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CAVE Sets the Stage for Real-Time Collaboration
An immersive virtual environment speeds the creation of prototypes to cut time in military product development programs.
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Fine-Tuning 300-Ton Haulers: HyperWorks at Hitachi Truck Manufacturing
Hitachi Truck Manufacturing sought ways of reducing materials costs for its mammoth mining trucks,
while remaining within standard specifications. The company's first project using HyperWorks CAE tools
enabled Hitachi to do this with accuracy. HyperWorks is now an integral part of the design process at Hitachi.
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HyperWorks at Wagon Automotive: Speeding Development Time While Cutting Prototype Costs
Wagon Automotive, a system and module supplier of components to major car builders,
sought ways to accelerate product development and reduce prototyping costs while maintaining high quality.
Adopting the HyperWorks suite of advanced CAE tools enabled the company to achieve both those goals.
Wagon Automotive now uses HyperWorks during the entire development cycle, from concept design to optimization.
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HyperWorks Tailors CAE Processes to Reduce Cell Phone Development Time at Motorola
Using HyperWorks, Motorola significantly reduced CAE cycle time by automating the process of input deck generation and results evaluation. By deploying HyperWorks’ process automation engine, analysts created a customized solution to simulate cell phone models more quickly.
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The Altair HyperWorks Suite Speeds Development of Lightweight Alpine Trains
Stadler Rail is a dynamic company in a dynamic industry. With 2,000 employees at six European locations, Stadler produces light rapid-transit trains and streetcars for regional and local railroads, and is the leading supplier of cars to the cog railway market. The company uses modular, scalable concepts to design customer-oriented solutions, targeting specific needs. The Static/Dynamic/Certification Department, which creates CAE simulations of Stadler's CAD railcarmodels, used Altair's HyperWorks Engineering Framework to develop the Glacier Express, a lightweight train that carries passengers over a breathtaking route through the majestic Alps. HyperWorks tools enabled the department to move quickly and efficiently through the development process.
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Brushing Up on Product Functionality
Simulation and innovative product development go hand-in-hand at the Lion Corporation.
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Hawk T Mk2 - Arrestor Barrier (BAN MK2) Engagement Analysis
As the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Design Authority for Aircraft Arrestor Barrier Nets, AmSafe products are used to stop aircraft from over-running the end of the runway. The British Arrestor Net (BAN) Mk2 is suspended across the runway over-run area by two electrically driven stanchions and raised or lowered by remote control from the Air Traffic Control tower.
This paper describes the process and results of a FE analysis of the engagement of the Hawk T Mk2 aircraft into a Type A Barrier (BAN Mk2). The analysis was performed using RADIOSS, an advanced non-linear explicit Finite Element solver.
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The Application of Process Automation and Optimisation in the Rapid Development of New Passenger Vehicles at SAIC Motor
As a relatively young automotive company, SAIC Motor has drawn on the expertise of its UK Technical Centre to help in its objective to bring a new range of vehicles to market in an aggressive time frame. CAE has formed an integral part in doing this and the UK technical centre has worked closely with Altair Product Design amongst others to utilise its Engineers’ skills as well as the Hyperworks suite of software.
The paper aims to showcase what has been achieved to date, on the Roewe 550 medium car programme - currently on sale in China - and on another current vehicle programme, where processes have been developed further. Several interesting optimisation examples are highlighted in the development of the body structure as well as some key process improvement methodologies which have been jointly developed between SAIC and Altair to streamline the design process.
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Evolutionary Design in Chassis Technology
This paper details the use of the Thyssenkrupp eDICT process for the design of sheet metal chassis components. eDICT (evolutionary design in chassis technology) is an innovative structured process flow for the design of optimal structures. eDICT uses the optimisation capability of Optistruct with a set of custom tools to guide and translate a design into a production feasible sheet metal solution. Fundamentally it reverses the usual design loop of CAD first then CAE assessment. The function is used to determine the design and the form follows. On recent projects eDICT has produced 25% mass reductions compared to the current series design. eDICT is also able to reduce development times and resource with an efficient solution production right from the outset.
