The annual JEC World expo in Paris has become a truly massive event. For three days every March, over 43,000 visitors from 123 countries converge to learn about the latest advancements in the composite materials industry. All aspects of the … Read More
Additive manufacturing has given designers a new level of creative freedom in developing new products to exacting specifications without limitations of traditional manufacturing processes. Following a patch-based laminate manufacturing approach, using defined fiber pieces instead of endless fibers, not only … Read More
The powerful capabilities of composites make them a sought-after technology across many industries. But they are not without challenges. Composites require certifications, testing, and can be costly to implement. To help support our customers even better, Altair has created a … Read More
When I first entered the formnext 2018 show floor on Tuesday last week, I realized right away that there was a lot to learn at this year’s edition of the leading global event on additive manufacturing. With a strong focus … Read More
“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” – Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) Today, when I see a white car on the road, I can hardly tell what the exact color … Read More
A variety of critical performance metrics can be predicted via simulation, including boresight error, transmission loss, bird-strike damage, and deflection under aerodynamic load. When it comes to aircraft design, engineers must meet standard requirements and consider every scenario. Would the … Read More
Creating CAD data from physical objects (reverse engineering hereunder) can be time consuming and labor intensive. Moreover, each use case has different expectations for the data. For example, some use cases demand higher quality of the CAD surfaces than others. … Read More
Last week a few hundred engineers and designers from major German OEMs and Tiers gathered in the Bavarian town of Würzburg at the 7th LeichtbauGipfel (German for Lightweight Summit) to discuss how lightweight design impacts the vehicles we drive everyday. … Read More
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