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Fig. 4 Examples of ''High Tech'' softwares supporting designing and manufacturing: a CATIA
(CAD/CAM), b ANSYS (FEM)
Like by machines we have created several microcompanies, incubated in
Technopark and we gave them possibility of renting those softwares. They may
offer services for SME in the field of designing and manufacturing (Fig. 4 ).
3.3 Complex Services of Designing, Training, and Advisory
In our opinion, transfer of knowledge is a form of technology transfer too. For that
reason we offer training services, specialized and universal. Very important seems
to be the specialized trainings because of processes in Technopark machines and
softwares. This kind of trainings are designated first of all to the workers from
Silesia region, who would like to change their jobs and for unemployed who
looking for new jobs. These services are very popular and many people, young and
over 45 are interested in it. Actually we offer such training services:
• Programming of CNC machine tools,
• Designing in 2D/3D environment,
• Programming of PLC controllers,
• Advanced FEM systems (ANSYS),
• Advanced CAD/CAM (CATIA) systems,
• Rapid prototyping and manufacturing,
• Water-jet machining.