Digital Engineering, January 2016

Inside this issue

Shed Weight Sooner

Use structural simulation software for optimum lightweighting.

SIMULATE

Supercomputers Lower the Cost of Space Access

DARPA and Department of Defense supercomputers help Masten

Space Systems calculate aerodynamic effects on designs for low Earth orbit launchers.

ENGINEERING COMPUTING

A New Storm

The Digital Storm Slade PRO is an updated version of a very good system.

Another Picture Perfect Pair of Displays

Two new BenQ monitors deliver affordable 4K resolution.

DESIGN

Photorealistic Rendering Grows in Importance

Software and techniques for photorealistic virtual prototypes have developed beyond simple stages.

WORKFLOW

A Growing System for IoT

Developing smart, connected devices demands a broader system scope.

FOCUS ON LIGHTWEIGHTING

Your Software Respectfully Suggests a Design Revision

With optimization, software evolves from a passive tool to an active design partner.

Design Freedom with New Constraints

The marriage of 3D printing and optimization software is giving rise to a new generation of lighter, visually compelling designs — but not without constraints.