‘Simulation’

A Manufacturingtalk guide

Start with the news release Sage reveals benefits of APS systems from Sage, which we summarised at the time by saying "Advanced planning and scheduling systems, available from Sage, improve efficiency by providing real-time order dates, synchronised planning, optimised resource usage and accurate delivery dates.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Tornos Deco machines aid Skoda production from Tornos Technologies: "Czech company Klein and Blazek is using Tornos CNC equipment to make automotive parts for Skoda cars.".

In January 2010, we covered the news from Ansys - take a look at Norvento selects Ansys multi-physics software which says: "Norvento Energia Distribuida, a renewable-energy company in Spain, has selected the multi-physics software suite from Ansys for developing and optimising renewable forms of energy.".

Take a look also at the news release from XYZ Machine Tools, XYZ supplies full-CNC machining centre, as well as Gun-parts manufacturer uses Haas EC-300 machines from Haas Automation, and Delcam to hold workshop on CAD-based inspection from Delcam.

Latest stories...

Ansys releases HFSS 12.1 with IE solver option (January 2010)

Ansys has announced the 12.1 release of HFSS software, a technology for 3D full-wave electromagnetic field simulation.

Delcam launches enhanced Partmaker software (January 2010)

Delcam has released Partmaker 2010, the latest version of its dedicated software for programming turn-mill centres and Swiss-type lathes.

Cloos plasma cutting robot reduces production time (December 2009)

Stainless-steel processor AMS is rationalising its production with a robotic plasma-arc cutting plant from Cloos.

Roller King supplies HD-F50 slide forming machine (December 2009)

Hettich Holding and Co, a manufacturer of thermoforming and packaging systems in Germany, has purchased a fully automatic HD-F50 slide forming machine from Roller King Enterprise.

Dassault provides simulation-process automation (December 2009)

Dassault Systemes has launched Isight 4.0, its simulation-process automation and design-optimisation solution from Simulia.

Powerinspect 2010 offers easier part inspection (December 2009)

Delcam has launched the 2010 version of its Powerinspect inspection software, said to offer easier inspection of parts, tooling and prototypes against CAD data.

Ansys supports simulation-driven development (December 2009)

Ansys has announced Ansys 12.1 technology to support customers in Simulation Driven Product Development.

ESI updates sheet-metal-forming simulation suite (December 2009)

ESI Group has released its Sheet Metal Forming Simulation Suite Version 2009, including Pam-Stamp 2G and Pam-Tube 2G.

Simulation, modelling and testing spawns products

Corus, the international steel company, has developed a new family of roadside restraint systems called Protect 365 that it believes, if adopted, will significantly contribute to improved road safety.
Simulation reduces press shop set-up lead times

Simulation technique significantly reduces press shop set-up lead-times and can help improve quality of complex stamped automotive body panels - including the latest high strength steels.

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