By DE Editors

FEA
Motion Simulation Tools Part 2: Dynamic Solutions
by Pamela J. Waterman
From a simple kinematic design check to a large-scale nonlinear analysis, today’s software gets you the details you need with improved ease and speed.

MCAD
Explicit and Parametric: A Match Made In Heaven?
by Mike Hudspeth
Both types of modeling have their advantages and disadvantages — with chops in both, you can be a genius.

MCAD
IDX Variable Constraint System for AutoCAD ‘08
by David Cohn
This novel plug-in adds dimensional and geometric constraint capabilities to AutoCAD 2008.

ANALYSIS
Composites Analysis: Making New Choices
by Pamela J. Waterman
An engineering and design guide to choosing software for working with today’s composite materials.

HPC
Storage for High Performance Computing
by Peter Varhol
You can accomplish your work faster if you pay attention to your hard disk.

MOBILE WORKSTATION
HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation Includes Brains and Beauty
by David Cohn
The new 8530w mobile workstation from HP proves itself the price/ performance leader under both Windows XP and Vista.

DESIGN
Altium Designer Simplifies Differentiating Functionality in Designs
by Jim Romeo
Gathering all functions in a single environment leads to better innovation.

COMMENTARY
Finding New Paths to Move from 2D to 3D
by Blake Courter, SpaceClaim
Regardless of 3D’s strengths, 2D is still critical in the conceptual and design processes of many manufacturers.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT:
ELEMENTS OF ANALYSIS & VISUALIZATION

Analytical Visualization Uncovers More Detail
by Mark Clarkson
In this second installment in DE’s deeper exploration into visualization, we take a look at its integration with analysis.

Abaqus Accelerates Safety Sims in Mines with FEA
by Barry Oosthuizen
Realistic 3D simulations of mines developed with FEA help mining company achieve significant productivity gains.

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