The latest release of Simcenter software for mechanical simulation helps streamline electrification engineering projects, assists new aircraft meet margins of safety, simplifies durability testing across many industries and more. “Addressing complex engineering challenges such as developing products that are more powerful, yet greener, lighter yet stronger requires a fully-integrated CAE solution,” said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior […]
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- New inverse design method accelerates fuel cell development
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- COMSOL Conference returns to Munich in 2023
- Hi, I’m Éncy, your SprutCAM X AI assistant
- Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin
- Clinker coolers get an agile twist
- High-fidelity modeling in metal AM
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New inverse design method accelerates fuel cell development
Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) has developed a new simulation-driven inverse design methodology to accelerate the research and development process for fuel cell flow field plates. … [Read More...] about New inverse design method accelerates fuel cell development

Improving folding e-bike designs in SolidWorks by optimizing complex mechanism synthesis
By Jody Muelaner, Ph.D. CEng MIMechE BriefBike is an e-bike designed to fold in a single, almost instant motion, just like an umbrella. This is a great case study in mechanism design due to the … [Read More...] about Improving folding e-bike designs in SolidWorks by optimizing complex mechanism synthesis

COMSOL Conference returns to Munich in 2023
The COMSOL Conference is returning in person this year in Munich, Germany, on October 25–27, 2023. The conference gathers users of modeling and simulation in a forum where they can share valuable … [Read More...] about COMSOL Conference returns to Munich in 2023

Hi, I’m Éncy, your SprutCAM X AI assistant
SprutCAM Tech just released an update of SprutCAM X, which integrates ChatGPT technologies based on the OpenAI API to provide an AI virtual assistant and help engineers with CNC machining … [Read More...] about Hi, I’m Éncy, your SprutCAM X AI assistant

Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin
By Raymond Wodar, Global Business Consultant — CPG-Retail Industry • Dassault Systèmes Most manufacturers know (or want to know) about the digital twin, which the Digital Twin Consortium defines as … [Read More...] about Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin

Clinker coolers get an agile twist
Claudius Peters makes the machines that make cement. Applying agile processes to product design calls upon CAD systems to optimize those machines. By Jean Thilmany, Contributing Writer Once used … [Read More...] about Clinker coolers get an agile twist

High-fidelity modeling in metal AM
By Garrett Clyma, CFD Engineer • Flow Science. Melt pool flow dynamics is a critical and often overlooked aspect of the metal 3D printing process. Changes in heat input, powder, and alloy … [Read More...] about High-fidelity modeling in metal AM

3D printing software for an open SLS system
Software manufacturer CoreTechnologie has entered into a partnership with printer specialist Weirather to realize an open system for SLS 3D printing of high-quality plastic parts. With the new … [Read More...] about 3D printing software for an open SLS system

Simcenter helps streamline electrification engineering projects
The latest release of Simcenter software for mechanical simulation helps streamline electrification engineering projects, assists new aircraft meet margins of safety, simplifies durability testing … [Read More...] about Simcenter helps streamline electrification engineering projects

SprutCAM X Robot includes models of almost 700 robot mechanisms from world-renowned manufacturers
SprutCAM X Robot software, developed by SprutCAM Tech in Limassol, Cyprus, provides a convenient and natural programming environment that simulates the interaction between an engineer, robot, tool, … [Read More...] about SprutCAM X Robot includes models of almost 700 robot mechanisms from world-renowned manufacturers

A look at hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite
Open Mind Technologies, a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has introduced its latest hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite which offers users new and enhanced features for … [Read More...] about A look at hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite

Top five 3D CAD articles of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we recognize the five most-read articles on 3D CAD World. This year, we saw many software releases and new functionalities to improve the design process. Here are the most … [Read More...] about Top five 3D CAD articles of 2022

Using simulation to keep the holidays warm
By Jason Shar, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Consulting Engineer, Rand Simulation The holiday season is once again upon us! This means peace on Earth, good will towards others, and embracing … [Read More...] about Using simulation to keep the holidays warm

Zuken USA announces cloud hosted Project Management for E3.series
Zuken USA, Inc. has added cloud-based project management to its popular E3.series suite of products for wire harness and electrical cabinet design. Cloud Collaborator for E3.series is a plug-in that … [Read More...] about Zuken USA announces cloud hosted Project Management for E3.series

ITI launches the latest release of CADfix PPS 4
Global interoperability solution provider International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), is pleased to announce the release of CADfix PPS 4, the latest version of its CAD model simplification and file … [Read More...] about ITI launches the latest release of CADfix PPS 4