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# PADT: Website

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## Posts
- [ASU Research Park: PADT’s Home](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/08/15/padt-asu-research-park/): Most people who know PADT don’t really think twice about our home here in the ASU Research Park. When a non-technical friend came by for a tour a week or so ago, I ended up telling the whole history of PADT and then how we ended up here. They said I should put that in a blog post. So here I am, doing just that.
- [My BIG Stratasys F3300 Adventure: 3D Printing Day and Night (and Day and Night….)](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/08/05/stratasys-f3300-vent-hood-big-print/): In the past few weeks, I had the chance to put PADT’s Stratasys F3300 FDM filament printer (build volume 24” x 24” x 31.5”) into high-gear mode, printing two of four sections that, when assembled, formed a custom vent-hood for a Stratasys F900 FDM printer. (It’s always cool to print parts for another printer.)
- [Celebrating Pam: A Career Built on Innovation, Expertise, and Helping Others Succeed](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/08/05/celebrating-pam-waterman-retirement/): After an incredible career helping customers turn ideas into reality, our colleague and friend, Pam Waterman, is beginning a well-earned retirement.
- [The PADT Pulse – Combining Ansys Mechanical RST/RTH After DMP Failure, Using AI as Your Blog Editor – Pics and News – July 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/07/28/padt-newsletter-the-pulse-july-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our July 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [Use an AI Editor to Write Better Technical Blog Posts](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/07/14/better-technical-blogs-with-ai-editor/): Let me cut to the chase. We all hear it all the time: AI is going to change everything. And also: everyone hates AI slop. For me, using an AI editor significantly improves my writing and helps avoid AI slop.
- [Combining Ansys Mechanical *.RST or *.RTH after a DMP Run Crash](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/07/07/combining-ansys-mechanical-rst-rth-after-dmp-crash/): We have all been there: Ansys Mechanical has been solving a complex model for days, only to unexpectedly crash or fail with an error message. Upon checking the _ProjectScratch folder, you find a collection of fragmented files like file0.rst and file1.rst, but no combined file.rst result file.
- [All Things Ansys Episode 143: Speed, Scale & Accuracy With The Ansys Fluent GPU Solver](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/07/07/all-things-ansys-143-speed-scale-accuracy-with-the-ansys-fluent-gpu-solver/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ansys Fluids Lead Application Engineer Frank Kelecy, and PADT's Senior CFD Application and Support Engineer Jon Elias to discuss the advantages of using Ansys Fluent's GPU Solver to speed up and optimize fluid simulation.
- [The PADT Pulse – 40 Years Using Ansys, Faster FDM with Stratasys F3300, Ansys Granta Material Picker – June 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/06/30/padt-newsletter-the-pulse-june-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our June 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [Let’s Explore the New Ansys Granta Material Picker](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/06/19/come-explore-the-new-ansys-granta-material-picker/): Are you an avid Zemax user who recently updated to 2026R1 and noticed this new tool “Granta Material Picker” in the Libraries tab?
- [40 Years as an Ansys User](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/06/15/40-years-as-an-ansys-user/): June 15th, 2026 marks the start of my 40th year as a user of Ansys. I don't remember a lot from that long ago, but the months before that day, and a few weeks after, are still accessible because they were such an important part of my life's journey. Professionally, sitting down at a computer terminal to use this computer program. I had no idea what it did or why engineers needed it. And I had absolutely no way to conceive of how that software tool would drive my career, my personal wealth, my friends, and a considerable part of my self-worth.
- [Speeding up Stratasys FDM 3D Printing: F900 vs F3300 Printers go Head-to-Head](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/26/speeding-up-stratasys-fdm-3d-printing-f900-vs-f3300/): Aerospace and automotive companies have used Stratasys Fortus 900/F900 industrial FDM printers for more than a decade, taking advantage of its build volume of 36in x 24in x 36in and the ability to print such high-performance materials as ULTEM 9085 resin, ULTEM 1010 Resin, Antero (PEKK-based) and FDM Nylon 12CF. The reliable system produces accurate, repeatable parts with certified traceability as needed. So, can it be improved?
- [The PADT Pulse – Fast Fixtures with fixtermate, Updates for Flownex SE 2026 R1, and Unsticking Stuck Ansys Licenses with Lmutil – May 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/26/padt-newsletter-the-pulse-may-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our March 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [Fast Fixtures with fixturemate Inside Stratasys GrabCAD Print Pro](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/15/fixtures-stratasys-grabcad-print-pro/): As much as I’m blown away by the internal complexity of 3D printed rocket engines and the intricate detail of 3D printed medical models, I still think the unsung heroes of the additive world are jigs and fixtures. Needed to firmly hold a part in place while a secondary operation is performed, jigs and fixtures are necessary but non-glamorous parts in themselves. The term “jig” generally defines a part that holds and aligns another, end-use part (workpiece) so the latter can be machined, drilled, precisely cut, etc. A “fixture” is typically used to hold a workpiece in place while another manual or automated operation is done - more often inspection, assembly of two parts together (by welding or screwing/bolting) or to just more easily hold a part in a position that allows, say, applying an emblem or installing a side-window as tasks in an automotive assembly line.
- [Discover Innovative Updates: Flownex SE 2026 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/15/discover-innovative-updates-flownex-se-2026-r1/): This release introduces a focused set of major and minor improvements designed to make simulation workflows more robust, connected and user-friendly. Key updates include Ansys Mechanical integration, a reworked Flownex Workbench integration, improved Excel functionality, enhanced Revit Builder capability, and extended support for Python-driven workflows.
- [Ansys Licensing: Lmutil and Releasing Stuck Licenses](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/15/ansys-licensing-lmutil-stuck-licenses-r2/): Anecdotally, problems with stuck licenses do not seem to have been as common over the past couple of years as it was prior to that, so most users have not needed to use the Lmutil tool to fix things. My best guess is that this has to do with continually maturing IT infrastructures and more stable network/internet connections in general. In any case, stuck licenses do pop up from time to time, and understanding how to deal with them as needed can save a lot of time otherwise spent debugging.
- [All Things Ansys Episode 142: Sandia National Labs Designs Digital Twins for Nuclear Safety Analysis – With Ansys Partner Flownex](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/05/11/all-things-ansys-142-sandia-national-labs-designs-digital-twins-for-nuclear-safety-analysis-with-ansys-partner-flownex/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Cyber-Nuclear Engineer Andrew Hahn from Sandia National Labs, as well as PADT's Application and Support Engineer Molly Rhodes, and Flownex Team Lead Miles Adkins for a discussion on Sandia's use of Ansys partner Flownex's 1D Thermal Simulation Software in regards to building digital twins to analyze safety and functionality of nuclear power plants.
