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Polarion 'Puts a Head" on Version 2015

It's been a quiet week on the Polarion Software blog. The reason: Polarion teams, partners, and customers have united this week in Pilsen (Plze?), Czech Republic home of the famous Pilsner Urquell br...

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...

Design with Calibre

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 Design With Calibre

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