Is Large-Scale 3D Printing Sustainable?
Additive manufacturing transitions from prototyping to a means of mass production, raising the stakes for sustainability.
article/is-large-scale-3d-printing-sustainableAU 2018: Fusing Generative Design with Manufacturing Constraints
At company’s annual user conference, Autodesk executives reveals efforts to bring manufacturing awareness to the AI-like generative design software.
article/au-2018-fusing-generative-design-with-manufacturing-constraintsDE News Roundup: November 16, 2018
3D printing study on particle emission risk, Autodesk improves generative design, PLM vendor Arena Solutions buys rival Omnify, Nano Dimensions 3D prints radio frequency amplifier.
article/de-news-roundup-november-16-2018Generative Design Challenges Old Paradigms from the Parametric Era
The genesis of generative design can be traced back to simulation software, with topology optimization as the intermediary evolutionary step. Generative design software uses time-tested structural, fluid and thermal simulation technologies; however, instead of asking the user to provide the target geometry, generative design software suggests and recommends…
article/generative-design-challenges-old-paradigms-from-the-parametric-eraDE News Roundup: November 2, 2018
MIT launches online experiment to add human perspective on AI training for self-driving cars, Hexagon buys Bricsys, known for DWG-compatible BricsCAD, ANSYS launches new app store, and more.
article/de-news-roundup-november-2-2018The Black Box Dilemma
Trust the mesh generated by the software, or take a proactive approach?
article/the-black-box-dilemmaWhat Makes a Good Simulation App?
Simulation app makers weigh ease of use vs. functionality for specific uses cases.
article/what-makes-a-good-simulation-appVirtual Reality Strategy Conference 2018: New Ways to Interact with Pixels
Analyst firm Greenlight Insights hosts Virtual Reality Strategy Conference in San Francisco
article/virtual-reality-strategy-conference-2018Podcast: Digital Engineering News Roundup for Oct. 19, 2018
Listen to the top news items for the week of Oct 18, 2018. Altair acquires SIMSOLID, Greenlight Insights hosts Virtual Strategy Strategy Conference, new book contemplates the dreaded AI revolt, and more
article/podcast-digital-engineering-news-roundup-for-oct.-19-2018Podcast: Digital Engineering News Roundup for Oct. 12, 2018
Listen to a brief roundup of this week’s top digital engineering news featuring Siemens closing its acquisition of Mendix and its plans to acquire Iray renderer Lightworks; Luxion’s release of KeyShot 8, Onshape’s preview of an AR CAD-editing app at Leap Con, and Red Dot calling for design…
article/podcast-digital-engineering-news-roundup-for-oct.-12-2018Material Matters in Rendering
3D printing applications push rendering developers to match new material properties.
article/material-matters-in-renderingMathWorks Launches 5G Toolbox
MathWorks releases 5G Toolbox to let designers simulate and test 5G communication-based products and devices; MathWorks’ Ken Karnofsky discusses 5G impact on IoT.
article/mathworks-launches-5g-toolboxOnshape Developing AR App for Magic Leap Headset
Cloud CAD firm Onshape is developing a mixed reality app to let designers edit CAD models in real time on the Magic LEAP AR system.
article/onshape-developing-ar-app-for-magic-leapLuxion releases KeyShot 8
Luxion releases new version of its CAD-friendly rendering program KeyShot
article/luxion-releases-keyshot-8Frustum Launches Windows OS Version of its Generate Software
Optimization software developer Frustum releases Windows desktop version of its Generate software, promises to bring interactivity to topology optimization.
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