Man-hours cost more than CPU-hours

November 30, 2008 By Jeff Waters . Leave a Comment
Filed Under: CAE, Engineering Strategy

CAE software marketers often spout statistics on how fast the solvers are in a new release. Who cares? Not me.

Direct-Modeling: 3D relief for CAE users

November 22, 2008 By Jeff Waters . 10 Comments
Filed Under: Direct Modeling

Week 1 of of my new career adventure is in the books, and I couldn’t be more excited. My new company, SpaceClaim Corp, is leading the industry with direct-modeling 3D software. Innovation is in the air. What the hell is direct-modeling?

A fond farewell to Blue Ridge Numerics

November 14, 2008 By Jeff Waters . Leave a Comment
Filed Under: CAE Tagged With:

On my last day working for Blue Ridge Numerics, I decided to share a bit more insight into the wonderful people and technology behind CFdesign.

Twitter is worth a look

November 14, 2008 By Jeff Waters . 4 Comments
Filed Under: Technology

Twitter… what the heck is that and why should anyone interested in CAD or CAE care?

Good GTD overview video

November 10, 2008 By Jeff Waters . 1 Comment
Filed Under: Personal Productivity Tagged With:

Great 30 minute interview with David Allen on Getting Things Done.

A new look for life upfront

November 9, 2008 By Jeff Waters . Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Random Upfront Thoughts

Updating the look and feel of lifeupfront just a year after launching. Appreciate any feedback.