The latest release from Ansys 2023 R2 enables distributed engineering teams with new technologies and improved performance to drive industry innovation forward. It combines an exceptional range of enhanced numerics capabilities, performance improvements, and cross-disciplinary engineering solutions to equip organizations with advanced physics solvers, scalable GPU-based computing, and seamless workflows. “From semiconductor manufacturers to electric […]
Design and Make companies prioritize workforce, sustainability, digitization
Leaders and experts from industries that design and make places, objects, and experiences report more business resilience amid an increasingly uncertain global landscape, according to Autodesk’s 2023 State of Design & Make report, released earlier this year. Globally, 79% of respondents said the world feels more uncertain than it did three years ago. To compile the […]
Concentric’s new hydraulic product configurator streamlines designs
Concentric AB, an innovator in flow control and fluid power, supplying proprietary systems and components to the world’s truck, bus, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and industrial applications end-markets, provides a CAD download tool built by CADENAS PARTsolutions. A customer-focused manufacturer best known for their external gear pumps and motors, Concentric has offered an industry-leading customer […]
A closer look at cloud-based Creo+
PTC recently announced a major breakthrough for its industry-leading computer-aided design (CAD) solution. Creo+ combines the power and proven functionality of Creo with new cloud-based tools to enhance design collaboration and simplify CAD administration. Building on the market-leading capabilities for model-based definition, simulation-driven design, and advanced manufacturing, the software as a service (Saas) includes real-time […]
Siemens releases Calibre DesignEnhancer for IC optimization
Siemens Digital Industries Software recently introduced Calibre DesignEnhancer software, an innovative solution that enables integrated circuit (IC), place-and-route (P&R), and full-custom design teams to dramatically improve productivity, boost design quality and reduce time to market by automatically implementing “Calibre correct-by-construction” design layout modifications much earlier in the IC design and verification process. The latest in […]
Ansys launches an AI virtual assistant for better customer support
Expanding artificial intelligence (AI) integration across its simulation portfolio and customer community, Ansys announced the limited beta release of AnsysGPT, a multilingual, conversational, AI virtual assistant set to revolutionize the way Ansys customers receive support. Developed using state-of-the-art ChatGPT technology available via the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, AnsysGPT uses well-sourced Ansys public data to answer technical […]
SprutCAM to exhibit robots and digital solutions at EMO 2023
The highly anticipated European premiere of the 17th version of SprutCAM X, a CAD/CAM system, and SprutCAM X Robot, an offline robot programming (OLP) software, will captivate visitors at EMO 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for manufacturing technology. SprutCAM Tech invites industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the press to experience the latest innovations firsthand at […]
PTC brings Creo to the cloud
PTC announced new and upgraded solutions for digital transformation at the PTC Liveworks 2023 event in Boston. One major announcement was its Creo+ software as a service (SaaS) computer-aided design (CAD) solution and the release of the tenth version of its Creo CAD software. Creo+ combines the power and proven functionality of Creo with new […]
Designing better ionization gauges for high-vacuum applications
By Alan Petrillo, COMSOL Semiconductor manufacturing, particle physics research, and other valuable processes occur in high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum (HV/UHV) conditions. To help develop a better ionization gauge for measuring pressure in HV/UHV environments, instrument manufacturer INFICON of Liechtenstein used multiphysics modeling to test and refine its impressive new design. The Ion Reference Gauge 080 (IRG080), […]
QuesTek launches ICMD digital materials design platform
QuesTek Innovations has launched its ICMD digital design platform for materials engineering and the development of novel materials. ICMD enables digital transformation for the materials design and optimization process through a SaaS offering and deployment in private corporate clouds. ICMD is a digital platform to transform the traditional experiment-based, trial-and-error process of materials engineering. Similar […]
Managing relationships in complex parametric models
By Jody Muelaner, Ph.D. CEng MIMechE One of the best and worst things about parametric CAD is the way everything can reference each other. While this can allow assemblies to fit together without tedious manual calculation and checking of assembly stack-ups, it can also lead to a lot of confusion. This article will look at […]
New inverse design method accelerates fuel cell development
Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) has developed a new simulation-driven inverse design methodology to accelerate the research and development process for fuel cell flow field plates. The methodology sets key performance objectives and directs algorithms to generate structural flow field forms that fulfill those objectives. The TRINA team engineered this approach by integrating […]
