Material Concerns in a Complex Design World
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.
article/material-concerns-in-a-complex-design-worldSiemens Unveils Xcelerator Rapid Development Platform
Solution combines Mendix and Siemens software portfolio to enable rapid product validation.
article/siemens-unveils-xcelerator-rapid-development-platformThe Path to Simulation
Industry veterans weigh in on how to make engineering simulation more accessible to a larger user base.
article/the-path-to-simulationA More Open, Accessible Future
Our focus on democratization in this issue is pointing to the future, but also telling an old story.
article/a-more-open-accessible-futureWireless Design Challenges
Evolving wireless standards and the shift to 5G will require multidisciplinary approaches to simulation and design.
article/wireless-design-challengesAirbus, ANSYS Team on Autonomous Flight Control
The two companies are developing an unmanned aerial vehicle for the European Future Combat Air System.
article/airbus-ansys-team-on-autonomous-flight-controlEdwards Air Force Base 3D Prints Aircraft Parts
The base is using an industrial plastic printer to produce and fit parts to save time, costs
article/edwards-air-force-base-3d-prints-aircraft-parts3D Printing Aids in Engineering Human Hair Follicles
New research could help create ‘hair farms’ for hair loss treatment
article/3d-printing-aids-in-engineering-human-hair-folliclesCarbon Raises $260 Million in New Funding
3D printer company plans to increase R&D, fund international expansion
article/carbon-raises-260-million-in-new-fundingWood-Based Ink Could Be Used for ‘Green’ Products
Swedish researchers are using a new ink that mimics the ultrastructure of wood, and could be used to print eco-friendly products
article/wood-based-ink-could-be-used-for-green-productsEU Program Supports SME Adoption of 3D Printing
The AMable program will help smaller businesses implement additive manufacturing initiatives
article/eu-program-supports-sme-adoption-of-3d-printingFrench Soccer Player Rendered in Resin
Massivit 3D and Sartomer have produced a life-sized printed model of French Women’s World Cup participant Gaetane Thiney.
article/french-soccer-player-rendered-in-resinSimulation Silos
As access to compute resources expands, and new tools shift simulation to engineers and designers, the volume of simulation data has increased.
article/simulation-silosNXT Factory Designs 3D Printer in Fusion 360
The start-up leveraged the platform’s low entry cost and collaboration tools to create its new printer in just four months
article/nxt-factory-designs-3d-printer-in-fusion-360V-Shaped Plane Prototype Flight Planned by KLM and University Researchers
Proposed boomerang-shaped airplane design created with ParaPy, SU2, MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent and HPC could use 20% less fuel than the Airbus A350.
article/v-shaped-plane-prototype-flight-plannedSpecial Focus Issue: Cloud-Based Simulation & Design
The shift to hosted, cloud-based or software-as-a-service offerings across the enterprise has continued to expand as companies are more comfortable with the reliability and security of cloud-based systems and compute resources. This is also true in engineering, where many vendors now offer both cloud versions of their software…
download/special-focus-issue-cloud-based-simulation-designDigital Engineering October/November 2024
Inside This Issue: Online FEA and CFD Classes Becoming the Norm Virtual classrooms make specialist skills more accessible. Shopping Low-Cost CAD Options Experts give guidance on sorting out what’s available in the market for robust low-cost (and free) CAD tools for DIYers, students or startup engineering companies. Making…
download/digital-engineering-october-november-2024Design & Simulation Software Guide 2024
The inaugural Digital Engineering Design & Simulation Software Guide is our first attempt to map the engineering software landscape, providing a list of key vendors in the market, organized by category. While there has been a significant amount of software vendor consolidation over the past several years, new…
download/design-simulation-software-guide-2024Special Focus Issue: Designing for Automotive
The automotive industry continues to embrace leading-edge product development technology in order to meet demand for electric and autonomous vehicles, and to meet new regulations. In this Special Focus Issue, our writers take a look at the latest advancements in automotive engineering, including how Formula 1 and other…
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Inside This Issue: DE Summit Highlights AI, Digital Twins, 3D Printing First speakers announced for Digital Engineering Design & Simulation Summit 2024. Road Trip: Will AI-Based Simulation Hit a Home Run? At NAFEMS Americas, technology leaders provide guidance on how artificial intelligence can enhance simulation workflows. Road Trip:…
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Inside This Issue: The Race is On Designing for The America’s Cup Race When Boats Fly CFD helps boats grow wings and stay airborne. 3D Printed Vessels Set Sail From America’s Cup race teams to commercial boat manufacturers, the marine industry is navigating additive manufacturing in search of…
download/digital-engineering-july-august-2024Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive Manufacturing
The additive manufacturing industry has faced a number of challenges the past few years. Several major companies in the space have seen sales decline and gone through dramatic restructuring, while others have merged or been acquired. When we traveled to the Additive Manufacturing Strategies conference in New York…
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