CADWorx, CAESAR II & PV Elite: Insider Blog

CAU Express 2012 in Dubai, South Africa, and India - A Success!

Intergraph CAS held very first, and very successful, CAU Express events in March that took place in Johannesburg, Dubai, Mumbai, and Chennai. Thank you to all of you who helped us make each CAU Express stop successful!

CAU Express March 2012 welcomed over 300 attendees...for a one-day, advanced learning, and powerful networking seminar. Attendees were able to not only improve their skills with in-depth CADWorx, SmartPlant, CAESAR II, and PV Elite classes, but also hear industry success stories and meet and mingle with industry peers.

Here is what our March attendees are saying about this event:  

• "It was a very fruitful day, I enjoyed it a lot. Must say, the presenters are top class and they know their product well."
• "The course was very very helpful. I really enjoyed it. The presenter was very good in conveying the information across."
• "We thoroughly enjoyed the day and found the material presented very useful."

 

We are looking forward to welcoming attendees to the CAU Express 2012 April/May events due to be held in Yokohama, Beijing, Seoul, and Singapore!

If you have not signed up for these events yet, you can register here

CADWorx and Analysis University 2011 - Thank you to all who attended!

   

 

Intergraph CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions would like to thank everyone who attended the CADWorx and Analysis University 2011 (CAU2011), September 19-21, 2011 , held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, North of Houston, Texas.

The conference had a great turnout with 246 attendees representing 111 companies. Attendees had access to over 55 sessions and 190 hours of technical training, taught by leading industry experts.  

The first part of the keynote was delivered by Patrick Holcomb, executive vice president, Intergraph Process Power & Marine (PP&M). During his talk, Patrick outlined the future for CADWorx as one of the top growing products at Intergraph PP&M. Patrick also spoke about the new SmartPlant 3D to CAESAR II interface that is currently in Beta.

The second part of the keynote was delivered by Rick Allen, senior vice president, Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions (CAS). During his talk Rick talked about, Intergraph's commitment to the Intergraph CAS products and highlighted their impressive growth in sales over the last 12 months. He also spoke about the benefits of the new eCustomer support system, and touched on future development plans for CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite.

CAU2011 Drivers of Success competition welcomed three first-place Drivers of Success winners: Michael Smith, Harder Mechanical Contractors, USA; Gaurav Bhende, Mott MacDonald Group, India; and Dhanaji Jadhav, Larsen and Toubro Heavy Engineering, India. The CAU2011 Drivers of Success Winner Panel took place on Monday, September 19th and highlighted successful project results in the use of CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite. Congratulations to our winners! 

The final event of the conference was the golf tournament on Wednesday afternoon held at the Woodforest Golf Club, north of The Woodlands. We had a great time, the course was great, as were their attentive and professional staff.

Big thank you goes to IT Exchange Group who managed our event. Thank you to Dana, Vicki, and their staff!

For details of next year's event keep an eye on the CAU website and this blog!

2010 CADWorx University Social Media Star contest

Do you want to become one of the three 2010 CADWorx^® University Social Media Stars and win an Apple^® iPod^® Nano? Share your conference feedback on CADWorx University Facebook page and Twitter and you might qualify to win an iPod Nano.

Contest Rules:

• The contest will start on Monday, September 27th at 8:00AM CDT and end on Friday, October 1st at 9:00PM CDT.  
• There will be three winners and each of the three winners will receive an iPod Nano.
• During the five days, the three winners will have posted the largest number of Facebook wall posts and Twitter updates. Examples of such posts include conference session feedback and photos, golf tournament posts, and others. 
• You must be a fan of CADWorx University on CADWorx University Facebook page 
• You must be a follower of CADWorxAnalysis on Twitter and post your tweets using hashtag #CU2010.
• This contest is for CADWorx University attendees only
• Intergraph employees are not eligible.

Link to the 2010 CADWorx University Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/CADWorx-University/117329731631064

Link to the CADWorx and Analysis Twitter page: http://twitter.com/CADWorxAnalysis

2010 CADWorx University Welcome video from Patrick Holcomb, Executive Vice President, Intergraph PPM

2010 CADWorx University will take place from September 27 to 29, 2010. Early-bird sign up expires August 31, 2010.

Read more or register here.

 

2010 CADWorx University Early-bird extended till August 31, 2010

   

We are committed to helping you develop new skills and add value to your corporation by being part of this year's Intergraph CADWorx University Conference. Due to demand and to accommodate people's schedules, we have extended the early bird discount one month. Register by August 31, 2010 and pay only $1195 - save $200 off the regular registration price of $1395!

