Farnell element14, the Development Distributor, has announced a new franchise with Autodesk, a leader in mechanical design software, to sell its products in Europe, including two new products from Autodesk, the AutoCAD LT and the AutoDesk Fusion 360.

AutoCAD LT

Aimed at mechanical design engineers, AutoCAD LT delivers smarter tools to bring precision to 2-D drawings with applications in rendering 2-D drawings and prototyping.

AutoCAD LT is based on AutoCAD technology, a design platform trusted by millions of professionals for more than 30 years. Auto LT now offers features such as line fading and smoother curves for a more stunning visual experience; smart dimensioning, which automatically creates appropriate, context-based measurements; and the ability to produce smaller, smarter, and more searchable PDFs and even attach PDFs to drawings.

Smarter 2D drafting tools minimise repetitive tasks making work more efficient. With Trusted DWG technology, files are compatible with other AutoDesk software and support data fidelity.

AutoDesk Fusion 360

Supporting the future of making things, AutoDesk Fusion 360 enables mechanical design, 3D modelling, rapid prototyping, and 3D prototyping (3D printing).

Fusion 360 is the world’s first cloud-enabled 3D design software and is the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind. It brings together CAD, CAM, and CAE, connecting the entire product development process in a single cloud-based tool. It’s an integrated, connected and accessible platform built for the new ways products are being designed and made.

AutoCAD Fusion 360 connects the entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform that works on both Mac and PC allowing the user to design, test, and fabricate in a single tool.

Peter Wenzel, Global Software Product Line Manager, element14, speaking of the new franchise agreement said: “The new Autodesk franchise strengthens Farnell element14’s portfolio of professional engineering software and solidifies our position as the destination for engineering software for electronics and industrial engineers alike. As one of the most trusted CAD tool providers in the world for all engineering disciplines, Autodesk’s products complement Farnell element14’s existing capabilities and offerings and will also present new mechanical design opportunities for members of our element14 Community.”

Autodesk products are one of many in Farnell element14’s portfolio of embedded, PCB, and mechanical software available on the element14 Design Center. All of the main categories of design software are available: integrated development environments & compilers, operating systems and middleware, EDA software, mechanical design software and test & simulation software. Additionally, the Design Center provides customers with a streamlined software selection and purchasing experience with free software trials and multiple delivery options, including instantaneous eDelivery.

For more information on Autodesk AutoCAD LT please visit https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-79224

For more information on Autodesk Fusion 360 visit www.element14.com/fusion360

element14, the Development Distributor, has announced the release of the New Autodesk EAGLE, which combines power, accesibility and affordability.

The powerful, yet easy to use, PCB Design Software is a comprehensive Schematic, PCB and collaboration tool with a new routing engine, ultra-precise selection, and easy circuitry reuse. Engineers can use Autodesk EAGLE to deliver integrated ECAD/MCAD for designing smart products.

Matt Berggren, Director Autodesk Circuits, EAGLE, Tinkercad said: “As part of the Autodesk family I am very excited for the future of EAGLE. We have a bigger, stronger development team which in turn means we can make improvements more regularly, to keep you ahead of the technology curve.”

EAGLE will now be available through element14 as an annual subscription in either standard or premium versions. This opens up the possibility for consistently free updates, dedicated support through Autodesk and budgeting options for monthly or annual pricing.

Peter Wenzel, Global Software Product Line Manager, element14 commented: “As the largest global EAGLE distributor, the New Autodesk EAGLE strengthens our position as the destination for the latest engineering software for electronics and industrial engineers alike. Our customers have anxiously awaited a new release of this product. From a broad set of new features to subscription licensing transition our customer’s patience has paid off as the evolution of the product takes a significant step forward.

“As the Development Distributor, element14 brings our customers closer to the world’s leading software companies to support their design journeys. The New Autodesk EAGLE will enhance element14’s portfolio of embedded, PCB, and mechanical software available on the element14 Design Center."

