3D Printing for Embedded Wiring and Sensors
How 3D printing embeds sensors and wiring directly into mechanical parts for weight savings and better structural integration.
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3D Printing Circuit Boards and Electronics
How 3D printing is revolutionizing PCB manufacturing - printing conductive plastics to create structurally sound, flexible circuit boards.
What is 3D Printing?
This article reviews the use of 3D printing, where liquid or powder materials are joined to build components, in mechanical design....
What is 3D Visualization?
This reference provides an introduction and orientation to 3D Visualization software....
Agile Product Development Processes
As more electronic hardware and software are incorporated into traditional mechanical products, manufacturers are seeking better ways to integrate design a...
What is a Digital Twin?
This article explains the concept of a Digital Twin, a digital model driven by sensor data to provide future or deeper insight into an existing physical pr...
Engineering Knowledge Management
This entry provides an introductory orientation to Engineering Knowledge Management solutions and why they are important for design teams....
What are Enterprise Business Platforms, Solutions and Apps?
Enterprise Business Platforms, Solutions and Apps are used to execute cross-functional organizational responsibilities, providing combinations of capabilit...
Generative Design: Technical Overview
Generative Design autonomously produces mechanical designs to satisfy objectives and constraints. This article provides an overview of the capability....
Just in Time Engineering (JITE)
When engineers are placed on a tight deadline, the reaction is fairly common: rush to complete work as quickly as possible. However, a new philosophy rega...
MCAD Software: What It Is and How Engineers Use It
What is MCAD software? Mechanical Computer-Aided Design tools for 2D/3D geometry, assemblies, and products. Covers capabilities and MCAD vs ECAD.
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE): What It Is and Why It Matters
What is computer aided engineering? MCAE software simulates physical performance of mechanical components. Covers FEA, CFD, and simulation.
Mechanical Computer Aided Manufacturing (MCAM)
Mechanical Computer Aided Manufacturing (MCAM) software is used to create and assess tool paths that drive milling, turning and wire electrical discharge m...
What Is MBD? Model-Based Definition Explained
What is MBD? Model-Based Definition replaces 2D drawings with 3D models augmented with PMI. Learn how MBD connects to MBE and PLM.
Model-Based Software Development: Technical Overview
What is model-based software development? Learn how control models and plant models work together for embedded software verification and code generation.
What is a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE)?
What is a model-based enterprise? MBE uses 3D models as the authoritative source for product definition across procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
This article shares an overview of a Model-Based Systems Engineering initiative....
How Procurement Uses Model-Based Definition (MBD)
This article details how procurement uses Model-Based Definition (MBD) in their processes, some context for their application, and the value it delivers....
What is Product Data Management (PDM)?
Product Data Management (PDM) software is used to manage artifacts that describe, define and virtually test mechanical and electrical product hardware....
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is used to facilitate and automate the development of products, particularly hardware aspects....
Profitable Growth and Engineering Staffing
An engineering leader's relationship with his or her CEO is clearly important. This relationship is not just about following orders; it's also about&...
Recruiting and Retaining Engineering Talent
In dealing with highly technical issues, complex development processes and technically oriented engineers, engineering managers rarely get the chance to ac...
What is Routed Systems Design (RSD)?
What is RSD software? Learn how Routed Systems Design tools create piping, HVAC, cable harnesses, and fluid systems in 2D and 3D CAD environments.
The Coming War for Engineering Talent
Continuity, in terms of engineering staffing, is a rare thing. Many organizations struggle to find suitable engineering candidates.
The Expanding Role of the Modern Engineer
At first glance, it might seem that the required skills and knowledge for engineers haven’t changed that much over the years. Yet it’s easy to see that pr...
The Increasing Volatility of Engineering Work
Today, engineers are working longer and harder than ever. A simple afternoon phone call about a product issue turns into a fire drill, deprioritizing all o...
The "Right the First Time" Principle
What is 'Right the First Time'? Learn how engineering organizations minimize rework and change orders by validating design decisions through simulation.
The Visibility Mandate for Engineering Operations
This article details the increasing demand for visibility from company executives into engineering operations....
Virtually Prototyping with Digital Twins
This article reviews how to virtually prototype the combination of a smart connected product and IoT platform with a digital twin....