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Generating Collaboration at GM and Adidas with Generative Design
A look at two generative design partnerships between manufacturers and technology vendors show the value of collaboration.
COFES 2018: Thinking About the Future of Engineering Software
COFES, engineering software industry's annual think tank event,
3MF Format for 3D Printing: What it is, How to Use it
As more 3D printing equipment supports color, texture, multiple materials and other developments, 3MF will play a key role in simplifying the process for everyone.
From Perpetual to On-Demand Licensing
A look at the design software industry’s movement toward usage-based, time-based sales models.
3D Printing, Electric Vehicles Converge at GM
GM leveraged Autodesk’s cloud computing and AI-based algorithms, using a generative design approach to create the part.
Frustum Makes Available TrueSOLID for Generative Design
TrueSOLID from Frustum delivers multi-part assembly topology optimization, advanced optimization modes and kernel-integrated mesostructures (lattices) to design lighter, stronger and more efficient products, the company reports.
Optimization Overview: solidThinking Inspire
solidThinking Inspire 2018 is a structural optimization program designed to provide a complete workflow from geometry creation and or manipulation, through FE analysis to topology optimization and geometry shape fitting of the resultant configuration.
The Rise of Design Software for 3D Printing
Manufacturers’ embrace of additive manufacturing pressures software providers.
Netfabb Review: Prepared for Additive Manufacturing
The latest release of Autodesk Netfabb includes multiple enhancements.
PTC Releases Creo 5.0 CAD Solution
Launch features enhanced capabilities in additive manufacturing, topology optimization and simulation.
Tracking Parametric CAD’s Odyssey Into Finite Element Analysis and Additive Manufacturing
Developers look for alternative treatments of CAD data in simulation and additive manufacturing.
ParaMatters Releases Autonomous Topology Optimizer
ParaMatters' CogniCAD is a cloud-based, cognitive design platform that is capable of automatically generating additive manufacturing for high-performance, lightweighted structures within aerospace, automotive and other mission critical applications.  
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Editor’s Pick: Inspired for Simulation-Driven Design
Design topology optimization and simulation solution sees wide range of enhancements.
Altair Debuts Inspire 2018 Software
Inspire 2018 from Altair is available through its solidThinking channel partner network and directly to its HyperWorks user community.
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