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Computer-Aided Engineer, The

Synopsis
Describes the use of computers in the design process. Shows some of the work involved in making even a small modification to a technical drawing in the conventional way, and contrasts it with the faster and easier job using computer-aided design. The presenter describes the changes in approach to design between a 1926 Austin and a 1985 Ford Sierra.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 14 min.
Year of production
1985
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £35.00 (inclusive) (Univ Southampton)
Uses
Undergraduates in mechanical engineering; 1st-year engineering course, introductory material in drawing and design.*
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
cars; computer systems; engineering design; mechanical engineering

Credits

Director
Peter Mucci
Writer
Peter Mucci; Peter Phillips
Cast
John Norrie 

Sponsor

Name

University of Southampton, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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020 3743 2345
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Notes
The Learning on Screen distribution library is currently only available in part. Please contact us with any individual queries. The two series of InterUniversity History Film Consortium films which make extensive use of archive footage been digitised for free, online viewing by UK HE institutions - see Learning on Screen InterUniversity History Film Consortium Films (qv).
Name

University of Southampton

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Phone
023 8059 2330
Fax
023 5980 3005
Address
Media Services
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Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Name

University of Southampton, Computing Services, e.media

Email
e.media@soton.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
023 8059 2330
Fax
023 8059 3005
Address
Building 2
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

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