Catia

Catia, which stands for computer-aided three-dimensional interactive application, is a powerful and comprehensive software suite used for product design and engineering in various industries. It is developed by dassault systèmes, a french software company. Catia is known for its extensive capabilities in creating, simulating, and managing 3d models and product designs. 

Curriculum

4 Weeks

Week 1: Introduction to Catia

• Overview of 3D modeling and CAD
• Introduction to CATIA interface
• Basic sketching and part design
• Creating 3D models

Week 2: Intermediate Part Modeling

• Advanced part modeling techniques
• Constraints and relations
• Design tables and parameters
• Working with assemblies

Week 3: Assemblies and Mechanisms

• Assembly design principles
• Creating assemblies
• Adding motion and constraints
• Interference detection

Week 4: Advanced Topics and Final Project

• Advanced features (e.g., surfaces, sweeps)
• Realistic rendering and visualization

Final Project

4 Week Course Content

Week 5: Rendering and Visualization

• Realistic rendering techniques
• Creating product animations
• Photorealistic materials and lighting
• Product presentation and marketing

Week 6: Final Project

• Final project: Design a complex mechanical assembly or a consumer product
• Project presentations and review