DEVELOP3D - Technology for the product lifecycle

As you might have noticed, we’ve launched our very first design competition - open for everyone to enter - to create modern tools for beekeepers, with some splendid prizes for the winners.

Not only will the winning design be made into a 3D physical prototype by the good people at IPF, but there are also a range of prizes up for grabs for the winner and two runners up, including having a stake in your very own beehive without actually getting your hands sticky through the British Beekeepers Association’s ‘Adopt a Beehive’ initiative.

Further prizes now include a first prize of a NVIDIA Quadro 2000 graphics card by PNY, a Mid-range professional graphics solution with 1GB of GDDR5 memory for fast processing of complex models and scenes. Meanwhile PNY have also offered a runner up prize of an NVIDIA Quadro 600, an entry-level professional graphics solution with 1GB of DDR3 memory.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

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Render job in Maya spread across multiple PCs (agents) across a network

Most computers only use a fraction of their CPU resources, around 10-20% on a typical office PC according to Eyal Maor, CEO of grid computing specialist, Xoreax.

With an office-full of multi-core PCs this can soon add up - you may even find yourself with a virtual supercomputer you never knew you had. Think of what that could do to your backlog of rendering and simulation jobs?

This is the idea behind IncrediBuild-XGE, a new Windows-based distributed computing solution from Xoreax designed to tap into processing resources that lie idle in many firms. The technology is designed to transform a network of office PCs, workstations and servers into a private cloud in which every node – from user workstations to dedicated servers – can contribute unutilised processing power to form a virtual supercomputer.

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The May edition of DEVELOP3D will soon be with you. This month we head outdoors with the launch of our very first design competition – Design Buzz - your chance to redesign the world of bee-keeping; we look at a craftily designed caravan; zip along on the all-British Swifty Scooter, plus all the best news, features, reviews and jobs.

The May cover story

We get ready for summer holidays and getting away from the big smoke with the Cricket Trailer a “portable adventure living space”, or caravan to most of us; plus some great designs for making the great outdoors homely.

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Mechanical Design Engineer - SCX Special Projects - Sheffield

Job Type: Permanent
Software: SolidWorks
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Due to expansion and success, SCX Special Projects are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on heavy duty and bespoke materials handling applications within the nuclear, defence and aerospace industries.

The successful applicant will conduct design risk assessments, compile associated parts lists, undertake stress calculations (mechanical and structural) and carry out analysis for machine components (drives, motors etc.) and structures (framework, lifting beams). This role will require liaison with project teams and other internal departments to ensure key milestones are achieved.

Requirements:
- Qualified to Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject
- A Design/Mechanical Engineer with experience of designing structures or components
- Highly proficient in 3D modeling (ideally Solidworks) and associated engineering calculations
- Strong project skills and the ability to work autonomously
- A background in nuclear or mechanical handling projects would be advantageous
- A knowledge of Cosmos and Mathcad

Sound like the job for you? Apply here.

If you have a vacancy that you are wanting to fill, get in touch here