Multi-user Testbed Objectives:

The BYU v-CAx site has developed several early multi-user CAx prototypes: 1) Siemens NX CAD; 2) Catia CAD; and 3) Cubit FEA. These prototypes are being placed in several server-client network configurations so that interested members of the Center for e-Design can test these prototypes and provide feedback to BYU researchers. The afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 13 is reserved for these test experiences - see the meeting schedule. Several members will be able to work on designing parts and FEA meshes simultaneously to evaluate the multi-user experience.

NOTE: Obviously, these are early prototypes and users should not expect commercial quality software.

Center for e-Design IAB Meeting, October 11 - 13

To research, develop, and test new collaborative systems and design paradigms that support interoperability and trust-support infrastructures.

To provide a testbed to benchmark, verify, and validate the performance of both prototype software developed within the e-Design coalition and vendor software intended to function within an e-Design environment.

To nurture and cultivate a new breed of engineers, scientists, technologists and business leaders in e-Design products and systems through university/industry collaboration.