Brian Albright Editorial Director

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• Material Concerns in a Complex Design World
  October 1, 2019
  The use of more composite materials, the emergence of generative design approaches, new simulation tools and the adoption of various additive manufacturing (AM) solutions are playing a role in increasing this complexity.
• Siemens Unveils Xcelerator Rapid Development Platform
  September 4, 2019
  Solution combines Mendix and Siemens software portfolio to enable rapid product validation.
• Democratization of Simulation Software
  September 1, 2019
  Industry veterans weigh in on how to make engineering simulation more accessible to a larger user base.
• A More Open, Accessible Future
  September 1, 2019
  Our focus on democratization in this issue is pointing to the future, but also telling an old story.
• COMSOL Multiphysics Version 5.5 Coming in November 2019
  October 2, 2019
  Updated simulation suite includes new geometry modeling tools, faster solvers, and new modules.
• Material Concerns in a Complex Design World
  October 1, 2019
  The use of more composite materials, the emergence of generative design approaches, new simulation tools and the adoption of various additive manufacturing (AM) solutions are playing a role in increasing this complexity.
• Siemens Unveils Xcelerator Rapid Development Platform
  September 4, 2019
  Solution combines Mendix and Siemens software portfolio to enable rapid product validation.
• Democratization of Simulation Software
  September 1, 2019
  Industry veterans weigh in on how to make engineering simulation more accessible to a larger user base.
• A More Open, Accessible Future
  September 1, 2019
  Our focus on democratization in this issue is pointing to the future, but also telling an old story.
• Wireless Design Challenges
  August 1, 2019
  Evolving wireless standards and the shift to 5G will require multidisciplinary approaches to simulation and design.
• Airbus, ANSYS Team on Autonomous Flight Control
  July 24, 2019
  The two companies are developing an unmanned aerial vehicle for the European Future Combat Air System.
• Edwards Air Force Base 3D Prints Aircraft Parts
  July 2, 2019
  The base is using an industrial plastic printer to produce and fit parts to save time, costs
• 3D Printing Aids in Engineering Human Hair Follicles
  July 2, 2019
  New research could help create ‘hair farms’ for hair loss treatment
• Carbon Raises $260 Million in New Funding
  July 2, 2019
  3D printer company plans to increase R&D, fund international expansion
• Wood-Based Ink Could Be Used for ‘Green’ Products
  July 2, 2019
  Swedish researchers are using a new ink that mimics the ultrastructure of wood, and could be used to print eco-friendly products
• EU Program Supports SME Adoption of 3D Printing
  July 2, 2019
  The AMable program will help smaller businesses implement additive manufacturing initiatives
• French Soccer Player Rendered in Resin
  July 2, 2019
  Massivit 3D and Sartomer have produced a life-sized printed model of French Women’s World Cup participant Gaetane Thiney.
• Simulation Silos
  July 1, 2019
  As access to compute resources expands, and new tools shift simulation to engineers and designers, the volume of simulation data has increased.
• NXT Factory Designs 3D Printer in Fusion 360
  June 27, 2019
  The start-up leveraged the platform’s low entry cost and collaboration tools to create its new printer in just four months
• V-Shaped Plane Prototype Flight Planned by KLM and University Researchers
  June 27, 2019
  Proposed boomerang-shaped airplane design created with ParaPy, SU2, MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent and HPC could use 20% less fuel than the Airbus A350.