This is a highly significant initiative that helps engineers to bring innovative products to market quickly, and DesignSpark Mechanical’s STL output format enables direct export of designs to 3D printers.” “The use of DesignSpark Mechanical early in the design cycle can eliminate much of the time-consuming rework associated with traditional product development processes. Engineers will love using modelling software that is so intuitive and flexible,” said Glenn Jarrett, Global Head of Product Marketing at RS Components. “The launch of DesignSpark Mechanical is the first time a 3D design tool with this level of sophistication has been made freely available. Not only is DesignSpark Mechanical free, its simplicity of use means that engineers and others involved in product development can become fully conversant with the software within minutes, rather than the weeks or months required to become skilled with traditional 3D CAD tools. These impediments are the prohibitive costs and the considerable investment in learning time associated with traditional 3D CAD tools. The availability of DesignSpark Mechanical overcomes the two major barriers to entry faced by potential users who do not currently have access to a 3D design solution, but who could benefit enormously from the use of 3D modelling to quickly develop sophisticated concepts and products.

It is a significant step in the evolution of the DesignSpark online resource hub for the engineering community. In a mission to support innovation and design, RS has made a significant development in the history of 3D design software with the launch of DesignSpark Mechanical, a 3D solid modelling and assembly tool that is available to all – totally free of charge.ĭeveloped in conjunction with SpaceClaim, the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software for engineers, the new easy-to-use DesignSpark Mechanical brings major benefits to design engineers around the world and is available in multiple languages.

RS Components (RS) is the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products.

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