Application Highlight: Antenna Design for a Connected Home Multimedia Device
As the Internet of Things (IoT) establishes itself, more and more connected devices are finding their way into the modern home. The “connections” are of course wireless and antennas are the key enabling technology that provides that wireless connectivity. This article will use the example of a smart projector (Figure 1) to talk about the […]
Have a Heart!
In a new series, we are featuring our partners and the work they do with us in the simulation field. Our first featured partner, VIAS, discusses how they use Abaqus and their own virtual design and data analytics capabilities to provide solutions for various problems throughout the lifecycle of a project, in particular with stents and medical […]
Barbie Releases New Robotics Engineer Doll
Source: Barbie Twitter Here at Dassault Systèmes, a lot of our work has focused on gender parity, particularly in STEM education. Our extended use of LEGO MINDSTORMS for 3D modeling, manufacturing, systems engineering, and simulation not only encourages collaborative work but also aims to pique interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) from all students. Which […]
Achieving Innovation through Simulation with PowerFLOW 5.5
Whether it’s the latest driver-assist technology, the most comfortable cabin, or the best fuel economy, consumers crave the experience vehicles can offer as much as their practicality, style and value. Recent trends in electrification and automation heighten the competition among OEMs, who must advance these new technologies faster than the competition – and with the […]
Electronics That Bend, Not Break!
Heralded by many as the next great advancement for printed circuitry, flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) are becoming increasingly widespread. By printing electronic circuits that can be bent, twisted and stretched, devices can be made smaller, lighter and more versatile. The challenges of FHE design are both mechanical and electromagnetic. The materials that go into a […]
How Do I Find the Right Antenna for my Design? Tech Tip!
Antennas are crucial parts of any connected device, from phones to medical implants. With so many different use cases and frequencies, there is a bewildering range of antenna types all suited to various applications. For example, a Bluetooth earpiece requires an antenna is small, cheap, and omnidirectional, while a spacecraft may require a high-power, high-gain […]
Simulating Lightning Strikes on Aircraft – A Bolt from the Blue
On average, a commercial airliner will be struck by lightning around once a year [1]. A bolt of lightning carries thousands of amps of electric current and millions of joules of energy, and the aircraft needs to bear this without suffering either damage to its fuselage or interference to on-board electronic systems. Traditionally, aircraft were […]
A 70-Year Odyssey, from “Sneakernet” to Machine Learning
From the birth of Numerical Control (NC) in the late 1940’s—a collaboration between John Parsons and Frank Stulen (both received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation), the MIT Servomechanisms Lab, and the U.S. Air Force to machine the complex contours of aerospace parts—to today’s model of fully digitized ideation through production, digital manufacturing has followed a remarkable path from baby steps to […]
Q&A on EV Aerodynamics
There’s no question that vehicle electrification and autonomy are two of the biggest trends driving automotive design and engineering today. Exa’s recent webinar, Aerodynamic Design for Electric Vehicles, hosted by industry partner Automotive Megatrends, invited great discussion with our attendees about that topic. Many of their questions – with answers by Exa’s top subject matter experts […]
An Examination of the Future of Truck Aerodynamics
Demand for fuel-efficient trucks has never been higher in our current climate of sustainability and spend reduction. Since aerodynamic truck design has a critical impact on fuel efficiency, it’s vitally important that truck designers focus on aerodynamics to boost environmental-friendliness and lower operational costs. A lot has been discussed in the media recently about the next generation […]