3D Printer Aids in Academic R&D

Students in the department of aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering are using high-tech 3D printers for a range of projects including analysis of alternative modes of flight for potential military applications. As part of the department’s research in this area, faculty and Ph.D students frequently... [Read more]

EOS to Showcase Laser-Sintering Orthopaedic Applications at AAOS 2010

Novi, MI – EOS will exhibit innovative orthopaedic applications—and a working EOSINT M 270 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system—at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 9-13, in New Orleans, LA. The company will also present new process and quality enhancements for their manufacturing equipment... [Read more]

Car Buffs Team Up to Create Realistic Model T

A savvy designer uses CAD software to work in tandem with creative service bureau. Their combined efforts resulted in unique, prototype vehicle. One year or so ago, a light bulb went off in Mike Littrell’s head when he saw pictures of Bill Gould’s concept hot rod delivery truck. The car enthusiast and president of C.ideas had been searching... [Read more]

Converting Toolbox Optimizes Efficiency of Engineering Process for Machine Manufacturers

Siemens Industry, Inc. introduced the Converting Toolbox, a set of standardized automation tools for the integration of various machine components that previously had to be performed individually.  The product simplifies web processing applications and offers greater flexibility for machine designers and builders of paper, film, foil and other... [Read more]

Mentor Graphics Introduces FloTHERM IC Software

Addressing increased complexity, chip density, and high-speed requirements for today’s silicon designs, the FloTHERM IC solution is deployed as a unique web-based platform that delivers a high level of automation to the design tasks associated with full-spectrum thermal characterization and validation.A typical semiconductor thermal team spends... [Read more]

Upgraded Software for Big Rigs

TruckSim 8.0 vehicle dynamics software offers improvements for simulating the dynamic behavior of heavy-duty trucks and tractor-trailers with various combinations of axles, dual wheels, and trailers. The software animates simulated tests and generates thousands of variables that can be plotted and analyzed. It is reported that users at OEMs and tier... [Read more]

First Xbox Live Arcade Made with 3DVIA Virtools

Dassault Systèmes announced the release of Sarbakan Game Studio’s “Lazy Raiders,” the first Xbox LIVE Arcade (XBLA) game built and published with 3DVIA Virtools. 3DVIA Virtools is Dassault Systèmes’ game engine for rapid prototyping and production. Lazy Raiders is an action/puzzle game in which players assume the... [Read more]

Ulysse Nardin uses Maple to Lengthen the Running Time of New Watches

Ulysse Nardin, a Swiss watch manufacturer, is a pioneer in the innovative use of new technologies and materials in wristwatches. This company introduced the first silicon-diamond composite barrel spring in a wristwatch and continues to produce sophisticated new watches based on cutting-edge designs. Maple, the symbolic and mathematical calculation software... [Read more]

Dassault Systemes and BMW sign Strategic Five-Year Agreement for Sustainable Innovation

Dassault Systèmes announced today that BMW and DS have signed a strategic 5-year global agreement to meet the automotive market’s new challenges. Through this agreement, the companies will establish a close link between their research & development centers that will improve the DS automotive product offering and the BMW development... [Read more]

UNOX Selects Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter to Enhance Enterprise Data Management

Siemens PLM Software announced that UNOX S.p.A. selected Teamcenter® software, Siemens PLM Software’s digital lifecycle management solution, as its company-wide PLM system to help reduce time-to-market, enhance decision making, optimize resources and better control projects and process development.UNOX plans to develop and connect all product... [Read more]