A bright future for controls engineering

Very seldom do you run across a modern product or system that is purely mechanical. Even the most basic item, like a lawn mower, a power tool or a dishwasher has something “smart” or mechatronic abou…

LMS Samtech Tea Pipe embedded in NX 9

 
CAE-based design of flexible hoses/pipes in NX platform.
 
Designing flexible hoses, pipes or cables is a challenging task for designers and engineers and, if not performed correctl…

The pivotal importance of testing

As customers continue to demand more from their vehicles and as regulations for noise, safety and emissions become increasingly strict, the winning formula for successful product design and a strong …

TsAGI develops the more electric aircraft

Evgeniy Erofeev, engineer in the flight dynamics department at TsAGI, explains how Simcenter Amesim  and Simcenter Engineering help design more reliable and energy-efficient electric actuat…

A brief introduction to LMS Samtech software suites

Which problems can be solved by LMS Samtech? LMS Samtech is an umbrella name that includes a broad portfolio of software tools.
These tools are used by international automotive, aerospace and mech…

The only way forward

Focused on product and process innovation, the automotive industry is still one of the most thriving industries to work in. The list of challenges keeps on growing. Fuel economy and other environment…

Back from the European Vehicle Conference

Have you heard the news? Our last European Vehicle Performance Engineering Conference, held in Munich April 15-16 2015 was a success. Why? Because of our enthusiastic, high-skilled and trustful users…

Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight

Some of you who have flown a turboprop in the past probably remember the really bumpy turbulence and the deafening noise. Well, there is good news. In-cabin comfort in turboprops is changing for the …

Frontloading transmission control development

The pursuit of improved fuel economy for ground vehicles has accelerated in recent years due to the increased price of gasoline and growing concerns about the environmental impact of fossil fuels. St…