Toyota EVs Get Printed Accessories
During a pilot test of Toyota’s i-Road electric vehicle in Tokyo, drivers will be able to decorate the cars with 3D-printed custom panels.
article/toyota-evs-get-printed-accessoriesAccurate Hydrographic Printing for 3D Objects
Researchers have developed a vision-based solution for highly accurate hydrographic printing on 3D objects.
article/accurate-hydrographic-printing-for-3d-objectsMarijuana Inhaler is High on 3D Printing
A new medical marijuana inhaler was developed and prototyped using a variety of 3D printers.
article/marijuana-inhaler-is-high-on-3d-printingMakerBot Restructures to Focus on Education, Professionals
Stratasys has posted a first quarter loss, largely because of restructuring issues surrounding its MakerBot division.
article/makerbot-restructures-to-focus-on-education-professionalsCapturing Reality
New technologies are bridging the gap between digital and physical design.
article/capturing-realityPrinted Heart Model Guides Surgery
Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Michigan used a 3D-printed model to prepare for delicate heart surgery.
article/printed-heart-model-guides-surgeryReTouch3D Uses Heat for Finishing Prints
A new device called ReTouch3D uses heat for finishing 3D prints and removing excess material.
article/retouch3d-uses-heat-for-finishing-printsFish Inspire Printed Body Armor
MIT researchers used 3D printing to create flexible body armor inspired by fish scales.
article/fish-inspire-printed-body-armorPrinted Parts Will Be Used in Jet Engines
Pratt & Whitney has printed jet engine parts that will be used in new Bombardier aircraft.
article/printed-parts-will-be-used-in-jet-enginesNASA to Test Parts Printed on ISS
NASA is preparing to test the parts it 3D printed on the International Space Station.
article/nasa-to-test-parts-printed-on-iss3D Systems Goes to China
3D Systems is expanding into China with the acquisition of Easyway, a 3D sales and services company.
article/3d-systems-goes-to-chinaExploration, Optimization and Iterative Design
The industry is seeing new breakthroughs in software platforms to help teams generate more ideas in early-stage design.
article/exploration-optimization-and-iterative-design3D Printing for Your Feet
SOLS uses 3D printing to create insoles that custom fit its clients’ feet, and has raised capital to sell direct to consumers.
article/3d-printing-for-your-feet-2CTC Releases Touchscreen Printer
CTC Electronic has released a new touchscreen dual-nozzle 3D printer.
article/ctc-releases-touchscreen-printer3D Printed Food That Grows on You
Digital 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…
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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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Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly risen to top priority for most enterprises, and engineering organizations are no different. In simulation, AI can potentially optimize and accelerate analysis, while helping improve design productivity. NVIDIA and Dell Technologies are at the forefront of AI development, particularly in the engineering space.…
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