Digital twin prototypes: the minimalist approach

The benefits of the digital twin in the manufacturing industry are many. However, how and where to implement, along with considerations of time and cost, are difficult questions to answer based on a …

Additive manufacturing process: a modern factory in Sweden

What can’t you print? A valid question in the world of 3D technology where 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, can output almost anything via digital simulation, including cars.
Th…

Building an electric car means nothing unless drivers accept them

Building an electric car is part of the biggest transformation the auto industry has experienced in a hundred years. Three trends are driving the transformation:

1. Vehicle electrification…

Accelerating circuit board layout design through advanced digitalization – part 4 of 8

Circuit board layout plays an important role in current vehicles, but as autonomous and electric vehicles hit the road, these electronic systems and their circuit boards will play an even more critic…

What’s the future for real flying cars?

Increasing urbanization means technologists and thought leaders are looking to the skies for faster, more efficient movement of people and objects.
The race to create new breeds of flying vehicle…

Using design validation to win in smart sporting goods

Smart sporting goods require new and innovative design methods to deliver the digital coach experience consumers want with the safety they deserve—all at a price point they’ll willingly pay.
But …

The subtle shift to “why not cloud?”

 
Why use the cloud?
Traditionally, manufacturers asked us why they should consider using engineering software on the cloud. They were comfortable with software on their desktops or on their…

Encryption on Steroids – Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)

How many more data breaches need to occur before companies take real preventative action? While hotel chains, retail stores and Facebook are likely to grab headlines, companies of all sizes, working …

Digital twin implementation: steps to leverage the benefits

Digital twin implementation can be daunting. In my last blog about the digital twin, I mentioned how many manufacturing companies are hesitant to take advantage of it. Though they know the benefits o…