I have a lot of toys in my office and on my desk. Some might consider it unprofessional or even childish. I don’t disagree. What they are missing is the power of toys and the power of play. I explore this idea in “Why I keep toys on my desk.” Also for those of you […]
Social media has changed the world we live in. It is an extremely powerful way to connect people and share information. As with any powerful new tool, it can be used for evil along with good. Which begs the question: ”When social media is used for evil, does the tech industry have a responsibility?“
ANSYS Mechanical is great at applying tabular loads that vary with an independent variable. Say time or Z. What if you want a tabular load that varies in multiple directions and time. In part one of this series, I covered who you can use the External Data tool to do just that. In this second part, I […]
ANSYS Meshing is a general-purpose, intelligent, automated high-performance product that helps engineers to produce the most appropriate mesh for accurate, efficient multi-physics solutions. With the release of ANSYS version 18 earlier this year, engineers were introduced to a variety of new and innovative enhancements that help improve the quality of their meshing, and speed up […]
One of the coolest things I get to do often is to listen to startups pitch their companies. Every single one is an educational experience where I also get to feed off of the passion and drive of entrepreneurs. The problem is, more than half of the pitches I hear are bad. Sometimes it is […]
The post “A few thoughts after 100 blog posts” is my 100th guest blog article for the Phoenix Business Journal. That is a lot of 500 or so word rants and missives. Because I like round numbers, and I did write a lot of posts, I figured it would be ok to be a little […]
This is the fourth installment in our review of all the different products and services PADT offers our customers. As we add more, they will be available here. As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to info@padtinc.com or give us a call at 1-800-293-PADT. Updated on 4/6/2018: Added a paragraph […]
Published on: September 25, 2017 With: Tom Chadwick, Ted Harris, Eric Miller Description: In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT’s Senior CFD Engineer Tom Chadwick, and Simulation Support Manager Ted Harris for a discussion on convergence with both FEA and CFD solutions, as well as a look […]
The big technologies right now are Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and the automation of everything from manufacturing to our automobiles. These advanced technologies will transform how we live our lives. But ” While AI, IoT, and automation are taking over we forgot about genetic engineering.” This is something everyone, especially those in tech, […]
On September 11th and 12th Mario Vargas (Hardware Manager for PADT Inc.) and I (James Barker, Application Engineer for PADT Inc.) attended Convergence 2017 in Los Angeles, CA. This event is held by 3D Systems and is the America’s Software Partner Meeting. Many strategic partners were in attendance from all across the USA, Canada, and […]
We are excited to announce the return of our annual fall open house, Nerdtoberfest! PADT will be opening it’s doors to the public for a celebration of all things engineering and manufacturing in Arizona. More information, along with a full event agenda will be made available soon, however in the meantime you can secure your spot now […]
It is no mystery that I love my Subaru. I bought it with the intention of using it and I have continually made modifications with a focus on functionality. When I bought my roof crossbars in order to mount ski and/or bike racks, I quickly realized I needed to get a fairing in order to […]
Lots of things come to mind on September 11th. The bravery of the first responders, the way the country came together after the attacks, the changes in how we live our lives every day now because of what happened. The most important lesson that we learned was that “On 9/11, we’re reminded that the unthinkable […]
As the world of manufacturing continues to grow and change, engineers are being challenged to design, test, and evaluate products in increasingly complex environments. In such a time it is necessary to rely on an all-encompassing simulation platform that can handle a variety of physics efficiently, operating as a one stop shop for complete virtual […]
The aerospace industry’s adoption of additive manufacturing is growing and predicted to revolutionize the manufacturing process. However, to meet stringent FAA and EASA requirements, AM-developed aerospace products must be certified that they can achieve the robust performance levels provided by traditional manufacturing methods. Current certification processes are complex and variable, and thus obstruct AM adoption […]