- [The PADT Pulse – Post-Buckling Analysis in Ansys Mechanical, 3D Printing Fixtures, and Ansys Zemax Optic Studio 2026 R1 – April 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/28/padt-newsletter-the-pulse-april-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our March 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [Flownex Simulation Environment – New Feature Highlight – Custom Reactor Zone Colors](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/24/flownex-simulation-environment-new-feature-highlight-custom-reactor-zone-colors/): Note: The following materials are current as of Flownex Version 9.0.4.6126 (also known as Version 2025 R3).  Prior versions may lack this capability, and future versions may contain additional capabilities.
- [How to Import an Ansys Mechanical Mesh in Ansys Thermal Desktop](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/24/how-to-import-ansys-mechanical-mesh-in-thermal-desktop/): Click on “OK” once you’re done modifying the inputs, and you should see your Ansys Mechanical mesh in Thermal Desktop:
- [Saving and Exiting Ansys Fluent when Running in Batch Mode](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/22/saving-exiting-ansys-fluent-batch/): If you’ve embarked on your fair share of CFD like I have, you know how critical it can be to set up auto-save for long-running CFD jobs. Learning that you lost four days of runtime because of a power outage will make you reevaluate your priorities.  This blog covers exiting Ansys Fluent and manually saving your results when running in batch mode.
- [Performing a Post-Buckling Analysis On A Thin-Walled Cylinder in Ansys Mechanical](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/16/post-buckling-analysis-tube-ansys/): Ansys Mechanical has been continually improving its large-deflection, plasticity, and contact capabilities. One way that this shows up is in a post-buckling simulation of a thin-walled cylinder. It's such a well-known, tricky problem that NAFEMS added it to its suite of challenge problems. PADT's Alex Grishin takes on the challenge in Ansys Mechanical and shares all the steps needed to set up the problem, run it, and even provides a handy APDL macro to accurately calculate cylinder stresses, improving element birth and death accuracy.
- [Exploring the trinckle Additive Apps Suite Software for 3D Printed Fixtures](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/16/additive-apps-trinckle-3dprint/): A common answer nowadays is, “There’s an app for that.” It’s true for calculating paint-gallons needed for a given room size and now it’s true for designing custom 3D-printed part trays, shadow boards and more, with new design tools from trinckle, a Berlin-based software company that recently teamed up with Stratasys.
- [What’s New in Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 2026 R1: Practical Advances for Real Optical Systems](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/04/06/whats-new-in-ansys-zemax-opticstudio-2026-r1-practical-advances-for-real-optical-systems/): The 2026 R1 release of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio brings one of the most impactful sets of improvements in recent years—especially for teams designing compact cameras, complex imaging systems, and cross‑product workflows that span OpticStudio, Speos, Lumerical, and Ansys MultiPhysics tools.
- [The PADT Pulse – Deleting FDM Supports, Pi Day 2026, and Ansys 2026 R1 Electromagnetics – March 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/31/padt-pulse-march-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our March 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [All Things Ansys 141: Accelerate Design & Usage of Industrial Robotics with Simulation ](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/30/all-things-ansys-141-accelerate-design-usage-of-industrial-robotics-with-simulation/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by members of the Synopsys/Ansys team including Application Engineering Manager Dev Sarkar, Senior Digital Twin Staff Engineer Arash Hassanpour, and Senior Application Engineering Manager Nicholas Herringer as well as PADT's Embedded Software Engineer Noah Asherbranner.
- [Breaking The Mold – How Signal Microwave Transformed Probe Housing Development With Additive](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/24/breaking-the-mold-how-signal-microwave-transformed-probe-housing-development-with-additive/): When the custom housings for your patented electronic designs are constantly being revised, you can a) keep buying new molds, b) 3D print the molds or c) jump directly to 3D printing precise final new versions yourself.
- [Arizona Tech Week 2026: PADT Hosting and Co-Hosting Multiple Events for Inagural Year](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/18/padt-hosting-arizona-tech-week/): The Arizona startup community is not messing around with its first-ever Arizona Tech Week. With over 250 events on the calendar, there will be something for everyone. This blog post single place to share links to register for the events PADT is involved with, and explain more about #AZTechWeek:
- [What’s New in Ansys 2026 R1 for Electromagnetics](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/17/whats-new-in-ansys-2026-r1-for-electromagnetics/): Electromagnetics teams are being asked to do more every year: explore bigger design spaces, connect ECAD and MCAD without friction, and simulate machines, drives, and mechanics as one system. Ansys 2026 R1 answers that pressure with major upgrades across Maxwell and Motor‑CAD—speed, accuracy, automation, and collaboration all take a noticeable step forward.
- [PADT Celebrates Pi Day 2026 with Pie, Math, and an AI Lesson Learned](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/17/padt-pi-day-2026/): Well, another year came and went, and it is Pi Day again. We have been celebrating 3/14 for a long time now, as you can see by past blog posts. Our standard formula is several different pies and a math quiz.
- [Deleting FDM Support Material Using Stratasys Insight 3D Printing Software](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/03/16/deleting-fdm-support-material-insight/): One of the most popular operations in Stratasys Insight for high-end FDM printers is the Delete Support function. This is a necessity for building parts that will need less post-processing time and is mostly used to delete support out of holes that run horizontally through a part. If you have long through-holes or complicated passageways, it takes time for the support material to be washed out of those areas in the bath, and it’s almost impossible to reach in and remove break-away support. You may particularly want to delete the support out of holes that will be tapped for screws. By deleting FDM support material we may be adding some time to the post-processing because you may need to print the holes under-sized then drill or ream them out to the final size. However, this time is minimal compared to waiting for the part to come out of the wash station or dealing with trapped breakaway support.
- [The PADT Pulse – An Award for Customer Service, MD&M West 2026, and HTCs in Ansys Fluent – February 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/02/26/the-padt-pulse-an-award-for-customer-service-mdm-west-2026-and-htcs-in-ansys-fluent-february-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our February 2026 issue of “The PADT Pulse.”
- [A Look at Heat Transfer Coefficient Values in Ansys Fluent](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/02/24/heat-transfer-coefficient-ansys-fluent/): When analyzing heat transfer with Ansys Fluent, it is useful to look at heat transfer coefficients (HTC) values at wall boundaries to determine how effective the energy transfer is between the fluid and the solid bodies.  Fluent has four different values for HTC that are available.  They are:
- [Press Release: PADT Earns Prestigious 2025 Americas Customer Loyalty Award from Ansys, Part of Synopsys](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/02/18/press-release-customer-support-award-ansys/): Annual Award is Presented to the Ansys Reseller Delivering the Highest Customer Satisfaction to Ansys Software Users Across the Region as Measured by Customer Satisfaction Surveys
