Pixar USD (Universal Scene Description) Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level mechanical engineers and CAD designers who wish to use SolidWorks to design and implement industrial automation systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SolidWorks for automation design.
• Design, simulate, and analyse industrial automation components and systems.
• Export designs for real-world implementation in industrial environments.

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

SketchUp Pro is a 3D modelling software used for architectural, interior design, and product visualisation that enables users to create, modify, and present detailed spatial models efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level interior designers and design professionals who wish to master SketchUp Pro for iPad to create, visualise, and refine interior design concepts such as rooms, furniture, and layout compositions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and navigate SketchUp Pro on iPad efficiently.
• Create and modify interior models including walls, furniture, and spatial layouts.
• Apply textures, materials, and lighting for realistic visualisations.
• Export and share models for presentation and collaboration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises and modelling practice on iPad.
• Live project work with feedback and Q&A sessions.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course is designed to impart the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via the MagicDraw/Cameo software suite, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and industry best practices. It covers essential skills for creating templates and generating reports within the MagicDraw/Cameo toolset, while also explaining how macros and scripts function inside MagicDraw and the scenarios in which they can be effectively applied.

This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. It covers essential concepts and features related to validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, while also providing an introduction to developing and utilising model queries within MagicDraw/Cameo.​

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for investigators who wish to leverage NetLogo to create Agent-Based Models (ABM).

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install NetLogo.
• Develop an agent-based model.
• Visualise agent activity.
• Analyse the results of the model.
• Test and document the agent-based simulation model.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at designers, mechanical engineers, and anyone who wishes to learn how to create 3D models that can be constructed or 3D printed.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create printable 3D models.
• Use geometric transformations to build complex 3D shapes.
• Model in a non-interactive manner using minimal lines of code.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (available online or on-site) is tailored for architects who wish to create 3D models for architectural designs using SketchUp.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use SketchUp to create 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, and more.
• Apply various types of materials to both the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocate a modelled structure to accurately map realistic elements such as shadows.

This instructor-led live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to use SolidWorks to sketch and produce detailed drawings of their ideas and concepts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of SolidWorks.
• Design and create parts, assemblies, and 3D models with SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilise the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and other advanced SolidWorks capabilities.
• Utilise the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level SolidWorks users who wish to deepen their modelling skills, master advanced features, and improve design efficiency and accuracy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations efficiently.
• Use advanced modelling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Perform simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level users who wish to explore the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and evaluate its applicability to their organisation's design file management needs.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key features and benefits of Solidworks PDM.
• Navigate the Solidworks PDM interface and workflows.
• Perform essential end-user tasks such as file check-in/check-out, versioning, and searching.
• Explore administrative functionalities, including vault configuration, user permissions, and workflow customisation.
• Assess the potential implementation of Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.