Register here and save

2010 CADWorx University is a unique plant design and engineering conference that imparts best-in-industry knowledge to its attendees and increased value to the companies they represent. Now in its third year, this year's event will be held on September 27-29, 2010 in Houston, TX.

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

 

2010 CADWorx University July Early-bird iPod Drawing Deadline

The 2010 CADWorx University early-bird Apple^® iPod^® drawing final deadline is this Saturday, July 31st. Register for the 2010 CADWorx University today and you will not only save $200 but also enter to win an Apple iPod Touch!

Read details about the early-bird Apple iPod draw here.

2010 CADWorx University is a unique plant design and engineering conference that imparts best-in-industry knowledge to its attendees and increased value to the companies they represent. Now in its third year, this year's event will be held on September 27-29, 2010 in Houston, TX.

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

2010 CADWorx University early-bird sign-up ends 31 July, 2010

  


If you are still planning to register for the 2010 CADWorx University and save, the deadline is July 31, 2010. By registering before July 31 you will pay only $1195 and enter for a chance to win an iPod.

The 2010 CADWorx University will feature 45+ high quality user-led training sessions that are not taught elsewhere. Join us at the 2010 CADWorx University to network with your peers and gain core CADWorx knowledge that you will be able to apply on the first day back at work!

2010 CADWorx University:

• Experience-Accelerated: Learn Now, Apply Today
• High quality topics
• Interactive Labs
• Effective modeling tips

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here

Register for 2010 CADWorx University here

 

Intergraph CAESAR II Productivity Training, September 13-17, 2010

Become a better designer and a skilled user of Intergraph^® CAESAR II^® pipe stress analysis with CAESAR II Productivity Training.

Date: September 13-17, 2010
Location: Houston, TX

We invite you to attend CAESAR II Static Productivity Training on September 13-17, 2010 in Houston, TX. CAESAR II is a pipe stress analysis software, which since its introduction in 1984, became the world's most widely used pipe flexibility and stress analysis software.

CAESAR II Productivity Training is the number one pipe stress analysis course for CAESAR II users around the world. Attendees will acquire CAESAR II knowledge that extends beyond the modeling and analysis of CAESAR II systems. This course is taught by the developers of CAESAR II and covers extensive CAESAR II theory and CAESAR II theory application. During this course, attendees will work on case studies developed from helping 1000's of users solve real world problems collected during the past 25+ years. As an added benefit attendees will receive 3.5 CEU's for Statics (or 35 PDH's) upon successful completion. 

Register for CAESAR II Statics Training here

What you will learn from Statics Course:

•    Piping code basics.
•    Guidelines for creating input data.
•    Analytical approach to the piping loads design.
•    CAESAR II navigation.
•    Modeling and analysis of transmission lines
•    Modeling and analysis of jacketed risers
•    Modeling and analysis of FRP piping systems
•    Analysis documentation and static analysis workshop

If you want to become a skilled user of CAESAR II, this course is for you.

Register for CAESAR II Training here

 

June 2010 CADWorx University Apple iPod winner

We are happy to announce that David Eberle is a June winner of the 2010 CADWorx University early-bird registration draw for an Apple^® iPod^® Touch!

We are pleased to welcome David as the second of three winners for the CU2010 early-bird registration draw.

View details about the CU2010 early-bird registration draw here.

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

 

2010 CADWorx University June Early-bird iPod Drawing Deadline

The 2010 CADWorx University early-bird Apple iPod drawing June deadline is tomorrow, June 30th. Register for the 2010 CADWorx University today and you will not only save $200 but also enter to win an Apple iPod Touch!

Read details about the early-bird Apple iPod draw here.

2010 CADWorx University is a unique plant design and engineering conference that imparts best-in-industry knowledge to its attendees and increased value to the companies they represent. Now in its third year, this year's event will be held on September 27-29, 2010 in Houston, TX.

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

2010 CADWorx University brochure online

The 2010 CADWorx^® University event is a unique plant design and engineering conference that imparts best-in-industry knowledge to its attendees and increased value to the companies they represent.

You can view the detailed 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

Reasons you should attend:

• Increase your productivity and value by learning new skills
• Meet real users of CADWorx for unbiased information and feedback
• Spend time with CADWorx integration and development teams
• Interact with Intergraph^® partners offering solutions targeted to your needs
• Network with peers who share your challenges, concerns and goals
• Return to work with knowledge you can apply immediately
• Gain knowledge from 45+ high quality Intergraph and user-led training sessions
• Provide input into future product development

View 2010 CADWorx University brochure here.

