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Generative Design: Advice from Algorithms
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Design engineers face new challenges in working with computation-driven design software.
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A Look at Lightweighting Technologies
January 11, 2017
The technology stars are aligning with the need to advance lightweigthing initiatives.
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Built-In Lightweight Performance
January 3, 2017
The Evora chassis from Lotus Cars was designed to be lightweight from the start.
A Look at Lightweighting
January 3, 2017
If we’re so concerned with weight, why don’t we just make everything out of carbon fiber? Or aluminum?
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Lightweight By Design
February 12, 2016
As trends in topology optimization, material engineering and 3D printing converge, what you think you know about design and manufacturing gets turned on its head.
Less Weight is More
October 1, 2014
Lightweighting has become a top priority for design engineers.
Altair Announces Nominees of the Enlighten Award for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Lightweighting
July 24, 2014
The winner will be announced on August 4 at the 2014 CAR Management Briefing Seminars.
Altair Announces Keynotes for European Altair Technology Conference
May 14, 2014
Presenters include Porsche, Scania, Stadler Rail, Valeo and more.
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