The metal additive manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing in multiple industries by making it possible to create parts otherwise impossible with traditional manufacturing techniques. This technological advance however is not without a multitude of challenges. One challenge frequently encountered in powder bed fusion (PBF) type additive manufacturing is the distortion and residual stresses imparted …
The finite element method (FEM) is increasingly used for structural calculations. For the most part, FEM is used to calculate structural deformation, stress, fatigue life, vibration, or temperature. The manufacturing of a product may be simulated within MSC Apex, and one can calculate the acoustics, crash behavior, and many other disciplines. The FEM model answers …
MSC Software’s annual Simulating Reality Contest brings together the most cutting-edge engineering CAE design projects by showcasing their innovations through the utilization of MSC Software solutions. One of the 2016 Winners in the Industrial Category, Evotech CAE LTD, designed an optimized A380 Landing Gear Bracket with MSC Apex and MSC Nastran. Evotech’s design objective was …
MSC Software is proud to be a silver sponsor of the NAFEMS World Congress. The congress is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Simulation Process and Data Management (SPDM), as well as Manufacturing Process Simulation & Additive Manufacturing Symposium in Stockholm, Sweden on June 11-14. Utilizing simulation during the product development cycle is becoming …
Solution 400 is the nonlinear analysis component to the FEA industry standard, MSC Nastran, and has been used in the field for over 10 years. With Solution 400, MSC Software has enhanced MSC Nastran’s capabilities to enable users to run even more complex analyses. Solution 400 makes it possible for users to add advanced capabilities such …
One of the biggest trends in the automotive industry right now is lightweighting. A large component of this work is addressing the role of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) specifically for powertrain components. When properly addressed, the vehicle will ultimately run smoother, quieter, and with a much more enhanced sound quality. In order to accomplish …