Improving folding e-bike designs in SolidWorks by optimizing complex mechanism synthesis
By Jody Muelaner, Ph.D. CEng MIMechE BriefBike is an e-bike designed to fold in a single, almost instant motion, just like an umbrella. This is a great case study in mechanism design due to the many constraints that must all be considered to ensure the bike performs correctly when being ridden and folded and when […]
COMSOL Conference returns to Munich in 2023
The COMSOL Conference is returning in person this year in Munich, Germany, on October 25–27, 2023. The conference gathers users of modeling and simulation in a forum where they can share valuable insights and learn new modeling skills. Attendees will be able to: Connect with other practitioners in the simulation community Gain inspiration from industry […]
Hi, I’m Éncy, your SprutCAM X AI assistant
SprutCAM Tech just released an update of SprutCAM X, which integrates ChatGPT technologies based on the OpenAI API to provide an AI virtual assistant and help engineers with CNC machining tasks. The AI wizard is called Éncy (pronounced [ˈɛnsɪ]) and greets the user with the following message: “Hi, I’m Éncy, your SprutCAM X AI assistant. […]
Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin
By Raymond Wodar, Global Business Consultant — CPG-Retail Industry • Dassault Systèmes Most manufacturers know (or want to know) about the digital twin, which the Digital Twin Consortium defines as “a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronized at a specified frequency and fidelity.” The digital twin and its more comprehensive successor, the virtual […]
Clinker coolers get an agile twist
Claudius Peters makes the machines that make cement. Applying agile processes to product design calls upon CAD systems to optimize those machines. By Jean Thilmany, Contributing Writer Once used mainly to speed up software development, the agile method — which proponents say can slash product development time and costs — is making inroads into product […]
High-fidelity modeling in metal AM
This article was contributed by Garrett Clyma, CFD Engineer at Flow Science. Melt pool flow dynamics is a critical and often overlooked aspect of the metal 3D printing process. Changes in heat input, powder, and alloy properties directly impact the melt pool evolution, affecting a part’s quality and mechanical properties. Since the melting process occurs […]
3D printing software for an open SLS system
Software manufacturer CoreTechnologie has entered into a partnership with printer specialist Weirather to realize an open system for SLS 3D printing of high-quality plastic parts. With the new application, the user works in the 4D_Additive software seamlessly from the CAD model until the dispatch to the Weirather printer. Full control and flexibility In the Build Manager […]
Simcenter helps streamline electrification engineering projects
The latest release of Simcenter software for mechanical simulation helps streamline electrification engineering projects, assists new aircraft meet margins of safety, simplifies durability testing across many industries and more. “Addressing complex engineering challenges such as developing products that are more powerful, yet greener, lighter yet stronger requires a fully-integrated CAE solution,” said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior […]
SprutCAM X Robot includes models of almost 700 robot mechanisms from world-renowned manufacturers
SprutCAM X Robot software, developed by SprutCAM Tech in Limassol, Cyprus, provides a convenient and natural programming environment that simulates the interaction between an engineer, robot, tool, and product as closely as possible. In 2022, the number of models in the online Robot library was increased by three times. To develop a control program for […]
A look at hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite
Open Mind Technologies, a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has introduced its latest hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite which offers users new and enhanced features for simplified NC programming in applications ranging from 2.5D machining to 5-axis milling. For easy programming of recurring shapes with a single click, hyperMILL 2023 has a new […]
Top five 3D CAD articles of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we recognize the five most-read articles on 3D CAD World. This year, we saw many software releases and new functionalities to improve the design process. Here are the most popular stories on 3D CAD software advancements. 1. The latest release of Siemens’ NX software Siemens Digital Industries Software announced […]
Using simulation to keep the holidays warm
By Jason Shar, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Consulting Engineer, Rand Simulation The holiday season is once again upon us! This means peace on Earth, good will towards others, and embracing the spirit of giving. For those of us living in colder climates, though, this also means the worst of holiday humbugs: your precious coffee, hot […]
Zuken USA announces cloud hosted Project Management for E3.series
Zuken USA, Inc. has added cloud-based project management to its popular E3.series suite of products for wire harness and electrical cabinet design. Cloud Collaborator for E3.series is a plug-in that connects to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure for project storage and management. Companies of all sizes can now take advantage of the convenience and […]