www.NewmanSigns.com2010 Customer Spotlight

The Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping gives manufacturers the ability to virtually explore a complete product before it is built—so they can create, validate, optimize, and manage designs from the conceptual design phase through the manufacturing phase of the product development process. By using a digital prototype, manufacturers can boost design efficiency and innovation by visualizing and simulating the real-world performance of a design, and save time and money by reducing the number of physical prototypes they build.

This calendar demonstrates digital prototyping in action.

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Complete Engineering and Technology Solutions from Applied Engineering

763-420-6600 Maple Grove, MN701-281-1884 Fargo, ND701-255-1137 Bismarck, ND605-977-1988 Sioux Falls, SD715-552-1944 Eau Claire, WI

www.AE-Solutions.com

Applied Engineering, Inc. solves business problems with complete engineering and technology solutions. By combining engineering, prototyping, computer hardware Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software, and IT products and services, Applied Engineering offers unique capabilities that help its clients meet production deadlines, get to market faster, reduce costs and increase sales.

Learn more about Applied Engineering, Inc. at www.AE-Solutions.com

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About The Front CoverThe CAD model of the road sign was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then, it was put in a highway setting and additional car models were added to complete the scene. Then, mood lines were drawn on the oncoming cars using Autodesk Alias Design to simulate fast motion. Popular cities were added to the highway signs as a decal to help communicate the sign’s practical functionality. Finally, hands were added to the steering wheel to put you in the driver’s seat as you check your speed and glance up at the highway sign to gather information about your destination.

View a description of how each month’s image was created digitally using Autodesk technology.Descriptions can be found in the lower right corner of each month.

www.CustomConveyorCorp.com

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Custom Conveyor Corp.Elk River, MN

The Autodesk Inventor model was brought into Au-todesk Showcase for rendering. Custom colors and materials were added, and an life-like environment was utilized to showcase the equipment. Ground shadows from the environment’s natural lighting make the silo assembly come to life. Customer Spotlight

Inventor Test Drive

Vault Manufacturing Q&A

St. Patrick’s Day

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SME Meeting at Applied Engineering in MN

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April Fool’s Day

Earth Day

Autodesk Virtual Eventfor 2011 ProductsCall to Register

Tri W-G Valley City, ND

The CAD model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then,additional product models were brought in to show off a complete line of medical products. Ground shadows and life-like color scheme tie the image together.

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www.visual-ii.com

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The CAD model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then, conceptual design sketches done in Autodesk Alias Design were imported and placed on a whiteboard to show off Visualize’s capabilities. Finally, hands were added to show the relative size of the earbuds, and demonstrate the product’s unique engineering and technology.

Customer Spotlight

Memorial Day

Mother’s Day

What’s New in Autodesk 2011 ProductsRollout Events

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SUMMERS

www.SummersMfg.com

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Summers Manufacturing Devils Lake, ND

The Autodesk Inventor model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. A farm field was a natural choice for the image setting. Finally, a picture was imported into Autodesk Showcase and cast at the correctperspective to put you in the driver’s seat as you look out the back of your tractor cab.

Customer Spotlight

Father’s Day

Inventor Test Drive

Vault Manufacturing Q&A

AutoCAD ElectricalWebcast

NMC-Wollard, Inc.www.NMC-Wollard.com

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NMC Wollard Eau Claire, WI

The Autodesk Inventor model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Since the vehicle is used to transport military heli-copters, it was placed near military helicopters for context, and a camouflage decal was added. Finally, subtle tire tracks drawn using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, ground shadows and a wide-angle lens make this image come to life.

Customer Spotlight

Inventor Test Drive

AutoCAD ElectricalWebcast

Vault Manufacturing Q&A

Independence Day

www.DiamondMowers.com

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Diamond MowersSioux Falls, SD

The model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then, brush was drawn in using Autodesk Alias Design to show the product’s functionality. Finally, a blur effect was put on the mower blades to simulate motion.

www.DMIIndustries.com

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Labor Day

DMI IndustriesWest Fargo, ND

The Autodesk Inventor model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then, a transparent effect was applied on part of the tower to show the inner laddersystem. Finally, images of a complete wind energy tower were added to the scene to provide context for the image.

www.FloeIntl.com

October 2010

Floe InternationalMcGregor, MN

The Autodesk Inventor model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering and set in a forest scene. Then, a camouflage finish was applied. After casting the model at three angles to show the product’s functionality, pictures of a man in blaze orange were imported to show how a hunter would use the product. A bullet was modeled and motion lines were drawn with Autodesk Alias Design to simulate a gun shot.

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NovemberEMF

www.EMF-Inc.com

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Engineering Machining Fabricating Inc. Sauk Rapids, MN

The Autodesk Inventor model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. The factory environment was set to black and white to make the foam press stand out.

Customer Spotlight

AUGI CAD Campin Minneapolis

Inventor Test Drive

Autodesk University in Las Vegas

AutoCAD ElectricalWebcast

Thanksgiving

Veteran’s Day

www.PaR.com

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PaR SystemsShoreview, MN

The CAD model, featured on the right, was brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Multiple robotic arms were made and cast at various angles and levels of transparency to simulate motion.Pallets and a conveyor were added to providecontext to the machine. Finally, AutoCAD Electrical was used in combination with Autodesk Inventor to create the electrical wires that power this machine.

Customer Spotlight

Inventor Test Drive

2 Weeks Left to Minimize Taxes with Section 179

Autodesk University in Las Vegas

Autodesk University in Las Vegas

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www.BearTrackProducts.com

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Bear Track ProductsEvansville, MN

The CAD model, featured on the right, was imported into Autodesk Showcase for rendering.Then, a car model was added to show the trailer’s functionality and relative size. Ground shadows, lighting, and a riverside environment help create aphoto-realistic image.

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www.CapitalWP.com

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Capital Wood ProductsSt. Paul, MN

The CAD models, featured on the right, were brought into Autodesk Showcase for rendering. Then, photos of the displays from actual stores were imported to show finished units. Finally, Autodesk Alias Design was used to create sketches of dimensions and features typicallydone during a store remodeling process.