
Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Finite Element Analysis",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release PLM plans for a safe seat from
Applied PLM Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Safety, style, and utility rule the child seat, pushchair and travel system market, and Britax uses Catia V5 to excel in all departments while increasing productivity".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Chocking system protects against wave damage from
Furmanite International: "PVC-proofed nylon SmartShim slips are filled with a polyurethane resin, with sufficient elasticity to absorb the wave effects while holding the riser or caisson firmly in place within the guides".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Micromech
concerning its Danaher electric actuators
- take a look at Converting from hydraulics to an electric actuator
which says: "Micromech Technical Director Stirling Morley debunks some of the myths about electric linear actuators that have slowed their adoption in many applications".
Take a look also at the news release from AV Technology, Structural monitoring improves life on the buses,
as well as FEA software extends to new fields from Abaqus,
and Software analyses tyre designs from Dassault Systemes.
See also:
FEA software improved across the board
(November 2007)
V21 provides extensive additions to modelling, meshing, analysis and presentation tools based on customer requests
Year-end deal cuts FEA costs
(November 2007)
Special software promotion offers discounts of up to 20% on finite element analysis software
Distribution deal combines CAD and FEA software
(November 2007)
Algor will distribute KeyCreator with its latest finite element analysis (FEA) software, Algor V21; and Kubotek USA will distribute Algor DesignCheck with KeyCreator 7.0
Student version cuts cost of FEA
(November 2007)
Students can do their homework problems on their personal computers with Abaqus Student Edition and then use their initial model to solve larger problems in the lab using Abaqus Teaching Edition
Software helps keep skiers safe
(November 2007)
For the Targa Ascent telemark ski binding, Shute performed Algor linear static stress analysis of all of its components
Software chosen for aircraft FEA projects
(October 2007)
FEMAP, NEi Nastran and NEiWorks will allow ESAero to iterate designs and structurally analyse aerospace components and configurations through integration of their existing Solidworks CAD package
Thermal analyser integrated into modelling system
(October 2007)
The SINDA/G for Ansys Workbench plug-in allows users to use thermal features without needing to know the format of SINDA/G or thermal radiation codes
FEA software eases pipe design
(October 2007)
TTS purchased Algor FEA and PipePak piping design and analysis software in November 2005
Electromagnetic software provides new options
(October 2007)
Opera is available in numerous variants, with generic 2D and 3D finite element analysis (FEA) solvers for static and time-varying electromagnetic fields and with application-specific solvers
FEA software eases design changes
(September 2007)
Abaqus for Catia V5 allows users to work seamlessly with the same geometry model throughout the whole virtual development process
FEA software tests motorbike quality
(September 2007)
KTM Sportmotorcycle is using Abaqus software to evaluate thermal behaviour, noise and vibration, structural performance of assemblies fatigue on its Superbike RC8
Naval academy provides FEA training
(September 2007)
The US Naval Academy is using NEi Nastran FEA software for the training of officers in naval architecture
Testing system creates virtual vehicle
(September 2007)
The TestDrive OP6000 engine ECU testing system replicates all the loading and sensory feedback of an actual vehicle under realistic conditions
Software aids lightweight wheelchair creation
(September 2007)
Algor software allowed AIR to carry out extensive FEA simulation on its new wheelchair to make it as lightweight and compact as possible while ensuring necessary performance and durability
Software aids generator design
(September 2007)
The Hydrogenie project is relying on Vector Fields' electromagnetic simulator to design a compact hydroelectric power generator offering up to 99% efficiency
CAD software aimed at students
(September 2007)
SolidWorks Education Edition 2007-2008 now includes CosmosWorks Advanced Professional and CosmosFloWorks Professional Edition analysis software
Software accelerates bottle development
(August 2007)
The 3D glass forming analysis method makes it possible for designers to accurately evaluate the optimum blow mould process in a virtual environment, reducing or eliminating costly physical testing
CAD company makes software acquisition
(August 2007)
Autodesk believes its acquisition of PlassoTech will improve its digital prototyping offering
Valve company makes new acquisition
(August 2007)
Design Paradigm services range from simple evaluations of existing components to the design and analysis of complete systems
Software simulates surface contacts
(August 2007)
ASCG automatically finds and sets up the appropriate contact between different bodies within a specified proximity
Software helps create magic onstage
(July 2007)
Stage Technologies Limited provides the magical effects that leave audiences gasping at what they have just seen
Subsea engineers adopt FEA software
(July 2007)
JP Kenny is set to use Abaqus software to improve design and installation operations in several of its major Western Australian gas field projects
FEA analysis certifies products for medical use
(July 2007)
Saba created solid models of vertebral body replacement devices using Alibre Design and IronCAD computer-aided design (CAD) software
FEA software suits tough applications
(July 2007)
Noran Engineering (NEi) will soon unveil NEi Nastran V9.1, suited to simulating the behaviour of structures with characteristics that have proven difficult, time consuming, and expensive to model
Software helps optimise winning yacht performance
(July 2007)
Using software from Ansys, Alinghi performed a series of complex, leading-edge computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations designed to understand yacht performance down to the smallest details
Image processing software updated
(June 2007)
Mimics 11 creates accurate 3D structures from scanned images, reducing memory consumption by 30% in comparison to earlier versions of the software
FEA software receives Autodesk certification
(June 2007)
Algor FEA software's status as an Autodesk Inventor 2008 Certified Application shows its high level of interoperability with Autodesk's product
Software company moves into Chinese capital
(June 2007)
Algor intends for its new office in Beijint to increase its sales in the Asia Pacific region
Airbus chooses FEA software
(May 2007)
Abaqus FEA software has already been successfully applied on the A380 aircraft program for structural virtual testing
Vibro-acoustic conference brings experts together
(May 2007)
VAUC 2007 offers visitors a chance to see how virtual prototyping solutions reduce the need for costly laboratory testing
Finite element analysis software updated
(May 2007)
Abaqus Version 6.7 allows engineers to share model data and results seamlessly across workgroups
CAD/simulation software companies strengthen ties
(April 2007)
The SolidWorks Live Connection allows engineers to combine the power of CAD and multiphysics simulation in a seamless environment
Repair clamps withstand 780bar pressures
(April 2007)
FurmaSeal high-pressure repair clamps are designed for rapid and economical on-line pressure leak sealing, whether subsea, topside or onshore
Simulation software goes on show
(April 2007)
Algor is set to show how its finite element analysis (FEA) software can help companies virtually test and predict real-world behavior of new and existing product designs

