1. CollabCAD 3D CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM
CAD Group, National Informatics Centre
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
New Delhi, India
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National Informatics Centre (http//: Department of IT, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India.
The NIC headquarters based in Delhi has more than 85 application divisions dedicated to provide total informatics support to the various Ministries and Departments of Central Government. All the State Capitals and almost every district in India have an NIC unit
Provides State of Art Solutions for Information Management
providing network backbone and e-Governance solutions to Central Government, State Governments, UT Administrations, Districts and other Government bodies
Built, Operates & Owns NICNET: Satellite based Computer Communication Network With Over 1200 Nodes
Video conferencing and Internet Service
Broadcast Service on Satellite
Independent Gateway to Internet
Uses an Optimal Mix of Communication Technologies
Passport services
Land Records maintenance - Property Registration
Road Transport System – VAHAN
Court Computerization
Certifying authority – digital signature
National Knowledge Network
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CollabCAD
Indigenous 3D CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM software based on Java, Java3D, Java RMI, OpenCascade and other Open-source solutions
Provides a total solution from product design, numerical control, visualization, simulation, analysis to content management, workflow and office automation
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CollabCAD
Initiative of :
National Informatics Centre
(NIC, Department of Information Technology)
Bhabha Atomic Research Center
(BARC, Department of Atomic Energy)
Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC , Department of Space)
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5. CollabCAD Development Cells
Two additional development cells (CDCs)
VSSC, Trivandrum
BARC, Mumbai
Application Testing Centre
Indira Gandhi Centre Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam
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6. Support &Training Centres
PSG Institute Of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore
Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, Bangalore
Anna University Coimbatore
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
R. M. K. Engineering College, Kavaraipettai
Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, TVM
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Technology , Vasad
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
Basaveshwar Engineering College , Bagalkot
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
Indraprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Assam Engineering College, Guwahati
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CollabCAD
Latest Release :
CollabCAD Version 1.9.9
Academic version available for free download
Runs on Linux, Windows
CollabCAD runs in 2 modes:
Client-Server
Stand Alone
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Product Highlights
Collaborative .. Intranet and Internet - Concurrent / Dynamic Sharing of same Design across net between multiple designers
Uses proven Open source software and Open standards
Cost-effective solution as development cost is low
Client-side scripting using Jython for automation
XML based geometry data storage & Database connectivity
Tolerance Analysis for Assembly & Manufacture
HTML help and also Context-based search
Plot Configurator, BOM and BarCode for ERP Solution
Virtual Reality & VRML Preview
Reverse Engineering - Re-create geometries from measured points
Product Lifecycle Management- Content Management & Workflow
Customized ERP Application
Interface to MRP/SCM/CRM
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Use of Open Standards
CollabCAD uses XML
data storage
interchange
CollabCAD supports
IGES
STEP
VRML
STL
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Open Source Solutions
OpenCASCADE: Geometric kernel from Open Cascade (Matra Datavision)
Java, Java3D: SUN Microsystems
Ptolemy Plot: from University of California, Berkeley
JPython/Jacl for Client-side Scripting to achieve interapplication operability
PostgreSQL: the supported database
Slide: A Jakarta project
DAVExplorer: University of California, Irvine
VRweb: from IICM, NCSA and the University of Minnesota
JOnAS: Java Open Application Server
Bonita: Workflow system
Blender: A software for 3D Graphics Creation
OFBiz: Enterprise Automation Software Project
Salome: Integrated Platform for Numerical Simulation
Code Aster: Finite Element Solver
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11. CollabCAD @ Educational Institutions
Students need to
have computer skills besides  engineering knowledge
learn design methodologies related to Computer Aided Design systems
Exposure to a  3 Dimensional CAD software at this initial stage, the students would have  an advantage  when they go forth to industry
Primary objective of introducing CollabCAD in the course is for the students to learn  the basics of Computer Aided Design from a practical point of view
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CBSE
Central Board of Secondary Education Engineering Graphics course curriculum
Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) from session
CollabCAD customized to suite the content of the “Engineering Graphics” course of CBSE
Standard User manuals and Workshop tutorials prepared
Close interaction with the Subject experts
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CBSE
Master training Workshops conducted for the faculty of all the CBSE regions
Tutorials distributed to the Engineering Graphics faculty members
