In Search of Engineering Tech at CES
Autonomous vehicles, 3D printing and new computing user experiences lead the CES tech news for engineers.
/article/in-search-of-engineering-tech-at-cesEducation for Next-Gen Engineers
Years of outreach focused on science, technology, engineering and math have more young people thinking about college majors in STEM fields.
/article/education-for-next-gen-engineersBook Review: Engineering An Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern Technology
The book is chock-full of more than 300 great illustrations and just enough explanation to whet a casual reader’s appetite for more engineering information.
/article/book-review-engineering-an-illustrated-history-from-ancient-craft-to-modern-technologyPredicting the Future of Technology
Which technologies are poised to revolutionize design engineering, and which ones are being overhyped?
/article/predicting-the-future-of-technologySC16 Hints at What Supercomputing Means for Manufacturing
Vendors of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and deep learning focus on expanding access to advanced computing solutions to more industries.
/article/sc16-hints-at-what-supercomputing-means-for-manufacturingGE Plans to sell 10,000 Additive Machines During Next 10 Years
GE says it is fully focused on becoming a leading supplier of additive machines, materials and software for several industry segments, including 3D Printing, power generation, automotive, medical and electronics.
/article/ge-plans-to-sell-10000-additive-machines-during-next-10-yearsNVIDIA Joins Cancer Moonshot with AI Platform for Accelerating Research
CANDLE AI software is intended to deliver a decade of cancer advances in five years.
/article/nvidia-joins-cancer-moonshot-with-ai-platform-for-accelerating-researchThe Race is On to Fill the Additive Manufacturing Gap
The additive manufacturing software and services space is still evolving, with enough room for newcomers.
/article/the-race-is-on-to-fill-the-additive-manufacturing-gapThe Supercomputer Software Race
The real winners of the exascale race will be the countries and organizations that invest in developing applications that can make use of all that computing power.
/article/the-supercomputer-software-raceSolid Edge Starts Up Small Businesses
Siemens PLM Software hopes to expand CAD use via its new Solid Edge for Startups program.
/article/solid-edge-starts-up-small-businessesCustom Customer Complexity
The more difficult aspect of achieving efficiency in the face of complexity is a cultural one.
/article/custom-customer-complexityTony Hemmelgarn to be Appointed Siemens PLM Software President and CEO
Why Digital Engineering?
You can call it convergence, democratization or the next Industrial Revolution. We call our coverage of the technologies used for optimal engineering design Digital Engineering.
/article/why-digital-engineeringStratasys Demonstrates 3D Printing in the Digital Thread
Stratasys, Siemens, Boeing and Ford provide a sneak peek at how Fused Deposition Modeling may fit into the factory of the future.
/article/stratasys-demonstrates-3d-printing-in-the-digital-threadData and Democratization
Having what you need where and when you need it is becoming more and more difficult.
/article/data-and-democratizationImmerse Yourself in Realistic Design
In today’s fast-paced product development cycle, being able to visualize key design elements, simulate complex requirements and communicate the form, fit and function of a design is critical. Just as rapid prototyping vastly accelerated the pace of product design and development, immersive technologies such as photorealistic rendering, interactive…
/download/immerse-yourself-in-realistic-designMaking the Case for Building an AM Team
Metal AM technology can deliver plenty of benefits for the production of limited run, highly customized parts, yet choosing the right solution is more involved than selecting the optimal hardware configuration. Instead, companies need to balance technical requirements with the accessibility of metal AM expertise, aligning with a…
/download/making-the-case-for-building-an-am-teamDigital Engineering, September 2018
Inside this issue Top Story: The V2X Standards Faceoff Auto manufacturers and standards organizations weigh the options. Autonomous Visualization Autonomous driving visualization tools make massive testing scenarios possible. EVs and Design Complexity Electric vehicles are introducing new levels of complexity to automotive design. The Hunt for Invisible Damage…
/download/digital-engineering-september-2018Making the Case for Simulation of Additive Manufacturing
Falling prices on printer hardware and a plethora of new materials and design tools have catapulted additive manufacturing (AM) from a part-time prototyping resource into a full-scale production method. Yet as companies engage in more widespread use of the technology, they are actively trying to formulate new design…
/download/making-the-case-for-simulation-of-additive-manufacturingIndustry Focus: Designing for Aerospace & Defense
The aerospace & defense sector was one of the first proponents of simulation-led design because it helped manufacturers understand complex physical phenomena while reducing the number of expensive physical tests needed. Many of the A&D manufacturing industry’s distinct characteristics—making relatively few, expensive, complex products—that made it a leader…
/download/industry-focus-desiging-for-aerospace-defenseSimulation Focus: Conference on Advancing Analysis and Simulation in Engineering (CAASE) Preview
At Digital Engineering, we’re lucky enough to see all the technologies used in upfront product design and development—and many that extend beyond into executive management, operations, logistics and production. Our coverage provides us with a drone’s-eye view of engineering, making it easy to see how different companies are…
/download/simulation-focus-conference-on-advancing-analysis-and-simulation-in-engineering-caase-previewTechnology Focus: Immersive Design
Virtual reality has been “the next big thing” in consumer electronics for years, as gamers look for more immersive entertainment options. In industrial sectors, VR has been put to work by many large manufacturers to facilitate design reviews, collaboration and digital prototyping. Now, as VR becomes more accessible…
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