Design/Simulation

Workforce Development 23 Feb 2009

Aircraft simulation gets composites aware

Rapid software evolution enables faster, better virtual solutions to complex composite design problems.

Marine 31 Dec 2008

Finite element analysis garners performance gains for yacht component

In the ongoing quest to reduce weight in high-performance sailing yachts, no part goes unexamined or untouched.

Medical 6 Oct 2008

Prototyping and manufacturing by additive fabrication

Additive fabrication (AF) technology, such as laser sintering (LS) and fused deposition modeling (FDM), encompasses a wide range of applications. The earliest was rapid prototyping to support design, concept modeling, fit/function testing, and pattern making without the need to construct expensive tooling for prototypes and test articles. Manufacturers also are using AF to produce jigs, fixtures, drill guides, and other manufacturing and assembly tools.

Design/Simulation 1 Jan 2008

Inside Analysis: Simulating VARTM for better infusion

A resin flow simulation tool is helping to optimize liquid molding of aerospace parts.

Adhesives 1 Apr 2007

FEA Roundup: Design, Simulation And Analysis Converge

New modeling and analysis software products increase the accessibility and reliability of finite element analysis data.

Design/Simulation 1 Jul 2006

Software Secures Lighter, Stronger, Safer Airframe

The U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Air Vehicles Directorate is pursuing high-speed aerospace system concepts that include the LRS (Long Range Strike) aircraft. The LRS is to fly at Mach 3.5 and is in the concept definition stage, planned for military utility in the 2020+ timeframe. The lab's goals are to

Autoclave 1 Jul 2006

JEC Composites 2006 Product Showcase - 7/1/2006

Advanced composites continue to lead the economic upswing in the composites industry.

1 May 2006

Aircraft Repair Can And Should Be Automated

Consultant Fred Perkins (Federal Engineering Associates LLC, McLean, Va.) is currently involved in quality control and mission assurance for defense programs as well as a Phase I SBIR program for the U.S. Air Force, applying stochastic design analysis to finite element modeling of composite aircraft part repairs.