Intergraph CADWorx Discovery Tour, Mexico City, Mexico, July 8, 2010

Hosted by Modelosoft, Mexico and Intergraph

Date: July, 8th
Time: 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Location: Mexico City Marriott Reforma Hotel - Paseo de la Reforma 276 Col Juarez - Mexico City, D.F.

We would like to show you how Intergraph^® CADWorx^® Plant Solutions, for AutoCAD^®-based plant design projects and deliverables, can answer your needs.

Register for our Discovery Tour and learn how CADWorx Plant Solutions can help you produce accurate deliverables, while staying on time and within budget. 

Register for Discovery Tour in Mexico City, Mexico

Intergraph CADWorx Discovery Tour, Bogota, Colombia, July 1st, 2010

Hosted by XSYSTEM, Colombia and Intergraph

Date: July, 1st
Time: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Bogota Marriott Hotel - Av. El Dorado, #69b - 53 - Bogota, Colombia

Intergraph®  knows that in the plant design business, success depends on producing accurate deliverables, while staying on time and within budget. Prospects want to know:

- How can I improve my plant design productivity?
- How to produce accurate deliverables on time?
- What work can I automate to increase my profitability?
- How to improve accuracy between engineering and design phases?
- How to create accurate isometrics in less than a quarter of the time?

If you have these or similar questions, we would like to show you how Intergraph CADWorx Plant Solutions, for AutoCAD-based plant design projects and deliverables, can answer your needs. To find out more come to the Intergraph Discovery Tour - Bogota, Colombia:

Register for Discovery Tour in Bogota, Colombia

Register for 2010 CADWorx University and you might win an iPod

Intergraph is pleased to announce its 2010 CADWorx University early-bird sign-up drive. Register between now and July 31, 2010 and each month you will be automatically entered into a draw for one (1) Apple^® iPod^® Touch.

More Chances to Win an iPod!
When you register during any early-bird month, you not only have a chance to win that month’s, but your name will also be placed in the draws for any remaining early-bird months.

Fine Print...
-    One (1) Apple iPod Touch will be drawn for each early-bird month.
-    Early-bird registrants are entered into the draw of their registration month
-    Each registrant is also entered into any remaining early-bird monthly draws
-    Prize winners will be notified via e-mail
-    Prize winners have to be present at the CU2010 to qualify 
-    If no one has qualified, a new winner will be selected
-    Only registrants at full or alumni single or group early-bird rates are eligible
-    Intergraph employees, resellers, sponsors, & instructors are ineligible :-(
-    This contest will end on July 31, 2010

If you were planning to attend CU2010, why not register now? You could be a winner!

Register now for your chance to win an iPod!

If you have any questions about this, please contact us at: 781-803-3735 or email your inquiries to dana.toland@itexgroup.com.

Intergraph Discovery Tour: CADWorx Plant Design Suite, Peru, May 20th

Hosted by QPS, Peru and Intergraph

Date: May, 20th
Time: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Sheraton Lima Hotel - Paseo de la Republica 170 Lima, 1 Peru

Intergraph®  knows that in the plant design business, success depends on producing accurate deliverables, while staying on time and within budget. Prospects want to know:

• How can I improve my plant design productivity?
• How to produce accurate deliverables on time?
• What work can I automate to increase my profitability
• How to improve accuracy between engineering and design phases?
• How to create accurate isometrics in less than a quarter of the time?

Register for Discovery Tour in Lima, Peru

Submit your story for a chance to win a trip to CADWorx University 2010.

It has become our annual tradition to acknowledge those who achieve outstanding project results using Intergraph CADWorx solutions. The benefits of using these solutions have been documented in past customer success stories, and include: cost and time savings, improved collaboration, successful project outcomes, and more.

One way we like to acknowledge the successes of our users, is to give them a chance to enter our annual CADWorx University Drivers of Success competition, where companies can enter details of their project successes for a chance to win a free expense-paid trip to this event. Here is how it works:

1) Fill in and submit the online Drivers of Success form
2) Submit images and other supporting collateral
3) Provide a signed Release Form
4) We review submissions and announce winners
5) We arrange a free trip to the conference for up to three winners
6) Winning stories will be featured on our website, as well as, newsletters, Blog posts, social media, etc.
7) Runner-up prize winners will receive an Apple iPod Nano or iTouch

The 2010 CADWorx University Drivers of Success story submission form is now open. Those who have achieved record project results using CADWorx solutions are encouraged to enter and compete for a free trip to the 2010 CADWorx University, September 27-29, 2010 in the Woodlands, TX.

Submit your success story here

If you'd like to obtain more information about the 2009 Drivers of Success winners, please visit the 2009 COADE User Conference Drivers of Success.

To learn more about the CADWorx University 2010, visit: CADWorx University 2010.