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2023 Cleantech Open Cohort Announced, PADT is Mentoring Again

On June 2nd, the Cleantech Open announced the 100 cleantech companies accepted into their 2023 accelerator program. The Cleantech Open is the world's largest and longest-running cleantech busine...

LS-DYNA Updates in Ansys 2023 R1 – Webinar

Engineers looking to tackle issues involving material failure and how the failure progresses through a part or through a system need a tool with a vast array of capabilities that help simulate extrem...

Plotting Experimental Data in Flownex

Plotting data in the workbook designer may be useful for a variety of reasons. You may wish to plot the results of multiple steady state runs, compare data to empirical results, or even access graphs...

Driving Automotive Innovation with Additive – Webinar

The automotive industry is one of the key areas where 3D printing technology is starting to have significant impact. Additive manufacturing techniques like SAF and P3 are used to create a wide range ...

Exploring ESD Materials in Additive Manufacturing

When it comes to additive manufacturing, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safety is super important. You don't want to fry electronic components or damage sensitive materials, right? Unfortunately, ESD ...

All Things Ansys 118: Navigating HPC Licensing with Ansys

Published on: May 12, 2023 With: Eric Miller, Alex Moody, Daniel Chaparro, Ahmed Fayad & Ted Harris Description: In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is...

Structural Updates in Ansys 2023 R1 (3) – Structural Optimization & Explicit Simulation – Webinar

When it comes to designing mechanical components, there are a variety of characteristics that engineers must keep in mind to help their end products function properly. Whether that be weight, structu...

How 3D Printing Supports Your Marketing Efforts

Problem: Your higher-ups require you to show photos of several new products in your marketing-communications efforts, so they can start selling hundreds or thousands. Or, they want you to show th...