Manuals - introduction to the software instructions for downloading and installation tips on the software usage
Step-by-step procedure to create various primitives and machine blocks
Enabled the faculty and the students to carryout the exercises without any external help
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CollabCAD for SMEs
Based on well proven open source libraries the cost of the product is very low
Source code is available - If any enhancement needs to be done, it’ll be done immediately
CollabCAD also offers IS drafting standards
Customer can create their own standard part components
Database connectivity – eases productivity
Design Repository
Workflow
Customized ERP Module
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15. CollabCAD @ Indo-German Tool Room (IGTR), Aurangabad
IGTR Conducts Short-Term (3 Months) and Long-Term (1-3 Years) courses on CAD
Candidates are awarded Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma in CAD/CAM
Course Syllabus has been formulated and customized user manual has been prepared
Master’s Training given to faculty members
Support being given on regular basis
First batch of students completed the course
Similar programs in more MSME Tool Rooms
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CollabCAD: Modules (1)
Design and Drafting
Surface Modelling and re-generation of curves and surfaces, analysis,
Solid Modeling using primitives, boolean operations, form features
Constraint based design
Database Connectivity with geometric entities
Data Exchange using IGES, STEP, VRML, STL
Basic NC like roughing, milling, drilling, threading,etc
Customization of GUI using XML (open data standard )
Programmable Scripting Interface using Jython
Collaborative Design using Intranet or VPN technology
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CollabCAD: Modules (2)
Reverse Engineering / Re-Engineering - Surface re- construction
Feature Based Solid & Parametric Modeling
Assembly
Tolerance Analysis for Assembly & Manufacture
Plot Configurator, BOM and BarCode for ERP Solution
Product Lifecycle Management- Content Management & Workflow
Customized ERP Application
Interface to MRP/SCM/CRM
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18. Software Architecture
Server
OpenCascade
Client-1
Client-2
Client-3
PostgreSql, MS Access
Data Storage (XML, OCC)
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Collaborative Design
Facilitates rapid product visualization
Drastically cuts down the time for
Requirement specification
Modeling
Review
Analysis
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20. Collaborative Design…….
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21. Collaborative Design for NKN
Demonstrated Sub Assembly of 52 Components of Failed Fuel Locator Module of Prototype of Fast Breeder Reactor (IGCAR)
Audio Video Conferencing for communication using JITSI
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22. CollabCAD: Specialized Solutions
AUTOCAST: Foundry / Casting Solution (IIT, Bombay)
KNEXT: Framework for developing Knowledge Based Engineering Applications (TTL)
AVERT: A Virtual Prototyping Software for Visualisation (ADA)
VISMAYA: Visualisation Software (GTRE)
FEAST: A Finite Element Analysis Software for Structural Analysis (VSSC)
FINESSE: A Finite Element Analysis Software for Composite & Non-Composite Structural Analysis (ADA)
CFDEXPERT: Advanced multi-purpose CFD Software for Engineering Design (Zeus Numerix)
PARAS: A Parallel Software for the Analysis of Aerodynamic and Structural Interaction (VSSC)
VIRTUAL CASTING: Casting Simulation (RRL)
Interface to other CAD/CAE Software is possible through IGES & STEP
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23. Interfaces to Specialized Solutions
Provides seamless transfer of data
Integrates Design with Analysis & CFD
Enables Visualisation and Simulation
In-house solutions used as plugins
Interfaced directly XML /Native format
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24. CollabCAD : Visualization for checking Surface Quality
                             
Zebra stripes analysis checking visually of surface continuity and tangency
Gaussian Curvature analysis of a surface using Color Scale Mapping
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Reverse Engineering
Generate complex surface and curves from a set of points obtained from raw/scanned data
Image shows Surface Fit over Point Cloud
(Courtesy : National Aeronautics Laboratory, Bangalore, India)
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26. VRweb - CollabCAD Viewer
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27. Parts / Components using CollabCAD
Shell
Crank Shaft
Turbine Blade
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28. Parts / Components using CollabCAD
Nuclear Steam Drum
Lateral X-Section
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29. Component Library Framework
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Plot Configurator
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Plot Configurator
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Assembly
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System Configuration
RAM 1 GB (Preferred 2GB)
Free Disk Space 2 GB (For CollabCAD along with PLM, CAE, FEA)
Virtual Memory 800 MB to 1 GB
Graphics Card Open GL Supported Hardware Accelerated Graphics Adapter with Mb VRAM: Graphics Card based on Nvidia Chip set: Eg Asus
 System Intel and AMD Based Systems
 Camera Webcam
Operating System Windows & Linux
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Thank you!
CAD Group, National Informatics Centre
Ministry Of Communications and Information Technology
A-Block, C.G.O. Complex
Lodhi Road
New Delhi –
Telephone: – / Fax: Web:
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