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Fast Tracking Rail Vehicle Design
Bombardier Transportation UK offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse rail vehicle portfolios in the world. The strategy is one of continuous development that provides the most effective and cost-efficient rail solutions for today and the future. A key ingredient is the use of Altair HyperWorks enterprise computer aided engineering (CAE) solution. Altair's technology is now present at every stage of the design process and has increased the efficiency of the product development process. The paper details how Altair tools have been used to generate Finite Element (FE) models of carbodies, bogies and secondary structures in reduced time scales. Significant weight and cost savings are achieved through structural optimisation of components such as large steel castings, aluminium extrusions and steel fabricated structures which are subjected to linear static, fatigue and abuse loading. Automated post processing facilitates the interpretation of results and the writing of detailed official reports.
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Thermal Management with Altair Product Design support: Ceramic simplifies Heat Dissipation within LEDs
LEDs suffer heat problems limiting their success as a light source. To improve the heat characteristics of LEDs much attention is given to the heatsink, less to the layers and barriers between LED and the heat dissipating surface. A change of concept and material, as carried out in a consulting project by Product Design, an Altair business unit, for CermTec AG shows how significant gains in thermal management and reliability as well as a simplified system can be reached. As shown in the consulting project, using ceramics as heatsink, circuit carrier and part of the product design opens the chance to overcome traditional patterns. A simulation process based on Computational Fluid Dynamics supports thermal optimization and technical product design. Within the following case study we will show how the new theoretical approach works, validate the concept and describe how improvements
with ceramic heatsinks can be achieved.
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Altair® HyperWorks® and Product Design Consultation at Force Protection
At Force Protection Inc. Altair HyperWorks and Product Design work together to increase CAE throughput and improve survivability prediction in a new class of military vehicles built for unconventional warfare.
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In the Know About Engineering Intelligence
Engineering Intelligence enables companies to gather, process, analyze
and present data about engineering-performance metrics.
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How Does Your Enterprise Solution Stack Up?
What qualifies an offering as a good enterprise solution is how well it harmonizes with the relevant technical, business and IT infrastructures of the enterprise.
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Get the Most from Your Casting Process
By applying optimization technology to casting process design, manufacturers can produce less expensive, better-quality parts in record time.
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Seeing Steel in a New Light
Advanced high-strength steels have emerged as one of the most sophisticated materials available for highly engineered product design.
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Spotlight Innovation, Not Just Evaluation
A new approach to simulation enables companies to drive innovation, not just simply evaluate it.
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Optimization: Taking a Different Tack
A slick design and the use of new materials make the Fila sailboat a force to contend with on the competitive boat racing circuit.
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Use Best-in-Class Components to Integrate Product Development
Achieving the best overall product development environment requires that CAD and CAE systems work well together.
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Product Line Extension Strategies
Six key factors enable companies to increase market share and profitability while reducing investment risk.
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Opportunities in Packaging: Innovation & Savings
Technology allows companies to efficiently develop cost-effective, high-performance packaging systems.
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Locking Up a Bike Rack Partnership
An innovative alliance reduces the risks of launching a new product.
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Putting the WHOA! into High-Performance Boats
Baja Marine dives into simulation technology, analyzing force, weight, and resistance to build speedies, and better, boats.
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Ford Focus STREET: Getting Real in Six Weeks
Technology partners collaborate in style to delover a specialty vehicle based on the Ford Focus platform.
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Enhanced Formability through Hydroforming
Cut sheet metal forming time and costs through simulation-based techniques.
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Increasing the Velocity of Product Development
Applying simulation technology to industrial design accelerates the generation of design concepts that are exciting, feasible, desirable and profitable.
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Simulation Links Welding Data to Structural Analysis Models
A robust modeling process greatly aids the design of lower cost and higher quality welded structures.
