A new conference will explore how simulation tools help with increased demand for complexity in processes, certification, and deployment. Aerospace manufacturers and suppliers are facing an increasingly challenging and competitive marketplace as their products are becoming more complex via tighter integration of systems and cyber-physical environments. At the same time, … [Read more...] about NAFEMS seeks input on the big issues in aerospace engineering simulation
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What aerospace can teach the rest of industry about augmented reality
Pain points, complete 3D data files, and changing social negatives into assets are all part of the way forward. There is a saying in aerospace: the cost of an error is the cost of the satellite. If you find a way to improve quality control in assembling a satellite, return on investment in that new method is pretty fast. Boeing has been using various methods of augmented … [Read more...] about What aerospace can teach the rest of industry about augmented reality
CFS & ITI win research grant to develop new meshing solutions
The goal is to create new computational fluid dynamics routines for the earliest stages of aerospace industrial design. Cambridge Flow Solutions (CFS) and International TechneGroup Limited (ITI) have been awarded a three-year R&D grant award from the UK Government to support development of advanced geometry processing and automated meshing solutions for aerospace. … [Read more...] about CFS & ITI win research grant to develop new meshing solutions
Latest Dassault Systèmes dashboard targets aerospace and defense
“Co-Design to Target” tracks a variety of criteria and provides functional mock-up visualization. Eliminating “point solutions” is part of the spec. Dassault Systèmes has launched another in its series of “3D Experience” industry-specific dashboards; “Co-Design to Target” offers aerospace and defense (A&D) new tools for tracking the complex interactions and conflicting … [Read more...] about Latest Dassault Systèmes dashboard targets aerospace and defense
8Tree delivers single-purpose FastCheck 3D scanner
3D scanning is combined with augmented reality to provide instant analysis of fuselage rivets. Started just a year ago by former TI Digital Light Processing (DLP) manager Arun Chhabra in Colorado and photonics expert Erik Klaas in Germany, 8tree is bringing a new approach to the scanner market, one that will no doubt be copied by other suppliers once they … [Read more...] about 8Tree delivers single-purpose FastCheck 3D scanner
CyDesign Studio uses 3D model to re-couple requirements management with product design
Now available in preview mode, the cloud-based platform lets engineers assess design options and continuously test against initial requirements. CyDesign Labs has unveiled a preview edition of its new cloud-based tool for model-based requirements management and early design optimization. The founders claim CyDesign Studio will allow engineers to quickly assess design options … [Read more...] about CyDesign Studio uses 3D model to re-couple requirements management with product design
EADS signs master agreement with Ansys
The deal covers all divisions of the aerospace giant, best known for its Airbus commercial airliners. Global aerospace firm EADS, the parent company of Airbus, has struck a “master agreement” deal with engineering simulation and analysis software vendor Ansys. EADS uses Ansys technology across all its divisions for structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and electromagnetics … [Read more...] about EADS signs master agreement with Ansys
Siemens PLM lands long-term deal with Russia’s United Aircraft
The pact extends the use of Teamcenter and NX and introduces Fibersim for composites engineering. Last week at the Farnborough Air Show in the UK Siemens PLM Software announced a new long-term agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The new pact extends the use of Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM portfolio, and its NX design engineering at UAC. The aerospace firm is … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM lands long-term deal with Russia’s United Aircraft
Aerospace giant EADS conducting eco-assessment of direct laser sintering
A previous study showed laser sintered (3D printed) parts lead to lower fuel use and a smaller carbon footprint. The current study seeks savings in the use of energy and raw materials during manufacturing. European aerospace giant EADS has begun a study to examine the potential of direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)—an additive fabrication, 3D printing process—to generate … [Read more...] about Aerospace giant EADS conducting eco-assessment of direct laser sintering
Dassault Systèmes acquires Intercim to push 3D PLM to factory floor
Highly regulated manufacturers have the most to gain by enabling “digital continuity.” Dassault Systèmes has acquired software partner Intercim, maker of enterprise-class software for manufacturing operations management. The deal consummates a close partnership between the two that goes back nearly 10 years, and brings joy to star customer Boeing as it seeks to shorten the … [Read more...] about Dassault Systèmes acquires Intercim to push 3D PLM to factory floor