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Topology Optimization News and Resources

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab Picks SciArt’s Generative Design Tool

October 2, 2020 · SciArt’s topology optimization engine generates the lightest weight solutions for complex design problems, the company reports.

Desktop Metal AM 2.0, Going Public, More

September 21, 2020 · Metal AM hardware maker discusses the technology's transition from prototyping to manufacturing

Autodesk Manufacturing Summit: Betting on Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing

September 4, 2020 · Autodesk showcases Fusion 360 during virtual event, promotes generative design and 3D printing for collaborative product development during the new normal.

MSC Software Touts New `Thinks Like an Engineer’ Tool

July 29, 2020 · MSC Apex Generative Design 2020 allows engineers to explore and optimize designs in a single step to accelerate innovation.

CAASE20: AM-Focused Tracks and Talks in Upcoming Simulation Conference

May 18, 2020 · Virtual simulation conference lineup includes trends and practices in generative design, lightweighting, 3D printing, assembly consolidation, lattice design, and more.

Arcimoto FUV Goes on a Lightweighting Ride

February 19, 2020 · Using generative design tools and AM, XponentialWorks helps Arcimoto reduce part sizes to squeeze more performance out of the electric vehicle.

SoftInWay Partners with Siemens

February 18, 2020 · The new partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software means an expansion of the software portfolio for SoftInWay’s clients.

Autodesk Fusion adds ECAD tools, Siemens develops CAD for VR, JPR publishes CAD report, more

February 6, 2020 · Autodesk Fusion adds ECAD tools, Siemens develops CAD for VR, JPR publishes CAD report, more

DE Video News Roundup, CES 2020 Highlights Part 2

January 22, 2020 · Brunswick showcases hightech boat, Blackberry hitches a ride in self-driving cars, COMSOL releases COMSOL 5.5, more

Autodesk discusses partnership with ANSYS at AU 2019, offers free generative design tools, more

December 2, 2019 · Autodesk and ANSYS affirm partnership, Autodesk offers free generative design tools, React Robotics design in Fusion with Lenovo workstations, more

AU 2019: Partnership with ANSYS, Free Generative Design Tools, Jumping on the Virgin HyperLoop, More

November 26, 2019 · Autodesk University highlights, update on the Autodesk-ANSYS partnership, Free Generative Design tools for subscribers, more

SIMULIA road trip, Unreal Engine 4.23 highlights, ANSYS and Edge Case Research partnership, more

September 6, 2019 · Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA goes on the road to promote simulation, Epic Games launches Unreal 4.23 with Beta features, ANSYS and Edge Case Research partner to address autonomous vehicle hazard detection, GPU-based on-demand Bullet Render Fame goes live

ParaMatters CogniCAD Walkthrough

September 1, 2019 · Setting up topology optimization problems is clear-cut in CogniCAD.

Learn to Design for AM

August 30, 2019 · Two upcoming courses to focus on designing parts and assemblies while taking advantage of additive manufacturing.

Increasing the Productivity of Metal AM via Partnership

July 26, 2019 · nTopology’s partnership with Betatype yields 28% reduction in build time for rocket nozzle part.

Field-Driven Design for Rapid Engineering and Collaboration

May 29, 2019 · A new approach to multifunctional design uses fields to encapsulate shape, physics and manufacturing process in a single, unified environment.

Techniplas: Combining Additive Manufacturing (AM), Generative Design, and AI to Explore Lightweighting

May 9, 2019 · In partnership with generative design software maker Paramatters, Techniplas offers free browser-based manufacturing portal to attract lightweighting projects

COFES 2019: Mixed Reality with Visual Fidelity, Real-Time Simulation, Diversity, and More

May 8, 2019 · Congress on the Future of Engineering Software tackles AR, VR, MR, real-time simulation, women in engineering, and more.

Congress on the Future of Engineering Software 2019 Begins in Silicon Valley

April 9, 2019 · Industry leaders gather for annual COFES event on engineering software for product and building design.

Workstations Meet Computer-Aided Optimization Software Challenges

April 8, 2019 · Lower costs, higher power workstations evolve to power generative design and optimization-focused workflows.


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