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DE Editors · January 8, 2018 · Click2Cast enhances the casting process by adding geometry tools specifically for easily creating runners, risers, sleeves, chillers and cooling lines within a single environment, benefiting the entire supply chain in producing casting quickly and economically.
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DE Editors · January 8, 2018 · Beta CAE Systems has released version 18.1.0 of its software suite with new tools and capabilities.
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DE Editors · January 2, 2018 · Facts and figures on lightweighting in engineering with new materials and the use of more composites.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network comprised of physical objects capable of gathering and sharing electronic information through the Internet.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · A system-on-a-chip (SoC) is a microchip with the necessary electronic circuits to support a given system on a single integrated circuit. Typical uses for SoC include smartphones and wearable computers.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · System modeling refers to the used of computer-aided design (CAD) software to create digital representations of parts that form a larger whole, such as systems of components in an automobile or airplane.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Subtractive manufacturing is a process where an object is produced by removing unnecessary materials from a stock to create the desired geometry. Machining, the long-established standard for mass production and manufacturing, falls into the subtractive category.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Unlike traditional binary computing that uses bits in either a 0 or 1 state, quantum computing uses quantum bits, which can be in superpositions (states can be added together to form a valid state). Quantum computers would, theoretically, be able to efficiently solve problems that are not practically…
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Digital thread refers to the sharing of product lifecycle data up and down the extended supply chain via a communication framework that allows various stakeholders to access data relevant to their responsibilities on demand.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Electronic design automation (EDA), also known as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), refers to software used to design and simulate electronics—such as integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a method for predicting how a product reacts to real-world forces, vibration, heat, fluid flow, and other physical effects.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) uses computer software and hardware to automate manufacturing processes. CAM is often used in conjunction with computer-aided design (CAD).
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Cluster computing technology links together multiple servers to work as one logical unit for high-performance applications like simulation and analysis.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services, like servers, storage, databases, networking and software, over the Internet or the cloud.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the use of applied mathematics, physics and computational software to visualize how a gas or liquid flows around or interacts with an object. It is based on principles that describe how velocity, pressure, temperature, and density of a moving fluid interact.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · The central processing unit (CPU) is the “brains” of the computer where most calculations take place.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Computer-aided design (CAD) is used by engineers, architects, artists and others to create precise drawings or technical illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two- or three-dimensional models.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Blockchain is fundamentally a decentralized technology for storing data. It is a shared immutable ledger for recording a history of transactions.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Biomimicry is the design and production of materials, structures and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.
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DE Editors · January 1, 2018 · Batteries are energy storage systems that are key factors in the electrical powertrain design.
Digital Engineering June 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we focus on automotive design innovations, including light and sound simulation, additive manufacturing applications. Our editors head to NVIDIA GTC and RAPID+TCT, and we investigate whether you can…
May 2026 Special Focus: Artificial Intelligence in Design and Simulation
In this Special Focus Issue, learn about the latest developments in the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering workflows.
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