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Optics Updates in Ansys 2023 R2 – Webinar

Ansys is the standard for optical, illumination, and laser system design in leading companies throughout the optics industry and at universities around the world. Discover new ways to turn innovative...

Mechanical Updates in Ansys 2023 R2 – Linear Dynamics & Structural Optimization – Webinar

Ansys offers structural analysis software solutions that enable engineers of all levels and backgrounds to solve complex structural engineering problems faster and more efficiently. By using these to...

System Automation & Optimization Updates in Ansys 2023 R1 – Webinar

Standards for simulation based design are constantly evolving, and thus, so are the challenges faced by those working in this space. When trying to meet these expectations, engineers often turn to to...

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...

Mastering Ansys optiSLang: 5 Useful Methods for Reusing Existing Results

One of the more popular questions I get for Ansys optiSlang is along the lines of: “I finished setting up my sensitivity/optimization workflow and then let it run for xx-xx days, but I realized tha...

PADT NASA STTR Bio-Inspired Design Paper

New Paper: Integrating Biodiversity and Biologists into the Bio-Inspired Design Process

Results Presented by PADT's Academic Partners to the symposium “Best practices for bioinspired design education, research and product development’’ PADT has been working with our academic ...

PADT NASA ASU hexagonal honeycomb radius optimization - Title Figure

New Paper: Exploring Optimization in Nature Through Simulation and 3D Printing

PADT's Alex Grishin, PhD Partners with ASU Faculty and Staff to study "Parametric optimization of corner radius in hexagonal honeycombs under in-plane compression" While working together on a NASA...

Simulation Best Practices for Heat Exchanger Design & Development – Webinar

Used in a variety of settings across a range of scales, heat exchangers must perform reliably, often in harsh conditions, and be durable enough to operate effectively despite extremes of cyclical the...

All Things Ansys 101: Additive & Structural Optimization Updates in Ansys 2021 R2

Published on: November 15th, 2021 With: Eric Miller & Doug Oatis Description: In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Lead Mechanical E...

Additive & Structural Optimization Updates in Ansys 2021 R2 – Webinar

Minimize risk and ensure high-quality, certifiable additive manufacturing parts with Ansys’ comprehensive and scalable software solution. Create and optimize designs for topology, lattice optimizat...