- [Take Aways from MD&M West 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/02/16/take-aways-from-mdm-west-2026/): Every year I go to the big design and manufacturing show, MD&M West, in Anaheim, California, I realize they have changed the name again, and I really don't remember how many times I've been to this show. Both the changes and the booths have been a lot. It is a popular show for one simple reason. The right people show up, and we make good connections.
- [All Things Ansys 140: Improving space system functionality by simulating radiation hardened electronics](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/02/12/all-things-ansys-140-improving-space-system-functionality-by-simulating-radiation-hardened-electronics/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ansys technology partner Electro Magnetic Applications' (EMA) VP of Business Development, John Twerdock, and Lead Software Product Manager, Kevin-Druis Merenda, as well as PADT's LFEM Application & Support Engineer Tyler Buntin.
- [The PADT Pulse – New Look, AZtechWeek, and CES 2026 – January 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/01/28/the-padt-pulse-new-look-aztechweek-and-ces-2026-january-2026/): Here is a PDF version of our January 2026 issue of "The PADT Pulse."
- [PADT Dives in to Tech at CES 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/01/26/padt-dives-in-to-tech-at-ces-2026/): What a week at CES 2026!!! Take a peek into the World's Largest convention show for electronics. Here, I highlighted robotics at its finest:
- [PADT Partners for 2 AZTechWeek Events for Startup Mentoring and Hardtech Startups](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/01/24/padt-2026-aztechweek-two-events/): Arizona's first #AZTechWeek is only a few months away, and PADT is excited to take part in this exciting celebration of all things tech startup in Arizona. As the website says:
- [All Things Ansys 139: 2025 Year in Review & Looking Forward to What’s Next](https://www.padtinc.com/2026/01/06/all-things-ansys-139-2025-year-in-review-looking-forward-to-whats-next/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by members of our simulation support team to discuss their favorite updates from Ansys 2025 R1 & R2 in preparation for the 2026 release.
- [PADT Pulse – Happy Holidays – 3D Printing Christmas Song – Ansys Icepak and Ansys MotorCAD Tips – 3D Printing on Glass – December 2025](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/23/padt-newsletter-thepulse-december-2025/): PADT's Final Newsletter for 2025, the December issue, is out. You can view it online here or view and download the PDF below.
- [Merry Christmas to All Our Amazing Customers That Have Made 2025 Such a Fun Year!](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/17/merry-christmas-2025-fun-year/): A special thank you to the optical engineers in our user base who challenged me all year round. This year has been the busiest for optics at PADT by far. I have learned so much by researching the questions that our users have asked. If I have fielded a technical support case to you in 2025, thank you for your patience and trust in providing you with the top-notch support that PADT is known for.
- [Ansys MotorCAD and Maxwell – Model Export](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/16/ansys-motorcad-and-maxwell-model-export/): Ansys MotorCAD is an electric machine design tool built for doing fast Multiphysics simulations across the full torque-speed operating range. Ansys Maxwell is a low-frequency electromagnetic fields solver primarily used for simulating transformers, electric machines, and other electric-mechanical devices. Individually both tools are quite capable, but they are even more powerful when used together. This tutorial blog post is going to go through the process of exporting a MotorCAD design into Ansys Maxwell and performing an electromagnetic analysis on it in a 2D Maxwell simulation.
- [Ansys Icepak: Plotting Surface Normals and Interpreting Flux Calculations in Ansys Electronic Desktop](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/15/ansys-icepak-surface-normals-flux/): One of the things that occasionally trips me up when using Ansys Icepak is verifying the net direction of heat, mass, or volumetric flow across specific surfaces in my system. When we deal with just 3D solid objects, then the convention of ‘outwards’ as the surface normal direction will be consistent and predictable. However, this doesn’t help in cases with 2D sheets like conducting plates or grilles – especially with fluid-fluid interfaces like grilles that might see some small recirculating flows across their surfaces.
- [3D Printing Christmas: A New Nerdy AI Generated Christmas Classic](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/15/3d-printing-christmas-ai-generated-song/): The horizon-to-horizon blue skies of Phoenix were making it hard to get into the holiday spirit, so our in-house 3D Printing expert and Artificial Intelligence (AI) trailblazer, Andrew Smith, decided it was time to spin up some tools and generate some Christmas cheer with a new classic: 3D Printing Christmas.
- [All Things Ansys 138: Build, Validate & Deploy – Ansys Digital Twins](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/04/all-things-ansys-138-build-validate-deploy-ansys-digital-twins/): In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Sr. Systems Application Engineer Josh Stout and Embedded Software Engineer Noah Asherbranner to discuss the state of digital twin design and application through Ansys simulation.
- [Stratasys PolyJet Resin 3D Printing on a Glass Substrate](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/12/03/stratasys-polyjet-3d-printing-on-glass/): Just when you think full-color Stratasys PolyJet printing couldn’t get any cooler (you’ve seen the banana, right?) now we can 3D print parts with one side as slick as glass. That’s because the part is actually printed on glass, or plexiglass, as the base substrate, and that smoothness forms the initial surface layer. (NOTE: you can print on other substrates and achieve other finishes, too – but that’s a story for another time.)
- [10 Networking Tips for Introverted Innovators – A Recap](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/11/26/10-tips-for-introverted-innovators/): A few months ago, I published a Substack about my struggle with networking called "The Pain of Networking as an Introvert." Many of the people who read it reached out and shared their own struggle around being introverted and still getting out there and using this essential business skill. They also all said we should do a presentation on the topic. The wonderful people at Venture Cafe Phoenix agreed and let me jump on stage to share my thoughts on the topic and have some fun.
- [PADT Pulse – New Flownex Release, Project Communication, and AI atNerdtoberfest – November 2025](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/11/25/padt-newsletter-the-pulse-november-2025/): PADT’s October 2025 Newsletter is out. You can view it online here or view and download the PDF below.
- [10 Suggestions for Improved Project Management Communication](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/11/17/better-project-management-communication/): It’s a simple word, but what does it really mean? For us, communication means transferring information between people. For engineering project management communication, we refine it a bit more and say that this subset of communication as: communicating useful information to all of the project stakeholders in a timely, complete, and documented manner.  
- [Discover Innovative Updates: Flownex SE Release 3](https://www.padtinc.com/2025/10/29/discover-innovative-updates-in-flownex/): The latest release of Flownex, version 9.0.4, brings a compelling mix of major innovations and thoughtful refinements that elevate its 1D simulation capabilities to new heights. From the introduction of specialized Nuclear Reactor Components to the integration of the Henry-Fauske Critical Two-Phase Flow model, this update is packed with features that enhance both technical depth and user experience.

