Special Industry Focus: Designing for Automotive
Read about the latest developments in automotive design and engineering.
September 20, 2021
The automotive industry is experiencing seismic shifts in fluctuating demand, new use cases (such as ride sharing and vehicles-as-a-service), along with pressure to reduce weight and improve environmental performance.
At the same time, auto makers are attempting to shift to more hybrid and electric drivetrain technology, while also incorporating safe, autonomous vehicle features. All of these trends are impacting how vehicles are designed, and what materials and techniques are employed in their manufacture.
In this Special Focus Issue, our writers take a look at 3D printing in the automotive industry, new trends in vehicle simulation, and case studies on the deployment of new technologies in the vehicle design and manufacture space.
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PTC Releases Creo v11, Updates Creo+
This launch enables engineers to enjoy enhancements for electrification, composites, model-based definition, simulation-driven design and manufacturing, the company says.
CADENAS Announces Membership in Industrial Twin Association
The IDTA is the first point of contact for all aspects of the standardized digital twin.
Hexagon Announces Leadership Appointments
Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division appoints senior leadership.
Ingersoll Rand Leads $19M Financing Round for Inkbit
Inkbit will use funding to advance to multifunctional additive manufacturing.
CAD Users Embrace Hybrid Modeling
Subdivision modeling gaining ground in production phase surface modeling.
ESTECO International Users’ Meeting Announces Agenda
The early June meeting, to take place in Italy, includes keynotes from Toyota, Eaton and more.
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