A Fond Farewell
Looking forward to seeing what changes the design engineering community tackles next.
article/a-fond-farewellSoftware is Still Hungry
Integrating software and embracing digital transformation pose unique challenges.
article/software-is-still-hungryWhat Speed Needs
One way to change the culture is to connect different stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
article/what-speed-needsThe Cart Before the Autonomous Car
Adopting a new technology causes a ripple effect that can disrupt tried-and-true workflows and even entire industries.
article/the-cart-before-the-autonomous-carAras Thinks Big about Digital Transformation by Focusing on Process
At ACE 2019, Aras shows how configuration management, system thinking and sustainable transformation are guiding the company’s expansion.
article/aras-thinks-big-about-digital-transformation-by-focusing-on-processAdditive Manufacturing Users Gather to Address Challenges, Advance Industry
Materials, software and workflow challenges led the discussions at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) 2019 conference in Chicago last week.
article/additive-manufacturing-users-gather-to-address-challengesTrust, Technology and Being Human
An engineering workflow needs to take human nature and the pros and cons of software recommendations into account.
article/trust-technology-and-being-humanUltimaker S5 3D Printer Review: Bigger and Better
The Ultimaker S5 3D printer gives professionals more space for larger models.
article/bigger-and-betterLocal Co-Creation for Transportation
LM industries Group expands on its grand vision for local, collaborative manufacturing.
article/local-co-creationNAFEMS World Congress 2019 Preview
The international association for the engineering modeling, analysis and simulation community, hosts the NAFEMS World Congress June 17-20 in Quebec, Canada.
article/nafems-world-congress-2019-previewThanks, Pal
A look back at some of the finer contributions of DE’s founding editor, Tony Lockwood
article/thanks-palGame on for 5G
Hack Your New Year’s Resolution
Small successes can lead to setting loftier goals, but the trick is to build on each success to get there, rather than trying to achieve too much too soon.
article/hack-your-new-years-resolutionKeep Moving Forward
Each year, we survey our audience to get their take on how technological innovations are actually affecting the people on the front lines of designing and engineering new products. This year, we decided to also feature some of the design engineering teams at the forefront of creating products…
article/keep-moving-forwardHope, Hype and Reality
We asked Digital Engineering’s audience for their perspectives on the current and future technologies shaping design engineering, and thus the products and systems that will comprise our future.
article/hope-hype-and-realityImmerse Yourself in Realistic Design
In today’s fast-paced product development cycle, being able to visualize key design elements, simulate complex requirements and communicate the form, fit and function of a design is critical. Just as rapid prototyping vastly accelerated the pace of product design and development, immersive technologies such as photorealistic rendering, interactive…
download/immerse-yourself-in-realistic-designMaking the Case for Building an AM Team
Metal AM technology can deliver plenty of benefits for the production of limited run, highly customized parts, yet choosing the right solution is more involved than selecting the optimal hardware configuration. Instead, companies need to balance technical requirements with the accessibility of metal AM expertise, aligning with a…
download/making-the-case-for-building-an-am-teamDigital Engineering, September 2018
Inside this issue Top Story: The V2X Standards Faceoff Auto manufacturers and standards organizations weigh the options. Autonomous Visualization Autonomous driving visualization tools make massive testing scenarios possible. EVs and Design Complexity Electric vehicles are introducing new levels of complexity to automotive design. The Hunt for Invisible Damage…
download/digital-engineering-september-2018Making the Case for Simulation of Additive Manufacturing
Falling prices on printer hardware and a plethora of new materials and design tools have catapulted additive manufacturing (AM) from a part-time prototyping resource into a full-scale production method. Yet as companies engage in more widespread use of the technology, they are actively trying to formulate new design…
download/making-the-case-for-simulation-of-additive-manufacturingIndustry Focus: Designing for Aerospace & Defense
The aerospace & defense sector was one of the first proponents of simulation-led design because it helped manufacturers understand complex physical phenomena while reducing the number of expensive physical tests needed. Many of the A&D manufacturing industry’s distinct characteristics—making relatively few, expensive, complex products—that made it a leader…
download/industry-focus-desiging-for-aerospace-defenseSimulation Focus: Conference on Advancing Analysis and Simulation in Engineering (CAASE) Preview
At Digital Engineering, we’re lucky enough to see all the technologies used in upfront product design and development—and many that extend beyond into executive management, operations, logistics and production. Our coverage provides us with a drone’s-eye view of engineering, making it easy to see how different companies are…
download/simulation-focus-conference-on-advancing-analysis-and-simulation-in-engineering-caase-previewTechnology Focus: Immersive Design
Virtual reality has been “the next big thing” in consumer electronics for years, as gamers look for more immersive entertainment options. In industrial sectors, VR has been put to work by many large manufacturers to facilitate design reviews, collaboration and digital prototyping. Now, as VR becomes more accessible…
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