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Getting the Most out of Computational Fluid Dynamics Getting the Most out of Computational Fluid Dynamics
By John Parry, Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics provides a breakdown of traditional CFD, upfront CFD and concurrent CFD in their new column.
Meeting the Challenge of Uncertainty Meeting the Challenge of Uncertainty
By Don Creswell, SmartOrg Inc In this column readers find out how to deal with the need to predict even the most uncertain events.
Intel Asks What You Want in a Workstation? Intel Asks What You Want in a Workstation?
Intel wants to know what you really want most in a mobile workstation so they can build a better product.
Collaboration & Interoperability Update Collaboration & Interoperability Update
By David Prawel, Longview Advisors Prawel discusses the barriers of CAD data reuse and some of the technology that can make it possible.
Industry Update on 3D Printing Industry Update on 3D Printing
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing.
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
By Pro CNC Pro CNC presents a discussion on the unique challenges of designing and machining plastic parts.
Adopting an All-digital Workflow Adopting an All-digital Workflow
Wes Shimanek discusses how Intel technology delivers the capability to concurrently perform CAD, meshing and CAE on a single platform.
An Update on Flexible e-paper An Update on Flexible e-paper
By Steve Sechrist, Insight Media Find out what is happening with flexible e-ink displays in this column by Insight Media.
The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac
By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research Maher provides an update on the increase in CAD applications being made available for MAC users and the impact of the new Apple iPad.
The Saga of the Solar Teapot — Go or No Go? PT II The Saga of the Solar Teapot — Go or No Go? PT II
By Don Creswell, Co-Founder, SmartOrg Inc Find out if the solar teapot pitch gets the ok from management and how Value-based Management plays a role.
Learning From Our Mistakes Learning From Our Mistakes
By Pro CNC This month we are going to discuss an unfortunate situation that was expensive and that could have been easily avoided.
Overcome Cloud Computing Barriers with Intel Technology Overcome Cloud Computing Barriers with Intel Technology
By Wes Shimanek, Intel Corporation Top concerns in cloud based computing remain security, predictability and availability.
New E-Tablets Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show New E-Tablets Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show
By Steve Sechrist, Insight Media Insight Media predicts e-tablets will serve a much greater multi media/entertainment role.
Siggraph Asia Sets the Stage for 2010 Siggraph Asia Sets the Stage for 2010
By Kathleen Maher and Jon Peddie, Jon Peddie Research Siggraph Asia provides a view of what’s likely to be important in the coming year for the graphics industry.
The Saga of the Solar Teapot Pt. 1 The Saga of the Solar Teapot Pt. 1
By Don Creswell, Co-Founder, SmartOrg Inc The “Saga of the Solar Teapot” is a simplified example of how companies use Value-based Management to assess the value pitch for a new product.
New Entry-level Professional Workstation New Entry-level Professional Workstation
By Intel Corporation This new workstation, based on Intel Core i5 processors and the Intel 3450 chipset, delivers a workstation experience at near desktop prices.
A Case Study for the Mechanical Design Process A Case Study for the Mechanical Design Process
By David G. Ullman This month's column and case study discusses how MAGICWHEELS overcame design challenges.
Tolerances of Countersinks and Chamfers Tolerances of Countersinks and Chamfers
By Pro CNC This month's column looks at best practices for creating countersinks, chamfers and the tolerances of these types of features.
Major Progress by Top Vendors in Simulation Frameworks   Major Progress by Top Vendors in Simulation Frameworks
By Michel Vrinat, CPDA Capable solutions now fully support design/simulation frameworks. CPDA’s third in-depth analysis evaluates five leading vendors.
Cool Mobile Display Products Cool Mobile Display Products
By Insight Media Insight Media provides updates and reviews on some of the latest innovations in the mobile display industry, including iPhones, e-books and more.
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Tolerances Unilateral vs. Bilateral Tolerances
By Pro CNC This month's column will continue on the topic of dimensional tolerance but focus on unilateral vs. bilateral tolerances.
Maximizing Innovation, R&D and Product Development Maximizing Innovation, R&D and Product Development
By Don Creswell, SmartOrg Inc Don Creswell attests to proven ways around making quality decisions to excel in innovation, R & D and product development.
Increasing the Pace of Simulation and Analysis Increasing the Pace of Simulation and Analysis
Learn about Intel solutions for individuals and departmental workgroups who want to harness HPC without the complexity of traditional clusters.
Avoiding Misused Profile Callouts Avoiding Misused Profile Callouts
By Pro CNC This month's column focuses on surface profile requirements and minimally dimensioned drawings.
The Payoff of Integrating Requirements Management with PLM The Payoff of Integrating Requirements Management with PLM
The ability to trace and visualize changes represents one of the major benefits of fully integrating requirements management with PLM.
How to Get an Image for PowerPoint and Other Related Systems
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Meeting the Challenge of Uncertainty
In this column readers find out how …

Getting the Most out of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Mentor Graphics provides a breakdown of traditional …

Intel Asks What You Want in a Workstation?
Intel wants to know what you really …

Collaboration & Interoperability Update
Prawel discusses the barriers of CAD data …

Industry Update on 3D Printing
Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with …

Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
A practical guide to understanding document management …

Harnessing the Power of Ocean Waves
Read how engineers used hydrodynamic analysis to …

Two Ways to Receive New Products for Subscription Customers
Learn how to change the way you …

Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
Pro CNC presents a discussion on the …