Digital Engineering April 2026

Inside This Issue:

Road Trip: ECAD in the Age of Physical AI

Synopsys announces Multiphysics Fusion, Ansys R1 2026, reveals company’s silicon-to-systems vision

Road Trip: AM Industry is Warming Up

Despite a blizzard, Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026 brought together top industry execs.

Throwing Down the Iron Man Gauntlet

Social media’s cosplayers turn to affordable 3D printers to create tailor-made superhero costumes.

How Natural Language Input Might Change DfAM and CNC

Integration of large language models opens new doors, raises new questions.

Making Room for AI Integration

Companies share snippets of how they’re incorporating AI into their additive manufacturing product solutions and the challenges they’re working to overcome.

Cloud-Based Engineering: On the Rise

Industry leaders provide a high-level view of what’s driving the adoption of cloud-based engineering software.