Jeff Grossman
It’s just a fastener…or is it? (Part 2)

It’s just a fastener…or is it? (Part 2)

August 15, 2012

In part 1 of this blog, Steve Peck, director of product & market strategy, aerostructures, for the Specialized Engineering Software (SES) business segment of Siemens PLM Software, discussed just …

By JeffGr
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It’s just a fastener…or is it?

It’s just a fastener…or is it?

August 9, 2012

What’s so difficult about fasteners when it comes to designing an airframe? You just drill some holes, grab some hardware and bolt the parts together, right? It seems as if it should not require that…

By JeffGr
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Anchors aweigh with composites engineering software tools

Anchors aweigh with composites engineering software tools

July 31, 2012

Composite materials have been gaining legitimacy in the marine industry for the better part of two decades because they resist corrosion better than metals and behave better structurally than wood. I…

By JeffGr
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Developing quality wind blades revolves around automation

Developing quality wind blades revolves around automation

July 24, 2012

If you ask wind turbine blade manufacturers what they are most concerned about, without hesitation they will answer “quality” and “time to market.” In fact, the vast majority of companies are firmly …

By JeffGr
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Automotive firms sitting pretty with Seat Design Environment software

Automotive firms sitting pretty with Seat Design Environment software

July 16, 2012

Today Siemens PLM Software announced that Futuris Automotive, a leading provider of automotive seating and interior trim, has selected the Seat Design Environment (SDE) portfolio of software for engi…

By JeffGr
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UAVs manufacturers need to get it light

UAVs manufacturers need to get it light

July 10, 2012

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon. In honor of the Farnborough International Airshow that is taking place in the United Kingdom, my topic this week will be about aerospace.&nbsp…

By JeffGr
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