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Lightweighting News and Resources

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.

Altair Now Accepting Global Submissions for the 8th Annual Enlighten Awards

February 3, 2020 · International award showcases innovation in automotive lightweighting.

Cobra Aero Takes Off on DfAM Journey

October 1, 2019 · Partnership with Renishaw helps specialty manufacturer optimize UAV engine design for metal AM production.

Material Concerns in a Complex Design World

October 1, 2019 · The use of more composite materials, the emergence of generative design approaches, new simulation tools and the adoption of various additive manufacturing (AM) solutions are playing a role in increasing this complexity.

Composite Simulation Grows More Robust

October 1, 2019 · Composite performance inseparable from manufacturing process and material design.

3D Printing Isn’t the Death of Die Casting

September 23, 2019 · CAASE19 Virtual Conference sessions explores how additive manufacturing can augment existing die casting processes.

Altair Announces 2019 Winners of its Enlighten Award

August 13, 2019 · Ferrari, FCA, Material Science Corporation, ZF, Alba Tooling & Engineering Automotive Management Consulting GmbH, csi entwicklungstechnik GmbH take top honors.

Volkswagen Reshapes Classic Microbus with Generative Design

July 16, 2019 · VW uses Autodesk Fusion to design the steering wheel, wheel, side mirror arm, and seat support for the new Type 20 concept minivan

XponentialWorks Companies Plan to Launch Products at Rapid+TCT 2019

May 20, 2019 · XponentialWorks plans to demonstrate the latest capabilities from Nexa3D, NXT Factory and ParaMatters.

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

ParaMatters Upgrades its Generative, Autonomous Design and Lightweighting Software

April 30, 2019 · CogniCAD 2.1 autonomous topology optimizer for lightweighting offers enhanced variety of loading conditions, optimization of build orientation. It also features an intuitive, simple user interface that works autonomously and instantly.

Elysium’s DirectTranslator Brings Enterprise-level Capabilities to the User’s Fingertips

April 26, 2019 · The new release of the advanced DirectTranslator has combined functionality with an on-demand, push-button interface.

HP Puts 3D Printed Parts into Its Own Machines

April 16, 2019 · AM system maker shifts strategy to test the economics of additive manufacturing

LIFT Announces New Phase of “Fast Forge” Technology Project Opportunities

April 12, 2019 · Small and large organizations can submit project ideas designed to develop new technologies in short period of time.

CoreTech System Releases Moldex3D R17

April 9, 2019 · This new simulation solution is made for smart manufacturing in plastics molding.

LIFT Receives Agreement Extension from U.S. Department of Defense

March 8, 2019 · The Detroit-based research and development institute will continue its work, while driving towards a new long-term agreement.

Biomimicry Inspires Lightweight Lattice Design

January 1, 2019 · The combination of nature and new topology optimization and simulation tools serves up a powerful approach to achieving lightweighting design goals.

Renishaw Extends ParaMatters Collaboration

December 18, 2018 · The partnership now extends to optimized lightweighting and automation of metal additive manufacturing.

Sticking Up for Lightweight Materials

October 1, 2018 · Use of adhesive-bonded structures increases to enable more manufacturing with lightweight materials.


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