CAD NEWS

LPA Incorporated, an architectural firm based in Irvine California, recently donated two server enclosures to the CAD/GIS department.  Valued at over $6000 apiece, these air-tight enclosures are equipped with their own uninterruptible power supply and and air-conditioning and air-filtration system.  The enclosure will be put to good use in our dusty model shop, and our sometimes stuffy "server room."

"The enclosures will be an invaluable asset to the Rapid Prototyping program.", commented professor Gary Halvorson.  "We can now run computers in our model shop without fear of damage due to dust and particulate matter."

We offer our sincere thanks to the professionals at LPA, Incorporated.

High School Drafting Contest -- The 28th annual Rio Hondo High School Drafting Contest is coming! High School Students from all over the area will participate in three days of intense design competitions.  Call or email Jay Sunyogh (562-692-0921 x3586) for more information.  Click here for results from the 27th annual High School Drafting Contest.

Rapid Prototyping is here! -- Students in the Rio Hondo drafting and CADD deparment can now see their concepts come to life using the latest in "fused deposition modeling" rapid prototyping. Mechanical and even Architectural applications are possible using industry standard equipment that will create a "part" or a model from a concept created from a computer assisted drafting and design program.