In their latest acquisition, Altair answers the question, why does structural analysis have to be such a complex process involving geometry simplification and meshing? With the acquisition of SimSolid, they're saying it doesn't. Altair has acquired SimSolid and the company says it will change the process of analysis. SimSolid, founded in 2015, was based on technology … [Read more...] about Altair acquires SimSolid for structural analysis
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Siemens to acquire engineering simulation specialist CD-Adapco
$970 million buys one of the largest remaining independent CAE firms. Siemens has announced it will acquire engineering simulation specialist CD-Adapco for $970 million. The deal is expected to close in the next two months. CD-Adapco is a Melville, New York-based engineering simulation company with a global clientele and annual revenue close to $200 million in 2015. … [Read more...] about Siemens to acquire engineering simulation specialist CD-Adapco
Ansys reports 8% revenue growth in third quarter
The leader in engineering simulation reports a number of issues that have slowed sales in Asia. North America and Europe both posted double-digit revenue gains. Ansys corporate headquarters near Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLeading engineering software vendor Ansys (Nasdaq: ANSS) has reported third quarter 2013 results in keeping both with its leader-of-the-pack recent results and … [Read more...] about Ansys reports 8% revenue growth in third quarter
Dassault Systèmes acquires Simpoe for injection molding simulation
The existing Simpoe line will still be sold, and the underlying technology will enhance Catia, Simulia, and SolidWorks. Dassault Systèmes has acquired Simpoe, a specialist in plastic injection molding simulation. Dassault will add the Simpoe technology to its Simulia line of simulation and analysis tools, and also use the technology in its SolidWorks and Catia … [Read more...] about Dassault Systèmes acquires Simpoe for injection molding simulation
Volvo racing team integrates analysis and simulation into design optimization
Polestar Racing uses Mode Frontier to study the interrelationships of weight, aerodynamics and braking. Polestar Racing, the official Volvo racing team, leveraged its use of advanced simulation technology to claim first prize in the 2012 Touring Car Team Association (TTA) championship in Sweden. Now the Polestar team is getting ready for the 2013 season, again using Mode … [Read more...] about Volvo racing team integrates analysis and simulation into design optimization
Femap update speeds analysis, graphic performance
Superelement support and extended Nastran integration provide increased opportunities for structural analysis. Siemens PLM says its new release of Femap software for product development simulation and analysis benefits from significant enhancements in data handling and graphic performance. Femap Version 11, Siemens’simulation software for mainstream engineering, is said to … [Read more...] about Femap update speeds analysis, graphic performance
Yet another SpaceClaim integration
SimWise 4D offers mainstream simulation for motion analysis. The new interface transfers SpaceClaim geometry and assembly constraints to SimWise. Engineering simulation software developer DST and engineering direct modeling vendor SpaceClaim have announced an integration that allows users of DST’s SimWise 4D mechanical analysis software to import SpaceClaim models. The … [Read more...] about Yet another SpaceClaim integration
MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation
Testing a new material in manufacturing can cost millions; e-Xstream can blur the boundaries between materials and structural engineering. MSC Software today acquired e-Xstream Engineering, a maker of advanced materials simulation. E-Xtream algorithms use nonlinear micro-mechanics to model a broad range of materials and physics, taking into account their manufacturing … [Read more...] about MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation
SpaceClaim links to Simerics CFD
Users of Pumplinx and Simerics MP can use SpaceClaim to prepare CAD geometry for simulation. 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) vendor Simerics and 3D CAD editor SpaceClaim have introduced a direct integration between the two company’s products. The two say the deal will allow Simerics users to more quickly prepare complex CAD models for simulations. Two Simerics … [Read more...] about SpaceClaim links to Simerics CFD
Ansys buys Estrel Technologies for embedded systems engineering
Acquisition strengthens Ansys in simulation for mechatronics. ANSYS is acquiring Esterel Technologies, a provider of embedded software simulation solutions for mission critical applications, for approximately €42 million ($53 million). The agreement also includes retention provisions for key members of management and employees. The deal gives Ansys new technologies for … [Read more...] about Ansys buys Estrel Technologies for embedded systems engineering