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Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)
Wireless power transfer (WPT) is much researched and discussed in the context of IoT, electric vehicles and mobile electronic devices. The methodology of powering a device without a physical connection...
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Combustion Simulation That is Good and Fast and Affordable
There’s an old project management adage that goes “Good. Fast. Cheap. Pick any two.” There are tons of websites and blogs about it. I’m particularly fond of this one about the designer’s holy triangle....
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ANSYS SpaceClaim Speeds the Evolution of Apprenticeships
Years ago, vocational training centered on teaching students to manually operate machines for shops or factory applications. Today, apprentices at training centers like the Remscheid Vocational...
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Forward Thinking in Reverse Engineering
What is reverse engineering and why do I need it? Reverse engineering has been an industry buzzword for some time and it has come to mean several things. The traditional picture it conjures is of...
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How to Avoid Sacrificing Accuracy for Speed When Prepping and Meshing CFD...
I don’t know about you but I want the best I can get — whether I’m doing CFD prep and meshing or just living my life. It had better be good and speedy and easy — I want it all! Unfortunately, life...
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New Technology Radically Speeds the Simulation of Transient Electromagnetic...
Electric machines, power and electronic transformers and other devices can be better designed and analyzed using transient electromagnetic field simulation. This choice allows engineers to analyze the...
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Concept to Optimization with Upfront Simulation
Do you wish you had a way to build and test your ideas virtually before investing in physical prototypes? An easy, accurate method that accelerates design timelines and reduces costs? We all have...
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3 P’s of Structural Analysis
I’ve been involved in engineering simulation for 20 years. Not quite sure exactly how that happened, but none-the-less here we are. Back in 1996, when I was studying engineering, a good part of my...
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8 Myths Debunked for Engineering Simulation in the Cloud
Although businesses are increasingly using cloud computing for engineering simulation, many misconceptions still surround cloud-based simulation. This post debunks the leading misconceptions about...
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ANSYS AIM Customization Increases Opportunities for Upfront Simulation
Many companies are looking to introduce simulation upfront, as early as possible in their design processes, to bring better products to market faster and at reduced overall costs. ANSYS AIM has been...
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Serious CFD Calls for Serious CFD Software
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a tool with amazing flexibility, accuracy and breadth of application. But the tools need to be properly applied in order to deliver insight and value. Nobody...
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ANSYS 17.2 Expands Multiphysics Coupling and Interoperability
I’m excited to announce the release of ANSYS 17.2, the latest step in our unwavering commitment to push the boundaries of engineering simulation technology, so you can solve your most difficult product...
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Getting Faster, Cost-effective Simulation on the Cloud
To get the most value out of engineering simulation, ANSYS customers often take advantage of high performance computing (HPC). In simple terms, HPC enables you to apply a group of computers running in...
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How to Greatly Reduce HPC Costs for Engineering Simulation on Cloud
Most simulation engineers with a hunger for high performance computing (HPC) have looked longingly to the cloud. Cloud computing has the potential to provide virtually unlimited access to HPC, enabling...
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Geomechanics: Rock Solid Simulation
Terra-firma, rock-solid and concrete are terms that all inspire images of stability. What could be more reassuring than the support of a good solid foundation? The truth of the stability of...
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Antenna Design Workflow with ANSYS 17.2
Antennas are the lifeblood of connected, mobile and many emerging IoT products. Consumers expect a reliable connection every time; anything short can kill a product launch or, worse yet, tarnish a...
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You Can’t Use Simulation to Design Planar Magnetic Transformers!
Throughout my 25 years in the computer-aided engineering industry, some of the smartest people I know have told me that you can’t use simulation to design planar magnetic transformers. Is it true? No!...
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Upfront Thermal Optimization with ANSYS AIM 17.2
Optimizing heat transfer and controlling temperatures is a critical design engineering issue for many industry applications, including heat exchangers, thermal mixing valves, exhaust manifolds and...
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Maximizing Engineering Throughput with Pay-Per-Use Simulation in the Cloud
My colleagues Steve Del, Giovanni Petrone and I often discuss the benefits of moving engineering simulation to the cloud, marshalling greater computing resources and faster processing on...
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Building Bridges Between Design Engineers and Analysts Using Engineering...
Many companies, large and small, have individuals or groups using powerful engineering simulation software like ANSYS Mechanical — one of our flagship products. These analysts tackle some of the most...
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