Editor’s note: The second week of April 2025 was busy. We had people in Albuquerque and Colorado Springs for two events. Here is a report back from Mark Skoog and Cynthia De La Rosa.
Mark Skoog Shares His Thoughts on the Albuquerque Visit of the Stratasys Truck and the Ansys User Group Meeting
The weather last Thursday in Albuquerque couldn’t have been better!
Bright sun. No clouds. Light breeze. Temperatures in the 80’s. A perfect day to meet customers and prospective customers face-to-face at the first of our four stops of the Experience Stratasys National Tour.
Good weather is important as the tour features a 44 ‘ expandable — container turned high tech showroom – that is transported to each location on the back of a semi-trailer, then parked and opened to the public.
The showroom provides the perfect setting for seeing, touching and learning how PADT’s additive manufacturing expertise, coupled with Stratasys 3D printers, materials, software, can help you solve critical manufacturing challenges at every point along the production cycle.
Our PADT Engineers and Production experts were on hand to answer questions and match application needs to the optimal technology and material combination. All 5 Stratasys technologies: the H350, F370CR, J55, Origin, Neo800, and the new F3300 were on display.
Recent Stratasys new product announcements dominated the conversations. Lots of great information was shared about :
Stratasys Expands PolyJet into Functional Prototyping and Selected End-use Parts for a Variety of Applications with the Introduction of PolyJet ToughONE™
- Stratasys Expands Stereolithography Product Line – Unveils Neo®800+ High-Speed Large-Format Printer
- Stratasys to Showcase its Leading Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem and Unveil New Solutions at RAPID + TCT 2025
New FDM announcements include:
- VICTREX AM™ 200, a high-performance PEEK-based material offering excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, and chemical durability for applications such as aerospace brackets and industrial tooling.
- PC-ESD, a polycarbonate blend with electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties, designed for static-sensitive applications in electronics assembly and production environments.
New P3 DLP announcements include:
- GrabCAD® Print Pro for Origin, rounding out Print Pro’s availability across all Stratasys technologies, enabling streamlined print preparation and enhanced workflow control for Origin users.
- A new ESD photopolymer, Loctite 3D IND3380™ ESD , delivering electro static-discharge-safe properties for parts used in automotive tooling, industrial machinery, and aerospace components.
The 80 or so guests left with a better understanding of how industrial 3D printing can help their operations and looked forward to turning their new knowledge and ideas into practice.
We encourage you to attend our remaining three events to see the mobile showroom yourself:
- Denver June 3rd https://events.stratasys.com/experiencestratasysindenco
- Salt Lake City July 23rd https://events.stratasys.com/experiencestratasysinsaltlake
- Phoenix Oct. 21st https://events.stratasys.com/experiencestratasysinphoenix
Here are some pictures from the day:
Most people don’t know that there is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution located in New Mexico
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the museum strives to present the diverse applications of nuclear science in the past, present, and future, along with the stories of the field’s pioneers.
Centrally located in Albuquerque near several of PADT’s large government and commercial customers, and housing a theater and classrooms perfect for sharing information and discussing the latest advances in engineering simulation software, we recently held a seminar there highlighting Ansys R1 2025.
Supercharged by groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven simulation, GPU acceleration, system-level modeling, and cloud computing, Ansys R1 2025 enhancements enable faster, collaborative decision-making, broader design exploration, and reduced product design timelines.
These enhancements were discussed with interested users over a three-hour session featuring live demonstrations with Q & A. We are happy to extend this level of personal service to our awesome clients so that all users can benefit to the greatest extent possible from using the market’s leading engineering simulation tool.
For those interested in learning more about Ansys R1 2025, PADT is holding a multi-part series of webinars that you can catch live with Q&A or recorded on-demand to fit your schedule. See the list of times below, and we invite you to register to take advantage of this fabulous learning opportunity!
- 04/23/2025: Explicit Dynamics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 05/07/2025: Meshing Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 05/21/2025: Optics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 06/04/2025: Composites & Structural Optimization Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 06/18/2025: Fluent CPU – UI & UX Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 07/02/2025: Electric Machine & Consumer Electronics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
- 07/16/2025: HFSS Updates in Ansys 2025 R1 – Webinar
Cynthia De La Rosa Shares Her Experience:
Last week, PADT hosted an Ansys User Group Meeting that took place at the same time as the Experience Stratasys Tour stop in Albuquerque.
We had a great turnout, with lively conversation during the Dion’s catered lunch, followed by an overview of Ansys new features and updates to the 2025R1 release. The user group meeting was hosted at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, right down the street from my old stomping grounds.
Ted Harris kicked off the technical discussion by reviewing Structures and Fluids, followed by Dr. Tyler Buntin with Low Frequency Electromagnetics, and Optics covered by yours truly. 😊 Attendees asked some great questions, and we also had time to talk about projects one-on-one before and after the technical presentations. It is always refreshing to be able to connect with our users face-to-face during these in-person events.
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