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Why Adraft?

Since 1988, Adraft has specialized in helping manufacturing companies with overall design and technology needs. We understand that you have business as well as technical requirements to consider.

 

Adraft is one of the few resellers qualified to be an Autodesk Premier Solution’s Provider (PSP). PSP’s need to continually demonstrate technical and industry expertise that includes a strong knowledge of customers’ business needs in a specified industry, such as the manufacturing industry. PSP’s MUST demonstrate the ability to meet rigorous customer service and technical personnel measurements. Autodesk considers Adraft to be experts at implementing the Autodesk Solutions for the manufacturing industry. Our proven track record with customer satisfaction illustrates our level of commitment to customer success. Please call us if we can be of any assistance to you.

  

“We had a manual process, until we worked with Adraft to implement AutoCAD Electrical.  We were able to reduce errors and improve efficiency through training and implementation of standards”

Al Ritter, Marris Design System

 

“We learned more than just how to use software, now we can work efficiently to get our products to market faster”

Bud Larwood, Component Supply

 

“Honestly, I am so extremely pleased with my dealings with the professionals at Adraft that I can't list a single aspect that might require improvement.”

Tim O’Connell, Cornell University

 

“Adraft and Autodesk have changed the way we do business by reducing errors and implementing operational effectiveness”

Mark Misso, Lynx Product Group

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Autodesk Labs Is Open To The Public

Autodesk Labs is their home for new technologies, developer prototypes, and even new products which are currently being beta tested at their company.

Take a look around, test drive these applications and send their developers feedback to make them even better! These are public beta (no non-disclosure is required) and they would appreciate your valuable feedback while you explore.

Remember that this is all early alpha and beta software posted here; really cool technology, but it’s unsupported, use at your own risk, etc. In other words, don’t use these tools on mission critical projects! Lastly, they make no guarantee that these products/features will ever be commercially available.

Autodesk Labs

Some of the things they are working on now:

Feature Recognition for Inventor 11

Use this application to convert neutral 3D CAD (STEP, SAT or IGES Solids) models into fully featured Autodesk® Inventor™ 11 models. Feature mapping can be executed automatically or interactively as needed to maintain design intent.

Requirements: Autodesk Inventor 11

Autodesk Vault Mirror Beta
Vault Mirror creates a read-only mirror of the files within a Vault.  The mirror will contain the same files and directory structure as seen from Vault Explorer.

Project Freewheel Technology Preview
Want to view a DWF file, but don't want to install viewer software?

Google Earth Extension Beta
Using the easy-to-use, wizard-driven interface, you can publish your 3D models from AutoCAD 2007-based products directly into Google Earth™.

Autodesk DGNV8 Translator Beta
Easily share AutoCAD® DWG and Bentley MicroStation 2D V8 DGN files among engineers, architects, and extended team members.

Autodesk invites you to the new Manufacturing Community

Autodesk would like to invite you to check out what's happening in the manufacturing community. They have gathered all of the best manufacturing resources in one central location so they can share them with you—free! Click here to visit the community and take advantage of this opportunity to:

  • Download pre-designed 3D components to use in your designs
  • Join discussion groups

  • Read expert blogs

  • Get member-submitted tips and tricks

  • Learn about Autodesk events near you

Stay current with your industry, grow your network, and share best practices. Take advantage of this offer and join the manufacturing community now!

Industry related articles:

Cadalyst Labs Review: Autodesk Inventor 11

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Parts come together to build a 3D flagship

 

Spectrum Technologies adopts AutoCAD Electrical minimizing the volume of manual work while at the same time reducing errors.

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You heard it here!  The next generation of Autodesk products are here and are better than ever..  Want to see what's new?  Check it out:

AutoCAD 2007 - Comparison to earlier versions

AutoCAD Mechanical 2007 - What's New (Technical) White Paper

AutoCAD Electrical 2007 - What's New (Technical) White Paper

Autodesk Inventor 11 - What's New

Autodesk Productstream 5 - What's New

For more information on these products or to schedule a demonstration, please email sales@adraft.com.

06/01/06: Bookmark the Autodesk Manfacturing Community website today

Stay current with your industry, grow your network, and take advantage of a host of resources. The manufacturing community contains up-to-date member discussions, local events, blogs, and community tips and resources.

Click here to visit the Autodesk Manufacturing Community

05/30/06: Autodesk Launches Sustainability Website

California, May 30, 2006 - Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced that it is sponsoring a new PBS television series about sustainable design titled "design: e2"(The Economics of Being Environmentally Conscious.)

Click here to read the entire story