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CAD/CAM Solution Sees Improved Roughing

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

The NODE under the Blade’s Hood

July 1, 2017 · California startup proposes 3D-printed chassis assembly as an environmentally friendly alternative.

New Release of Siemens’ STAR-CCM+ Software Adds Fully Integrated Design Exploration and Optimization

June 28, 2017 · Design Manager integrates design exploration into multiphysics CFD simulations; STAR-Innovate leverages HEEDS design optimization technology.

Vero Software Launches Work NC 2017 R2

June 22, 2017 · WorkNC 2017 R2 is the latest release of the WorkNC computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) solution, by Vero Software.

Modelon Launches Jet Propulsion Library

June 9, 2017 · Modelon’s Jet Propulsion Library offers model-based design of integrated aircraft systems.

Engineering the America’s Cup: It Takes Technology and Teamwork to Win the Race

May 22, 2017 · How America’s Cup defenders and challengers integrate design, simulation, optimization, 3D printing, data analysis and high-performance computing technology for any advantage.

Live Panel Discussion: Optimal Design Technology Outlook

January 3, 2017 · In the past, engineers relied on their industry knowledge, experience, and aesthetic sensibilities to decide the shape of a product. Today, they have the option to turn to generative design, topology optimization, and other technologies to solicit input from AI-like algorithms.

Racing to a Lighter Design with Optimization

January 3, 2017 · ELBFLORACE and Technische Universität Dresden collaborate for a lighter, stronger steering column mount.

Design Optimization: Past, Present and Future

December 1, 2016 · Making design exploration software speak the language of engineers has been a focus of development since the industry’s inception.

A Contemplation on Topology Optimization

December 1, 2016 · An essay on the counterintuitive nature of topology optimization and the challenges faced by design engineers who employ it.

Live Editorial Roundtable Webcast: Next-Gen Technologies Now

November 10, 2016 · Augmented reality, virtual reality, digital twins, generative design, machine learning, and more -- these buzzwords sound futuristic and inconceivable, but are any of them ready for prime-time in design engineering?

Using Industrial IoT Data to Drive Optimization

August 1, 2016 · Product performance info collected from the IIoT holds great potential to fill in many regions of the design space.

Optimizing Pultrusion of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Components

July 28, 2016 · The challenges of fabricating GFRP components can be addressed with optimization.

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Materials and Manufacturing

July 1, 2016 · A look at the interdependencies in composite design, material makeup and manufacturing methods.

Topology Optimization Advances to Support Additive Manufacturing

May 2, 2016 · Software features are growing in response to increasing use of additive manufacturing.

The Three ‘Topos’: Optimization Jargon Explained

April 1, 2016 · Topology, topography and topometry optimization each use a different approach to explore a design configuration.

CD-adapco STAR Global Conference 2016 Recap, Part 2

March 17, 2016 · Faster simulation yields faster designs for CD-adapco STAR-CCM+ customers.

Collaborative Design Optimization

March 1, 2016 · Enterprise adoption of optimization facilitates the capture and re-deployment of expert knowledge.

Topology Optimization Issues

February 1, 2016 · Learn about what topology optimization is and some of the issues it raises.


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