Kraljic Matrix
The Kraljic Matrix, developed by Peter Kraljic in the 1980s, is a powerful tool used in procurement and supply chain management to categorise and prioritise purchases and suppliers based on their supply risk and profit impact.
By analysing these two factors, this tool...
Deliverable File Types: 3D Scanning Services
Reverse Engineering Deliverables
If you need to create a digital version of a physical part, you'll need reverse engineering service. We can create a file that’s usable for your application, however, “usable” is subjective and dependent on several factors.
During the...
Autodesk Inventor iLogic for data conformance.
Five Autodesk Inventor iLogic productivity hacks for non-programmers: Data conformance.
In the last blog post, we learned how a simple way to add an iLogic form to a part model to better communicate design intent. We could call this conformance–conformance...
Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) modeling in Ansys Discovery
In this blog, we are going to create a conjugate heat transfer (CHT) model in Ansys Discovery 2024 R1. The problem will be a simplified electronics cooling one. Starting with a clean solid part geometry, fluid volume will...
Automatic Interface Creation in Ansys Discovery 2024 R1
In this blog, I would like highlight a new and a very important capability in Ansys Discovery 2024 R1. Discovery now allows for automatic creation of fluid-solid and solid-solid interfaces without the user having to imprint coincident faces...
Component Marks in SOLIDWORKS Electrical
In SOLIDWORKS Electrical, it is important to identify components with component marks. This mark is used to create relations to other representations of the device. When a symbol is added to a Schematic or Line Diagram, we can either define it...
BETA CAE Systems Releases ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS and FATIQ v23.1.4
LUCERNE, Switzerland, Jan 26, 2024 – BETA CAE Systems is pleased to announce the release of the version 23.1.4 of ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS and FATIQ. This latest bug-fix version, continues to shine the spotlight on numerous improvements and fixes of the...
Keysight Introduces Chiplet PHY Designer
SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 25, 2024 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. introduces Chiplet PHY Designer, the latest member in its family of high speed digital design and simulation tools that provides die-to-die (D2D) interconnect simulation, which is a key step in verifying performance for heterogeneous...
What’s New SOLIDWORKS 2024 Structure Systems
SOLIDWORKS 2024 introduces some new updates to Structure Systems.
After creating all primary and secondary members, the Corner Management dialog offers some technical and UI enhancements.
Users can now automatically apply corner grouping at...
Knurling Explained – What Is it, Methods & Applications
Knurling is a post-finishing process wherein a textured pattern is created on the surface of a workpiece.
Early knurling processes were performed by hand, but the introduction of turning and milling machines has made it possible to create more precise...