Downloads
In this section you can download the latest manual and executable.
Without a valid license key the software can be used in demo mode, with restrictions.
For evaluation of the full functionality you can request a 4-weeks trial license .
As of SAM 8.4 it is possible to request a trial license from within the software itself, which will be processed automatically. Simply download, install and start SAM and then click the button 'request trial license' in the activation dialogue. After submitting the request you will immediately receive an email with an activation key.
You can also submit a request via the button on the right "REQUEST FREE TRIAL", it may take some time to get a response.
SAM training at Lee-Ming Institute of Technology
Pitotech organized a successful SAM training course at the Lee-Ming Institute of Technology on 24 August.
"Konstruktive Getriebelehre" (6.edition)
The 6.edition of the textbook "Konstruktive Getriebelehre" on mechanism analysis & design by Hagedorn, Thonfeld und Rankers was released by the Springer Verlag.
New website & good-bye to old one !
Take a last look at the old website.
Second SAM seminar at Pitotech Taiwan
On June 30, 2011 Pitotech Taiwan will organise the second SAM seminar. Please contact Pitotech to subscribe for the seminar.
Chinese version released!
During a seminar organised by Pitotech in Taiwan the Chinese version of SAM was released. Please contact Pitotech for more information.
Please also see the YouTube video of the Chinese version of SAM.
SAM Seminar at Pitotech Taiwan
A very successful SAM seminar was organised by our sales partner Pitotech in Taiwan (see picture, that shows some of the participants).
Sam 6.1 is available now!!
Project Notes
Text editor functionality has been added such that the user can include and store project notes
directly in your SAM project file.
Input Motion
Next to the Natural Cubic Spline (with second derivative equal to zero at the first point and last point
of a series of points) the Clamped Cubic Spline is also supported. The latter allows the definition of
the first derivatives in the first point and last point of a series of points.
Optimization
After completion of the global exploration of the solution space it is now possible to execute an
automated local optimization of ALL solutions found during the global exploration.
Display
- All elements can have individual color/line-type settings.
- A cross-hair (incl. horizontal/vertical mouse snap) simplifies the modeling of mechanisms.
Pan/Zoom
Pan and Zoom are supported by the scroll wheel in a similar way as done in the Google Earth
application.
Graph/Mechanism Window
The two windows can be dimensioned individually. Furthermore, a new icon is introduced to easily
switch between the three display modi: 1. mechanism, 2. graph, 3. mechanism & graph.
Automated Updates
Checking the presence of update and installing updates has been simplified tremendously. If
requested, the checking & installation can even be done automatically..
Videos in GIF Format
Next to the existing AVI format, SAM now also supports the much preferred (Animated) GIF format.
Additional Checks
Many extra automated checks have been introduced to minimize the risk of input or problem
definition flaws that lead to incorrect analyses.
Bug Fixes
A number of bugs and inconsistencies have been resolved.
Distributor India
We are happy to announce that Paviath Engineering Solution has become our distributor in India (see list of distributors).
Distributor & Consulting Specialist in Brazil
Lugon Consultoria has become our distributor / consulting specialist in Brazil (see list of partners)
Links
Sites
- Institut für Getriebetechnik und Maschinendynamik (RWTH-Aachen, Prof.Dr.-Ing. Burkhard Corves)
- Four-bar Coupler Curve and Centrode Atlas Main Page (Cedarville College, Prof. Thomas Thompson)
Books
- "Konstruktive Getriebelehre" (in german), Leo Hagedorn, Wolfgang Thonfeld & Adrian Rankers
- "Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis", Arthur G. Erdman, George N. Sandor
- "Bewegungstechnik: Konzipieren und Auslegen von mechanischen Getrieben", Andreas Fricke, Detlef Günzel, Thomas Schaeffer
Software
- LINCAGES: Design software for four-bar and six-bar mechanisms (Prof. Arthur Erdman)
- WORKING MODEL: Multi-body dynamics software (Design Simulation Technologies)
SAM related publications
- "Planetenmischer mit dynamisch getriebenen Mischarmen", Jörg-Henry Schwabe, 10. Kolloquium Getriebetechnik, Ilmenau, 2013 (download)