## Press Releases
- [PADT Earns Prestigious 2025 Americas Customer Loyalty Award from Ansys, Part of Synopsys](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-earns-prestigious-2025-americas-customer-loyalty-award-from-ansys-part-of-synopsys/)
- [PADT Marks U.S. First as Partnership With Rapid Fusion Brings New Additive Manufacturing Solutions to North America](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-marks-u-s-first-as-partnership-with-rapid-fusion-brings-new-additive-manufacturing-solutions-to-north-america/)
- [PADT Deepens Commitment to Arizona Manufacturing as State’s First NOCTI Certified Additive Manufacturing Site](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/pr-padt-manufacturing-nocti-certification/)
- [PADT Selected as a Capability Provider for ENERGYWERX Voucher Opportunity 2 for Performance Validation, Modeling, and Certification Support](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-selected-as-a-capability-provider-for-energywerx-voucher-opportunity-2-for-performance-validation-modeling-and-certification-support/)
- [New Stratasys F3300 Significantly Boosts PADT’s  3D Printing Services Efficiency and Capability](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/new-stratasys-f3300-significantly-boosts-padts-3d-printing-services-efficiency-and-capability/)
- [30th Anniversary for PADT Marks Significant Milestone for the Arizona-Based Engineering Products and Services Company](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt30-anniversary-press-release/)
- [Ansys Elite Channel Partner and Stratasys Platinum Channel Partner PADT Announces Robert McLoughlin as Vice President of Sales](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/ansys-stratasys-padt-robert-mcloughlin-vice-president-of-sales/)
- [PADT Colorado Office Moves from Littleton to Lakewood, Colorado](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-colorado-office-moves-from-littleton-to-lakewood-colorado/)
- [PADT Co-Owner Eric Miller Listed Amongst 19 Top Leaders of 2023 by InBusiness PHX](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/2023-19-top-leaders-inbusiness-phx/)
- [PADT Launches New Online Store for Stratasys 3D Printing Material](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/press-release-new-online-store/)
- [PADT Teams Up with ASU’s Manufacturing, Automation, and Data Engineering Science and Technology Center on Two Manufacturing Research Projects](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-teams-up-with-asus-manufacturing-automation-and-data-engineering-science-and-technology-center-on-two-manufacturing-research-projects/)
- [PADT Joins Arizona Space Industry Group in Hosting a Booth at the 38th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-joins-arizona-space-industry-group-in-hosting-a-booth-at-the-38th-space-symposium-in-colorado-springs-co/)
- [PADT Launches New Website with Improved, Modern Design, Enhanced Navigation Features, and Better Access to Blogs and Technical Resources](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-launches-new-website-2023/)
- [PADT Adds New 3D Printing Machines and Capabilities to Its 3D Printing Services Portfolio](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-adds-new-3d-printing-machines-and-capabilities-to-its-3d-printing-services-portfolio/)
- [PADT Launches Flownex SE User Forum and Subsite](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-launches-flownex-se-user-forum-and-subsite/)
- [Flownex and PADT Support Student Rocketry with Launch Canada Rocketry Association Partnership](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/flownex-and-padt-support-student-rocketry-with-launch-canada-rocketry-association-partnership/)
- [PADT Offers Stratasys’ Newest and Most Innovative 3D Printing Systems](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-offers-stratasys-newest-and-most-innovative-3d-printing-systems/)
- [PADT Engineers Add Two Patents to the Company’s Patent List, Bringing its Total to 16 in the Last Two Years](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-engineers-add-two-patents-to-the-companys-patent-list-bringing-its-total-to-16-in-the-last-two-years/)
- [NASA Awards PADT and Penn State University a $375,000 Phase III STTR Research Grant](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/nasa-awards-padt-and-penn-state-university-a-375000-phase-iii-sttr-research-grant/)
- [Free Extension Designed to Export Ansys Mechanical Results as Color 3MF Files for Additive Manufacturing Released by PADT](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/free-extension-designed-to-export-ansys-mechanical-results-as-color-3mf-files-for-additive-manufacturing-released-by-padt/)
- [PADT Announces Leadership Team Expansion to Support the Growth of 3D Printing and Simulation Business Units](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-announces-leadership-team-expansion-to-support-the-growth-of-3d-printing-and-simulation-business-units/)
- [Innovative GOM and ZEISS 3D Scanning Solutions Added to PADT Portfolio as it Joins the #HandsOnMetrology Digital Platform Global Network](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/innovative-gom-and-zeiss-3d-scanning-solutions-added-to-padt-portfolio-as-it-joins-the-handsonmetrology-digital-platform-global-network/)
- [PADT Named EOS Metal 3D Printing Distribution Partner Across the Southwest, Expanding its Established Additive Manufacturing Products Offering](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-named-eos-metal-3d-printing-distribution-partner-across-the-southwest-expanding-its-established-additive-manufacturing-products-offering/)
- [The Southwest’s Leading Provider of 3D Printing Systems, Materials and Services, PADT, Named a Stratasys Diamond Partner](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/the-southwests-leading-provider-of-3d-printing-systems-materials-and-services-padt-named-a-stratasys-diamond-partner/)
- [Ansys Elite Channel Partner and Stratasys Diamond Channel Partner, PADT Announces Jim Sanford as Vice President of Sales & Support](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/ansys-elite-channel-partner-and-stratasys-diamond-channel-partner-padt-announces-jim-sanford-as-vice-president-of-sales-support/)
- [Expanding its Product Development Expertise, PADT Adds Dr. Tyler Shaw, Former Head of Advanced Manufacturing at PING, as Director of Engineering](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/expanding-its-product-development-expertise-padt-adds-dr-tyler-shaw-former-head-of-advanced-manufacturing-at-ping-as-director-of-engineering/)
- [With New Capabilities in Metal 3D Printing, PADT Expands its Presence in the AM Value Chain](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/building-on-its-expertise-in-metal-3d-printing-services-and-rd-padt-adds-metal-laser-powder-bed-fusion-systems-to-its-sales-portfolio-11/)
- [PADT Expands its Operations in New Mexico With the Addition of 3D Printing Talent and Services](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-expands-its-operations-in-new-mexico-with-the-addition-of-3d-printing-talent-and-services/)
- [Stratasys Platinum Channel Partner PADT Expands 3D Printing System Sales Into Texas to Meet the Growing Demand for Prototyping and End-Use Products](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/stratasys-platinum-channel-partner-padt-expands-3d-printing-system-sales-into-texas-to-meet-the-growing-demand-for-prototyping-and-end-use-products/)
- [3D Printing Glossary Now Available from PADT Provides Most Comprehensive Online Resource for Additive Manufacturing Terminology](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/3d-printing-glossary-now-available-from-padt-provides-most-comprehensive-online-resource-for-additive-manufacturing-terminology/)
- [NASA Awards PADT, Arizona State University and Kennesaw State University a $755,000 Phase II STTR Research Grant](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/nasa-awards-padt-arizona-state-university-and-kennesaw-state-university-a-755000-phase-ii-sttr-research-grant/)
- [Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards Lists PADT as one of the Top Private Companies in the State](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/arizona-corporate-excellence-awards-lists-padt-as-one-of-the-top-private-companies-in-the-state/)
- [PADT Recognized for its Contribution to Arizona’s Tech Community with Two Awards: Top Tech Exec by Phoenix Business Journal and Special AZBio Award](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-recognized-for-its-contribution-to-arizonas-tech-community-with-two-awards-top-tech-exec-by-phoenix-business-journal-and-special-azbio-award/)
- [PADT Adds the Faster, Larger and More Advanced Stratasys F900 Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing System at its Tempe Headquarters](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-adds-the-faster-larger-and-more-advanced-stratasys-f900-fused-deposition-modeling-additive-manufacturing-system-at-its-tempe-headquarters/)
- [PADT Awarded U.S. Army Phase I SBIR Grant for Combustor Geometry Research Using 3D Printing, Simulation, and Product Development](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-awarded-u-s-army-phase-i-sbir-grant-for-combustor-geometry-research-using-3d-printing-simulation-and-product-development/)
- [The Southwest’s Leader in Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing Products and Services, PADT, Celebrates its 25th Anniversary](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/the-southwests-leader-in-numerical-simulation-product-development-and-3d-printing-products-and-services-padt-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary/)
- [PADT Spins-Off Successful 3D Printing Support Removal Equipment Line Into a Separate Company, Oryx Additive](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/padt-spins-off-successful-3d-printing-support-removal-equipment-line-into-a-separate-company-oryx-additive/)
- [2019 Commercial Vehicle Cleantech Challenge Selects PADT to Showcase Fuel Cell Blower Technology](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/2019-commercial-vehicle-cleantech-challenge-selects-padt-to-showcase-fuel-cell-blower-technology/)
- [$800,000 in Matching Funds Appointed to ASU, PADT and Other Partners by America Makes for the Advancement of 3D Printing Post-Processing Techniques](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/800000-in-matching-funds-appointed-to-asu-padt-and-other-partners-by-america-makes-for-the-advancement-of-3d-printing-post-processing-techniques/)
- [Confirming its Commitment to Customer Service, PADT’s Quality Management System for 3D Printing and Scanning Earns Aerospace Certification](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/confirming-its-commitment-to-customer-service-padts-quality-management-system-for-3d-printing-and-scanning-earns-aerospace-certification/)
- [U.S. Patent on the Method and Apparatus for Removing 3D Printing Support Materials Awarded to PADT](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/u-s-patent-on-the-method-and-apparatus-for-removing-3d-printing-support-materials-awarded-to-padt/)
- [NASA Awards a $127,000 STTR Research Grant to PADT and ASU for Advanced Research in 3D Printing](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/nasa-awards-a-127000-sttr-research-grant-to-padt-and-asu-for-advanced-research-in-3d-printing/)
- [On-Demand High Performance Cloud Computing for Today’s Most Demanding Workflows Offered by PADT in Partnership with Nimbix](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/on-demand-high-performance-cloud-computing-for-todays-most-demanding-workflows-offered-by-padt-in-partnership-with-nimbix/)
- [New Digital Manufacturing Facility for On-Demand Delivery of Production Quality Parts Opened at PADT](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/new-digital-manufacturing-facility-for-on-demand-delivery-of-production-quality-parts-opened-at-padt/)
- [Additive Manufacturing Users Group Selects PADT’s Rey Chu as a DINO Award Recipient](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/additive-manufacturing-users-group-selects-padts-rey-chu-as-a-dino-award-recipient/)
- [ANSYS Technical Support Team from PADT Recognized as Silver Customer Service Department of the Year in the American Business Awards](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/ansys-technical-support-team-from-padt-recognized-as-silver-customer-service-department-of-the-year-in-the-american-business-awards/)
- [Mission To The Moon: Stratasys Joins Forces With Lockheed Martin And Padt To Engineer Advanced 3d Printed Parts For Nasa’s Orion Mission](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/mission-to-the-moon-stratasys-joins-forces-with-lockheed-martin-and-padt-to-engineer-advanced-3d-printed-parts-for-nasas-orion-mission/)
- [ZEISS Industrial Metrology Signs PADT as an Authorized Distributor of its COMET® Series of Blue Light 3D Opitcal Scanners](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/zeiss-industrial-metrology-signs-padt-as-an-authorized-distributor-of-its-comet-series-of-blue-light-3d-opitcal-scanners/)
- [Simulation, Product Development and 3D Printing Services Leader, PADT, Opens New Office in Austin, Texas](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/simulation-product-development-and-3d-printing-services-leader-padt-opens-new-office-in-austin-texas/)
- [Entrepreneur 360 Recognizes PADT as One of the Top Privately-Owned Businesses in America](https://www.padtinc.com/press-releases/entrepreneur-360-recognizes-padt-as-one-of-the-top-privately-owned-businesses-in-america/)

