Digital Engineering October/November 2024

Inside This Issue:

Online FEA and CFD Classes Becoming the Norm

Virtual classrooms make specialist skills more accessible.

Shopping Low-Cost CAD Options

Experts give guidance on sorting out what’s available in the market for robust low-cost (and free) CAD tools for DIYers, students or startup engineering companies. 

Making and Breaking Things for Fun 

Makers and YouTubers blend engineering, entertainment and creativity.

Case Study: Meet the Star Wars Droid Designers

Droid design contest winners discuss process, inspiration.

AM Rides On-Demand Manufacturing Wave

Manufacturers step up use of on-demand models, leveraging AM to enable responsiveness to shifting market demands while gaining more design flexibility.

Balancing Compute Resources

Understanding the nuances of various computing environments can aid in purchasing decisions.