Simulation for the Modern Manufacturer

Dear Desktop Engineering Reader:

Simulation software is changing as fast as a politician’s position in response to polls. The problem is that rapid change makes distinguishing what you need to know from the hype a bother. In 47 minutes, the “Simulation for the Modern Manufacturer” on-demand webinar, hosted by IMAGINiT Technologies, lays out for you the important trends in simulation technology that you need to know and how to make them work for you.

This webinar brings together simulation experts from IMAGINiT, Autodesk and Menges Roller, a designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered rollers for industrial machinery, to discuss simulation software trends and how the right tools can help manufacturers bring better product to market faster while increasing return on investment. The broadcast has three parts.

First, a digital simulation expert provides Autodesk’s take on simulation trends. Second, an engineering manager from Menges Roller reports on how many of the technologies Autodesk reviewed fit the company’s real-world operations. Third, an IMAGINiT manufacturing solutions manager explains how their training and support expertise can help you realize the full power of the technologies Autodesk and Menges Roller spoke about.

What’s heading your way according to Autodesk? Keep an eye out for purpose-built apps -- say something that gives an iPad-using field technician a quick way to analyze and design a temporary replacement part. Look for hybrid desktop and cloud simulation to give you the horsepower to simulate complete systems and run parametric design optimization studies. Multiphysics will be everywhere, enabling you to analyze more complex models under all the physics phenomena they will encounter. You will be able to couple your simulations with top-notch materials data, and then communicate results using photorealistic renderings merged with analysis results.

This power and agility can change how you do business, according to the Menges Roller presentation. After implementing many Autodesk technologies and leveraging IMAGINiT’s training and support, Menges Roller has been better able to optimize designs and better able to collaborate with its clients. Project time frames and costs are reduced. The example here is a heat transfer roller and the design challenges it entails. These include multiple materials, fluids and thermal issues. You should really enjoy this fascinating segment of the presentation.

In the “Simulation for the Modern Manufacturer” on-demand webinar, digital simulation experts from Autodesk, Menges Roller and IMAGINiT Technologies discuss future trends in simulation and how the right simulation tool can help you get your products to market faster while increasing your return on investment. Image courtesy of IMAGINiT Technologies.

In fact, you should enjoy each segment of the “Simulation for the Modern Manufacturer” on-demand webinar because each is informative, fascinating and often plain old fun. Hit today’s Check it Out and see for yourself.

Thanks, Pal. – Lockwood

Anthony J. Lockwood

Editor at Large, Desktop Engineering

Watch "Simulation for the Modern Manufacturer" here.