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Static Equivalent Model Reduction in Ansys Mechanical

Ansys Mechanical users are often asked to simulate the structural response of a simple area in a complex geometry. One way to do this is to reduce the model to a static equivalent model reduction - c...

PADT Pulse – New Colors for Stratasys Ultem 9085, DOE Vouchers, and an Ansys Maxwell HowTo – August 2024

PADT’s August 2023 Newsletter is out. You can view it online here or view and download the PDF below. Get The PADT Pulse delivered to your mailbox every month by subscribing now...

All Things Ansys 129: Introducing Ansys 2024 R2

Published on: August 26, 2024 With: Eric Miller & PADT Simulation Support Team Description: In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by members of...

Ultem 9085: Now in 6 New Colors

Ultem™ 9085 has long been a vital material in industries where performance, safety, and compliance with stringent standards are non-negotiable. Known for its exceptional mechanical properties and F...

Press Release: PADT Selected as a Capability Provider for ENERGYWERX Voucher Opportunity 2

Clean Energy Technology Companies Have Until September 12, 2024, To Submit Requests for Vouchers Worth up to $250,000 in Ansys and Flownex Simulation Consulting and Services Voucher 2 Covers Perfo...

Exploring New Horizons with Stratasys H350: SAF Polypropylene (PP) Joins the Lineup with Proven Strength

In the fast-paced world of additive manufacturing, the key to innovation lies in material advancements that redefine what's possible. Stratasys continues to push the envelope with the introduction of...

PADT Pulse – Thin-Wall Rectangular Pressure Vessels, A 4th of July Brisket Analysis, and using RBF Morph – July 2024

PADT's July 2023 Newsletter is out. You can view it online here or view and download the PDF below. Get The PADT Pulse delivered to your mailbox every month by subscribing now. Newsletter-PADT-...

Ansys Maxwell – Transient AC Resistance

Introduction In electrical circuits, AC resistances are not equivalent to their DC counterparts, especially at higher frequencies. Ansys Maxwell can be used to calculate the AC resistance of a con...