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Smart Product Packaging Pays Off
Our experts examine the challenges, advancements and trends that are changing the product packaging industry.
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Putting Simulation Muscle Behind a Sporty Concept Car
Optimization technology delivers innovative suspension design for Alfa Romeo's sleek concept car.
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Five Steps to Better Business Results
In organizations that experience long-term success, a greater focus is placed on what's not working, strengths vs. weaknesses and what can be learned vs. who is to blame.
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Engineering a Best-in-Class Company
There is no lack of strategies that are available to enhance the performance of engineering organizations. Choosing the right path requires finding a balance between the areas an engineering organization needs to improve with the larger priorities and goals of the enterprise.
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Effective Product Convergence through Visual Brainstorming
When trying to reach consensus in new product development, a picture (or two) is worth a thousand words.
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A Solid Idea: Xerox Applies Simulation to Deliver Print Quality
Physical tests and virtual models enable Xerox to develop cost-effective, quality, color office printers.
By John Wright
Concept To Reality Spring/Summer 2010
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Optimization Methods Land Results in ExoMars Project
Sophisticated simulation tools enable aerospace engineers to study the feasibility of airbag landing systems.
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Optimizing Aircraft Structures
Optimization technology and methods for the innovative design of efficient civilian and military aircraft.
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Validation Ensures Trains Are on Track to Meet European Safety Standards
Numerical simulation aids in the design of passive safety systems to minimize passenger injury during railway
accidents.
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Quality Driven by CAE
Advanced CAE tools enable companies to design quality into their products.
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New Directions
Strategic simulation and data analytics are modeling innovation and managing risk for today’s top companies.
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Driving Performance with Optimization
Engineering enthusiasts and software tee-off to optimize club driver performance while ensuring conformance to the Rules of Golf.
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Fire Truck Design
Creativity and optimization technology extend fire-fighting capabilities.
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Product Development Success Hinges on the Pursuit of Innovation
Introducing simulation tools into the design and manufacturing process has enabled Multimatic to transform innovative ideas into patented products.
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Full Speed Ahead on Welding Analysis
Simulation enables shipbuilders to automate welding procedures – saving time and money.
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Tracking the Trends That Drive Strategic Business Decisions
Keep key business and software trends in mind as you plan for the future.
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Wind Turbines Take a Technical Spin at Generating Electricity
Wind turbines convert kinetic energy into
mechanical power. In use for centuries, they have harnessed the power of the wind to pump water, grind grain and generate electricity.
While their popularity has peaked and ebbed over the years, interest in wind turbines to generate electricity is again gaining momentum. As an alternative to fossil fuels, wind energy is seen as a viable way to produce energy while reducing global warming and pollution.
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The Consequence of Style
Digital tools allow industrial designers
to explore the visual and functional
impact of new ideas more quickly and
cost-effectively than ever before.
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Intelligent Rendering Is in the Animation Pipeline
An intuitive interface for render farm
management enables a global animation studio to harness the power of highperformance computing.
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Leveraging Innovation in Product Development
Use digital tools to accelerate product
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Businesses Look to LED Lighting for Energy Efficiency
In the United States, lighting accounts for 25% of the total electricity usage by consumers and commercial users and is responsible for 10% of all U.S. carbon
dioxide emissions. The U.S. Department of
Energy (DoE) estimates that lighting-based energy consumption can be reduced by more than 20% by 2020 through the use of solid-state light-emitting diode (LED)-based lighting. Problems related to mercury and light quality inherent in fluorescent solutions can also be addressed.
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Airline Seat Testing Soars to New Heights
French manufacturer Sicma Aero Seat SA
relies on virtual dynamic testing in the
evaluation of its custom aircraft seats.
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Structural Innovation Takes Shape
Structural optimization plays a key role enabling Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP to create buildings with unique shapes and aesthetic values.
This article was featured in the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Concept to Reality. To subscribe to our free magazine, please click here.
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Simulation Speeds Modular Truck Development Process
New finite element tools enable an international truck manufacturer to easily evaluate custom chassis.
