The Art of Engineering through Design Exploration

In 2017 my house turned 100 years old.  Over the course of that 100 years it has had a relatively interesting life.  Constructed in the lush, forested, Pacific Northwest at the turn of…

Trouble designing the right thermal aircraft? Here’s how Airbus Helicopters does it

On-demand webinar now available : Design the right aircraft: Thermal management strategies using simulation
 
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The hydraulic system is to the airplane what t…

Airbus: priceless payloads ready for space launch

Read how Airbus relies on Simcenter for satellite testing campaigns and how they achieve remarkable time-saving process improvements before space launch.

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…

Connect Students with Real-Life Experience: The PurdueTracer

The National Fluid Power Challenge is a series of math and science competitions designed to connect today’s students to tomorrow’s fluid power careers. Students’ team are challenged on of the three f…

Missed the International Geneva Motor Show this year?

I promised you more coverage of the International Geneva Motor Show in my International Woman’s Day blog, remember? Well, I am happy to report that the 88 th edition of the International Geneva…

Airline interiors specialist uses Femap to deliver challenging designs, speed up product development

First class passengers expect elegance and indulgence, and commercial airlines attract and maintain high-value customers with impeccable service. Cabin interiors that provide style and comfort for tr…

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…

The perfect cure for the winter blues…

Behind the scenes at Princess Yachts in Plymouth, UK
 
While the winter wind continues to whip outside my office window, I find myself dreaming of balmier times: like this August, when we go…