Design

Flomerics today announced that APC (American Power Conversion) recently selected Flomerics’ Flovent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to develop the world’s first real-time cooling calculator for data center design. The calculator computes a cooling performance metric called the capture index that assesses the local airflow around each rack and evaluates cooling performance and the scalability of cooling architecture.

Altair Engineering announced today that Bottero has selected Altair HyperWorks as their preferred computer-aided engineering suite for the optimization and verification of structural components used in their production lines. Bottero’s short-term goals include the introduction of an innovative product line and the development of advanced forming-machine solutions. The company chose HyperWorks because it offers a complete solution for the simulation and optimization of mechanical components.

Leading industrial design/styling software company solidThinking is launching its latest version for Windows and Mac users worldwide.

Altair Engineering, Inc. today announced that Prima Industrie, an Italian developer, manufacturer and provider of high-power laser systems for cutting, welding and drilling three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) parts, will implement the HyperWorks computer-aided engineering (CAE) software platform into its design development process. The HyperWorks suite and OptiStruct, the leading design synthesis optimization technology, will be used to optimize existing cutting machines and to develop new 2D machines in the future.

AEG Electric Tools GmbH, one of the market-leading manufacturers of heavy-duty portable electric power tools for professionals, uses Flomerics EFD.Lab fluid flow and heat transfer simulation software for optimizing airflow and cooling effects in their power tools.

CSI’s recently expanded Automotive Department will use the HyperWorks computer-aided engineering (CAE) technology suite to increase its focus on virtual and performance engineering. The company plans to improve its entire development cycle by creating a close relationship between simulation and physical testing.

Altair Engineering, Inc announced that Cambric Corporation, a global provider of engineering services, is now using HyperWorks as its primary computer-aided engineering solution to serve its customers.

C-MAC MicroTechnology used Flomerics’ Flotherm thermal simulation software to determine that the thermal requirements of a stacked module could be met with a potting compound that cost only half the amount of the default choice. “Our engineer simulated the junction temperatures of the devices in the stacked modules while using three different potting compounds,” said Bob Hunt, Head of Engineering for C-MAC. “Simulation was much faster and less expensive than the alternative of building and testing prototypes.”

CCE has announced that EnSuite Version 2 – its multi-CAD viewing, translation and productivity software – has been upgraded with two new useful features. Users that do not have access to a CAD system can now with a single click of the mouse set the material type of components or view an assembly in its exploded view.

Altair Engineering, Inc. today announced that Force Protection Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Force Protection, Inc. has implemented the HyperWorks CAE solution for engineering design analysis.