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Getting the Right Design, Getting the Design Right
Conceptual design technologies impact product development.
By Alessandro Mazzardo
Concept To Reality Spring/Summer 2010
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Virtual Traumatology
CAE moves beyond inanimate objects to evaluate injuries to the human body.
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Where Is Your Performance Data?
A new data management system lets engineers easily manage, share and leverage simulation and test data.
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CAD2CRASH24: Driving Full-Vehicle Crash Analysis Down to a Day
Altair Engineering, together with Ford Motor Company, demonstrates that the full-vehicle crash analysis process can be compressed from weeks to 24 hours.
By Pradeep Srinivasan
Concept To Reality Spring/Summer 2010
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Lighter Helicopter Design
During the lifetime of a helicopter, every superfluous pound of weight costs the owner thousands
of Euros. These costs arise due to the additional fuel needed to move the extra mass thus limiting
the amount of cargo the helicopter can transport. To build lighter helicopters, Eurocopter, Europe’s
largest helicopter manufacturer, use lightweight materials such as composites. However, the design of
composite components can be complex as the material consists of different layers oriented in various
directions resulting in countless possible to combine the material.
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Increasing UAV Payload and Range Webinar
Review this free webinar to learn about Altair Engineering’s technology and expertise in reducing weight of Aerospace systems. Learn why some of the world’s leading aerospace companies including Boeing, Airbus, Eurocopter, General Electric, and ATK utilize Altair to help them design weight efficient structures. This informative webinar will outline the application of numerical optimization design techniques.
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Innovative Strategies In Automotive Industry
This webinar will discuss this broad topic and how new technologies can enable engineers create better cars and trucks. This is the first of a five part webinar series that will describe how Altair and HyperWorks can help companies address increasing vehicle complexity, regulatory and safety obligations and satisfy consumer requirements.
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Optimizing Vehicle Suspension Design
The design of a vehicle suspension, although often propelled by CAE, is both initiated and concluded subjectively on a proving ground. Translating the requirements of the market into targets that can drive simulation activity is just one step in the process. This webinar will present a holistic approach to the design and analysis of vehicle suspensions drawing on the latest CAE methods, industry experience and physical testing.
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Advanced NVH Simulation Techniques
From overall vehicle refinement to individual component development, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) can differentiate a vehicle in the market and shape a customer's perception of the brand. This webinar will look at improving NVH characteristics throughout the product development process with the latest methods and tools creates a competitive advantage.
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Improving Crash and Safety Performace - Presented by HyperWorks
Improving vehicle crash performance is a major challenge in the automobile industry today. Merely achieving regulatory compliance is no-longer competitive. This webinar will discuss how new advances in CAE can accelerate your processes.
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Rotorcraft Design Takes Flight
Optimization tools enable Boeing to balance form and function in the development of advanced aircraft.
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Intelligent simulation technology delivering weight efficient vehicles
Presentation by Dr. Royston Jones, Altair ProductDesign
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Concept Design and Optimization (OptiStruct®)
OptiStruct 11.0 further extends optimization functionality by expanding into the non-linear domain, adding full support of optimization disciplines for MBD, multi-start point optimization for better design space exploration, new manufacturing constraints for topology, improved handling of external responses and enhanced geometry recovery with OS Smooth.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - HyperWorks On-Demand
HyperWorks On-Demand (HWOD) is a High Performance Computing solution for design innovation in the Cloud. It leverages Altair’s patented licensing system, providing access to a selection of the HyperWorks products and a modern, scalable HPC infrastructure through a secure and efficient web based platform.
HyperWorks On-Demand finally brings software, platform and infrastructure as a service – SaaS, PaaS and IaaS – to the Altair customers within a single and intuitive solution.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Multi-body Dynamics
HyperWorks Multibody Dynamics offering in 11.0 makes significant improvements to solver Speed, Robustness & Accuracy. In addition, MotionSolve has a greatly enhanced co-simulation layer along with support for Interpreted Language based User-subroutines.
