FEA
FEA vs. Reality: How accurate is your solution?
In the Engineering world, we’re often asked questions about the accuracy of FEA modeling versus reality. The answer: FEA provides the right information versus reality as long as you correctly define materials, boundary conditions and mesh type. Next, regarding accuracy
... ContinuedSmartcut: Using Power Select in Simulation
I recently was working on a somewhat complex model from a customer in Simulation, and I used the Power Select tool in SOLIDWORKS to help make the job easier. Here’s a cut view of an example model so that you can
... ContinuedSimulating Fatigue Failure: It’s Like 1,000 Punches from My Grandmother!
When creating a product, every designer has a handful of questions in mind: Will my design withstand the warranty period for which it has been designed? Can I ensure that there are no warranty costs to the company? On the
... ContinuedVideo: The Future of Design Intelligence has Arrived
The future of design intelligence is here. The time to include CAD embedded design in your workflow is now. Today’s most innovative design and manufacturing companies rely on virtual simulation, concurrent with the design process, to bring great products to
... ContinuedVideo: Welcome to the Era of Simulation-Driven Engineering
Achieving speed and ensuring functionality might seem mutually exclusive. However, CAD-embedded simulation is bringing efficiency and effectiveness closer than ever, and SOLIDWORKS Simulation customers are already reaping the rewards. By using SOLIDWORKS Simulation, engineers in any industry can create and
... ContinuedAll Together Now with Lukas Jönsson Engineering: A Manufacturer’s One-Stop Shop
The world seems to be getting smaller and smaller these days. Tech giants like Google and Apple are constantly cranking out tools we need to access any information we could desire. Over the past decade we have experienced innovation and ingenuity
... ContinuedSIMULATION as a 3D Engineering tool: Customer story of TELSONIC
Every time I present SOLIDWORKS Simulation around the world, I’m talking about the design process and how the product engineers can use virtual simulation as an engineering tool. For me the concept is pretty clear (and that’s a good thing
... ContinuedGetting Fruit to Market with SOLIDWORKS
‘Tis the season to load up on fresh fruits here in the Northeast. My diet improves each spring/summer when it’s cheaper and easier to find fresh fruit in the supermarket. So, it got me wondering… how does all that produce
... ContinuedHow can I be more efficient with my Structure Design & Validation Process?
Last Saturday I attended a workshop on a well-known software specialized for steel & reinforced concrete structure design and analysis. After attending this session, I had a clear understanding that the SOLIDWORKS workflow can improve structure design and validation processes
... ContinuedHow accurate is FEA and CFD simulation?
A question I have been asked throughout the years when presenting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to many companies is: How accurate is FEA and CFD simulation? While the question seems simple, the answer is not.
... ContinuedAre simulation tools only for analysts, or can designers use them too?
I often get this question from companies searching to optimize product development, from journalists writing about virtual simulation, or even from colleagues. When I think about it, I have the feeling that this is an old debate, but still a
... ContinuedDo I Really Need Analysis Software?
Do I really need analysis software? It’s a valid question, and one I hear from customers on occasion. Being a designer myself, I feel that I have a good head for figuring out if a design can be easily manufactured,
... ContinuedSimulation Tip: Verify Your SolidWorks Simulation Results Quickly & Easily
Have you ever wondered, after running a SolidWorks Simulation study, whether or not your results are correct?
... ContinuedSolidWorks Simulation Time Saver: Sub Modeling
Submodeling transfers the displacements from a global model to the border of selected submodel bodies. This is available for linear or nonlinear static studies.
... ContinuedSolidWorks Simulation 2013 – Two of My Favorite Additions
SolidWorks Simulation 2013, like in previous releases, has been loaded with enhancements. Two things I particularly like in this release include Sub-Modeling, a huge time savings in solving large scale problems, and Parametric Optimization inside Flow, a DOE scheme for fluid flow optimization. Let’s talk about them one at a time…
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