All of the main categories of design software are available on the element14 Design Center: integrated development environments & compilers, operating systems and middleware, EDA software, mechanical design software and test & simulation software. The Design Center provides customers with a streamlined software selection and purchasing experience with free software trials and multiple delivery options, including instantaneous eDelivery.

Autodesk EAGLE is available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in Asia Pacific.

Global electronics distributor Newark element14 is growing its partnership with multinational software provider Autodesk by launching an exclusive, limited-time sales promotion for its customers. Through Friday, April 29, buyers will receive 50 percent off Autodesk Fusion 360 – a CAD software platform that brings together CAD, CAM and CAE in a single cloud-based tool – when they purchase three or more one-year licenses.

Autodesk Fusion 360 provides engineers with an innovative and efficient design tool that combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration and machining in a single cloud-based platform. The platform is designed to facilitate easy sharing as projects are accessible on almost any Mac, PC or mobile device. Capabilities include freeform modeling and sculpting, solid modeling, parametric modeling, mesh modeling, integrated simulation and testing and data translation of more than 50 file types.

In December 2015, Newark element14 and Autodesk announced a new partnership to expand the electronics distributor’s product offering to include Autodesk’s mechanical design software in addition to its robust portfolio of embedded, test and EDA design software. The partnership initially focused on six product lines, including Autodesk Fusion 360.

The Autodesk Fusion 360 package normally sells for $300 but with the promotion, the total cost to the customer for three kits is $450 (with roughly $450 in savings). The discount is available through Friday, April 29 from Newark element14.

More information on the Autodesk Fusion 360 promotion can be found at http://www.newark.com/fusion360promo. To learn more about the other Autodesk solutions available from Newark, visit http://www.newark.com/autodesk.

The full range of Autodesk products that will be available from Newark element14 include:

• Fusion 360: Fusion 360 brings CAD, CAM and CAE together to provide an end-to-end product development process in a single cloud-based platform.
• ECAD-MCAD Design Suite: 1 year of Fusion 360, EAGLE Pro from CadSoft Computer, and EAGLE’s IDF-to-3D service integrated together to provide innovative designers a single, cohesive solution which greatly simplifies the design workflow.
• AutoCAD LT: Autodesk’s widely-used AutoCAD LT is a design platform technology that allows mechanical design engineers to create and share precise 2D drawings more efficiently.
• AutoCAD Electrical: Part of Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping solution, AutoCAD Electrical provides electrical engineers and electricians with electrical CAD design features in a familiar AutoCAD environment.
• Autodesk Inventor: 3D CAD software for modeling and simulation of designs using freeform, direct and parametric modeling tools.
• AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite: Bundles AutoCAD LT and Inventor to provide users with more design flexibility.

The range of Autodesk products will enhance Newark element14’s portfolio of embedded, PCB, and mechanical software available on the element14 Design Center. All of the main categories of design software are available through the element14 Design Center: integrated development environments & compilers, operating systems and middleware, EDA software, mechanical design software and test & simulation software. What’s more, the Design Center provides customers with a streamlined software selection and purchasing experience with free software trials and multiple delivery options, including instantaneous eDelivery.

Autodesk, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Electrical, Fusion 360 and Inventor are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.

Fusion 360 brings CAD, CAE and CAM together in the cloud. It’s an integrated, connected and accessible platform built for the new ways products are being designed and made.

With the help of an IDF-3D visualization tool, a user’s EAGLE STEP files can now be exported directly from EAGLE straight into Fusion 360. Together, EAGLE and Fusion 360 provide a smooth transition from ECAD to MCAD and a powerful technology solution to deliver time and cost savings for engineers bringing products to market.

EAGLE Version 7.5 is now available for download on www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle. More information and short tutorial videos about the additional software tools and their integration in EAGLE can be found on http://www.cadsoftusa.com/eagle-pcb-design-software/partner-products/.

Autodesk and Fusion 360 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.