Nord-Lock Group’s Secret to Secure Joints

Bolted joints… Let’s talk about it.
 
It’s not a typical conversation you may have with your family or co-workers, but did you know that bolted joints have been seamlessly integrated into ob…

Efficient and Accurate Broadband FEM-based Vibro-acoustics (Part 1)

Challenges of vibro-acoustic FE modeling
 
CAE simulation fundamentally virtually simulates the behavior of continuous or “infinite”  objects subject to various physical forces into dis…

Driving down the cost of airplane programs requires “Certification by Analysis”

As a frequent traveler, I am often amazed at the safety and efficiency of modern air travel. Flying has become the safest form of transportation and it’s not by accident (no pun intended). The&n…

Be the fittest for the electrification race

The global automotive and transportation industry is now embracing vehicle electrification. The latest announcement of Volkswagen to electrify all 12 brands by 2030 just confirmed this movement and s…

The Challenges of Composites Damage Simulation

We previously talked about closing the loop between as-designed and as-manufactured composites, but that’s just one of the many challenges experts face in the world of composites. The simulation of d…

Introducing Simcenter 3D Aerostructure

We are excited to introduce you to the latest expansion of the Simcenter 3D portfolio – Simcenter 3D Aerostructure!
 
This game changing solution will revolutionize the day-to-day operations…

Honey I shrunk the Prisms

 
One of the interesting things about internet connected devices, be it a car or your washing machine is that a key benefit is free software updates.  In automobiles you get user interfac…

The Driving Simulator That Puts You in the Loop

As autonomous vehicles gain momentum in the transportation sector, you may have heard some skeptics vocalize their opinions against self-driving cars. You can rest assured that safety is a top priori…

Why Should You Care About a Strong and Lightweight Suitcase?

A couple summers ago, I flew to Italy with some classmates for a study abroad trip. As soon as the plane landed, we grabbed our luggage and made our way to the bus, located   on top of a hill ri…