CATIA, surface modeling and design thinking

With Design Thinking, the course introduces an approach to problem solving and developing new ideas. You will also learn about 3D functions and techniques, from drawing creation to surface modeling with CATIA, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in your profession.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    Dassault Systèmes certificates "CATIA Part Design Associate" and "CATIA Assembly Design Associate"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    CATIA Part Design Associate und CATIA Assembly Design Associate
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 9 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications


5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)

5 phases in the real project


Research Phase

Methodological input on qualitative research

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Synthesis phase

Methodical input on analysis and synthesis

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Ideation phase

Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Prototyping phase

Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Testing phase

Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

CATIA and surfaces

Introduction to CATIA V5 (approx. 1 day)

CATIA work areas, operation and user interface

Basic functions, preferences, units, templates


AI and automation in CATIA (approx. 1 day)

Presentation of specific AI technologies

AI in the design and automation of the design process


Creating solids (approx. 13 days)

Creating and editing sketches

Components based on sketches

Advanced solid modeling

Methods of creation

Preparation and transformation components

Creating wireframe geometries

Components based on surfaces

Analyzing and editing the solid model

Rearranging and repairing models

Parameterization and reuse

Creation of standard parts and catalogs

Creating and using PowerCopys

Creating document templates for parts


Assembly modeling (approx. 5 days)

Design methods (bottom up/top down)

Positioning and manipulation of components

Assembly conditions and degrees of freedom

Standard parts, catalog elements

Structuring of assemblies

Sub-assemblies and assembly management

Analysis methods

Scene generation

Generative Structural Analysis (GSA/GPS/GAS)

 


Drawing derivation (approx. 5 days)

Sheets, templates and format management

Derivation of 2D views from 3D models

Creating views and sections

View preparation

Exploded views

Formatting and inserting parts lists

Dimensions, fits, surface textures and reference elements

Drawing frames and title blocks


Further topics (approx. 2 days)

Insight into sheet metal construction


Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - wire geometry/wireframe (approx. 1 day)

Point types, lines, axes, polylines, planes, projected offset curves

Special curves: spline, helix/spiral, guide curve, isoparametric curves


Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - surface generation (approx. 1 day)

Profile surfaces: extrude - rotate

Surfaces of boundary curves: filling/transition surfaces, distance and loft surfaces


Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - geometry processing (approx. 1 day)

Connecting/repairing, trimming/separating


Project work, certification preparation and CATIA certifications: Part Design Associate & Assembly Design Associate (approx. 10 days)

Partial examinations: CATIA Part Design Associate and CATIA Assembly Design Associate



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

The design thinking approach can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.

CATIA V5 is one of the world's leading CAD programs for mechanical engineering and enables parametric associative design. After completing the course, you will be able to create complex 3D designs with CATIA V5 efficiently and precisely. You will structure assemblies methodically (top-down/bottom-up), make targeted use of advanced surface modeling and prepare models for testing and production. This course prepares you optimally for the CATIA certifications and enables you to independently solve challenging design tasks in mechanical engineering and related areas.

The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering and experience in the field of design, product designers, technicians, technical draughtsmen from the fields of mechanical or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.

Design thinking was initially an innovative method for product development, but it has now spread to the entire corporate culture and is therefore in demand across all industries.

Solid knowledge of CATIA V5 will also significantly improve your chances on the job market. CATIA V5 is used in design and development departments worldwide, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries and their suppliers. With the original CATIA certification, you provide a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and prove your knowledge of one of the most sought-after design products in the industry.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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