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Free, fast and intuitive design software opens up new possibilities for engineers from concept design through to manufacturing

BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

RS Components( http://uk.rs-online.com/web ) (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc( http://www.electrocomponents.com ) (ECM.L), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, today announced a significant development in the history of 3D design software with the unveiling of DesignSpark Mechanical, a new 3D solid modelling and assembly tool that is available to all -- totally free of charge.

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Developed in conjunction with SpaceClaim, the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software for engineers, the new easy-to-use DesignSpark Mechanical will bring major benefits to design engineers around the world and is available in multiple languages. It is a significant step in the evolution of the DesignSpark online resource hub for the engineering community.

Overcoming barriers to innovation

The availability of DesignSpark Mechanical overcomes the two major barriers to entry faced by potential users who do not have access to a 3D design solution and can benefit from 3D modelling to quickly develop sophisticated concepts and products. These impediments are the prohibitive costs and the considerable investment in learning time associated with traditional 3D computer-aided design (CAD) tools. 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.

"The launch of DesignSpark Mechanical is the first time a 3D design tool with this level of sophistication has been made freely available. Engineers will love using modelling software that is so intuitive and flexible," said Mark Cundle, Global Head of Technical Marketing at RS Components. "The use of DesignSpark Mechanical early in the design cycle can eliminate much of the time-consuming rework associated with traditional product development processes. This is a highly significant initiative that helps engineers bring innovative products to market quickly as DesignSpark Mechanical's Standard Template Library (STL) output format enables direct export of designs to 3D printers."

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RS Components Brings 3D Design Capability to All Engineers with DesignSpark Mechanical