## Home Tabs - Titles
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- [3D Printing Pioneers](https://www.padtinc.com/tabtitles-home/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-4/)
- [Award Winning Simulation Expertise](https://www.padtinc.com/tabtitles-home/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-3/)
- [Philosophy](https://www.padtinc.com/tabtitles-home/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-2/)
- [Our People Make the Difference](https://www.padtinc.com/tabtitles-home/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet/)

## Webinar Content
- [September 10, 2025 | Discovery Updates in Ansys 2025 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-10-2025-discovery-updates-in-ansys-2025-r2/)
- [September 3, 2025 | Mechanical Updates in Ansys 2025 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-3-2025-mechanical-updates-in-ansys-2025-r2/)
- [August 27, 2025 | Rocky Updates in Ansys 2025 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/august-27-2025-rocky-updates-in-ansys-2025-r2/)
- [August 20, 2025 | Digital Twin Updates in Ansys 2025 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/august-20-2025-digital-twin-updates-in-ansys-2025-r2/)
- [July 16, 2025 | HFSS Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/july-16-2025-hfss-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [July 2, 2025 | Electric Machine & Consumer Electronics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/july-2-2025-electric-machine-consumer-electronics-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [June 18, 2025 | Fluent CPU UI & UC Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-18-2025-fluent-cpu-ui-uc-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [June 4, 2025 | Composites & Structural Optimization in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-4-2025-composites-structural-optimization-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [May 21, 2025 | Optics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/may-21-2025-optics-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [May 7, 2025 | Meshing Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/may-7-2025-meshing-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [April 23, 2025 | Explicit Dynamics Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/april-23-2025-explicit-dynamics-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [March 26, 2025 | Discovery Updates in Ansys 2025 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-26-2025-discovery-updates-in-ansys-2025-r1/)
- [December 11, 2024 | Structural Updates in Ansys 2024 R2 (3) – Materials, Contact and Joint Element & HPC](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/december-11-2024-structural-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2-3-materials-contact-and-joint-element-hpc/)
- [November 27, 2024 | Fluent Updates in Ansys 2024 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/november-27-2024-fluent-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2/)
- [November 14, 2024 | Optics Updates in Ansys 2024 R2 – SPEOS, Zemax & Lumerical](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/november-14-2024-optics-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2-speos-zemax-lumerical/)
- [October 30, 2024 | Structural Updates in Ansys 2024 R2 (2) – Fracture, Linear & Non-linear Dynamics & LS-DYNA](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/october-30-2024-structural-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2-2-fracture-linear-non-linear-dynamics-ls-dyna/)
- [October 16, 2024 | Maxwell & Motor-CAD Updates in Ansys 2024 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/october-16-2024-maxwell-motor-cad-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2/)
- [October 2, 2024 | Driving Innovation with SAF 3D Printing for Automotive](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/october-2-2024-driving-innovation-with-saf-3d-printing-for-automotive/)
- [October 2, 2024 | Structural Updates in Ansys 2024 R2 (1) – Mechanical, Structural Optimization & Composites](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/october-2-2024-structural-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2-1-mechanical-structural-optimization-composites/)
- [September 18, 2024 | Materials Updates in Ansys 2024 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-18-2024-materials-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2/)
- [September 4, 2024 | Discovery Updates in Ansys 2024 R2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-4-2024-discovery-updates-in-ansys-2024-r2/)
- [July 12, 2023 | Materials Updates in Ansys Granta 2023 R1 #2](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/july-12-2023-materials-updates-in-ansys-granta-2023-r1-2/)
- [June 12, 2024 | Connect Updates in Ansys 2024 R1 – OptiSLang, ModelCenter & More](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-12-2024-connect-updates-in-ansys-2024-r1-optislang-modelcenter-more-2/)
- [May 21, 2020 | Designing Better Rocket Engines with ANSYS](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/may-21-2020-designing-better-rocket-engines-with-ansys/)
- [September 14, 2020 | 3D Printed Injection Molding Inserts – PVAMC](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-14-2020-3d-printed-injection-molding-inserts-pvamc/)
- [September 15, 2020 | 3D Printing in Construction – PVAMC](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-15-2020-3d-printing-in-construction-pvamc/)
- [September 16, 2020 | Use of additive manufacturing for product development at Otter Products – PVAMC](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-16-2020-use-of-additive-manufacturing-for-product-development-at-otter-products-pvamc/)
- [September 17, 2020 | The Additive Advantage – Combatting COVID-19 – PVAMC Panel Discussion](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-17-2020-the-additive-advantage-combatting-covid-19-pvamc-panel-discussion/)
- [January 22, 2021 | The Past, Present & Future of Optimizing Topology for Manufacturing](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/january-22-2021-the-past-present-future-of-optimizing-topology-for-manufacturing/)
- [March 11, 2021 | PAAC – Innovating Automotive Panel Discussion](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-11-2021-paac-innovating-automotive-panel-discussion/)
- [March 11, 2021 | PAAC – Simulating the Future of the Automotive Industry](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-11-2021-paac-simulating-the-future-of-the-automotive-industry/)
- [February 22, 2023 | Additive Advancements in Aerospace](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/february-22-2023-additive-advancements-in-aerospace/)
- [June 10, 2021 | PADT Advanced Aerospace Conference | Panel Discussion](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-10-2021-padt-advanced-aerospace-conference-panel-discussion/)
- [February 16, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices For Heat Exchanger Design & Development](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/february-16-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-heat-exchanger-design-development/)
- [April 27, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices for Environmental Pollution Control](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/april-27-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-environmental-pollution-control/)
- [June 23, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices for Wind Turbine Design](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-23-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-wind-turbine-design/)
- [August 31, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices for Developing Medical Devices](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/august-31-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-developing-medical-devices/)
- [October 26, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices For Chip-Package-System Design & Development](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/october-26-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-chip-package-system-design-development/)
- [December 21, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices for 5G Technology](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/december-21-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-5g-technology/)
- [June 17, 2020 | Combining Simulation with Additive Manufacturing to Optimize Product Design](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-17-2020-combining-simulation-with-additive-manufacturing-to-optimize-product-design/)
- [September 14, 2020 | Managing an Additive Production Line – PVAMC Panel Discussion](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-14-2020-managing-an-additive-production-line-pvamc-panel-discussion/)
- [September 15, 2020 | Functional Prototyping Today – PVAMC Panel Discussion](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/september-15-2020-functional-prototyping-today-pvamc-panel-discussion/)
- [January 21, 2021 | Optimize Additive Topology with FDM Fixture Generator](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/january-21-2021-optimize-additive-topology-with-fdm-fixture-generator/)
- [March 11, 2021 | PAAC – The State of Additive in the Automotive Industry](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-11-2021-paac-the-state-of-additive-in-the-automotive-industry/)
- [February 15, 2023 | Structural Updates in Ansys 2023 R1 – Mechanical & Post Processing/Graphics](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/february-15-2023-structural-updates-in-ansys-2023-r1-mechanical-post-processing-graphics/)
- [March 8, 2023 | Competitive Advantages of 1D/3D Coupled Simulation](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-8-2023-competitive-advantages-of-1d-3d-coupled-simulation/)
- [March 23, 2023 | Optimize Jigs & Fixtures with Additive](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/march-23-2023-optimize-jigs-fixtures-with-additive/)
- [April 12, 2023 | Fluid Meshing & GPU-Solver Updates in Ansys 2023 R1](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/april-12-2023-fluid-meshing-gpu-solver-updates-in-ansys-2023-r1/)
- [June 10, 2021 | Simulating the Future of Aerospace](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/june-10-2021-simulating-the-future-of-aerospace/)
- [January 26, 2022 | Simulation Best Practices for Gas Turbine Design & Development](https://www.padtinc.com/webinar-content/january-26-2022-simulation-best-practices-for-gas-turbine-design-development/)

