Kubotek USA Newsletter

Kubotek Newsletter

June 2013

Welcome

Raise your hand if you're ready to hit the beach, the mountains or the water for some much needed R&R. Yep, we're feeling the same way after a super busy quarter.

Our Spring tradeshow circuit wrapped up earlier this month. We heard from so many people, who like yourselves, are looking for ways to streamline their workflows with products like KeyCreator 3D Direct CAD, FEA Analysis or Design Comparison. We're feeling a whole lot of love for all of our technology - including our brand new KeyMarkUp Multi-CAD viewer,

In this newsletter, we're highlighting many of the accolades our products have received from users, industry analysts and news editors. And if you have a success story for one of our products, we'd absolutely love to hear from you. Drop us a line anytime at marketing@kubotekusa.com or visit us on Linked-in, Facebook, or Twitter.

Now, finish packing your bags, grab your cooler and don't forget the sunscreen!

KeyMarkUp Multi-CAD Viewer makes a splash

Have you heard that Kubotek launched a new product called KeyMarkUp? It's a Multi-CAD viewer that has some pretty awesome features. Click here to read the official KeyMarkUp press release.

And then after you're read that, click here to read Kenneth Wong's blog post Kubotek Releases KeyMarkUp with Optional Mold and Die Module

Then, hop over to read Viewer Software Enables Mark-up of CAD Files in Modern Machine Shop.

Finally, check out the special introductory offers or get your free trial of KeyMarkUp.

Conquering the Quoting Challenge

Adding the right multi-CAD viewer to your quoting process helps improve customer communication, secure new business, and save time and money.

Read Conquering the Quoting Challenge as it appeared in Mold Making Technology.

Conquering the Quoting Challenge, Part 2

Let's take this topic one step further. Watch this webinar on-demand where we will again show you how a multi-CAD viewer can help you with your time-consuming quoting process.

Aero Tec uses KeyCreator to Build a Better Fuel Tank

Read how Aero Tec Laboratories uses KeyCreator Direct CAD to

Build a Better Fuel Tank for high-end customers such as NASCAR, Ferrari, Boeing, Lockheed, NASA and the U.S. Military. This article appeared in Machine Design.

Thank you to David Legemaat, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Aero Tec Laboratories for working with us on this great story!

Design-2-Part Magazine reviews KeyCreator Analysis

Design-2-Part Magazine recently reviewed KeyCreator Analysis. The result is this article: New Analysis Software Brings Simplified, Fast CAD Simulation to the Masses and Experts Alike

Kubotek Featured on Design-2-Part Show YouTube Channel

We spent a lot of time at Design-2-Part shows this Spring. Thanks to everyone who came out and spent some of their time with us. For anyone who missed us or is just jonesing to get a taste of the D2P show experience, take a peek! Watch Kubotek on the Design-2-Part YouTube Channel.

CAD modeling software & supply chain communications - Kubotek

Synergetic Engineering Talks about their success with KeyCreator Direct CAD at amerimold 2013.

During amerimold 2013, Kubotek was excited to support our customer Synergetic Engineering as they gave a brief Exhibitor Knowledge Center presentation.

They showed how they imported a CATIA V5 model of an automotive headlight lens and then developed a mold using Kubotek software and the XMD Mold automation software. These tools greatly enhance the productivity in the mold design process.

Keep watching our YouTube Channel where we'll be posting videos of this presentation.

Parker Hannifin speaks with Kubotek at 3DCIC

As part of the 3D Collaboration and Interoperability Congress, Tony Anderson, Kubotek USA & Bob Deragisch, Parker Hannifin

presented Change is Good - streamlining the data change process to reduce costs.

Check out the slide deck via SlideShare to see how Parker Hannifin uses ECO Manager in their design tool standardization and also for automating their design review process - saving Parker time and money.

KeyCreator Customer Survey

Thanks to everyone who answered our initial KeyCreator User Survey. If you missed it, click here to take the survey.

If you're anything like us, you're curious to know how you stack up to other KeyCreator customers.

As we indicated, we are inviting you and all our respondents to an online meeting where you'll be able to satisfy that curiosity and see what else we might be planning.

Join us for the KeyCreator User Survey follow up: Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

Kubotek Customer Group on LinkedIn

We set up a new customers-only group on LinkedIn.

Use this private forum as a place to talk to us or talk to each other. Simply go to LinkedIn and ask to become part of the Kubotek Customer Group.

Adding Direct CAD to a SolidWorks Toolbox

We're not picking on SolidWorks users. Not really. It's more like we are sharing some Direct Modeling love.

We compiled 10 ways in which SolidWorks users can benefit from adding a seat of Direct CAD to their CAD tool box. And let's just make sure we are clear: we said add to, not replace with. Read on...

Get your copy now.

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This K-Corner image, is an automotive headlight lense mold created by Synergetic Engineering.

Created in KeyCreator 2012 V11.5

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KeyCreator Tips and Tricks
by Doc Walt

This month we're going to look at three quick tricks concerning blends on solid models.
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In This Issue

KeyMarkUp Makes a Splash

Conquering the Quoting Challenge

Conquering the Quoting Challenge, Part 2

Aero Tec Case Study

D2P Reviews KeyCreator Analysis

D2P YouTube

Synergetic Engineering Talks

Parker & Kubotek at CIC

Customer Survey

Kubotek User Group

Direct CAD for SolidWorks

Customer Image

Desktop Wallpaper

Tips and Tricks

Upcoming Events

Frequently Asked Support Question

Q. After installing the latest version of KeyCreator, I am getting a message that my license is for older versions. What do I do?

A. Select the "Register KeyCreator" shortcut from your Windows start menu. This will open the Licensing Wizard. Clicking the "Manage current license activations" button will display your licensing information. Click the "Upgrade" button and the wizard will update your license to run the current version of KeyCreator.

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