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2008 Product Design Competition

administrator — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:56:00 GMT

Do you build more than straight boxes? Do you design and manufacture complex one-of-a-kind or parametric products? Do you create detailed renderings to impress your clients? Why not show them off? Microvellum’s second annual Product Design Competition allows you the opportunity to show off, and get recognized for your outstanding work.

Categories:

One-of-a-kind Product Design – Entries in this category will be judged on overall design, application.
Rendering – Entries in this category will be judged on overall room design, material choices, lighting and use of Microvellum products.
Parametric Product Design– Entries in this category will be judged on primarily on parametric flexibility, formula structure, and proper use of Microvellum functions.

How to Submit Your Entries

Upload your entries to the 2008 Product Design Competition folder in the downloads area of the Community. Please note, items uploaded to the contest folder can only be downloaded by Microvellum personnel. You may also mail entries on CD to 451 west 6th Street, Medford, Oregon 97501 – Attn: 2008 Product Design Competition.

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for each category. Winners will be announced at the “Microvellum Day Before Event” in Atlanta, GA. - August 19, 2008 - One day prior to IWF.

1st Place = Microvellum MVP Award, $750.00 cash
2nd Place = Microvellum MVP Award, $500.00 cash
3rd Place = Microvellum MVP Award, $250.00 cash

Contest Rules in Detail:

This contest is open to Microvellum customers only.
All entries must be received no later than July 1st, 2008
All entries must be uploaded to the Microvellum Community – Product Design Competition folder/category folder. (While all registered users have the ability to upload, this folder is only accessible to select Microvellum personnel for download.)
All entries must include a “ReadMe” file that explains what the product is, its application and any other useful information that might convince a judge to select your product. (Sell your entry’s high points)
All contestants must fill out the 2008 Product Design Competition entry form. This form will help Microvellum learn more about you and your company.
All entries must include the entire job folder including your Microvellum tool file.
You may enter as many products as you like into each category
Renderings must be created within AutoCAD
The 2008 Product Design Competition entries may be used for marketing purposes in Microvellum brochures, website, and other promotional materials.

To get started, fill out the contest entry form - View Form

Microvellum Australia Joins the Australian Shop & Office Fitting Industry Association (ASOFIA)

administrator — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:16:00 GMT

Bualkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia - February 18, 2008 – Microvellum, Inc. today announced that it has signed a new national sponsorship deal with the Australian Shop & Office Fitting Industry Association (ASOFIA).

Microvellum joins two other companies Biesse Australia and Polyflor Australia as National Corporate Partners of ASOFIA.

Microvellum USA was founded in 1991. Microvellum was introduced into the Australian market by Trevor Moxon in 2003. In 2007, Microvellum was awarded No 1 Independent Software Vendor from Autodesk, Inc. WORLDWIDE.

Microvellum aims to provide the highest quality design and manufacturing software available to the Australian market. Microvellum has spent considerable time developing the software to cater specifically to the shopfitting industry.

"We are pleased and excited to be giving back and supporting the industry that has helped to grow our company into what it is today." says Microvellum Australia's General Manager, Samantha Sartgi.

We have a highly qualified team of consultants around Australia ready to respond to the needs of shopfitters, joiners and cabinetmakers.

The sponsorship incorporates ongoing exposure at both state and national events including the ASOFIA National Conference, meetings, state division golf days and other social and networking events as well as recognition and coverage in association publications such as Interior Fitout magazine, the ASOFIA web site and newsletters.

ASOFIA National President, Rosie Reeman says, "It's fantastic to see a company specializing in manufacturing software eager to form a stronger relationship with the Association and the industry in general. I feel sure it will be a mutually rewarding relationship for all concerned"

Microvellum Previews New MicroManager ERP Software

administrator — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:30:00 GMT

Microvellum Previews New MicroManager ERP Software - Front to back production management tools for the woodworking industry....(read more)

Microvellum Receives Top ISV Award from Autodesk

administrator — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:52:00 GMT

Medford, Oregon – November 27, 2007 – Microvellum receives top ISV (Independent Software Vendor) award from Autodesk 3 quarters running and looks to round off the year as the top AutoCAD independent reseller for 2007, anchoring Microvellum’s position as the Worlds #1 AutoCAD based manufacturing and design software for the wood working industry. Recent meetings with top ISV managers at Autodesk have uncovered new ways these two companies can work together, bringing world class software solutions that are desperately needed to a worldwide audience.

Microvellum Announces Availability of the Version 6.5 Closet Library

administrator — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:51:00 GMT

Medford, Oregon – September 5, 2007 – Microvellum, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of the Version 6.5 Closet Library, a major upgrade to the existing Version 6 Closet Library.

This new closet library includes over 40 different pre-configured parametric bay inserts for shelves, shoe shelves, baskets, hampers, hanging rods, vanities, all with the ability to include different backs, drawer and door styles, doors and door styles. It also incorporates different bay depths and "hutch" style configurations. Also included is the hardware for hinges, pulls, closet rod cups, drawer slides, baskets, hampers, and more.

Pricing and Availability

The Version 6.5 Closet Library is available immediately in imperial format. Metric format will be released in the coming weeks. It's available in four different pre-defined construction methods – Nail, Camlock, Confirmat, and dowels. Users who have purchased the Version 6 Closet Library can upgrade to the Version 6.5 Closet Library for free. To download the latest copy visit: http://forums.microvellum.com/files/. If you do not current own a copy of the Closet Library, contact your Microvellum sales person for pricing information.

Microvellum Appoints New Director of Technical Services

administrator — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:53:00 GMT

Medford, Oregon – August 10, 2007 – Microvellum, Inc. today announced the addition of Jesse Lucero to the staff at Microvellum’s headquarters. Jesse will serve as Director of Technical Services and oversee and coordinate all Microvellum technical support, services, and training. BiographyAt the age of 18, Jesse founded JTW Woodworks, completing custom jobs in his spare time and weekends. Three years later, he decided to take a job offer that would spur his career in a new direction and would allow him to experience the woodworking industry at a new level. His job entailed commercial drafting and engineering with Pattern Systems and 20/20 software. At the age of 24, he started a new company – Absolute Drafting – where he focused primarily on freelance drafting using Microvellum software. In 2000, Jesse decided to take a job offer in Phoenix, Arizona for a residential casework company to broaden his knowledge of the industry. In 2001, Jesse began his third business, Casework Drafting Services. This company performed drafting and engineering services specifically for Microvellum customers as well as subcontract work for Microvellum’s corporate office. Earlier this year, he accepted an offer from Microvellum corporate as Director of Technical Services ………………………