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Ignorance Is a Miss

August 1, 2017 · Data management needs run a broad gamut, from simple file permission controls to full PLM. There are a lot of options in between. It’s also a constantly changing target.

CMMs: A Machining Accuracy Possibility

August 1, 2017 · Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are devices that use physical contact or, increasingly, laser scanners or other touchless techniques, to precisely create a digital map of the outside of an object.

Interpreting a Data-Driven World

August 1, 2017 · One of the most important tasks in any finite element analysis simulation is to decide on the objectives of the analysis and how to interpret the results in a physically meaningful way, according to Abbey.

Engineering Training in the Future

July 1, 2017 · It’s all about engaging and interesting content at a lively pace.

The Power to Simulate New Materials

July 1, 2017 · Having scalable manufacturing systems in place that allow new materials to be created and used is critical, of course, but then what?

Designing Over-the-Air, Secure Devices

July 1, 2017 · The fundamentals of IoT device security are hard to build in late in the development process, and the details do matter.

How the Integration of CAD and CAM Affects Design Engineers

June 23, 2017 · CAD-CAM integration, plus the rise of rapid prototyping, could bring CAM capabilities to virtually every engineering desktop.

Designing “Smart” Products

June 1, 2017 · Are we at risk of becoming a bit too enamored with the potential returns to be gained from connected, “smart” products and the IoT?

Simulation Paves the Way for a New Autonomous Testing Era

June 1, 2017 · To predict certainty in vehicle performance, automotive companies will have to extend simulation technologies and embrace new ones.

Designing Sensors for Harsh Environments

June 1, 2017 · As the IoT takes shape and harsh-environment applications become more prevalent, increased demand may cause vendors to remedy this situation.

Technology vs. Economy and Human Nature

June 1, 2017 · It’s not enough for technology to work economically, it also has to shift cultural norms.

Stand Behind STEM/STEAM Programming

May 1, 2017 · STEM projects build on the natural curiosity of children while teaching the scientific method, engineering, physics and biology, and let kids try on careers at an early age.

Simulation and Analysis: When Button Clicking Ends in Tears

May 1, 2017 · Oversimplification of analysis decisions can lead us astray in finite element analysis.

Big Business Gets Additive Manufacturing

May 1, 2017 · The latest firsts in 3D printing are emerging out of R&D labs and being made by big businesses.

Leveraging Customer Feedback, Mobility and IoT for Data Capture in PLM

April 20, 2017 · As products get smarter, information can be gathered from the field to develop next-generation product iterations.

Email: The Enemy of Collaboration

March 1, 2017 · Keeping up with emailed engineering changes, much less aggregating them back into one file, is a digital nightmare.

Supercomputer Envy

March 1, 2017 · The strongest way to ensure that engineers get the supercomputer advantages is not the size of the machine, but having an overall focus on ensuring impact, and getting the right balance of external and in-house expertise.

Next-Gen Sensor Technologies for New Applications

February 1, 2017 · Demands for new applications are shaping the efforts to develop these sensing devices.

Managing CAE from Black Box to Full Fidelity

August 1, 2016 · How can you make the most of simulation data?

5 Questions to Ask Your VDI Vendor

May 26, 2016 · If you're in the market for virtual desktop infrastructure, you have several options, but know there is no one size fits all solution.


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