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Feb 2008- A New Direction
Automated Designs Ltd has expanded its portfolio of products and services with the addition of the SATaRE brand of RF/GSM/GPS tracking products. Moving into new offices in Ferndown to accommodate the increased level of business. For further details go to http://www.satare.co.uk

APR 2007- VOIP Upgrade

Automated Designs have now upgraded their VOIP connection, combining voice with Video and now desktop sharing. Using the widely available Skype/Unyte application customers can now contact ADL directly and enjoy the benefits of a shared desktop environment. Layouts can be viewed simultaneously at both ends for improved communications. Free to download from the web and easy to use and install, Skype and Unite are set to vastly improve the way we work. This facility replaces the old Microsoft Netmeeting which is no longer supported in windows.

Mar 2007- Seetrax XL Designer now undergoing field trials prior to release

Once again Seetrax CAE has chosen Automated Designs as a partner field-testing their latest software. Seetrax XL Designer is a big step forward from the existing release with significant differences and improvements. For a sneak preview of XL Designer click on the link below.

Having been on test for some months ADL is now successfully using VOIP to communicate between sites and customers. For skyp voice and video contact details please call 01202 640101

June 2004 - A new way of working.

Recent advances in telecommunications and a wider availability of broadband Internet connections, have enabled ADL to move away from the concept of a single fixed office location to a more flexible multi site networked organisation. Making the company more capable and better able to respond. While becoming more time efficient and cost effective. A key benefit passed back to the customer base. Spread over a number of locations each networked via the web and with access to a central telephone and fax number contacting ADL remains unchanged. Additionally, a dedicated home page for the two main locations have been added to the website. The contact home page includes e-mail and telephone details plus a secure link to the web conferencing facility for that office.

Nov 2003 - ADL Moves to new custom built offices in Broadsone - See location page fo details.

Jan 2003 - ADL Currently evaluating P-CAD layout tools as an addition to their system portfolio

April 2002 - ADL implements broadband intenet access using ADSL

Having been instrumental in the development of ADSL products for Marconi, ADL have selected this as its chosen method to connect to the Internet. With greatly improved access speeds both for download and upload ADSL will make a valuable addition to Automated Designs.

January 2002 - Cadence Allegro comes to Automated Designs

In line with the current tends in the EDA tools market and after a long period of evaluation. Automated Designs has selected Cadence Allegro and Orcad Schematic as the latest additions to their software portfolio. Coupled with the specctra auto routing tools the new additions will not only provide support to customers using Cadence but also greatly enhance the facilities on offer to those who do not. For further detials click here

October 2001 - New secure areas added to site

In order to improve the transfer of both job and manufacturing data two new areas have been created. Protected by two levels of password they provide a secure area where this data can be stored and accessed only by those who have authority. For further information contact Automated Designs Limited.

November 2000 -WE HAVE MOVED-

We have successfully completed the relocation to our new suite of offices, still situated on the Ferndown Industrial Estate. These offer improved facilities including better car parking and a better working environment . For further information regarding directions etc can be supplied on request or found on the Location page of this site.

24-02-2000 Interactive Web Conferencing at Automated Designs

Utilising Internet based digital camera technology and free Microsoft software, communicating directly with Automated Designs during the design process has now been greatly enhanced .
A.D.L.’s video conferencing facility provides direct face to face contact between designer and engineer plus instantaneous file sharing with joint access for all users. Placements and critical routing paths can be reviewed, altered and agreed in real time without either parties leaving their work stations.
This facility is designed supplement our existing range of services and runs at no additional cost to our customers. Operating at the customer end with or without the need for a compatible camera installation. Providing them with instant access to the design process any time of the working day.

Main features include:

1. Video
2. Shared applications
3. Shared whiteboard
4. Audio
5. File Transfer

Listed below are the basic requirements to run A.D.L.’s WebCam service
1. A Pentium P.C. 75Mhz or better running Windows 95/98, NT or Windows 2000
2. A suitable Internet Connection
3. A digital WebCam (optional)
4. Micosoft Messenger (Free from MSN.com)
5. Microsoft Net Meeting (Free from MSN.com)
With all of these installed and running log on to the Web and connect to Microsoft Messenger with the name adlcam (telephone A.D.L. for the password). This will enable you to page A.D.L. online and enter Netmeeting conferencing with the designer.

Y2K

Well the 1st of Jan 2000 has been and gone and all our systems are still working without any problems, no surprise there then.
Additions to this site now include on-line quoting and dedicated page for Seetrax users.

Automated Designs go on line 31st Aug 1999

Well here it is ADL has finally made it on to the web! Watch these pages for further developments over the coming months.

Gerber to Cadstar/VIsula service

The Gerber to Cadstar service has been improved with better library management and improved support for filled areas.

After some delay Visula release 5 on HPUX now loaded ,Version 3.9 still available.