Mechanical Design
Design Reuse: Getting Back on the Road
When it comes to design reuse, we’ve had such grand plans. There’s always been a need. It might vary by industry, but designers and engineers
Mechanical Design
Going Mainstream: Transitioning from Concept to Detailed Design
Back in February 2011, I let loose. In a post titled Every Engineer’s Dirty Little Secret? The Stigma of 2D, I lambasted an overarching message
Mechanical Design
Direct or Parametric: Which is the Best for Winning New Business?
There you are, at the conference table across from the prospective customer. They’re sitting back. You’re leaning forward. Rapid fire questions fill the room. One
Mechanical Design
Simulation Needs Parametric and Direct Modeling
In recent years, much has been made about the relevance of direct modeling on simulation activities. Somewhere along the way, many have forgotten how parametric
Mechanical Design
Three Key Questions as ANSYS Acquires Spaceclaim
There are obvious synergies between software applications of ANSYS and Spaceclaim, but there are outstanding questions as well. This post takes those issues on.
PDM is a Personal Productivity Tool
Ready for a rousing debate on Product Data Management (PDM)? It may not be the most compelling topic, but reading up on it has its
Mechanical Design
Software Profile: CATIA
CATIA is a longstanding CAD application with traditional as well as progressive capabilities. Delving into CATIA, you’ll find all of the capabilities one would expect
Mechanical Design
The Splintering Needs of Engineering Simulation
A couple weeks ago, I found myself in an interesting conversation. I was talking with a software executive who was considering starting up a new