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A Peek into the Certification Process

There’s no preapproved list of FEA [finite element analysis] or CFD [computational fluid dynamics] software titles you can pick from. 
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Autonomy in Aviation’s Future

Even for operations under the human pilot’s control, automation can act as a safeguard.

Aibuild FETS for Additive Manufacturing Launches

June 1, 2026 · Aibuild, a manufacturing software company, launches Aibuild FETS, a finite element thermomechanical simulation tool that runs faster than any solution on the market.

March 2026 Special Focus Issue: Design for Aerospace

March 4, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, we take a look at the latest developments in aerospace engineering and simulation, including autonomous aircraft, metadata standardization, and PLM trends.

Digital Engineering February 2026

February 4, 2026 · In this issue, we take a look at the impact of aviation certifications, AI agents, GPU acceleration, and the latest news from CES 2026.

A Peek into the Certification Process

January 29, 2026 · There’s no preapproved list of FEA [finite element analysis] or CFD [computational fluid dynamics] software titles you can pick from. 

Tekna and Burloak Collaborate on Satellite Components

November 20, 2025 · Through the agreement, Tekna will supply aluminum metal powders engineered for use in high-performance aerospace applications.

Autonomy in Aviation’s Future

November 7, 2025 · Even for operations under the human pilot’s control, automation can act as a safeguard.

Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group Releases Report on MBSE

November 4, 2025 · Participating solution providers were Ansys, PTC, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and The Reuse Company.

Velo3D Teams Up With iRocket to Beef Up U.S. Aerospace & Defense Supply Chains

October 17, 2025 · iRocket invests in Velo3D Sapphire printers and Rapid Production Solutions to scale U.S.-based production of reusable launch vehicle and defense hardware.

Advanced Simulation Takes Flight at NAFEMS Aerospace Seminar

September 30, 2025 · FAA, NASA execs headline NAFEMS event with a focus on advanced simulation and AI-based surrogate modeling.

QuesTek Innovations Produces Printable Alloy Concept

September 12, 2025 · The effort aims to support development of next-generation alloys for aerospace and energy.

Altair Teams Up with Wichita State’s NIAR on Aerospace Innovation

September 11, 2025 · Combining NIAR’s certification by analysis methodologies with Altair’s simulation and data analytics tools, companies can design, test, and optimize aircraft.

America Makes Shares Project Call Worth $450K

August 27, 2025 · America Makes Announces Affordable and Agile Composite AM Structures (AACAMS) Project Call Worth $450K in Funding

VVDN Buys GGS Engineering

August 19, 2025 · This acquisition is intended to expand VVDN's ER&D portfolio in automotive, medtech and aerospace industries, company reports.

Company Aids Hypersonic Research at UT Dallas with CFD Tools

June 13, 2025 · Through this collaboration, Dr. Yousefi will receive a 6-month, no-cost academic license for GridPro’s Infinity block module.

Velo3D Collaborates with U.S. Naval Labs

June 9, 2025 · Velo3D will collaborate with NAWCAD and FRC East to explore and characterize advanced materials tailored for military flight hardware, Velo3D reports.

Siemens and Northrop Grumman Extend Collaboration

June 3, 2025 · Northrop Grumman will expand use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, which will enable data-driven decision making across the enterprise, company shares.

NASA Turns to 3D Printing for New Thermal Management Solutions

June 3, 2025 · NASA is collaborating with 3D Systems, Penn State and Arizona State on new heat mitigation solutions for spacecraft. The project involves 3D Systems' DMP solutions, Oqton software, and new shape memory alloys.

Dassault Systèmes and Airbus Extend Partnership

April 25, 2025 · Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform will be used across Airbus, company-wide, for all future generations of civil and military aircraft and helicopters.

Pratt & Whitney Debuts Additive GTF Repair Solution

April 10, 2025 · New technology developed at company's North American Technology Accelerator in Jupiter, FL.

Firehawk Aerospace Taps JuggerBot 3D as Partner for AM Propellants

April 9, 2025 · Energetics firm invests in large-format additive manufacturing systems to boost 3D-printed energetics, Juggerbot 3D reports.


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