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RD8 Software onboarding

Master Robust Design with RD8 Academy.

This Onboarding Program lays the groundwork for Robust Design Principles and using the RD8 platform for the analysis, preparing learners to start their Robust Design journey and application.

The course covers initial Robust Design introduction, training, hands-on support, and post-onboarding review to ensure seamless software adoption.

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Course Information

Prerequisites: Solid understanding and practical experience with mechanical design engineering

Location: The Onboarding Program can be delivered effectively online, on-site or hybrid.

Duration: approx. 30 days
To gain the full effect of the onboarding process, engineers are recommended/expected to allocate at least 20 hours (5-8 hours per week ) —in addition to training sessions—  to follow the fast and steep learning curve, to gain confidence by practicing, and to start getting results on the robust design analysis.

People: You will have an assigned RD8 Customer Success Manager, who is an experienced Robust Design consultant, with specialized skills in Robust Design, Software and training, as well as a Specialised Trainer and Sales Manager for effective learning and comprehensive support.

Pricing and further practical info can be seen in the pricing table on our RD8 Academy front page.

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Six-step onboarding overview for mechanical product setup: Export STEP file, create project on RD8.ai, sort components into assemblies, create ideal kinematic layout, analyze kinematic with tools, and perform tolerance stack analysis.

Learning Objectives

Learn how to prepare CAD models for the right Robust Design analysis
Hands-on experience on how to create and setup a project
Hands-on experience on  how to set up the product architecture
Theoretical and practical understanding of an ideal kinematic design
Hands-on experience with kinematic analysis on live CAD
Hand-on experience with tolerance stack up analysis on live CAD
Learn how to iterate your design improvements

The Onboarding program

This course will introduce your team to the RD8 platform and ensure confidence in using Robust Design Principles for designing your products using the RD8 Tolerance Analysis Software. The course is split into the following 5 parts.

Introduction and hand-over

Activities: 30 minutes call

Participants:
- RD8 CS Manager
- Customer Lead(s)

Purpose:
Establish initial contact, build trust, mutual understanding of the case, skills and organizational needs.
Walk through the essential 5 steps in the Onboarding program.
Align on NDA agreements (if relevant)

Plan and Manage Expectations

Activities: 1 hour session (online or on-site)

Participants:
- RD8 CS Manager
- Customer Leads

Purpose:
Clarifying objectives, settling training day(s) and hyper care dates and prepare for maximum success.

Training days

Activities: Interactive session (online or on-site) over 1 or 2 days

Participants:
- RD8 CS Manager & RD8 Trainer
- Customer Leads & Customer Engineering Team

Purpose:
Receive hands-on training, introduce key functionalities, practice on your own CAD cases and equipping the team with the necessary skills to use the software.
Your team will be provided with the Complete Playbook for Robust Design + The RD8 Platform as preparation for training.

Hyper Care

Activities: Weekly sessions - approx. 4-5 weeks (online or on-site)

Participants:
- RD8 CS Manager
- Customer Leads & (part of) Customer Engineering Team

Purpose:
Practical and dedicated support during the initial learning phase (4 weeks), address early challenges, and provide real-time assistance for smooth and effective Robust Design adoption, including feedback on your own CAD designs, platform tips & tricks, best practice and product advice.

Post Onboarding Review

Activities: 1 hour session (online or on-site)

Participants:
- RD8 CS Manager & RD8 Sales Manager
- Customer Lead(s)

Purpose:
Review the onboarding experience, address any remaining concerns, discuss future engagement, and ensure that your team is set up for long-term success.

Continue Your Learning

RD8 Academy offers a range of courses exploring the use of RD8 Robust Design Framework and principles. Master the theory of Robust Design by taking courses on the Engineering Academy path.

The RD8 Software

The Onboarding course will give your team a thorough introduction to using the RD8 Software with confidence. The Tolerance Analysis Software makes complex assemblies easy and manages complicated calculations for you.

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