Design

Adept Scientific plc nnounces that MaplesoftTM has released the pilot version of a revolutionary tool that is expected to set new standards in modelling and simulation. MapleSim™ is a high-performance multi-domain modelling and simulation tool which will dramatically reduce the time taken to bring products to market by using physical modelling techniques.

Situation A worldwide technological leader in the handling and processing of sulphur, Enersul offers a full range of integrated services to the sulpher industry ranging from production to consumption. Due to the complexity of the processes, Enersul faced several challenges in its design build process including bottlenecks in time and man-hours, much of which occurred during the internal quality assurance and quality controls processes that check data sheets, Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID) and line lists. Another challenge Enersul faced was the element of human error such as the failure to catch inconsistencies or inaccuracies early on.

Pilz Automation Technology is releasing a new version of its powerful PAScal software package for performing the calculations required when designing safety-related control systems for machinery in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 or EN IEC 62061. PAScal makes it much easier to ensure compliance with the standards' requirements, plus it helps to save both time and costs. Version 1.2.0 includes a calculation graph as per EN ISO 13849-1, and it also benefits from a number of enhancements to both the functionality and usability. In addition, PAScal 1.2.0 runs on PCs with Microsoft Windows Vista.

Bunkspeed today announced the availability of HyperShot® V 1.5, an eagerly awaited upgrade to the groundbreaking HyperShot product released a year ago.

Finland-based sail maker WB-Sails is using EFD.Lab fluid dynamics simulation software from Flomerics to develop and optimize sails for Star and Finn class Olympic sailboats. “Our traditional panel codes predict sail forces reasonably well in the upwind case, when flow separation is not a major factor, but we were desperate for something more powerful to predict 3D air flow and sail forces on downwind legs and in the lighter winds that we expect in Beijing,” said Mikko Brummer, Head of R&D at WB-Sails.

Thermal simulation with Flomerics’ Flotherm software helped Redback Networks overcome the cooling challenges involved in creating the first million-subscriber triple-play platform. “The power dissipation of the line cards in the new platform had to be increased by 2X relative to the previous generation to obtain the planned improvement in performance and functionality,” said Wendy Lu, Mechanical Engineer for Redback Networks. “By focusing on reducing the chassis static pressure via geometry changes and using a higher performing fan, we were able to double the airflow in the chassis.”

The complexity of today’s internal building environments demands that the Building Management Systems satisfy rigorous criteria, both in terms of performance & reliability. Nobbs & Jones’ expertise within controls for heating, ventilation & air-conditioning is second to none in the industry and is trusted by some of the country’s leading architects and specifiers, as well as by many market leading corporate clients.

Bunkspeed announced today the beta release of its HyperShot® plug-in for Rhinoceros. The stand-alone patent-pending HyperShot application uses Bunkspeed’s revolutionary technology for real-time photographic rendering. Now the fastest, highest-quality, and easiest rendering technology in the industry operates in conjunction with the popular and progressive 3D industrial design modeler, Rhinoceros.

Lattice Technology today announced the release of the XVL Converter Plug-in for Inventor, which supports Autodesk Inventor 2009. The XVL converter is scheduled to ship on June 30, 2008.

Voxdale used Flomerics’ EFD.Pro computational fluid dynamics software to solve a power light emitting diode thermal management problem in just one day. The initial prototype of the LED system overheated to the point that the amount of light delivered by the device and its lifetime were both substantially reduced. Voxdale engineers used the CFD results to redesign the housing in just one day to improve airflow, which eliminated overheating and increased light output and life to the desired levels.