simulation software

Nominees for Best in Show at ASSEMBLY Show South

John Sprovieri

April 2, 2024

Nominees include AI software, a fast and precise robot, and a smart workbench for error-proof assembly.

Hexagon and JSOL Form Partnership to Accelerate EV Power Train Design

Austin Weber

December 8, 2023

STOCKHOLM—Hexagn AB and JSOL Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to to accelerate EV power train design with virtual prototyping and multi-physics simulation.

Simulation Is Helping BMW Design, Build New Assembly Plant

June 20, 2023

MUNICH—Simulation is helping BMW design assembly lines at the company’s new factory under construction in Debrecen, Hungary, more than two years before the scheduled official launch of series production.

Multiphysical Process Simulations Analyze Dynamic Beam Laser Welding

May 5, 2022

VIENNA—Researchers at the Technical University Wien (TU Wien) here have developed multiphysics software that can simulate the ability of dynamic beam lasers from Civan Advanced Technologies Ltd. to weld various materials.

CAD Software Aids Assembly

Next-gen CAD software lets engineers design a part or subassembly, then use simulation to create a virtual prototype of the final product.

Jim Camillo

March 11, 2021

Computer-aided-design (CAD) software has a been friend to part designers and manufacturing engineers for decades, which is old news. The good news is this type of software is friendlier than ever, enabling both specialists to perform functions ranging from analyzing the strength of an assembly, to determining the best design for a given set of parameters.

Surviving in the New World of Tech: How Future Scenario Planning is Key to Survival for the Automotive Supply Chain

Terry Onica

January 21, 2020

To survive in today's new world of technology, mobility and market changes, the automotive supply chain has no choice but to perform future scenario planning for the long term.

Staying in Sync Benefits Pump, Extrusion-System Makers

Jim Camillo

August 9, 2019

Manufacturers in agriculture, mining, petroleum and other industries rely on centrifugal slurry pumps to move thick, particle-filled liquids. These heavy-duty pumps feature a rotating impeller that uses centrifugal force to move water and solids through pipelines over short and medium distances.

3D Simulation Opens Door to Better Aerospace Parts

Jim Camillo

July 16, 2019

The appeal of 3D printing is strong and growing among manufacturers in all sectors. For those in the aerospace industry, this technology offers a way to quickly and economically produce lighter parts that reduce airplane mass and fuel consumption.

MEP Aids Medical Device Manufacturers

Many medical device companies have benefitted from the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership

John Sprovieri

May 1, 2018

Bringing a medical device to market is a daunting prospect for even the largest manufacturers. There's nurturing a concept from prototype to finished product; determining how and where to manufacture it; conducting trials for safety and efficacy; and getting FDA approval.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Software Saves Time, Cuts Costs

Simulation software that models airflow can be a boon to engineers when designing clean rooms for assembly.

Dewayne Galyon

March 7, 2018

Simulation software that models airflow can be a boon to engineers when designing a clean room environment. By pinpointing potential problems early, such software can save time and reduce construction costs.