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Live from CAASE: Simulation Helps NuStep Improve Component Design

June 6, 2018 · By combining two of the results in order to achieve targeted displacement and inertia goals, NuStep was able to come up with an optimal design that reduced weight and ensured the machine would steel operate comfortably for users.

Editor’s Pick: Engineering Optimization and Process Solutions Updated

May 9, 2018 · New user interface, more collaboration and new optimization algorithm among enhancements.

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Engineering Optimization and Process Solutions Updated

May 9, 2018 · New user interface, more collaboration and new optimization algorithm among enhancements.

PART Engineering Expands Partnership; Adds Software to Altair Alliance

May 3, 2018 · Static and fatigue strength software S-Life FKM by PART Engineering is now available for use by APA enabled HyperWorks customers.

Frustum Makes Available TrueSOLID for Generative Design

May 1, 2018 · TrueSOLID from Frustum delivers multi-part assembly topology optimization, advanced optimization modes and kernel-integrated mesostructures (lattices) to design lighter, stronger and more efficient products, the company reports.

Optimization Overview: solidThinking Inspire

April 1, 2018 · solidThinking Inspire 2018 is a structural optimization program designed to provide a complete workflow from geometry creation and or manipulation, through FE analysis to topology optimization and geometry shape fitting of the resultant configuration.

Netfabb Review: Prepared for Additive Manufacturing

April 1, 2018 · The latest release of Autodesk Netfabb includes multiple enhancements.

Post-Processing 3D Printed Prototypes

February 1, 2018 · Post-processing a 3D printed part is still a highly manual operation, but new technologies can help reduce both time and cost.

AVL Adds Multidisciplinary System Simulation Software to Partner Alliance

December 1, 2017 · AVL CRUISE M is now available for use by HyperWorks customers.

HOLISHIP Steers EU Ship Design in New, Optimized Direction

December 1, 2017 · Multi-partner consortium is collaborating on an integrated platform to support a systems approach to ship design and to encourage greater innovation in the EU maritime industry.

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Climbing the Optimization Mountain

December 1, 2017 · Bringing together CAE, MDO and PLM components into a true, integrated multidisciplinary optimization framework.

ESTECO’s VOLTA and modeFRONTIER Releases Available

November 27, 2017 · ESTECO's new versions of modeFRONTIER and VOLTA feature faster optimization and improved usability, company reports.

HyperSizer Software Helps Optimize Structure of All-Composite Aircraft

October 9, 2017 · Manufacturers of the Stratolaunch air-launch platform used Collier Research’s automated sizing and analysis software to inform laminate design and production.

Optimize Early and Often

October 1, 2017 · Multidisciplinary optimization (MDO) technology is improving quickly, becoming more user friendly with every release, but it’s still far from easy to set up a study as complex as this one.

Topology Optimization, Part 3

October 1, 2017 · How to address manufacturing constraints in optimization.

Mentor Prepares Engineers for an Electric, Self-Driving Future

September 28, 2017 · A recap of the Mentor Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) Automotive 2017.

CGTech Releases VERICUT Software Version 8.1

September 25, 2017 · VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.

Altair Doles Out Enlighten Awards for Innovation in Automotive Lightweighting

August 15, 2017 · FCA, Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T recipients of the 5th annual Altair Enlighten Awards; Honda and Constellium were runners-up in the Full Vehicle and Module categories, respectively.

PARTsolutions V11 Aims to Optimize Design Process

August 1, 2017 · New version includes advanced search functions and optimized user interface.

Editor’s Pick: CAD/CAM Solution Sees Improved Roughing

July 12, 2017 · WorkNC 2017 R2 debuts new Parallel Finishing toolpath and improvements to machining sequences.


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