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Using Bid Modeling to better understand prospect needs

Any engineer who deals directly with the customer understands how important it is to be able to modify models as needed as fast as possible.  Mere minutes are enough to make the difference between winning and losing the bid.  Since lack of CAD experience does not hinder the SpaceClaim user, just about anyone involved...

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Expanding on Bid Modeling

The concept of ‘bid modeling’ seems to be gaining steam throughout the CAD market as well as specific niches.  Take a look at what Symscape is working on and how they are incorporating the concept into Computational Fluid Dynamics. “Turn to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)...

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SpaceClaim 2011

SpaceClaim 2011

On January 18th 2011, SpaceClaim announced the seventh release of its popular software.  New product enhancements were designed specifically with increasing bid modeling efficiency in mind. Bid Modeling, an innovative business tool for large manufacturing companies, continues to innovate, save time, and cut production...

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MCAD Smackdown: Round 1 – Thursday February 24th, 2011

Topic: Direct vs. Parametric Modeling: Which is more user friendly? Direct modeling features allow changes to model geometry. The changes are not hindered by a direct model’s existing, or...

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The Basics of Bid Modeling

The Basics of Bid Modeling

1.  Bid modeling is the process of using 3D to better understand customer requirements and to provide useful 3D concept models before bidding on contracts.  The sales engineer starts...

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The Proposal Process Improved: Communicate in 3D

The Proposal Process Improved: Communicate in 3D

Previously, more antiquated design systems hindered communication between prospective customers and talented engineering teams. Now, the innovative technology of SpaceClaim revolutionizes the proposal process, from design to final product....

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