Posted to News on 23rd Aug 2007, 19:03
Omnetics offers CAD downloads for interconnect components
3D CAD files of Omnetics' interconnect components are now downloadable from the company's website, enabling designers to develop custom interconnects quickly and simply, based on Omnetics' ultra-reliable miniature connector technology.
Gary Evans, European Sales Manager, says: "We have made STEP file (.stp) models of our contacts and inserts available for download so that designers can import them directly into a variety of different CAD programs - ProE, Solidworks, Inventor, etc - thus saving a lot of time and effort, and eliminating errors."
Once imported, the models - created to size and with all available termination options - can be manipulated within the design and positioned to check for size constraints. Designers can take measurements, see size relations, lay out boards based on the footprints, and more.
Evans continues: "The best part is that you have instant information: rather than waiting for a sample to see what or if it will fit, simply import the STEP file and see right now."
Omnetics' interconnects are used extensively in military, aerospace, medical, oil and gas and other industries where ultra-reliable, miniature and lightweight connectors are necessary. Solid 3D models/STEP files are also available, upon request, for most of the company's COTS and standard devices.
Visit the Omnetics website at www.omnetics.com
