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Generative Design: A Heavyweight for Lightweighting with Additive

March 1, 2021

The combination of generative design software and AM technologies is proving to be a go-to force for lightweighting and parts consolidation strategies.

Generative Design: A Heavyweight for Lightweighting with Additive

March 1, 2021

The combination of generative design software and AM technologies is proving to be a go-to force for lightweighting and parts consolidation strategies.

AM and GD Co-Pilot Hyundai’s new Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept

February 18, 2021

Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER’s modular platform architecture.

A Match Made in Heaven

November 1, 2020

Additive manufacturing and generative design tools can be tapped as a dynamic duo to create and build parts fully optimized for weight and cost.

Lighter by Design

November 1, 2020

Generative design can help engineers meet new lightweighting requirements.

Winners of Altair Awards Are No Lightweights

October 7, 2020

Companies representing automotive industry share lightweighting recipes for success. DE reached out to the winners to collect a behind-the-scenes perspective on the standout work from companies that earned accolades in this year’s competition.

Autodesk Manufacturing Summit: Betting on Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing

September 4, 2020

Autodesk showcases Fusion 360 during virtual event, promotes generative design and 3D printing for collaborative product development during the new normal.

CAASE20: AM-Focused Tracks and Talks in Upcoming Simulation Conference

May 18, 2020

Virtual simulation conference lineup includes trends and practices in generative design, lightweighting, 3D printing, assembly consolidation, lattice design, and more.

Arcimoto FUV Goes on a Lightweighting Ride

February 19, 2020

Using generative design tools and AM, XponentialWorks helps Arcimoto reduce part sizes to squeeze more performance out of the electric vehicle.

Altair Now Accepting Global Submissions for the 8th Annual Enlighten Awards

February 3, 2020

International award showcases innovation in automotive lightweighting.

Cobra Aero Takes Off on DfAM Journey

October 1, 2019

Partnership with Renishaw helps specialty manufacturer optimize UAV engine design for metal AM production.

Material Concerns in a Complex Design World

October 1, 2019

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.

Composite Simulation Grows More Robust

October 1, 2019

Composite performance inseparable from manufacturing process and material design.

3D Printing Isn’t the Death of Die Casting

September 23, 2019

CAASE19 Virtual Conference sessions explores how additive manufacturing can augment existing die casting processes.

Altair Announces 2019 Winners of its Enlighten Award

August 13, 2019

Ferrari, FCA, Material Science Corporation, ZF, Alba Tooling & Engineering Automotive Management Consulting GmbH, csi entwicklungstechnik GmbH take top honors.

Volkswagen Reshapes Classic Microbus with Generative Design

July 16, 2019

VW uses Autodesk Fusion to design the steering wheel, wheel, side mirror arm, and seat support for the new Type 20 concept minivan

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