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- [PADTMarket.com Replacement](https://www.padtinc.com/padtmarket-com-replacement/): PADT's online material ordering site, PADTMarket.com has served our customers well since 2009.  But after fourteen years, it is time for an upgrade.
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- [Careers](https://www.padtinc.com/about/careers/): Come be part of PADT’s legacy and help us build our future.
- [Patents](https://www.padtinc.com/about/patents/): When our engineers work with customers, we bring innovation and creativity to the discussion.  And, in most cases, the intellectual property we develop is assigned to the customer, we only ask that our team be listed as co-inventors on the patents. 
- [wizard](https://www.padtinc.com/wizard/): What are you interested in? Simulation Digital Manufacturing Product Development Other What are you interested in? Software Consulting Training Support What tool specifically? Ansys Flownex Unsure Simulation | Software | Ansys Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? Are you looking to join the startup program? Are you looking to join the academic program? List of Ansys product families Simulation | Software | Ansys | Ansys product families If multiple/other is selected – bring them to the Ansys product page with filters Includes free trial offerings (Try ________ for free) Ansys product families | Selecting one brings them to that page Ansys Cloud Ansys Granta Ansys Discovery Simulation | Software | Flownex Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? *Insert Flownex Academic/Startup Programs* List of Flownex modules What tool are you looking for training in? Ansys Flownex Simulation | Training | Ansys Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? Are you looking to join the startup program? Are you looking to join the academic program? List of Ansys product families Simulation | Training | Flownex Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? *Insert Flownex Academic/Startup Programs* List of Flownex modules What tool are you looking for support in? Ansys Flownex Simulation | Support | Ansys Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? Are you looking to join the startup program? Are you looking to join the academic program? List of Ansys product families Simulation | Support | Flownex Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for training? *Insert Flownex Academic/Startup Programs* List of Flownex modules What are you interested in? I want a part made I want a part scanned I want support I want to learn about a machine I want to order material Directs to material store I want help with production manufacturing What tool specifically? Stratasys Makerbot EOS GOM Support Cleaning Digital Manufacturing | I want to learn about a machine | Stratasys Talk to a human Are you a current user seeking support? Are you looking for materials? What technology are you interested in? Digital Manufacturing | Stratasys | What technology are you interested in? PolyJet FDM SAF P3 Stereolithography Digital Manufacturing | I want to learn about a machine | EOS Talk to a human Direct to EOS product page Digital Manufacturing | I want to learn about a machine | GOM Talk to a human Do you need something scanned? Direct to GOM product page Digital Manufacturing | I want to learn about a machine | Support Cleaning Direct to ORYX Unsure Product Development Talk to a human Design a product Supplement my design team Create a proof of concept for a product idea Test a product Debug my product Other/Explore options
- [Home](https://www.padtinc.com/): The foundation of PADT is our outstanding staff. If you are looking for a home where engineers, salespeople, technicians, and administrative staff are challenged and grow, review our current openings. 
- [Get Started](https://www.padtinc.com/get-started/)
- [Blog](https://www.padtinc.com/blog-home/): We started an email newsletter back in 2002 as "The Focus."  We kept that up for some time and then made the plunge into blogging around 2008. Over the years, thousands of students and engineers from around the world have told us that our blog is an invaluable tool to them. If you can't find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact us. 
- [About](https://www.padtinc.com/about/): PADT is the Southwest’s leading provider of engineering services and products for Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing. We are a group of smart, experienced people who like to do challenging things. The PADT family includes our outstanding staff as well as our vendors and especially our customers.

