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Simulation-Driven Design for SOLIDWORKS Users

How designers can take advantage of simulation in SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS.

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Altair 2020—You Should Have Seen It

The most sophisticated set of simulation applications get a ton more enhancements.

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This Week in Engineering - Double-Sided Photo-Voltaics, COVID-19 Drones and Self-Piloting Ships

In This Week in Engineering Jim provides insights on major industry events and trends.

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3D Systems Cleans Up After its Mesh

Geomagic part of family of mesh tools by 3D printing company.

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Go Digital to Keep Your Team Safe

A company fights COVID-19 by an app that digitizes checklists for cleaning and maintenance.

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Siemens Introduces a Wicked Smart Sketcher

NX Sketch infers design intent in 2D sketches.

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Multiphysics in VW’s Kassel Factory: COMSOL’s Capability Breaks the Dominance of Big-League PLM Players

Like all major automotive OEMs, Volkswagen uses a variety of software from big-league PLM players.

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No Cloud Credit? No Problem. Fusion 360 Adds Unlimited Generative Design

New Generative Design Extension offers unlimited use with subscription.

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Recommended Resources

Research Report - Simulation-Driven Design for SOLIDWORKS Users

In this engineering.com research report, we discuss the rising role of simulation and the paradigm shift commonly called the democratization of simulation. In particular, we focus on how SOLIDWORKS users can take advantage of simulation-driven design through two analysis tools: SOLIDWORKS Simulation and 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS.

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White Paper - The Engineering Leader’s Guide to PDM & Data Management

An introduction to managing your product development team’s most valuable design assets and preventing costly manufacturing errors

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White Paper - Interconnect Inductance Extraction for Analog and RF IC Designs

The increasing operating frequencies for analog and RF designs now require self and mutual inductance extraction to ensure accurate circuit performance and high reliability. Learn why inductance extraction for interconnect is now essential for accurate post-layout simulations in this white paper.

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Research Report - A Look at Simulation and Prototyping Practices Across the Globe

Prototyping and simulation enable engineers to test their designs before creating a physical product. We wanted to understand the use of simulation and its place in the whole design cycle, from concept to manufacturing. In this engineering.com research report, we asked 329 engineers, designers, product managers and other readers to report on simulation and physical testing.

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