| Upcoming Classes | |
NX Foundation introduces the basic and intermediate level uses of modeling, assemblies, drafting, sheet metal applications, and even introduces Synchronous modeling techniques. This course is based on real world use, and features tasks designers and engineers face in their day to day work. Instructor led portions are interspersed with project style application use. After attending this class you should be able to roll up your sleeves and start designing in NX. Call (503) 771-3570 or e-mail info@sherpa-design.com for details.
Portland, OR
November 8 - 12, 2010
Seattle, WA
November 15 - 19, 2010
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| KONE Coffee Filters Make a Perfect Cup | | 
Earlier this year, Sherpa Mechanical Designer, Nate Ginzton, partnered with Keith Gehrke and Matt Higgins from Coava Coffee to perfect a one of a kind metal coffee filter intended to brew an extraordinary cup. The final product, named the KONE, is now helping the team at Coava serve up some of Portland's finest coffee at their Roastery and Coffee Bar, located at 1300 SE Grand Avenue.
Designed specifically for Chemex carafes, the KONE is made from a sheet of stainless steel with photo-etched holes and a single laser-welded seam. The filter touches the carafe only along the top edge of the cone, forcing the water to flow evenly through the grounds, for a very even brew. The photo-etching process creates a taper in the holes, so they are smaller on the inside and bigger on the outside. The outcome is less clogging and a filter that is easier to clean.
The project began on Gehrke's kitchen table in November 2009. Sherpa's Ginzton worked with Coava through multiple iterations to perfect the shape of the cone and the etched hole pattern. Nate created the models and drawings and coordinated the manufacturing of the cones with an East Coast supplier. The KONE is tentatively scheduled to be released for retail purchase in late October. For more information on Coava Coffee, visit www.coavacoffee.com.
 The Coava Coffee Crew Brews Another Perfect Cup |
| Advanced Manufacturing Solution Network | |
Applied CAx, LLC was specially selected by Siemens PLM Software to be one of only three channel partners in the world to offer customers the Advanced Manufacturing Solution Network, or AMSNet. This is a customer-focused initiative that enables machine tool OEMs to extend their business by providing their customers with a wider range of tools, technologies and applications.
Applied's expertise in CAM along with the launch of the Digital Manufacturing Tech Center, puts the company in the right place at the right time for the inception of this comprehensive program. Through AMSNet, Applied CAx offers PLM manufacturing products, machine tool simulations kit, as well as post processor installation, configuration, customization and training. The company looks forward to offering its customers solutions to improve productivity and manufacturing throughput, drive manufacturing innovations and respond to market changes faster and more competitively.
Applied CAx is a joint venture of three respected professional services companies established to provide world class support for Siemens Software products. This combination of Sherpa Design, Predictive Engineering, and 6DMS allows the company to deliver the deepest technical capabilities of any Siemens reseller in the North America. Sixteen degreed engineers each with unique skills in CAD, CAM, CAE, and PLM are available to deliver high quality support and solutions. For more information visit www.appliedcax.com. |
| NX Training Keeps Users on the Cutting Edge | |
Matt Martin Instructs NX Users at Sherpa's Portland Training Facility |
We offer NX user training to fit a variety of needs. From free online tutorials, to customized classes brought to your company through our mobile classroom, to our regularly scheduled training at our North Portland facility, Sherpa Design understands that different companies and different users have different needs.
Our trainers are now showing users how to take advantage of all the capabilities that NX 7 and NX 7.5 have to offer. Don't fall behind! Call or e-mail us today and register for our next scheduled training November 8 - 12 in Portland and November 15 - 19 in Seattle.
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| Sherpa Design ITAR Certified | |
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of United States government regulations that control the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List (USML).
Sherpa Design is excited about this new certification. As a design firm, this means an expansion of our suite of services. We are always looking for ways to better serve our clients.
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Sherpa Design, Inc.
6700 N New York Avenue Suite 231 Portland, OR 97203 (503) 771-3571 |
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