Kenneth Wong Resident blogger and senior editor

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• Generative Design Challenges Old Paradigms from the Parametric Era
  November 12, 2018
  The genesis of generative design can be traced back to simulation software, with topology optimization as the intermediary evolutionary step. Generative design software uses time-tested structural, fluid and thermal simulation technologies; however, instead of asking the user to provide the target geometry, generative design software suggests and recommends appropriate geometry or topology based on user input.
• The Black Box Dilemma
  November 1, 2018
  Trust the mesh generated by the software, or take a proactive approach?
• What Makes a Good Simulation App?
  November 1, 2018
  Simulation app makers weigh ease of use vs. functionality for specific uses cases.
• ITAR Compliance in the Age of On-Demand HPC
  October 1, 2018
  How to stay within ITAR’s rigid boundaries while straddling the cloud’s blurred borders.
• Generative Design Challenges Old Paradigms from the Parametric Era
  November 12, 2018
  The genesis of generative design can be traced back to simulation software, with topology optimization as the intermediary evolutionary step. Generative design software uses time-tested structural, fluid and thermal simulation technologies; however, instead of asking the user to provide the target geometry, generative design software suggests and recommends appropriate geometry or topology based on user input.
• DE News Roundup: November 2, 2018
  November 2, 2018
  MIT launches online experiment to add human perspective on AI training for self-driving cars, Hexagon buys Bricsys, known for DWG-compatible BricsCAD, ANSYS launches new app store, and more.
• The Black Box Dilemma
  November 1, 2018
  Trust the mesh generated by the software, or take a proactive approach?
• What Makes a Good Simulation App?
  November 1, 2018
  Simulation app makers weigh ease of use vs. functionality for specific uses cases.
• Virtual Reality Strategy Conference 2018: New Ways to Interact with Pixels
  October 29, 2018
  Analyst firm Greenlight Insights hosts Virtual Reality Strategy Conference in San Francisco
• Podcast: Digital Engineering News Roundup for Oct. 19, 2018
  October 18, 2018
  Listen to the top news items for the week of Oct 18, 2018. Altair acquires SIMSOLID, Greenlight Insights hosts Virtual Strategy Strategy Conference, new book contemplates the dreaded AI revolt, and more
• Podcast: Digital Engineering News Roundup for Oct. 12, 2018
  October 12, 2018
  Listen to a brief roundup of this week's top digital engineering news featuring Siemens closing its acquisition of Mendix and its plans to acquire Iray renderer Lightworks; Luxion's release of KeyShot 8, Onshape's preview of an AR CAD-editing app at Leap Con, and Red Dot calling for design award entries.
• Material Matters in Rendering
  October 12, 2018
  3D printing applications push rendering developers to match new material properties.
• MathWorks Launches 5G Toolbox
  October 11, 2018
  MathWorks releases 5G Toolbox to let designers simulate and test 5G communication-based products and devices; MathWorks' Ken Karnofsky discusses 5G impact on IoT.
• Onshape Developing AR App for Magic Leap Headset
  October 10, 2018
  Cloud CAD firm Onshape is developing a mixed reality app to let designers edit CAD models in real time on the Magic LEAP AR system.
• Luxion releases KeyShot 8
  October 5, 2018
  Luxion releases new version of its CAD-friendly rendering program KeyShot
• Frustum Launches Windows OS Version of its Generate Software
  October 1, 2018
  Optimization software developer Frustum releases Windows desktop version of its Generate software, promises to bring interactivity to topology optimization.
• ITAR Compliance in the Age of On-Demand HPC
  October 1, 2018
  How to stay within ITAR’s rigid boundaries while straddling the cloud’s blurred borders.
• Sticking Up for Lightweight Materials
  October 1, 2018
  Use of adhesive-bonded structures increases to enable more manufacturing with lightweight materials.
• Jostling for the Best Position in a Peloton
  October 1, 2018
  CFD and wind tunnel test reveal aerodynamically advantageous positions in a group cycling race.
• Siemens Set to Acquire Lightworks, Aims to Bolster Visualization and VR support
  September 28, 2018
  Siemens plans to acquire Lightworks Design, set to add visualization and VR support to its portfolio. The purchase reflects CAD vendors' trajectory seen in PTC and Dassault's past acquisitions.