March 1, 2016
Inside this issue
Simulation-Driven Design Fast Tracks the Hyperloop
Startups, crowdsourced communities and competitions are transforming Hyperloop design concepts into early prototypes.
SIMULATE
Stress in Finite Element Analysis
To study stress, engineers must first determine the best way to define it.
Making Multiphysics Simulation More Accessible
Experts with multi-domain expertise are a rarity; multidisciplinary collaboration is the preferred approach.
PROTOTYPE
When Reality Becomes Virtual
Engineers are gaining more access to virtual and augmented reality thanks to cheaper technology.
DESIGN
The Growing Demand for On-Demand Licensing
New CAD users’ behaviors and preferences offer clues to subscription’s appeal.
ENGINEERING COMPUTING
Scan, Print, Collaborate
Mobility and cloud computing have augmented the next generation of largeformat printing and scanning offerings.
A True Desktop Replacement
The Eurocom Sky X9W delivers desktop power at a premium price.
WORKFLOW
Next-Generation Collaboration
Digital transformation demands the sharing of data with non-engineers, both inside the organization and out.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: SENSORS
The Sensor Swarm Arrives
New design tools and workflows are needed to expand the limits of MEMS design.
Sensors Fast Apps
Robotiq and Universal Robotics help streamline product inspection; Minnetronix and Karten collaborate to create a user-friendly medical device.
Sensors to Specify
New products for a host of sensor applications.