9 August 2018
ITI is pleased to announce the release of CADfix 12, the latest version of its leading CAD simplification, translation and repair solution. CADfix 12 sees a significant speed-up, new CAD model preparation and export for Virtual Reality (VR) applications. There are also new 3D model differencing tools for CAD, scan and mesh data, additional advanced defeaturing technology for CAE, and a new Macro Record and Playback tool. Find out more more
9 August 2018
Strathclyde to lead programme for equality in science and engineering
A programme for enhancing equality and diversity in science and engineering at universities is to be led by the University of Strathclyde.
Strathclyde is joined by construction firm BAM Nuttall Ltd and the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering in the project, STEM Equals, which will address challenges faced by female and LGBT staff in science and engineering. more
30 July 2018
NAFEMS are delighted to announce that the call for papers for the 2019 NAFEMS World Congress, in Quebec City, Canada, 17-20 June 2019, is now open. Engineering analysis, modelling and simulation are dynamic and ever-evolving fields. Gone are the days when everything could be categorised as either FEA or CFD. The rate of progress in software, hardware, techniques and best practice continues at a blistering pace, while the more
30 July 2018
BETA CAE Systems version 19.0.0 is officially here to elevate your CAE experience further by empowering you with the most effective software and efficient workflows. As ever, we continue to build on our highly acclaimed reputation, never losing sight of our ongoing commitment to the global CAE Community and its needs. The new release of v19.0.0 goes long beyond customers’ demands, by implementing a plethora of new tools and features, more
27 July 2018
Swansea University has licensed VABS simulation software by AnalySwift, a provider of high-fidelity modelling software for composites, for researching new helicopter rotor blades. The work is part of the broader European Union-funded research project, SABRE (Shape Adaptive Blades for Rotorcraft Efficiency), which seeks to develop quieter, more fuel-efficient helicopter blade morphing technologies.
The VABS programme is a general-purpose more
25 July 2018
Objective One of the activities of the Airbus Helicopters flight test department is to measure loads for different components (through load sensors, or gauges) and flight configurations (described by the Flight Configuration Parameters, FCP). This data is used to establish the inspections and retirement time for each principal structural element of the helicopter and to list the parts which need to be re-designed to enhance the flight more
19 July 2018
Companies Announce Two-Year Joint Development Agreement BETHESDA, Md. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of an initiative to develop next-generation advanced materials and manufacturing processes, Lockheed Martin and Arconic, a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader, today announced a two-year Joint Development Agreement (JDA). Together, the companies will develop customized lightweight material systems and more
9 July 2018
DATADVANCE, an independent developer of design space exploration and predictive modeling software, constructed an approximation model for Mitsubishi Motors to predict internal combustion pressure model parameters.
The modern automotive market requires manufacturers to balance between increasing customer demands, strict environmental regulations. To meets the regulations, lightweight and good efficiency vehicle are required. But sometimes more
19 June 2018
Get involved with the engineering analysis, modelling and simulation community and present at one of the many NAFEMS events taking place around the world. As part of our mission to “Provide knowledge, international collaboration and educational opportunities for the use and validation of engineering simulation”, we organise numerous events every year, in order to promote, support, and encourage knowledge sharing. These more
19 June 2018
PITTSBURGH, June 19, 2018 - Volkswagen Motorsport is charging to the finish line of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb through the help of a new collaboration with ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) to develop its first-ever, fully-electric race car — the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak. With a goal of setting a new time record for electric cars, Volkswagen Motorsport is tapping into ANSYS' Pervasive Engineering Simulation solutions to create a more
