May/Jun 2012 Issue
News & Resources
Upcoming Events
User Groups
Tips & Techniques
Upcoming Training
News & Resources
3D Printing Made Affordable - The ProJet 1500 from 3D Systems
As you may know, 3D Systems recently acquired Z Corporation, expanding the 3D printing solutions that MasterGraphics offers to educators. The ProJet 1500 Personal Color 3D Printer is ideal for schools, because it combines high resolution, color and fast speed at an affordable price. The ProJet 1500 has a sleek industrial design to complement your classroom or work space. It's easy to use and network ready, featuring an intuitive web browser interface that provides shared access for your entire group.
- Features
- High Resolution
- Vibrant Colors
- Durable Parts
- Build Size: 6.75" x 9" x 8"
Your students can bring their designs to life at print speeds up to 5 times faster than any other 3D printer in its class. For more information on 3D printer solutions for the classroom, contact your MasterGraphics Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 today.
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Autodesk Software Competitive Trade-In Offer for Secondary Schools
We're pleased to offer a special trade-in savings offer, in which secondary schools can receive deep discounts on upgrades from competitive design software* to Autodesk software.
Autodesk software helps educators inspire secondary school students to pursue academic degrees and future careers in architecture, engineering, and design. The comprehensive software suite's design, visualization, and simulation capabilities enable students to easily move between 2D and 3D design environments and fully experience their creative ideas digitally.
*Eligible competitive software includes: Pro Desktop, CADKEY Light, CADKEY, Rhino, Visio, IntelliCAD, Turbo CAD, Sketch Up, PTC Wildfire, PTC ProDesktop, VersaCAD, Solidworks, SolidEdge, Chief Architect, ProEngineering, Bentley, The Lego Program, AutoArchitect, Modular Labs, Lab-Volt, Applied Education Systems, LJ Labs, Depco.
For more information, including Terms & Conditions, please contact your MasterGraphics Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 today.
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Autodesk to discontinue individual licenses of 3ds Max and Maya software
Autodesk has announced that individual seats (licenses) of their 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya software will be discontinued beginning with the release of the 2013 Autodesk software lineup.
Instead, these software products will be available only through the suite packages, such as Autodesk Entertainment Suite. In addition, subscription for these individual packages will be discontinued after 2013 fullfillment. Those customers currently on subscription WILL get their fulfillment of the new 2013 products, but this will be the last year they will automatically get the new software.
Moving forward, Autodesk is encouraging customers to upgrade 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya to the Entertainment Creation Suite. Autodesk will offer upgrade pricing to Entertainment Creation Suite at a cost of 50% off the price of a new seats. Please contact your MasterGraphics Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 with questions.
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Upcoming Events
Webinar: What Your Students Need to Know about Engineering Building Systems - May 16
Attend this webinar and hear about the exciting updates in Autodesk BIM portfolio that supports more accurate and efficient building systems design projects. In this webcast we will discuss how students can deliver 3D models and documentation, understand structural design and analysis, and enhance collaboration between extended project members.Wednesday May 16, 2:00pm Central
Register now
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Autodesk Digital STEAM Workshops
Introducing our new, innovative, highly visual curriculum that delivers an engaging project-based learning experience for students while enabling teachers to focus on teaching rather than software expertise. It is easy to implement, either as a standalone or integrated into an existing curriculum. And, it can also be used as a supplemental learning tool for outside the classroom.Autodesk Digital STEAM Workshop engages students in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) through projects developed by industry experts and teachers. Each project is accompanied by comprehensive resources such as videos, lesson plans, data sets, and real time 3D interactive viewers of completed projects.
To schedule a Digital STEAM Workshop, please contact your MasterGraphics Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 today.
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Autodesk Manufacturing User Group of Milwaukee
The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 8:30am - 11:00am at MasterGraphics' Waukesha facility. *Note that MasterGraphics is located at:
RidgeView Office Center II - N19 W23993 RidgeView Parkway West, Waukesha, WI
The topic for this meeting will be "Managing Large Assemblies in Autodesk Inventor."
In this meeting will be discussing how to manage large assemblies in Autodesk Inventor. Tools that can be used to manage a large assemblies include; level of detail, design views, shrinkwrap, and derived parts. As always there will be time for open discussion.
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Autodesk software users benefit from face-to-face contact with their peers, enabling them to form professional relationships and strengthen their networking efforts. Our User Group meetings are open to current users as well as potential users who want to learn more about the software.
Register now on our website
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MasterGraphics Online Autodesk Inventor User Group
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 10:00am - 11:00am Central (held online via live webcast)
The topic for this meeting will be 'What's New in Autodesk Inventor 2013 .'
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In this meeting we will be presenting What's New in Autodesk Inventor 2013; user interface, sketching, part modeling, drawings, assembly modeling, and simulation. As always there will be time for open discussion.
Register on our website: mastergraphics.com/events
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Autodesk / AUGI Manufacturing User Group of Wausau
The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Holiday Inn Rothschild (1000 Imperial Ave, Wausau, WI 54474)
The topic for this meeting will be 'What's CAD Standards & Best Practices.'
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In this meeting will be discussing CAD Standards & Best practices, Company Standards, Templates, Libraries (Materials, textures and Content Center) in Autodesk Inventor. This meeting will be an open discussion and we encourage everyone to share how your company handles these topics. As always there will be time for open discussion.
Register on our website: mastergraphics.com/events
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Upcoming Training
Click on the class titles below for descriptions, registration link or to request a class in a location near you.
Educational discounts are available for all regularly scheduled classes. Call your Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 for details.
Teacher Training and Teacher Workshops, created specifically for educators to enhance software skills and help implement Autodesk Digital STEAM Workshop curricula, are also available. Call your Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238, or visit our website.
Revit Architecture Level 1
Madison | Jun. 7, 8, 14, 15
Chicago | Jun. 7, 8, 14, 15
Milwaukee | Jul. 23, 24, 30, 31
Minneapolis | Aug. 13, 14, 15, 16
Madison | Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24
Appleton | Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28
Chicago | Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28
Autodesk Inventor Level 1
Appleton | Jun. 4, 5, 11, 12
Milwaukee | Jun. 7, 8, 14, 15
Milwaukee | Jun. 11, 12, 18, 19
Minneapolis | Jun. 18, 19, 25, 26
Appleton | Jul. 12, 13, 19, 20
Milwaukee | Jul. 16, 17, 23, 24
Madison | Jul. 23, 24, 30, 31
Appleton | Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14
Chicago | Aug. 9, 10, 16, 17
Milwaukee | Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24
AutoCAD Level 1
Madison | Jun. 4, 5, 11, 12
Milwaukee | Jun. 14, 15, 21, 22
Milwaukee | Jul. 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3
Madison | Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14
Milwaukee | Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28
For more class titles and dates, visit MasterAcademy online.
Check out our Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design classes, featuring specific topics to choose from:
- Animation
- Visualization
- Modeling
Custom Training available upon request. Contact your MasterGraphics Education Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 to learn more.
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