getReal3D for Unity released
Mechdyne released getReal3D for Unity, a software plug-in to the Unity toolkit that brings 3D and viewer-based perspective to a variety of immersive 3D displays.According to the company, getReal3D brings a greater sense of immersion to Unity applications for training and simulations. By integrating with head and hand tracking devices, the software provides more intuitive interaction... Read More
Analysis plays critical role in design challenge
The California State University Sacramento (CSUS) Baja SAE team produces a small single passenger off-road vehicle to compete in the SAE collegiate design series each year. The team continues to improve upon past suspension designs year by year seeking to improve the vehicle’s dynamic performance. The design of a successful Baja SAE suspension is not a simple task and there... Read More
Sea monster of a yacht
The Volvo Ocean Race for 2011-2012 includes 70-ft Mar Mosto, the “Monster of the Sea” entry. Designed by Juan Yacht Design of Valencia, Spain and constructed at New England Boatworks in Portsmouth, RI, the mono-hull was created to sail around the world and face extreme conditions.The yacht weighs approximately 15 tons and will reach speeds up to 40.5 knots (46.6 mph) during... Read More
Leader in hydropower equipment seeks world-class advantage
The Flovel Group is a hydropower equipment supplier that provides turnkey solutions for small- and medium-sized hydropower projects. Business units include Flovel Energy Pvt. Ltd., which specializes in the entire range of hydropower equipment and services for design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and servicing for all heads and outputs covering all types of turbines,... Read More
Cessna improved anti-skid technology with HIL testing
When Cessna test pilots discovered a potential problem with its Citation jet anti-skid brake control system, they identified and addressed the issue by using MathWorks tools. First, they developed a software model of the aircraft and ran hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests that simulated system behavior under a variety of conditions. While the aircraft continued to meet its certification... Read More
World class athletics event to showcase Atkins’ engineering expertise
One of the stadium’s most striking aspects is its 273m span arched roof which resembles the thatched roofs of traditional Korean houses. More than 70% of the roof is covered in Teflon (PTFE) glass membrane, allowing natural sunlight and optimal viewing for spectators as well as providing sufficient shelter. Atkins was approached to provide technical input into the conceptual design... Read More
Design Firm Makes Handy Use of High-tech Tools
Bresslergroup recently designed the next generation of CleanCut, a touchless paper towel holder that can dispense and cut any length of paper towel with the wave of a hand. Bresslergroup redesigned the inventor’s prototype to optimize the appliance for high volume, low cost manufacturing. The design firm used SolidWorks 3D solid modeling software throughout the project... Read More
Software for manufacturing
Sigmasoft simulates the following processes: filling, packing, cooling, venting, shrinkage, warpage, stress, ejection, post molding, hot runners, multi-cycle, multi-component, and insert over-molding.Sigmasoft filling and packing simulation predicts temperatures, pressures, velocities, crystallization, and shearing at any location at any time to determine manufacturability and... Read More
Designing a better heart valve
PhD candidate Ahmad Falahatpisheh at the University of California is doing research on artificial heart valve development to improve bioprosthetic heart valves. With the help of Tecplot 360 CFD visualization software to view and analyze his digital particle image velocimetry (DPIV) data, he is helping develop the first bileaflet bioprosthetic mitral valve with dynamic saddle annulus... Read More
FEA and CAD Tools Tackle Complex Design
Piper Test and Measurement (PT&M) manufactures engine test systems that include their own dynamometers. PT&M was asked to supply a braking system for the flywheel generator that consisted of a hydraulic dynamometer and a water-cooled disc brake. With this braking system, the flywheel can come to a standstill in less than 10 min. The motor-generator was positioned ... Read More
