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Morphing 3D-Printed Architectures into 4D
April 1, 2019
No longer will designers focus solely on dimensions like height, width and depth.
Trust, Technology and Being Human
April 1, 2019
An engineering workflow needs to take human nature and the pros and cons of software recommendations into account.
Simulation Transition: Meshing and Elements
April 1, 2019
This month, we look at the array of elements and provide some insight into their application in the world of simulation analysis.
Machines Learn Differently
March 1, 2019
This commentary gets practical about one set of AI technologies that’s just about ready for broader adoption: machine learning (ML).
Transition to Simulation: Linear and Nonlinear Buckling
March 1, 2019
Buckling describes where structural failure can occur when compressive loads are applied to a slender structure.
Thanks, Pal
February 19, 2019
A look back at some of the finer contributions of DE's founding editor, Tony Lockwood
One Last Diatribe
February 19, 2019
Editor’s Note: Tony Lockwood, DE’s Editor at Large, is officially retiring from a career in technology journalism that spans 39 years and includes co-founding the magazine in 1995.
Game on for 5G
February 1, 2019
Transition to Simulation: Spectrum of FEA Analysis, Part 2
February 1, 2019
This month, we continue exploring the spectrum of FEA to include even more available tools. If you enjoy designing mechanical systems, you’ll naturally want to take every opportunity to develop the most robust and well-tested products.
Predictive Maintenance Improves Efficiency
February 1, 2019
Considering the aggressive time to market required for industrial products and services, it is crucial to identify the cause of potential failures before they occur.
Giving Machines the Sense of Touch
January 1, 2019
It’s important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the sense of touch.
Hack Your New Year’s Resolution
January 1, 2019
Small successes can lead to setting loftier goals, but the trick is to build on each success to get there, rather than trying to achieve too much too soon.
The Spectrum of FEA Analysis
January 1, 2019
This month's column explores the common swath of tools available inside the simulation toolbox.
Use Design for Manufacture and Assembly to Read Error Signals from Manufacturing Shop Floor
December 3, 2018
Sensors Boost Robot Performance
December 1, 2018
Robots are starting to deliver unprecedented levels of performance. But why now?



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