James has worked in Catia since 1995, first as a design engineer in various automotive companies, then as a Lead Engineer at Bertrandt UK. In 2004, he started Wildcat Concepts, and joined Jaguar Land Rover's Geometry Authoring Methods team, supporting the Catia user helpdesk and developing methods and training courses.Having gained a second degree in Transport Design, James started working in Surfacing and Design. Primarily working within Jaguar Land Rover Design for over 8 years, he pioneered the use of Catia parametric techniques in the creative design process, integrating the use of ICEM-Surf and Catia (V5 and V6) into coherent workflows. Working directly with designers, he developed signature evolving repeating patterns around the vehicle, producing surface definitions ready for Engineering, but which can still be modified parametrically on the fly when Design intent changes.Since leaving JLR Design in March, James has established Pro Parametrics (Progressive Parametrics Limited) to make these techniques available to other clients. Engineering-ready, even tooling-ready geometry can be generated from the briefest sketches and conversations with designers. From straight, simple grids on treadplates or leaf screens to complex, evolving, highly visible patterned components which enhance the design vision of a vehicle, such as a main grille or speaker mesh, please do get in touch for a competitive quote. Pro Parametrics would be particularly keen to hear from niche manufacturers who just need a component generated - done - maximum impact with minimal fuss.