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## Community
- [American Nuclear Society](https://www.padtinc.com/community/american-nuclear-society/)
- [Kiva](https://www.padtinc.com/community/kiva/)
- [Utah Manufacturers Association](https://www.padtinc.com/community/utah-manufacturers-association/)
- [Sonoran Desert Choral](https://www.padtinc.com/community/sonoran-desert-choral/)
- [AZ SHRM](https://www.padtinc.com/community/az-shrm/)
- [Venture Café Phoenix](https://www.padtinc.com/community/venture-cafe-phoenix/)
- [UofA](https://www.padtinc.com/community/uofa/)
- [STEM Generation](https://www.padtinc.com/community/stem-generation/)
- [Scitech Institute](https://www.padtinc.com/community/scitech-institute/)
- [NMTC](https://www.padtinc.com/community/nmtc/)
- [Venture Madness](https://www.padtinc.com/community/venture-madness/)
- [FOR Maricopa](https://www.padtinc.com/community/for-maricopa/)
- [CO Bio](https://www.padtinc.com/community/co-bio/)
- [Cleantech Open](https://www.padtinc.com/community/cleantech-open/)
- [AZNext](https://www.padtinc.com/community/aznext/)
- [ASU](https://www.padtinc.com/community/asu/)
- [ACA](https://www.padtinc.com/community/aca/)
- [ATI](https://www.padtinc.com/community/ati/)
- [AZ Bio](https://www.padtinc.com/community/az-bio/)
- [Arizona Technology Council](https://www.padtinc.com/community/arizona-technology-council/)

## SBIR/STTR
- [STTR3](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sttr3/)
- [SBIR](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir/)
- [STTR](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sttr-2/)
- [STTR](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sttr/)
- [SBIR 13](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-13/)
- [SBIR 12](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-12/)
- [SBIR 11](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-11/)
- [SBIR 10](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-10/)
- [SBIR 9](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-9/)
- [SBIR 8](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-8/)
- [SBIR 7](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-7/)
- [SBIR 6](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-6/)
- [SBIR 5](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-5/)
- [SBIR 4](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-4/)
- [SBIR 3](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-3/)
- [SBIR 2](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-2/)
- [SBIR 1](https://www.padtinc.com/sbir-stir/sbir-1/)

## Awards
- [InBusiness Magazine of Greater Phoenix](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/inbusiness-magazine-of-greater-phoenix/)
- [ANSYS, Inc](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/ansys-inc/)
- [Honeywell](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/honeywell/)
- [Arizona Technology Council](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/arizona-technology-council/)
- [ASU W.P. Carey, School of Business](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/asu-w-p-carey-school-of-business/)
- [Arizona Promoters of Applied Science in Education (APASE)](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/arizona-promoters-of-applied-science-in-education-apase/)
- [AZBio](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/azbio/)
- [Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG)](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/additive-manufacturing-user-group-amug/)
- [IEEE Phoenix Chapter](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/ieee-phoenix-chapter/)
- [University of Denver](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/university-of-denver/)
- [Phoenix Business Journal](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/phoenix-business-journal-3/)
- [Entrepreneur Magazine](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/entrepreneur-magazine/)
- [American Business Awards](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/american-business-awards/)
- [Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG)](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/arizona-biotechnology-association-azbio/)
- [Phoenix Business Journal](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/phoenix-business-journal-2/)
- [Phoenix Business Journal](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/phoenix-business-journal/)
- [AZ Big Media](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/az-big-media-2/)
- [University of Advancing Technology](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/university-of-advancing-technology/)
- [AZ Big Media](https://www.padtinc.com/awards/az-big-media/)

## Patents
- [US Patent #: 11,725,253](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11725253/)
- [US Patent #: 11,660,511](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11660511/)
- [US Patent #: 11,638,859](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11638859/)
- [US Patent #: 11,684,832](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11684832/)
- [US Patent #:  11,727,830](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11727830/)
- [US Patent #: 11,534,316](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11534316/)
- [US Patent #: 10,675,514](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-10675514-2/)
- [US Patent #: 10,438,503](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/40505/)
- [US Patent #: 11,475,599](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11475599/)
- [US Patent#: D956,538](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-d956538/)
- [US Patent #: D966,083](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-d966083/)
- [US Patent #: 11,110,980](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11110980/)
- [US Patent #: 10,808,428](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-10808428/)
- [US Patent #: 10,711,491](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-10711491/)
- [US Patent #: 10,570,647](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-10570647/)
- [US Patent #: 10,563,431](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/37872/)
- [US Patent #: 10,480,215](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-10480215/)
- [US Patenent #: 10,221,523](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patenent-10221523/)
- [US Patent #: 9,470,021](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-9470021/)
- [US Patent #: 9,045,916](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-9045916/)
- [US Patent #: 5,493,755](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-5493755/)
- [US Patent #: 11,110,325](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11110325/)
- [US Patent #: 11,039,790](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11039790/)
- [US Patent #: 11,208,701](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11208701/)
- [US Patent #: 11,278,775](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11278775/)
- [US Patent #: 11,235,210](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-11235210/)
- [US Patent#: 11,117,212](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patnet-11117212/)
- [US Patent #: 11,154,877](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/37767/)
- [US Patent #: 5,161,945](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-5161945/)
- [US Patent #: 5,485,868](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-5485868/)
- [US Patent #: 6,019,580](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6019580/)
- [US Patent #: 6,124,051](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6124051/)
- [US Patent #: 6,161,500](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6161500/)
- [US Patent #: 6,395,095](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6395095/)
- [US Patent #: 6,412,173](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6412173/)
- [US Patent #: 6,586,128](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6586128/)
- [US Patent #: 6,589,033](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6589033/)
- [US Patent #: 6,830,626](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-6830626/)
- [US Patent #: 7,001,491](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-7001491/)
- [US Patent #: 7,001,482](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-7001482/)
- [US Patent #: 7,306,707](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-7306707/)
- [US Patent #: 7,513,755](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-7513755/)
- [US Patent #: 8,079,829](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8079829/)
- [US Patent #: 8,516,884](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8516884/)
- [US Patent #: 8,641,729](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8641729/)
- [US Patent #: 8,661,893](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8661893/)
- [US Patent #: 8,679,186](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8679186/)
- [US Patent #: 8,690,888](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8690888/)
- [US Patent #: 8,696,756](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8696756/)
- [US Patent #: 8,701,484](https://www.padtinc.com/patents/us-patent-8701484/)

