| June 2012 Volume 6, Issue 2 |
| Customer Spotlight: Cynergy Ergonomics |
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Based in St. Louis, MO, Cynergy Ergonomics builds speciality and custom lifting systems.
Click Here to read more about what Cynergy does and how they use Autodesk Inventor to get their designs right and secure contracts with customers.
If you'd like to know more about making your workflow more efficient, improving your bottom line or digital prototyping, contact us at D3.
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| Continuous Improvement |
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Too often we see you, our clients, struggling with the process of 'Continuous Improvement'...with struggling being the key factor.
- You want to expand upon your strengths
- You are trying to take a step back to assess where you are today
- You want to standardize your deliverables and processes as much as possible
- You are dealing with the pains of growth as you emerge from the recent downturn
Sound familiar? This is not uncommon. You may not know that D3 Technologies actually has a process to help our clients tackle these tough issues. We are equipped with team members that bring a lot of valuable knowledge and a structured process to help you get that '3rd Party' perspective you need.
Go to http://d3tech.net/Lean_Engineering.php or Contact Us.
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| Tech Tip: Installing Autodesk 2013 Products |
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The time has come for the latest release of the Autodesk Products and everyone is excited to start using them and to see what's new. However you may be dreading the install due to frustration you've experienced in the past. We have provided a PDF document that will address some key points to remember during an install, helping to ensure the products get properly installed without any issues.
Click here to download the Tech Tip PDF.
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| D3's New Employees |
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D3 Recently welcomed Jim Frick, a Solution Executive; and Thomas Smith, an Implementation Consultant to the team. Here are some quick facts about our newest employees:
Jim Frick
Education: Jim has attended USMC and Indiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Marketing.
Work History: Jim started work in the food industry in Evansville, IN., as a Sales Representative covering stores in Southern, and Central Indiana, also Southern, IL.
For the next several years, he worked in the telecommunications field and I.T. selling and managing teams throughout Missouri and Illinois.
Most recently, Jim worked as a territory sales manager for Tridaq, which was a Solidworks V.A.R., headquartered in Omaha, Ne. He worked out of the St. Louis office.
Jim works out of our St. Louis office as a Solution Executive.
 Thomas Smith
Education: Thomas holds degrees from:
Wichita Area Technical College - Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Design & Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Design (May 2010)
Wichita State University: General Studies
Work History: Thomas has spent one year as an Architectural Designer for Hartwood Homes, and two years as an Electrical Designer.
Before coming to D3, Thomas was an Electrical Designer with American Control & Engineering.
Thomas works out of our Wichita office as an Implementation Consultant. "I didn't realize how much expertise the D3 employees had," Thomas says, "I assumed all the tech support answers were from Autodesk. But all the answers actually come from us at D3."
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| Employee Spotlight: Ryan Johnson |
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Meet Ryan Johnson, an Implementation Consultant at D3. Ryan works at D3's Springfield office and has been with us since 2008.
Click Here to learn more about Ryan and read the interview.
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| D3 Holds New Autodesk Specializations |
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D3 recently received new designations from Autodesk:
- Factory Specialized
- Process Plant Specialized
- Simulation Specialized
- PLM360 Specialized
As an Autodesk Specialized partner, D3 has shown that they have made significant investment in their people, they have a solid business plan specific to the new specialization areas, they have customer references, and that they can provide a high level of knowledge, experience and support to customers in the Manufacturing industry.
By completing the required curriculum and training, as well as meeting required levels of service and standards set by Autodesk, D3 demonstrates through their strong customer service and support in sales what it means to be a trusted advisor to Autodesk customers throughout the world. D3 currently holds a Consulting Specialization in addition to the Simulation, PLM360, Factory and Process Plant Specializations.
Read all of the press releases here.
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| 3D Systems Launches New 3D Printers |
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The newest ZPrinters from 3D Systems are the ZPrinter 850, the ProJet 7000 and the ProJet 6000.
