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Top 10 Simulation Features New in NX 10

Is simulation speed an issue for you? Perhaps you have a problem that requires both thermal and structural analysis, as is this case with an automotive powertrain in high temperatures. NX 10 for Simu...

How to Use Electronic Work Instructions to Improve Communication

Tecnomatix Electronic Work Instructions solutions are easy to use and understand and can help to greatly improve communication between manufacturing planning and production. ...

Electronic Systems Design

BGAs - CAD Library Series: Part 3

In part 3 of this a 4 part whitepaper series dedicated to CAD library quality, we’ll describe each aspect to...

By John McMillan

The Use of Colors in Solid Modeling

The use of color in CAD has evolved over the years. Early versions of CAD, of course were whatever color the CRT created, usually white or green. In more sophisticated 2D, we had colors for different...

Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing

Sign-off lithography simulation and multi-patterning must play well together

By Joe Kwan, Mentor Graphics At 20 nm and below, designers must ensure their lithography simulation can incorporate and analyze...

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing

3D CAD Design Calendar Image of the Month

3D CAD design. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Perhaps a sleek car, or an airplane wing? Chances are medical devices probably didn’t make the list of things you think of in relation to...

Solar Impulse Round-the-World Flight

Solar Impulse, based in Switzerland, has begun a round-the-world flight in a solar-powered aircraft, and they won’t be using a drop of fuel! The engineering team at Solar Impulse and our mut...

The rise of robotics

An article by the Associated Press, “Robots replacing factory workers at a faster pace,” states that mechanical means of production are getting cheaper and more adept at handling changes...

By Stephanie Aldrete

Embedded Software

Embedded articles: RTOS performance, dev tools, memory utilization, debugging

I have finally caught up and this is the last aggregation of recent articles. From now on, all being well,...

Latest podcast episodes

Engineering the Future Workforce

How Arizona State University is redefining education and lifelong learning through microcredentials

January 05, 2026

Stackable microcredentials are emerging as an essential tool for closing the talent gap at the speed of industrial change.

Driving the adoption of generative AI in industry

January 02, 2026

New technology can offer a lot of promise for improving on long-standing techniques or developing innovative approaches to different challenges...

By Spencer Acain

The Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt

Ep 31 - The Shift-Left in Supply Chain with Richard Barnett - Part 3

January 02, 2026

Welcome to the Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt, the show where we examine industry and technology trends with the...