This engineering community platform also offers technical design support resources and discussion forums.

RS’ DesignSpark platform offers a suite of design tools that includes DesignSpark Mechanical software for mechanical modeling and DesignSpark PCB software for PCB design, as well as 2D/3D and electronic component libraries.

“This latest upgrade further enhances the software and provides an even better user experience that reflects the changing needs of engineers. “Since first launching DesignSpark Mechanical in 2013 we have been committed to providing engineers with free resources that enable them to rapidly develop prototypes in the product concept design stage,” said Mike Bray, Group VP of Innovation and DesignSpark.

Enhanced shading - display objects with shading when exposed to ambient lighting like in real lifeĭesignSpark Mechanical also features built-in help text and Quick Guide tutorials, example designs, and access to a 3D catalogue allowing the rapid insertion of tens of thousands of 3D models from leading component manufacturers.

Customisable shortcuts - access any tool in DSM with one click.

Custom rendering - adjust faceting per-body or full design to achieve better surface finish and optimise for better performance on hardware.

Custom views, saving new perspectives of a design for quick access.

Measure tab with geometry analysis and quality check tools.

Constraint-based sketching and dedicated 3D sketch mode.

When combined with DesignSpark Mechanical’s highly intuitive functionality, enables a user to graduate from novice to CAD expert within a matter of hours, as only a few basic functions within the tool are required to add or directly modify existing model geometry.

The new release coincides with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark.ĭeveloped in conjunction with Ansys, a provider of flexible 3D modelling software for engineers, DesignSpark Mechanical uses direct modelling technology rather than the parametric methods used by traditional CAD software, enabling users to rapidly prototype or reverse engineer any physical object. Version 5.0 features, enhancements and customisation options that have been developed following feedback from users.

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