's catalogue in the community to improve visibility to engineers and designers.
- Web syndication - Models from a supplier's online CAD catalogue can be previewed and downloaded on its corporate website to meet the needs of its direct visitors.
- Disk space - Expanded storage for uploading content so suppliers can provide customers with their full range of CAD models.
For more information about the enhanced capabilities in Dassault Systemes' 3D ContentCentral go to www.3dcontentcentral.com.