## Events
- [Ansys Fluent Meshing Watertight Geometry Workflow – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-fluent-meshing-watertight-geometry-workflow-webinar/)
- [From Hours to Minutes: Accelerate Your Designs with Zemax HPC – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/from-hours-to-minutes-accelerate-your-designs-with-zemax-hpc-webinar/)
- [2026 CEO Leadership Retreat + Golf Tournament](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/2026-ceo-leadership-retreat-golf-tournament/)
- [AZ Tech Council Q3 VIP Tech Mixer](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/az-tech-council-q3-vip-tech-mixer/)
- [AZTC July after5 Tech Mixer](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/aztc-july-after5-tech-mixer/)
- [Optics Valley July 2026 Member Meeting](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/optics-valley-july-2026-member-meeting/)
- [Army FUZE xTech|Phantum Finals Event: Innovation Showcase](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/army-fuze-xtechphantum-finals-event-innovation-showcase/)
- [Arizona Aerospace Summit](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/arizona-aerospace-summit/)
- [UAS Additive Strategies](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/uas-additive-strategies/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Aeroacoustic Modeling with the Fluent GPU Solver – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-aeroacoustic-modeling-with-the-fluent-gpu-solver-webinar/)
- [Automate 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/automate-2026/)
- [E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/e-mobility-and-clean-energy-summit-3/)
- [Best Practices for Running Ansys Fluent on GPUs – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/best-practices-for-running-ansys-fluent-on-gpus-webinar/)
- [Turbo Expo 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/turbo-expo-2026/)
- [Harnessing the Power of Workstation GPUs for CFD Studies – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/harnessing-the-power-of-workstation-gpus-for-cfd-studies-webinar/)
- [From Component to System: Scaling Photonic Designs – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/from-component-to-system-scaling-photonic-designs-webinar/)
- [Accelerate RF Filter Design Intelligent Automation – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/accelerate-rf-filter-design-intelligent-automation-webinar/)
- [GPU-Driven CFD for Automotive and Off-Road Mobility Applications – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/gpu-driven-cfd-for-automotive-and-off-road-mobility-applications-webinar/)
- [Electronics Design EMC Simulation: Hands-on Workshop – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/electronics-design-emc-simulation-hands-on-workshop-webinar/)
- [EMC Modeling Workflows Across Electronics Design with Ansys EMC Plus – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/emc-modeling-workflows-across-electronics-design-with-ansys-emc-plus-webinar/)
- [Advanced Motor Design: From Robotics to Consumer Electronic Devices – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/advanced-motor-design-from-robotics-to-consumer-electronic-devices-webinar/)
- [2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/2026-arizona-manufacturing-showcase/)
- [Miniaturization and Photonic Integration: A Cross-Industry Transformation – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/miniaturization-and-photonic-integration-a-cross-industry-transformation-webinar/)
- [Getting Started with Ansys Fluent – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/getting-started-with-ansys-fluent-webinar/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys LS-DYNA What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-ls-dyna-whats-new/)
- [Calibrate Simulation to Test Data with Ansys optiSLang – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/calibrate-simulation-to-test-data-with-ansys-optislang-webinar/)
- [Enhancing Optical System Performance with Ansys optiSLang and Ansys Zemax OpticStudio – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/enhancing-optical-system-performance-with-ansys-optislang-and-ansys-zemax-opticstudio-webinar/)
- [AZ Tech Council: Q2 VIP Tech Mixer](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/az-tech-council-q2-vip-tech-mixer/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: What’s New in Ansys Optics](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-whats-new-in-ansys-optics/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Structural Mechanics What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-structural-mechanics-whats-new/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys Sherlock and Electronics Reliability What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-sherlock-and-electronics-reliability-whats-new/)
- [Uncertainty Quantification for Real‑World Model Deployment in Industrial Systems – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/uncertainty-quantification-for-real-world-model-deployment-in-industrial-systems-webinar/)
- [Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS) 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/nuclear-and-emerging-technologies-for-space-nets-2026/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys Digital Twin What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-digital-twin-whats-new/)
- [Access the Right Material Data Directly Inside Your Simulation Workflow – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/access-the-right-material-data-directly-inside-your-simulation-workflow-webinar/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys Discovery What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-discovery-whats-new/)
- [Modeling a Pressurized Water Reactor in Flownex – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/modeling-a-pressurized-water-reactor-in-flownex-webinar/)
- [Certification by Analysis for Propulsion Systems: Building Confidence through Modeling, Uncertainty, and Credibility – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/certification-by-analysis-for-propulsion-systems-building-confidence-through-modeling-uncertainty-and-credibility-webinar/)
- [Reduce Component Weight in Demanding Service Conditions – Webinar](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/reduce-component-weight-in-demanding-service-conditions-webinar/)
- [41st Space Symposium | 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/41st-space-symposium-2026/)
- [RAPID + TCT](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/rapid-tct/)
- [AZ Tech Week 2026](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/az-tech-week-2026/)
- [Research & Innovation Expo](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/research-innovation-expo/)
- [Data Centric Approach to Radical Innovation –  #AZTechWeek](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/data-centric-approach-to-radical-innovation-aztechweek/)
- [Arizona HardTech: It’s not The Same – #AZTechWeek](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/arizona-hardtech-its-not-the-same-aztechweek/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys Autonomous Vehicle Simulation (AVxcelerate) What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-autonomous-vehicle-simulation-avxcelerate-whats-new/)
- [Advice for Startup Advisors – Breakfast – #AZTechWeek](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/advice-for-startup-advisors-aztechweek/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys Fluids What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-fluids-whats-new/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys optiSLang What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-optislang-whats-new/)
- [Ansys 2026 R1: Ansys SimAI What’s New](https://www.padtinc.com/padt_events/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-simai-whats-new/)

# PADT, Inc. (Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies)
> PADT is the Southwest's leading provider of engineering services and products, specializing in Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing). Based in Tempe, Arizona, PADT is an Ansys Elite Channel Partner and a Stratasys Platinum Partner.

## Core Expertise
- [Simulation Consulting](https://www.padtinc.com/simulation/simulation-consulting/): Expertise in CFD (Fluids), FEA (Structures), Electromagnetics, and Optics using Ansys and Flownex.
- [3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing](https://www.padtinc.com/3d-printing/): Industrial 3D printing solutions including Stratasys (FDM, PolyJet, P3, SAF), EOS (SLS), and RapidFusion (High-temp PEEK/PEI).
- [Product Development](https://www.padtinc.com/product-development/): Full-cycle engineering from concept and medical device design to prototyping and testing.

## Technical Resources for AI Reference
- [The Focus Blog](https://www.padtinc.com/blog-home/): High-fidelity technical tutorials, Ansys software updates, and 3D printing case studies.
- [Webinars & Training](https://www.padtinc.com/about/webinars/): Deep-dive technical sessions on simulation workflows and additive manufacturing trends.
- [All Things Ansys Podcast](https://www.padtinc.com/category/podcast/): Audio and transcript-ready discussions on the latest in numerical simulation.
- [Knowledge Base & Support](https://www.padtinc.com/services/): Technical support resources for Ansys, Stratasys, and RapidFusion users.

## Strategic Locations
- [Tempe, AZ (HQ)](https://www.padtinc.com/about/locations/): Main office at ASU Research Park.
- [Regional Offices](https://www.padtinc.com/about/locations/): Support and sales for Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, California, and Texas.

## Key Contacts
- Support: support@padtinc.com
- Info: info@padtinc.com
- Phone: 1-800-293-PADT (7238)