A perfect storm of social and regulatory changes, AI-driven generative design, and advances in additive manufacturing are bringing automotive lightweighting into the mainstream. By Avi Reichental, CEO, Techniplas Digital Since the widespread adoption of industrial technology began in the late 18th century, there have been only a handful of instances where a combination of social […]
Updates in CAD focus on better simulation
While the latest upgrades to major CAD systems don’t make major changes to the way those programs operate, they do include significant updates. Here’s a look at some of the biggest enhancements and key features of these programs. Jean Thilmany, Senior Editor CAD packages continue to see regular updates, whether a major release, or the […]
Maple 2019’s data analysis capabilities identify biomarkers of several cancers
The ability to leverage complex data as a strategic asset is becoming increasingly critical, but the current labor market has a shortage of resources in big data analytics. Companies are faced with several challenges related to the inadequate resources necessary to process data. A long-time Maple user and quantum mechanics researcher, Marvin Weinstein, refers to […]
Designed by engineers with nature’s help
Engineers are increasingly turning to the already perfected designs found in nature to create lightweight and optimized products. And one software program—also inspired by nature– optimizes the CAD model for the job at hand Jean Thilmany, Senior Editor Want an example of efficient, environmentally friendly design? Look to nature. When engineers take a biomimetic approach […]
CorelCAD 2019 speeds 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and technical design
CorelCAD 2019 is the latest version of Corel’s professional solution for 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and 3D printing. Available for Mac and Windows, CorelCAD 2019 has new 3D modeling commands and enhanced drafting tools that make it faster for delivering precise designs and accurate output. New features include intuitive Push and Pull and Layers Manager […]
Wolf Star Technologies: Load calculation software for product engineering
Bruce Jenkins | Ora Research Optimizing correlation and leverage between digital simulation and physical test has long been a central challenge in product development and functional design verification and validation. Wolf Star Technologies is an engineering software and service provider that specializes in helping engineering organizations understand and overcome the “pitfalls of structural and dynamic […]
The Self-taught design system
Just where will artificial intelligence fit in with CAD software? Here’s a look at where developments stand now, and a preview of what might be coming. Jean Thilmany, Contributing Editor Artificial intelligence has a place in the future of computer-aided design technology, but right now, the role AI will play isn’t clear. That’s the view […]
International TechneGroup announces CADfix Plant & Process Simplification (PPS) Software
Global interoperability solution leader, International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), introduces the CADfixTM Plant & Process Simplification (PPS) software solution. CADfixTM PPS is a new, user-friendly solution – built on a proven CAD model translation, repair, healing, defeaturing and simplification platform – to help plant and process design engineers achieve up to 70% reduction in engineering design […]
Verisurf Quality Inspection Suite
Verisurf Software, Inc. has announced the availability of its Quality Inspection Suite, a combination of popular Verisurf application modules configured to provide an efficient quality inspection and reporting solution. Quality Inspection Suite provides a cost-effective package and flexible purchase options to match the needs of individual customers, including site license and subscription options. Verisurf Quality […]
ITI’s CADfix 11 Service Pack 1 now available
International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI) has released Service Pack 1 for CADfix 11, the leading software for CAD model translation, repair and simplification. Engineers using CADfix to address problems of 3D model data exchange will see updated native CAD interfaces for NX11, Creo 4, and SOLIDWORKS 2017, as well as neutral format CAD interface improvements, new […]
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