The ZPrinter 850 is the largest format ZPrinter with higher print volume, greater productivity and vibrant full color that empowers designers, engineers and architects to create more and larger parts faster.
The ZPrinter 850 has double the print volume of the bestselling ZPrinter 650, and the same premium color printability, making it the only high speed, large format printer for professionals that need to create more at every stage of the design and development process.
The ProJet 7000 offers the ease-of-use and flexibility of an in-house 3D printer with the print precision and performance quality of production SLA parts, but with a 2.5 times larger build area. This printer can produce more parts in a single print and produces parts as large as 15x15x10 inches with industry leading precision and accuracy.
The ProJet 6000 comes in three high definition print configurations with a wide range of new VisiJet print materials including tough, flexible, clear and high temperature. This printer has been designed and engineered to deliver the highest part quality for the toughest production applications with the ease of use and economics of a 3D printer.
For more information on our 3D Printers from 3D Systems, visit our webpage.
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| D3 Mouse Pad Inserts |
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D3 recently gave away mouse pads at our Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions Mixer events. We are providing an insert that fits perfectly into the window in those mouse pads.
Click Here to get the mouse pad inserts. Be sure to print them at actual size, and not stretched to fit your paper. Cut out and enjoy!
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| More 360 Cloud Benefits for Subscription Customers |
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Autodesk Subscription customers now get 25 GB of Autodesk 360 cloud storage space per seat on Subscription, along with access to more cloud-based services.
If you'd like more information on the Autodesk cloud or Subscription, please contact us.
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| Current Autodesk Promotions |
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Competition is getting tougher. To stay competitive, you need a powerful set of tools that make your job more efficient. Price changes will go into effect next year, so if you're thinking of upgrading your software, now's the time to do it and save through one of the options Autodesk is currently offering:
- It's Time to Make the Move
This promotion offers discounts of up to 20% off SRP on select upgrades from a previous version. The offer includes discounts on upgrades (including traditional cross-grades), retroactive Subscription and Get Current (formerly Legacy: 4+ versions back) Program purchases.
New product licenses purchased after April 27, 2012 are not eligible for this offer.
Compared to next year's prices, savings can be as much as 50%. Read more about this offer here.
- AutoCAD LT Light It Up
Get even more done with the latest AutoCAD LT® 2013 drafting and detailing software. With powerhouse 2D documentation, collaboration, and productivity tools, AutoCAD LT delivers what you need for both Windows® and Mac® platforms. Act before July 13, 2012, and save $150. Click Here to learn more.
- Autodesk 0% Financing Offer
There's never been a better time to get the newest Autodesk® software. That's because right now you can take advantage of a limited-time 0% financing offer. Act before July 23, 2012 to take advantage of this deal! Be sure to visit our promotions page to learn more.
If you have any questions about upgrading your software or Autodesk promotions, contact your local D3 representative.
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| Autodesk Certification Days |
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If you're serious about your Autodesk software education, now is a great time to get certified or re-certified. The official Autodesk Certification Days are:
If you'd like to get certified or have questions about the exams, contact us to learn more.
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| Upcoming AMUG Meetings |
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Our next AMUG meetings will be on September 13th. AMUG meetings are an opportunity to network with your fellow Autodesk software users and pick up tips and tricks of the trade.
If you'd like to see photos from past AMUG meetings, visit our Flickr page.
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About D3 TECHNOLOGIES
D3 TECHNOLOGIES is an engineering & design technology consulting firm that provides solutions to increase engineering efficiency in the manufacturing, plant, and process industries. D3 is an Autodesk Gold partner and maintains training centers at each of its locations. Our goal is to provide clients with high quality service so they may receive an improved return on their investment.
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| Special Offers |
Contact Us today to learn about our promotions and special offers on software, hardware, or training. You can always visit our Website or Social Network pages to learn about promotions or special events. Click the icons below to visit the pages:
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