05/12/2019 Up to speed Ferrari has increased its simulation productivity by 300% after leveraging ANSYS’ next-level, automated meshing capabilities, getting new designs on track in a fraction of the time taken previously.
14/12/2018 Despite the incredible success of British Cycling, the UK has never had a dedicated wind tunnel facility, what lies ahead now there is one? Sports Aero Solutions, a joint venture between high-performance design and engineering company, KW Special Projects (KWSP), CFD consultancy, TotalSim and bicycle manufacturer, Boardman Bikes has seen ...
02/07/2018 Software to shorten development times At NIWeek 2018 in Austin, National Instruments (NI) announced a suite of products for designing for the ‘megatrends’ of highly-connected and intelligent systems in shorter times and by smaller ...
05/12/2017 Using drones to conduct landscape surveys Having worked closely with farming professionals and utility firms, Circumspectis founder Christian Deas spotted a gap in the market to improve the accuracy, cost and speed of landscape site surveys ...
04/10/2017 Engineering a better World: All you have to do is trust the machines The exponential rise of innovation can no longer be met with designs developed by human beings. Here, machine learning is offering solutions so you don’t have to. Justin Cunningham reports.
03/07/2017 LabVIEW NXG: What’s standing between you and your results? Engineers in every corner of the world are tasked with a straightforward yet incredibly complex challenge: solving the unsolvable. As if that weren’t enough, they’re also expected to solve the ...
07/06/2017 Using simulation to work out the ultimate downhill position for cyclists At the end of Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2016 Chris Froome made an unconventional breakaway from the lead group on the descent of the Col de Peyresourde to win the stage by a margin of 13s and don ... 2 comments
11/04/2017 Water treatment plants are taking advantage of advanced fluid flow simulations to reveal hidden operational improvements Wessex Water is one of the UK's largest water supply companies and provides water services to 1.2 million people. While it's work is often taken for granted it is also responsible for providing ...
11/07/2016 Science behind the gold rush Great Britain had a phenomenally successful Olympic Games in 2012, winning 65 medals (29 golds). It was our most successful Games since London first hosted the event in 1908. But although the home ...
10/02/2016 Embracing digital telepathy The digital twin creates a fully symbiotic relationship between the virtual and the physical across the product’s whole life cycle to bring hidden benefits that engineers never thought existed.
10/03/2015 Raising the BAR If you have the best sailor in the Olympic history, sailing the best boat available, then the long wait for a British victory in the America's Cup will be over. Easier said than done of course
09/03/2015 Riding the waves in the wild west Not many companies admit that they are cowboys in a wild-west industry. But, as Dr Will Bateman admitted, that is where his company Ccell finds itself. It does not mean that the wave energy sector ...
11/12/2014 What happens when the role of the thermal engineer doesn't exist anymore? Thermal engineering used to be a job for thermal engineers. In large companies, or companies where thermal design is absolutely crucial, they may still have an important role. They may deploy their ...
10/04/2014 How will the communications revolution affect the design engineer? Last month saw the 25th anniversary of the internet. During that quarter century, we have witnessed a communication revolution that is likely to be viewed by history with the same significance as the ...
15/08/2013 Software helps engineers cut costs early in the design process So-called 'lite' simulation software tools are increasingly being used by engineers at the front end of the design process is increasingly being leveraged by engineers. Being able to recognise at the ...
16/03/2011 Mathcad in its Prime Engineering calculation software plays an unglamorous, but vital role in design. Paul Fanning looks at a new version of Mathcad.
16/03/2011 Shape searches eliminate duplication The ability to search by shape could cut parts duplication and save money. Paul Fanning reports on a software package designed to do just that.
10/02/2011 Advanced modelling makes better composites Tom Shelley reports on software that should ensure composite constructions get manufactured right first time.
10/02/2011 CFD proves key to turbine efficiency Tom Shelley reports on the crucial role that computer modelling is playing in the design of a new, possible source of 'green' energy.
10/02/2011 Software speeds joining design Tom Shelley reports on where CAD helps design joints and where it doesn't.
08/04/2010 Using analysis to gain a vital edge Tom Shelley reports on some the benefits to be obtained by using advanced analysis, but cautions about the pitfalls
09/02/2010 Analysis pushes the envelope Tom Shelley reports on how advanced analysis has turned projects that might otherwise not be feasible into business successes
05/01/2010 Advanced analysis helps to capture speed record A report on the increasing integration of CFD into the design process and the big part it played in gaining a world record
07/12/2009 Implementing the Machinery Directive A report on the updated Machinery Directive and the software developed to assist conformance with it and other regulatory requirements
07/12/2009 Seeing is believing Tom Shelley reports on latest advances in interacting with virtual worlds to design better products.
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