MotionView 11.0 contains many new features and capabilities that enhance the user experience and enables engineers to efficiently design, evaluate and refine mechanical systems.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Sheet Metal Forming (HyperForm®)
Significant enhancements have been made to HyperForm functionality, usability and performance. Under HyperForm Die Module, an object oriented and browser driven process has been introduced and additional powerful features have been added to make the draw die development process simpler and more intuitive. Major improvements in the multi-stage stamping process setup have been accomplished by integrating it within the User Process browser.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Crash Modeling (HyperCrash®)
HyperCrash 11.0 contains many new capabilities and enhancements for the crash analyst to accurately support RADIOSS, manage LS-DYNA models, and improve the user environment.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Conceptual Design (solidThinking)
New to HyperWorks 11.0
solidThinking™ is a 3D industrial design and conceptual modeling tool that helps designers, architects and concept engineers create geometry easily, rapidly and cost-effectively. Model, render and share surface and solid models from individual parts to full CAE assemblies.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - FEA Modeling - 1 (HyperMesh)
Part 1 - HyperMesh 11.0 offers many new features that will further improve and automate CAE processes including the integration of HyperMesh into the HyperWorks Desktop, composite modeling, updates to user interface and browsers, huge gains in geometry manipulation and editing, and continued advancement in meshing technology.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Introduction to HyperWorks 11.0 (Release Overview)
Welcome to HyperWorks 11.0, the most comprehensive, open-architecture CAE solution in the industry. With this new release, HyperWorks further demonstrates its commitment to delivering the broadest CAE solution to the PLM market by adding new products and a rich set of functionality to the strong foundation of past releases. This brochure will highlight each of the HyperWorks 11.0 product’s new advancements and features.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - New! Solver Solutions (AcuSolve®)
New to HyperWorks 11.0!
AcuSolve is a leading, general purpose, finite-element based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) flow solver with superior robustness, speed and accuracy. AcuSolve can be used by designers and research engineers with all levels of expertise to quickly obtain quality solutions without iterating on solution procedures or worrying about mesh quality topology. It can easily solve the largest and most complex mission critical industrial problems.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Post-Processing (HyperView/HyperGraph)
The release of HyperWorks 11.0 brings a new look and feel
to HyperView and a direct integration with HyperMesh for FE
pre-processing that extends the suite of capabilities while making
it easier to learn and use.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Solver Solutions (RADIOSS)
This groundbreaking release allows customers to use material and geometric non-linear implicit analysis functionality in RADIOSS. Also, many new linear analysis types are added like complex eigenvalue, response spectrum, and powerflow analysis. In addition, many extensions to the already existing analysis types are added such as acoustic sources and damping, pre-stressed normal modes, and static element deformation.
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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Studies & Math Modeling (HyperStudy® & HyperMath®)
The webinar is intended to update the customers on the latest features in HyperWorks v11. Since HyperMath is a relatively new product in HyperWorks suite, this webinar will also serve as a launch pad to inform customers about the product capabilities and outline HyperMath benefits.
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Modern FE Modeling of Aero-structures
See advanced FE modeling methods for Aerostructures that will allow you to minimize the time to create FE models so you can spend your time to running models and reviewing results. Learn about geometry clean-up and preparation, advanced meshing tools including batch meshing, powerful post-processing and report generation.
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Composites Analysis and Optimization
This webinar explores and demonstrates the comprehensive capabilities of HyperWorks to analyze, design, and optimize composite laminated composite structures.
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Innovative Solutions for Bird Strike, Ditching and Impact
Learn about how RADIOSS can be used to model aerospace impact events including bird strike and ditching. Explore different modeling techniques and examples.
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Multi-disciplinary Optimization of Aero-structures
Learn about how HyperWorks can be used to perform multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization involving structural, thermal, dynamic, and fluid analysis.
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Arrestor Barrier Analysis AMSAFE
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