Direct Modeling & SpaceClaim: quick video overview

March 28, 2009 By Jeff Waters . Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Direct Modeling

A great, high-level, video explanation of Direct Modeling and SpaceClaim from my buddy, Kevin LeBlanc.

What you can learn from my stupidest moment: Part III

March 27, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 10 Comments
Filed Under: Random Upfront Thoughts

The story of my stupidest moment ends with a concluding “moral of this story” that I hope you to don’t find too dopey. I actually believe it.

FEA analysis round removal: quick video tip

March 27, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 2 Comments
Filed Under: CAE, Direct Modeling

As we travel around introducing people to the CAD simplification & healing tools in SpaceClaim, one of the techniques our Application Engineers demonstrates always makes my jaw drop. Check out this quick video tip from Roman Walsh on removing problematic rounds in SpaceClaim.

What you can learn from my stupidest moment: Part II

March 26, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 16 Comments
Filed Under: Random Upfront Thoughts

The story of my stupidest moment continues with me exploring St. Petersburg’s White Nights with some new friends.

What you can learn from my stupidest moment: Part I

March 22, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 10 Comments
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I’ve done some dumb things in my life. Here’s a retelling of one such incident. Part I is the background. Part II is the incident. Part III is the moral of the story as it applies to how individuals and businesses should handle our current economic climate.

Webcast: Direct Modeling panel discussion

March 14, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 6 Comments
Filed Under: Direct Modeling

Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor for Design News, recently helmed an online panel discussion featuring representatives from the top companies promoting the use of Direct Modeling.

Double the return on your FEA & CFD investments… for free

March 2, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 6 Comments
Filed Under: CAE, Direct Modeling, Engineering Strategy

In my experience, most companies are getting light returns on their CAE investments. Here are some reasons why… and a simple, inexpensive way to fix it.